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It is Love

I wish to god I could sing. I really do.
I mean, wouldn't it be glorious to have a rich voice that demands attention like that of Annie Lennox ? I just sooo wish to god again and again. Coming from a family of musicians, it's easy to presume that I'd at least, be confident with a tambourine, but sadly when we gather I never ceased to feel left out as they strum guitars and violins, and sing. On many Friday nights, my brother and Uncle Nat would bring their guitars, violin or a banjo, just to sit at this alley joint near home where they'd entertain some senior citizens. From having no friends there, they now have many. Music brings people together. It's like love. It is Love.

On that note, this is a personal favourite from Lennox' Christmas album from last year. I can safely say it's my most favourite Christmas album.




Don't you just love that voice.

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  1. Outcast11 December, 2011

    I, like you absolutely love the voice of Annie Lennox, she's awesome. Saying that I bet you're not as bad a singer as you're saying you are, in my opinion you're not giving yourself enough credit, I bet you have a beautiful voice! Great post.

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  2. Terra Shield11 December, 2011

    Aw, doesn't sound like fun if everyone else is good in music and you're left out... But I think one of the more important things about music is also having fun, right?

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  3. Adam11 December, 2011

    I think my mom listens to her music

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  4. Gia12 December, 2011

    I also wish I could sing, but I am incredibly and painfully tone deaf. My car doesn't even like it when I sing. But eff you car, I'll belt like a diva in the car if I want to..

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  5. Janie Junebug12 December, 2011

    I adore singing. I don't care if other people like it. Singing makes me happy. Call me Annie.

    Love,
    Lola

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  6. Unknown12 December, 2011

    I sing beautifully. At least that's what I tell myself since I'm a legend in my own mind.

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  7. Gorilla Bananas12 December, 2011

    I remember a producer of Country music saying everyone could sing, it's just a matter of choosing the right notes for them. Have you ever considered a few singing lessons to explore your potential?

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  8. Anonymous12 December, 2011

    Sounds good! :D

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  9. Anonymous12 December, 2011

    Such a lovely voice! :D

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  10. Henrietta Collins12 December, 2011

    videos aren't working on my computer right now, but i love annie lennox too! and i agree, music IS love :)

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  11. Missed Periods12 December, 2011

    I love her voice too.

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  12. DWei12 December, 2011

    I can't sing either, I sound like a cat being hit by a truck.

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  13. Anonymous12 December, 2011

    I never thought I'd see the day when Annie Lennox put out a Christmas album.

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  14. JJ12 December, 2011

    matthew - you're very kind :p but if i can actually sing, i won't be humble or discreet about it. thanks Matthew.

    terra - yes. dancing with the music on...that i love ! :p

    adam - lol. if i had a baby at 20, she'd be 12 now.

    gia - yes! i do that in the car too. eff you car :p

    lola - thats great. music is like endorphins :P

    gb - oh GB. in acting class, they did give us vocal training in case you have potential for musicals, but you know what - i lost my voice after the 2nd day :p

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  15. JJ12 December, 2011

    2 pesos - it does, right !

    interwebs - yeah :p i love everything about that voice.

    kage - music is love :p check it when its working Kage ! :)

    MP - yea, its hard not to ;p

    dwei - maybe not as bad as you think it is :p

    nursie - its all great :)

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  16. Copyboy12 December, 2011

    She does have an amazing voice indeed. I like walking on broken glass.

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  17. secret agent woman13 December, 2011

    I really can't sing either. Not that that stops me. :-O

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  18. ashok15 December, 2011

    http://ashokism.blogspot.com/2005/08/my-singing-debut.html

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