Song One - From: Boston Legal
Eric Lindell - Give it Time
Anyone who has watched Boston Legal will know what I mean when I say it is possibly the greatest, and funniest series there is about the in's and out's of a professional law firm. The only series I've seen that could possibly be considered a rival to it is 'Suits', but nothing will ever beat the clever and witty humour of Denny Crane and Alan Shore. This song stuck out for me because of it's combination of relaxed vocals, on top of a talented ensemble of blues instrumental work, and the song also features the best harmonica solo I've heard to date. Eric Lindell, a 44 year old singer from San Mateo, California, whose career began when he was 15 years old has had many of his songs featured on a variety of Television series, but 'Give it Time' is most certainly the best of the songs he has to offer. Featuring some clever encouraging lyrics, it's easy to see why this is one of my favourites.
'Give it time
Time that we're livin'
It's easy to give in
But it won't do no good
Give it time
And things will get better
A change in the weather
It just might do you good'
(Youtube Link - Eric Lindell - Give it time)
Song 2 - From: Friday Night Lights
J.J Cale - Crazy Mama
Friday Night Lights is most certainly one of the best series there is when it comes to sports drama, and the portrayal of the personal lives of people involved in professional sports, on and off the field. Alongside the powerful storyline, there is an equally strong collection of music, and the episodes have constantly introduced viewers to new and exciting artists, and songs. Country/Blues is the main genre of music in the series, as the series is based in a town in Texas, and this song fits right into that category. It may not be the usual style of music that most of you listen to, but don't knock it before you try it. The song features great guitar work, featuring the signature blues 'Wah-Wah' sound that J.J Cale is famous for, and his laid-back vocals draw the listener right into the song. J.J Cale is a 74 year old, Grammy Award winning artist from Oklahoma City with an amazing amount of successful studio albums to his name. He is still writing and performing songs today, even in his later years, with his latest studio album being released in 2009. Crazy Mama is his most successful song, and it reached number 22 on the US Billboard top 100 list in 1972.
(Link - J.J Cale - Crazy Mama)
Song 3 - From: The Great Gatsby
The xx - Together
Baz Luhrmann's incredible movie depiction of the book 'The Great Gatsby' has been enjoyed by millions worldwide, whether they had seen the original movie with Robert Redford, or read the book that the movies are based on by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Aside from the incredible cinematography and film design in the movie, the soundtrack is what made the film truly great. Featuring a multitude of well known artists, with the likes as JAY Z, Florence and the Machine, Will,I,Am and Emeli Sandé performing on the official soundtrack album from the movie. The song that stuck out the most in the film though was 'Together' by The xx, as it was used at the end of the film, and it's dark lyrics were the perfect compliment to the way the film ends. To not spoil the movie for anyone who hasn't seen it, take my word for it, when you do watch the film you will see exactly what I mean. The xx are an indie band from England that formed in 2005. They have recorded two studio albums, but 'Together' is the first single they released in 2013. It was written especially for the film.
(Link - The xx - Together)
By: Neil Nelson
Twitter - @neilnelson91
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