A late wake . . . why not, on this day we move time forward not by a week which might be helpful but by an hour that makes little difference except to shorten one’s day, ironically
Still, what joy, to be alive this day, with sense to value the absence of effort outside the home for its meaning—opportunity to build within that abode . . . Time we shouldn’t forget
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Today’s choice for the infusion of love in the air is a ballad written just over a decade ago by a sentimental man expressing love for his marriage partner:
What if it rained? We didn’t care She said that someday soon The sun was gonna shine. And she was right, This love of mine, My Valentine
Written while on vacation in Morocco, Paul McCartney’s “My Valentine”, (featuring Eric Clapton on original record, backed by Diana Krall band) is a reserved, bluesy tune based on the sounds of classic crooners like Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra. It is one of two original tracks on McCartney’s tribute album Kisses on the Bottom.
Speaking of the crooners (early 20th century), technology had boosted the popularity of such smooth vocals by providing advanced microphones able to pick up a wider range of frequencies.
While the original version features Eric Clapton on guitar, an official video version of My Valentine features the strokes of Johnny Depp playing in character to Natalie Portman’s portrayal of his valentine. *Detailed background information at Songfacts regarding the sign language Depp and Portman portray in their video, directed by McCartney, indicates that—ultimately—they are using “their own form” of sign language.
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