Today we come to the second item in Dusty Springfield’s list. Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world at large. A classic reference to hope which has entered modern language is the concept that […]
Wishing
I have decided to embark on a series based on the Dusty Sprinfield song ‘Wishin’ and Hopin’ which contains series of actions which might provide some fruitful topics for our researches. The opening lines of the song are ‘Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’ , plannin’ and dreamin’…’ . Ignoring the lamentable contractions of […]
December
Now that December has begun it is time to reflect on a miscellany of songs that have been written by musicians over the years. This is not really a Christmas selection, that may come later, this is an opportunity to consider what the experience of December has meant to those who write songs. “December Boudoir” […]