tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post8158598306982173975..comments2024-03-08T07:03:12.909-05:00Comments on Life at Willow Manor: leave your sleepTess Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-81063457341372280732010-06-26T10:32:18.883-04:002010-06-26T10:32:18.883-04:00"these are the days" is perhaps, btw, Wi..."these are the days" is perhaps, btw, Willow. her big song that launched her.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-54400471716614741302010-06-26T10:32:18.884-04:002010-06-26T10:32:18.884-04:00I have noted this CD before in part because Natali...I have noted this CD before in part because Natalie Merchant looks so different to her 10,000 manic days--the lass has grown up into a lovely woman. her voice as incredible as ever. I would love to listen to this album all the way through. What a great gift. nice clip too.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-53536206428132601762010-06-16T16:25:31.218-04:002010-06-16T16:25:31.218-04:00This is a wonderful album. Also listen to the Hou...This is a wonderful album. Also listen to the House Carpenter's Daughter, which are folk music she feels shouldn't be lost. She is really putting a lot of research and beauty into everything she sings. I first heard her on 10,000 Maniacs but really prefer her later works.<br />She has introduced me to a wide variety of new poets as well as reacquainting me to several old favorites.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200245194489874517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-14117763111349706362010-06-16T11:46:46.497-04:002010-06-16T11:46:46.497-04:00Oh yes, Captain Kangaroo's Dancing Bear was a ...Oh yes, Captain Kangaroo's Dancing Bear was a sweetheart! I loved Grandfather Clock! I am so happy that you are enjoying this this collection. I am certain we will hear about this at the Grammy Awards! I received my tickets this week! And, surely she is coming to a venue near you! <br />The sheer fun of this work -- every day I have a new favorite song: Saturday it was the lively Cajun "The Adventures of Isabel" -- Sunday it was the bluesy "Peppery Man" -- and this morning it is the 1920's jazzy "Janitor's Boy" and I know there will be more! Thank you for spreading the good news...<br />And a big "THANK YOU M'AM" to Natalie Merchant!FireLighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807248509319526615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-30579712797894469842010-06-16T11:25:57.794-04:002010-06-16T11:25:57.794-04:00it's great, isn't it? i heard her intervi...it's great, isn't it? i heard her interview on NPR last month or so and they played so many clips of the songs. i think it's a lovely way to set poetry to music in an unexpected manner.silversmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095752445486289081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-70753668150534320922010-06-16T05:55:18.413-04:002010-06-16T05:55:18.413-04:00Good Morning, Captain! I love the song and the pro...Good Morning, Captain! I love the song and the probabilities this album (why do I still call them <i>albums</i>?) present. I want it!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003379181294550035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-55466595881218806992010-06-16T02:28:30.397-04:002010-06-16T02:28:30.397-04:00Willow, that is FANTASTIC that you have found NM.....Willow, that is FANTASTIC that you have found NM...she is in my Top 10 and I hope you'll enjoy the discovery of her music as much as I did!<br /><br />And Captain Kangaroo, ooh yes, my hero too - a staple in my youthful diet, with Dancing Bear and all :>]]Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-83618479472975079822010-06-16T01:01:15.400-04:002010-06-16T01:01:15.400-04:00Yes, this CD has been on my radar. I need to give...Yes, this CD has been on my radar. I need to give it a listen. Love Natalie, her voice to poetry sounds like heaven.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-60911821381663392212010-06-15T14:00:17.344-04:002010-06-15T14:00:17.344-04:00Oh this is simply wonderful, Willow! A fusion of s...Oh this is simply wonderful, Willow! A fusion of such varied music and such varied poetry, it truly is a brilliant and beautiful idea. Thank you for sharing it, the poem/song was a delight to listen to. I must buy a copy of that album :)Sam Liuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014838954712295981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-55224051100032873182010-06-15T12:36:35.475-04:002010-06-15T12:36:35.475-04:00What a fun sounding CD. Thoughts of Cpt. Kangaroo ...What a fun sounding CD. Thoughts of Cpt. Kangaroo - Captain Kangaroo was my nickname in college because I had blod hair with the same cut as the Capt and a blond mustache to boot. Hadn't thoght about that for years.Monkey Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741294113777908130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-1885740242206751452010-06-15T12:35:44.673-04:002010-06-15T12:35:44.673-04:00I so love her voice, and she radiates such beauty....I so love her voice, and she radiates such beauty. <br />I heard of this through another blogger not too long ago.. it is on my must savour list. <br /><br />thanks for the extra info, you are a treasured part of my blogging community :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-39217710139326640852010-06-15T12:24:41.298-04:002010-06-15T12:24:41.298-04:00I'm on my way to get more acquainted with Nat...I'm on my way to get more acquainted with Natalie Merchant!Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-15134313264797555932010-06-15T12:20:37.252-04:002010-06-15T12:20:37.252-04:00What a fabulous artistic project! Bringing music t...What a fabulous artistic project! Bringing music to existent poetry. Thank you for sharing the sample. I rarely buy albums these days, with the ability to pick and choose on things like iTunes. However, this may well be an album "must have."<br /><br />MikeMichael Lockridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748256055779697021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-91526999209443021312010-06-15T12:08:29.603-04:002010-06-15T12:08:29.603-04:00Robin, glad to hear your peeps enjoyed the rhubarb...Robin, glad to hear your peeps enjoyed the rhubarb cake!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-24521684519113975632010-06-15T12:07:51.273-04:002010-06-15T12:07:51.273-04:00Blue Sky, well, it seems WT is in good company, th...Blue Sky, well, it seems WT is in good company, then, because he's been dancing and stomping around WM, too!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-44790198871869788582010-06-15T11:48:01.093-04:002010-06-15T11:48:01.093-04:00Willow.... you are a trailblazer!
