Cliff has finally done it, or will in October anyway - a swing album! 'Bold As Brass' to be released in October. Fantastic! I've heard him say he admires the music singers like the 'Rat Pack' produced. A while ago I was commenting to a certain daughter that a lot of singers were getting on the swing/early Broadway bandwagon especially the last 3-4 years. Now it's Cliff. (She's laughing.) I'm going to get that CD, it should be good. I've listened to a couple of tracks & it sounds promising, especially in his unique style.
I do have a couple of Dean Martin's cd's which I enjoy greatly. I think I watched every episode of his tv show/series back when, he was so good. UK singer Russell Watson, great voice, can do a good Dean Martin song, sounds just like. One day I might do a list of the singers & bands I follow & the vmany I like. It would be a long list! Bryn Terfel & Josh Groban would have to be near the top.
I am enjoying a number of the 'metal' bands, though the ones I like should have a genre of 'power metal' or something similar. I have followed Scorpions, with that sting, for a long time now, such a pity they are going to retire, even if their last tour is going to last several years. They have never toured over this side of the world, for all they announce 'World Tours', Japan is as far as they ever go. I actually posted that comment on their website but I guess Aust & NZ don't exist as I got no response at all. Disappointing. But a great band & music.
Within Temptation are another 'power metal' band I enjoy, & Nightwish & Dark Sanctuary are up & comings I'm watching. I'm amazed at how professional these 'new' bands are, a number of their members have come through the various 'Conservatorium''s around the world. Vprofessional & have learnt their craft from the ground up so to speak.
It's been announced that Robin Gibb of BeeGee's fame is touring with Bonnie Tyler as 'special guest'. I enjoy Bonnie's music hugely, have several cd's & dvd's of hers, but may not be able to see that concert as I'm going to holiday in Melbourne just before then & may not be able to swing the ticket. But I'm going to try!
I'm still walking, about 30-35k's per week, just slowed down over winter. I'll do more when summer rolls round again.
