Stolen Words are my compilations of lyrics used to make a new piece of prose of sorts. Usually, my writings are collected from a wide variety of songs. However, when a singer/song-writer passes, I am often moved to listen to their music and enjoy the memories their melodies have given me.
Yesterday, Tony Bennett passed away at the age of 96. Below is the piece I wrote in honour of the legendary crooner. Some of the songs are his originals, some are covers of other icons like Frank Sinatra, while some are performances with others. I am especially fond of his two duets albums: Duets: An American Classic, and Duets II.
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There’s a line between love and fascination (My Foolish Heart)
It’s the good life to be free and explore the unknown (The Good Life)
Let’s see if the puzzle fits so fine (I Wanna Be Around)
My heart wants to know, and so I must go where destiny leads me (Who Can I Turn To)
For once, unafraid, I can go where life leads me (For Once In My Life)
No more doubt or fear, I found my way (Just In Time)
And I ascended out of the common place (A Stranger In Paradise)
I don’t have any reasons, I’ve left them all behind (New York State Of Mind)
Still it’s a real good bet the best is yet to come (The Best Is Yet To Come)
I love the free, fresh wind in my hair, life without care (The Lady Is A Tramp)
Softer than satin was the light from the stars (Blue Velvet)
High on a hill, it calls to me (I Left My Heart In San Francisco)
My dear, it’s four-leaf clover time (‘S Wonderful)
Good night, baby, good night, the milkman’s on his way (Lullaby Of Broadway)
Think of banana split and licorice and you’ll feel fine (Put On A Happy Face)
Because of you there’s a song in my heart (Because Of You)
There is nothing for me but to love you (The Way You Look Tonight)
But save your love, I just want your company (Rags To Riches)
With any luck, then I suppose the music never ends (How Do You Keep The Music Playing)
And let the music play as long as there’s a song to sing (This Is All I Ask)
And let that harmony ring up to Heaven (Sing You Sinners)
Fly me to the moon, let me play among the stars (Fly Me To The Moon)
All copyright remains with the original songwriter(s).
Their Words. My Musings. 