Added: Jul 22, 2008
From: sistalinda
Duration: 3:23
A song that is often referred to as "Music for Musicians." This 12 tone piece composed by Billy Strayhorn is included in the repertoire of every serious jazz musician. Made famous in the Middle of the last century by John Coltrane, it has also been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, Sammy Davis Jr., Joe Henderson, Johnny Hartman, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole and many more. Also recorded by pop artists: Donna Summer Queen Latifah #2 Most Discussed (Today) Jazz #5 Most Viewed (Today) Jazz Lush Life Lyrics: I used to visit all the very gay places Those come what may places Where one relaxes on the axis of the wheel of life To get a feel of life from jazz and cocktails. All the men I knew had sad and sullen gray faces With distingue traces That used to be there you could see where They'd been washed away by too many through the day Twelve o'clock tails. Then you came along with your siren song To tempt me to madness I thought for a while that your poignant smile Was tinged with the sadness of a great love for me. Oh yes. I was wrong Again I was wrong.
Channel: Music
Tags: billy hair jazz linda lushlife matos natural sistalinda strayhorn
Rating: 4.96 (72 ratings) Views: 1622' favoriteCount='13 Comments: 129
LostInTranslation78 Says:
Aug 31, 2008 - 5*. Please keep the music coming. Sorry for a brief disappearance. Great music is timeless and is a purer from of expression of one's soul than anything else.
sistalinda Says:
Aug 31, 2008 - Hello dear one. Glad to see the light of your wisdom grace my channel once again. Welcome.
sistalinda Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - Thanks. That's funny. And thank you for sharing. Very kind of you.
mo4form Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - no problemo :)
sistalinda Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - I humbly thank the giver of the gift. And thank you for stopping in for a visit.
sistalinda Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - Thank you.
sistalinda Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - Thank you. Warmest regards.
sistalinda Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - Thanks so much for coming over for a listen.
Electrachick Says:
Sep 5, 2008 - you have a beautiful voice-i envy you i still need to improve my voice!:
AcidEntertainment Says:
Sep 6, 2008 - Simply beautiful!
princesstheruler Says:
Sep 9, 2008 - simply amazing! that's an oxymoron for ya lol - but seriously i just got lost in your beautiful works today, thanks for blessing us all with your gift!
BlackSciFi Says:
Sep 10, 2008 - You have a beautiful voice, a beautiful talent. Really loved this song and your expression of it. Thank you for being my friend. Please keep in touch. BlackSciFi
allybeehot123 Says:
Sep 12, 2008 - wow what one amazeing voice your soul is like diana ross ontv films jazz singer wow your super love ally .x
passjay Says:
Sep 16, 2008 - love it...it's great..keep singing..you have a gift..you should do club dates!!!
ScruffysGreatestFan Says:
Sep 26, 2008 - You've done this song well. Beautiful and sincere effort, despite being such a difficult piece to attempt. Five well-earned stars.
greynard Says:
Sep 28, 2008 - Lovely,convincing performance of a song few singers can handle.
cjmscully Says:
Oct 1, 2008 - really great! =D
glockenspiel37 Says:
Oct 4, 2008 - nicely sung - well done
sistalinda Says:
Oct 7, 2008 - Thank you. Do you play the glockenspiel? It's such a pretty instrument.
sistalinda Says:
Oct 7, 2008 - Thank you. I think one has to pick the right moment. It's easier to be convincing when you yourself are convinced. (Heart on sleeve.)
sistalinda Says:
Oct 7, 2008 - Thanks much.
sistalinda Says:
Oct 7, 2008 - Thank you kindly. I guess when you have the blues, that is the best time to sing the blues. The human condition.
sistalinda Says:
Oct 7, 2008 - Thanks. I have done a few over the years. I want to finish this album before I start performing again.
sistalinda Says:
Oct 7, 2008 - Thank you so much Ally. I have loved Diana Ross since I was very young.
EclecticJulia Says:
Aug 30, 2008 - Linda... You have the most amazing voice! Thanks for sharing:)