I have never hea...Willow.... you are a trailblazer!<br />I have never heard of Natalie Merchant.... once, I was so knowledgeable of all styles of music, but I have been so caught up in Opera....I have lost track...and this album seems a must....I will check it out soon!<br />Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />♥ Robin ♥<br /><br />p.s. Made YOUR rhubarb/strawberry dessert for the "Walkure" cast a few weeks back..... they ADORED it....Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-88256571108266812662010-06-15T11:14:30.442-04:002010-06-15T11:14:30.442-04:00Thanks for the introduction of Natalie Merchant. I...Thanks for the introduction of Natalie Merchant. I played it this morning and the music set off Polish/Russian husband and he has been dancing and stomping and hollering all morning!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-6515470850689296492010-06-15T10:55:19.604-04:002010-06-15T10:55:19.604-04:00I used to be a big Ten Thousand Maniacs/Natalie Me...I used to be a big Ten Thousand Maniacs/Natalie Merchant fan back in the late-80s and into the 90s. I'd heard that Natalie Merchant had a new album out, but I hadn't had a chance to check it out. It looks really special. And I definitely remember Captain Kangaroo and Mr. Greenjeans fondly!Hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163376146526795302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-71001284870633701212010-06-15T10:52:42.180-04:002010-06-15T10:52:42.180-04:00Love Natalie Merchant. You will enjoy exploring he...Love Natalie Merchant. You will enjoy exploring her other work. Its rich and deep.Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-15605346857038849972010-06-15T10:13:05.720-04:002010-06-15T10:13:05.720-04:00It's a wonderful, wonderful album! I've b...It's a wonderful, wonderful album! I've been listening to it for weeks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-80166857540169404422010-06-15T09:30:23.412-04:002010-06-15T09:30:23.412-04:00Oh, so much good here!
I haven't heard all of...Oh, so much good here!<br /><br />I haven't heard all of this CD, just a song here and there, but find the concept amazing, aand when you combine it with Natalie Merchant's voice it's sounds stunning.<br /><br />Dancing Bear was just the best! I once had a boyfriend who my sister called Dancing Bear, so kind and big and gentle, alas not much of a talker!<br /><br />Thanks for the happy post!Marion Williams-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741729110133561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-49944351891783780042010-06-15T08:42:21.798-04:002010-06-15T08:42:21.798-04:00Dear Willow: Firelight aka Natalie Merchant is mag...Dear Willow: Firelight aka Natalie Merchant is magnificent; what a beautiful and expressive voice. I love the gypsy melody and the idea of using famous poets poems as lyrics for songs is PHENOMENALLY BRILLIANT! I MUST have this album, AbSOULutely! Enlivening, endearing and embraceable! ps I use to watch Capn Kangaroo religiously; the dancing bear never said anything but the music in his head kept him dancing!chiccorealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902834462795623856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-20631170359235158132010-06-15T08:19:32.239-04:002010-06-15T08:19:32.239-04:00ps
I just saw your note about Cpt Kangaroo. He a...ps<br /><br />I just saw your note about Cpt Kangaroo. He and Mr Greenjeans were my best friends as a kid. Well, and Romper Room...I do indeed remember...and I guess I'm definitely showing my age.suehttp://www.abrushwithcolor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-32215413577112808332010-06-15T08:17:51.946-04:002010-06-15T08:17:51.946-04:00Oh, I love Natalie Merchant, but I'd not heard...Oh, I love Natalie Merchant, but I'd not heard this new album! Thanks for this heads up--I'm adding this to my ipod today. I listened all day long yesterday to Ronaldo Villazon singing "Una Furtina Lagrima," which is so beautiful, but when you listen to something 4 million times, it's time for a change, eh?! Wonderful, Willow!suehttp://www.abrushwithcolor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636364949017025470.post-12787182722098867422010-06-15T08:06:11.207-04:002010-06-15T08:06:11.207-04:00What an education I am receiving! Loved the music....What an education I am receiving! Loved the music. Sometimes my husband comes in and says, "What are you listening to? Or watching? Or reading?" It is so difficult to explain sometimes!Shari Sundaynoreply@blogger.com