The irony of this business connection is keen, since the track itself represents a rejection of fabric and cultural distractions. Simone’s account, though relatively lighthearted by her standards, nonetheless strips the ditty of a lot of its surface frivolity; in performance, her rendition could appear positively dour.
“I Will Always Love You” By Dolly Parton
With matter-of-reality majesty, she restores the music, in a sense, to its personal values. Speaking of Ben E. King, his crowning achievement stays this timeless, apocalyptic marvel, which he co-wrote with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Hear the simple bass line, adopted by that percussion, then King’s frayed vocals after which these strings and simply attempt to let that chilly heart of yours soften like butter. “Stand by Me” even made its means onto the Top 10 on the U.S. charts twice, first upon its launch in 1961 after which 25 years later after the … Read More