Something on the lighter side, having nothing to do with Catholicism or coronavirus:



This is amazing.  I thought we could all use a little diversion in these extraordinary times.

(Unfortunate, though, that this song by Elton John --- not at all problematical in itself, in fact, it's quite the work of poetry, Bernie Taupin had a knack for that --- shares a title with that horrible movie that depicted sodomy and was apparently funded through an investment of Peter's Pence funds.  It'll be a cold day down below before I ever donate to Peter's Pence again.)

Sweet.   It reminds me of Tennessee. 

I like Long Hard Ride by The Marshall Tucker Band

Bluegrass covers are a serious subgenre.  I discovered them a few years ago.  I like the lo-fi sound (hipster leftover, I guess?).  Here are a couple of my favorites (nicely enough, these bluegrass bands are often Christian, so they tend to subtly sanitize pop songs they cover, too):









And I'd love to share a Christmas with these boys:

I was a sophomore in college when “Take on me” came out. The group above did a very good job! The song is too catchy.... I don’t like allowing myself to listen to it.