Monday Music: Foreign Affair (The Manhattan Transfer)

"Foreign Affair" was written by master songwriter, Tom Waits. He recorded it in 1977, his gravelly voice and pensive style leaving his own distinctive mark. In 1979, The Manhattan Transfer recorded the song on their album, Extensions, giving it an anthem-like quality. It is one of the stand-out tracks on that album.

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Monday Music: Grapefruit Moon

During the month of July, I'm celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The moon has been an inspiration go humankind for at least as long as recorded history, and surely even longer than that. Something about its beauty, mystery, and distance often inspires songs of love such as "Blame it on the Moon," Fly Me to the Moon," "By the Light of the Silvery Moon," or Tom Waits' beautiful ballad, "Grapefruit Moon."

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Monday Music: Foreign Affair (Manhattan Transfer)

Some absolutely super vocalization from Manhattan Transfer from their 1979 studio album, Extensions. The song, "Foreign Affair" is by Tom Waits. I recommend headphones to get the full benefit of the marvelous sound of this recording.

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