One of my 43 Things for 2007 is to listen to soul uplifting music each day. I’ll list here those albums that add sunshine, love, depth and color to my life this year.
Great albums for this week:
Love Songs by Michael Bolton
I’m in the Mood For Love…The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time by Kenny G.
Blue by Joni Mitchell
In the Sun by Jane Monheit
Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
From This Moment On by Diana Krall
Parallel Lines by Blondie
Great albums for this week:
A Fine Song for Singing by Jean Redpath
American Jubilee by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
America the Beautiful by the Boston Pops Orchestra
Encore by Russell Watson
Home, Home on the Road by Bryan Bowers
Little Deuce Coupe/ All Summer Long by The Beach Boys
The Best Of Star Trek: 30th Anniversary Special! Original TV Soundtrack [Enhanced CD]
Good music to listen to this week:
Shanna & the Hawk by Shanna & the Hawk
Appassionato by Yo-Yo Ma
Cosmo’s Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Gord’s Gold by Gordon Lightfoot
The Diary of Alicia Keys by Alicia Keys
Tapestry by Carole King
Renee Olstead by Reneé Olstead
To honor my moms on Mother’s Day – some of their favorite music:
100 años de Mariachi by Plácido Domingo
Bobby Goldsboro – The Greatest Hits Collection by Bobby Goldsboro
The Best of the Three Tenors by Luciano Pavarotti
The Number One Hits by Elvis Presley
Bluebird’s Best: The King of Swing by Benny Goodman
Latin American Suite by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Unforgettable Glenn Miller & His Orchestra by Glenn Miller
In honor of Cinco de Mayo:
Al Mil por Uno by Chuy Chavez
Music from Mexico by Mariachis Of Chiapas
Libre by Marc Anthony
Rodrigo y Gabriela by Rodrigo y Gabriela
The Originals: The Unforgettable of Mexican Song (Remastered) by Lucha Reyes
Buena Vista Social Club by Ry Cooder
Llegaron los Camperos: Concert Favorites of Nati Cano by Nati Cano’s Mariachi los Camperos
7 more evocative of spring:
Copland: The Music of America by Cincinnati Pops Orchestra & Erich Kunzel
Songs from a Secret Garden by Secret Garden
Across America by Art Garfunkel
April in Paris by Count Basie
John McCutcheon’s Four Seasons: Springsongs by John McCutcheon
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons – Janine Jansen by Janine Jansen
The Rite of Spring by Hubert Laws
In honor of Earth Day, today and Arbor Day on Friday:
The Whispering Wood (Le Bois Aux Murmures) by Nature Sounds
Airs of Provence (Airs de Provence) by Nature Sounds
Thunderbolt (Coup de foudre) by Nature Sounds
The David Sun Natural Sound Collection: Sounds of the Earth – Storm by Sounds of the Earth
Dusk by Sounds of the Earth
Sounds of the Earth: Collection
by Various Artists by Sounds of the Earth
35° In the Shade (35° à l’ombre) by Nature Sounds
Amor y Suerte: Exitos Romanticos by Gloria Estefan
Taking The Long Way by Dixie Chicks
Tomorrow Today by Al Jarreau
Black Cherry by Goldfrapp
The Captain and the Kid by Elton John
I Love You by Diana Ross
Into White by Carly Simon
It’s Easter — Here are some great albums of faith:
Mansion Builder by 2nd Chapter of Acts
Gregorian Chants for All Seasons
Legacy…Hymns & Faith by Amy Grant
Rock of Ages…Hymns & Faith by Amy Grant
How Great Thou Art: A Collection of Southern Gospel Hymns choral
Come to the Quiet by John Michael Talbot
20: 1972-1992 by 2nd Chapter of Acts
In honor of April Fool’s Day – some of my favorite comedy albums
Up in Smoke by Cheech & Chong
Baby Snooks: Best of Baby Snooks, Vol. 1
Radio Shows: Amos ‘N’ Andy by Various Artists
I’m Telling You For The Last Time by Jerry Seinfeld
Born Suspect by Chris Rock
To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With by Bill Cosby
They’re All Gonna Laugh at You by Adam Sandler
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