[Disclaimer: I am not a musician. I can sing. I remember most of the recital piece I played on the piano when I was 6. But I’m not a musician. I know what I like and what I don’t like and what will likely be the soundtrack when I arrive in hell.]
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m | many…
I know you expected Morrissey. So did I. You will get him… under s for Smiths-comma-The… along with another s band — it’ll be a double feature. But for m… I had a list of songs by m artists that I wanted to share… many. [And I’ll throw in a Morrissey song because it’s me and I have to. More when we get to s.]
I’m not posting a video for all [seven] of these… just three… the rest are linked to their videos. I hope you’ll read through… and maybe even listen to these…
Mazzy Star – Fade Into You
You may have noticed throughout the month thus far, I have mentioned but one female artist (Lady Gaga in the guilty pleasures post). My brain focuses on lyrics and vocals… and although there are some amazing female voices, I always prefer the boys. So when I do mention a female, it’s a big deal. For me anyway. Like the hauntingly beautiful voice of Hope Sandoval in this song.
Marcy Playground – Sex and Candy (link)
— Dig it. I have no explanation for loving this…
Modern English – I Melt With You (link)
— My mom thinks of me (and often calls to say hello) whenever she hears this song. It was ‘my favorite song‘ for a long time when I still lived at home.
Muse – Uprising
This is a great song… and the video… you should really watch it. Bear.
Moby – Porcelain (link)
— It’s just so pretty.
Morrissey – Will Never Marry (link)
— No comment needed… just these lyrics… oh, and the violin…
I’m writing this to say, in a gentle way… thank you, but no
I will live my life as I will undoubtedly die: alone
Mumford and Sons – The Cave
My husband thinks it’s weird that I like these guys. He thinks they’re way off from my usual music. I don’t know why… I just like them. Especially this song…
It’s empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you’ve left behind
The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat
[…]
Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I’ll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind
So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears
But I will hold on hope
And I won’t let you choke
On the noose around your neck
And I’ll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I’ll know my name as it’s called again
what sandra thinks 
Excellent selection today! Lots of great M music.
~Mary
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Good choices, I like a lot of them! Back in 2000 my niece got married in Baltimore and we stayed at a hotel where Moby was staying. We rode the elevator back from the reception with some guys with bottles of Jack Daniels, apparently lots of party I by ensued and by morning the three story lobby was trashed. Funny I still remember it was Moby! 🙂
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That’s hilarious! He looks like some little nerd… lol 🙂
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I’m pretty sure I didn’t even know who he was back then. It was pretty funny and just our luck it was the same weekend…
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Do you remember Wang Chung? (Terrible name…) They were staying at the hotel where my junior prom was held… a couple of my friends ran into them in the elevator and asked them to stop by… they came in and danced with us for a couple of songs and then went on their way… LOL
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I do remember them!
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Good picks! My wife loves “I Melt With You” too. It reminds her of high school….Class of ’85. 😃
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Ahh… that makes me feel good! I am class of later than that. 😀 😀
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Ha! Me too! I tell her all the time, “That’s OK, baby. You’ll always be older than me.” 😃
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My husband is about 3.5 weeks older than I am. I say similar things… especially during those 3.5 weeks in May/June… 🙂
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It’s somehow comforting, right? Not that it means jack, but I like being younger. It figures, too. I always was attracted to older women. 🙂
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I was always attracted to …er… men. Hahahahaa. 😀
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Wow! Awesome selection. Love them all. Modern English – I’m struggling to remember anything else they did beyond that one song however…
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Oh, I don’t think they ever had anything else anyone actually listened to… but this one is pretty special… 🙂
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It really is!
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