sweet and theatricalā¦feels of itās time in a good way! makes u feel like a kid again in some ways and karenās voice is like a warm hug. personal fave is Merry Christmas Darling
A little belated but I am actually just starting to celebrate the holiday season today. I had the opportunity to see her live recently and Iām kicking myself that I didnāt go! her voice is so beautiful and honey rich it gives me chills⦠highly recommend
this is just a such a lovely, comforting song. its steady rhythm rocking back and forth, the sweet yet grounded sentiments of the lyrics. it just immediately sets me at ease .š„ Ż Ėą¼ .
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. PS: i find it funny he didn't like being called a "male carole king." at least in this song he very much is. he just wore more makeup
If you close your eyes for a moment, you can almost hear her taking "Close to You" out for a spin.
It's not just her vocal timbre -- it's her intonation, phrasing, even the lyrical content.
If you also hear a bit of Burt Bacharach, thatās no surprise either. Rumer was mentored by the songwriter, and is married to his former musical directorĀ Rob Shirakbari.
a documentary about the punk scene of 1980s LA with lots of interviews and music performances. a snapshot of the attitude of the cool kids who werenāt cool