The Music 027 - Caroline

Here we go again, can't stop me!  The music continues in my attempt at the A-Z's of Ballads (named after someone) with Caroline by Chicago.  (Double Whammy on the C's there!)  This song comes from Chicago XXX (that's 30, not a porno).  This entire album is both good at being jazzy and rocking it out.  This song proves just that.  When I first heard this album, I immediately went out and looked up all their other recent stuff, since I thought they had slowed down after their early hits.  Boy was I wrong, and am I glad to admit that.  You should also check out their album, Stones of Sisyphus, especially the songs "Mahjong" and "Sleeping in the Middle of the Bed".  For now though, listen to this, and I'll see you later.

- Manifest Destiny

The Music 026 - Bella

Alright, I know I just posted, but I'm doing it again.  We're off to a fast paced start for the A-Z's of Ballads (named after someone).  Next up we've got Bella by Special EFX.  This is one jazzy song, and I like it, despite the fact that I only just found it within the last week.  This comes from my dad's large collection of jazz music that he got throughout his college days (to unsuccessfully impress the ladies).  While he couldn't do that, he was able to introduce me to some amazing jazz music, and I'm here to do the same for you.  Enjoy and I'll be back with the next post shortly, then it'll be off to bed for a while.

- Manifest Destiny

The Music 019 - West Coast Coolin'

Time for some jazz music.  We need to mix it up every now and again, so it's time to get laid back and feel the smooth.  That's right feel the smooth.  Here's Norman Brown's West Coast Coolin' and it's self-explanatory goodness.  Listen.

- Manifest Destiny