Guess what arrived today…

 

Lilac Wine – Grace Around the World – Jeff Buckley

Look what arrived today…

 

A Pure Drop: The Life of Jeff Buckley.

Something to look forward to in my trip next week…

 

 

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Rock music’s mournful sound

Lester William Polfuss, or more popularly known as Les Paul, has passed away. He was 94

The electric guitar has lost a father.

Rest in peace, Les Paul. Jeff Buckley will be so thrilled to finally jam with you. Give him a hug for me, will yah?

 

15 years of “Grace”

A great CNN segment on Jeff Buckley’s “Grace Around the World” release.

It was probably time…

12 years ago, Jeff Buckley was in a different form. He was somewhat positive.

He was no longer being haunted by the past and once again appreciated the group of guys who wanted nothing else but join him as he did what he loved doing. After months of disappointment with the songs he initially recorded, he was able to create stuff that he feels his fans deserve to hear.

He was on his own, and he was loving it. He lived away from NYC, enjoying the anonymity and a feeling of calm.

His little rented house that stood on a quiet Memphis street may not be for someone with his stature, but it was in this simple abode that he accepted the little flaws in his life and that he became aware of the existence of the most beautiful thing he has ever seen: a twinkling star.

With all that has happened to him, for once in his life, he was able to let go of his inhibitions, the ghosts that lurked around him disappeared, replaced by instincts and spontaneity that came in naturally. With his worries long gone, he finally experienced life, without the pressures of the city, the business side of music and the expectations from those who want things that he struggled to give in the past.

He started to embrace life as it was, obviously contented with the world he was in.

He was at that point where in he was relearning to love everything.

He was inspired.

And maybe, just maybe, he was at peace and was savoring that feeling as he waded through the waters of the Wolf River that fateful night.

Jeff Buckley

November 17, 1966 – May 29, 1997

Carry yourself with delight… – JB

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Today I finished David Browne’s book “Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley”, yet, I have this urge to re-read it from the very beginning. I still want to write a review about it, but for now, let me first reflect on the things I read. Let me celebrate the life of this extraordinary man who just saw himself as ordinary, this musician who only wanted to share his music, this individual who struggled to be his own person.

What blew me away was the impression that he felt he owed something to us so he worked hard to give what he can give, even if he was going through a personal journey of self-discovery.

Jeff, I’m sure you know by now that you were, and still are, loved; and what you have given us was more than what we deserved.

Tomorrow is another day of mourning…

It’s May 28, 2009, 10:30 PM…

 

It doesn’t feel like it’s going be 12 years since… that day.

 

Still gathering my thoughts. Will write more about Jeff Buckley tomorrow.

Dream Brother

I know I’m delayed by a few years, but I am really happy to say that my order of David Browne’s “Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff & Tim Buckley” has finally arrived.

WOW!!!! Another title to be added to my “currently reading” list.

 

Reviews were good and this is the favorite biography amongst the fans. Definitely something I’m excited to read.

I’m getting ready for the big “drop”

June 2, 2009 is the scheduled release date of “Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World” DVD/CD compilation.

(Nice album art, in my opinion)

 

 

Full track listing:

DVD:
Part 1:
1. Grace (BBC Late Show, London, 1/17/95)
2. So Real (Live Aus Dem Sudbahnhof tv, Frankfurt, Germany, 2/24/95)
3. Mojo Pin (Live Aus Dem Sudbahnhof tv, Frankfurt, Germany, 2/24/95)
4. What Will You Say (Live Aus Dem Sudbahnhof tv, Frankfurt, Germany, 2/24/95)
5. Hallelujah (MTV Japan, 1/31/95)
6. Dream Brother (Howlin Wolf, New Orleans, 12/2/94)
7. Eternal Life (MTV’s Most Wanted, London, 3/3/95)
8. Last Goodbye (MTV’s Most Wanted, London, 3/3/95)
9. Lover You Should Have Come Over (JBTV Chicago, 11/8/94)
10. Lilac Wine (MTV Europe, Eurokeenes Festival, Belfort, France, 7/9/95)

Part 2:
1. Grace (MTV, 120 Minutes, New York, 1/15/95)
2. So Real (MTV, 120 Minutes, New York, 1/15/95)
3. Last Goodbye (MTV, 120 Minutes, New York, 1/15/95)
4. Vancouver (MTV’s Most Wanted, London, 3/3/95)
5. Hallelujah (music video directed by Ernie Fritz)
6. “Star Tours” (VH1, Naked Cafe Behind The Scenes Piece, 1/9/95)
7. Merri Cyr bus interview (spring 1995)

CD:
1. Grace (BBC Late Show, London, 1/17/95)
2. So Real (Live Aus Dem Sudbahnhof tv, Frankfurt, Germany, 2/24/95)
3. Mojo Pin (Live Aus Dem Sudbahnhof tv, Frankfurt, Germany, 2/24/95)
4. What Will You Say (Live Aus Dem Sudbahnhof tv, Frankfurt, Germany, 2/24/95)
5. Hallelujah (MTV Japan, 1/31/95)
6. Dream Brother (Howlin Wolf, New Orleans, 12/2/94)
7. Eternal Life (MTV’s Most Wanted, London, 3/3/95)
8. Last Goodbye (MTV’s Most Wanted, London, 3/3/95)
9. Lover You Should Have Come Over (JBTV Chicago, 11/8/94)
10. Lilac Wine (MTV Europe, Eurokeenes Festival, Belfort, France, 7/9/95)
11. Grace (MTV’s 120 Minutes, USA, 01/15/95)
12. So Real (MTV’s 120 Minutes, USA, 01/15/95)

Sunday Playlist: Originals

Last Sunday, while nursing a headache, I was listening to a few songs that Jeff Buckley covered. So for my playlist theme, I’m featuring the earlier versions of the covers.

 

Song: “Lilac Wine”

Artist: Elkie Brooks

 

Song: “Kick Out the Jams”

Artist": MC5

 

Song: “All Tomorrow’s Parties”

Artist: Velvet Underground

 

Song: “Alligator Wine”

Artist: Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

 

Song: “Back In NYC”

Artist: Genesis

 

Song: “Be My Husband”

Artist: Nina Simone

 

Songs: “We All Fall In Love Sometimes” and “Curtains”

Artist: Elton John

 

Song: “I Know It’s Over”

Artist: The Smiths

 

Song: “If You See Her, Say Hello”

Artist: Bob Dylan

 

Song: “Je N’En Connais Pas La Fin”

Artist: Edith Piaf

 

Song: “Lost Highway”

Artist: Hank Williams

 

Song: “Nigh Flight”

Artist: Led Zeppelin

 

Song: “Rock Me Baby”

Artist: BB King

 

Song: “Strange Fruit”

Artist: Billie Holiday

 

Song: “The Man That Got Away”

Artist: Judy Garland

 

Song: “Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai”

Artist: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

 

And of course…

Song: “Hallelujah”

Artist: Leonard Cohen

 

It’s amazing to find out that when Jeff does his take, the songs become totally different, close to being Jeff Buckley-owned.

Funny Jeff-Related Tweets

Tweets about Jeff Buckley. Funny stuff, I tell you.

I’m sure Jeff would be LMAO-ing if he reads these things.