Originally shared by GOOD MUSIC
Singer Natalie Merchant brings 19th century poetry back to life with her astonishingly lovely voice. Here she is with Nursery Rhyme of Innocence and Experience written by Charles Causley (1917 – 2003).
I had a silver penny
And an apricot tree
And I said to the sailor
On the white quay
‘Sailor O sailor
Will you bring me
If I give you my penny
And my apricot tree
A fez from Algeria
An Arab drum to beat
A little gilt sword
And a parakeet?’
http://www.nataliemerchant.com/r/leave-your-sleep/lyrics/nursery-rhyme-of-innocence-and-experience
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I just came across her singing..a poet/scientist/physician friend shared this with me! What a voice.
Rajini Rao Super and its playing here as i saw the post…i clicked…thanks…nice words too ….smiling
Kimberly Brosnan Good evening Kim ! smiling
Good morning, Kershaw Rustomji ..happy Sunday 🙂
Rajini Rao Thanks Rajini and a good evening to you …:))
Kimberly Brosnan Good to see you in action :))
Rajini Rao Nice melody, strong vocal, great guitar sound. Overall I like it. Thanks for the share. Makes my Saturday complete, along with the SF 49ers won today ! 🙂
Nice places with the right people gives you nice times… everytime! great share!
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Thanks for the link, Sunil Thaha!
Thanks! Lovely to hear this music:-)
What a soothing treat!