funky

Funk Friday: “You Can’t Be Told,” Valerie June

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I worship at the altar of Valerie June.  What a fabulously unique voice – so clear and sharp against the growl of the guitars.  This song makes me want to be:

a) in a coordinated dance routine with random patrons at a crowded bar, and/or

b) in a slow-motion movie scene in which I, the film’s protagonist, a wise-cracking hitwoman, am walking down a street in a major metropolis dressed in all black.  Plus aviators and heels.  Natch.

As neither of these things is going to happen, at least not anytime soon and not without a lot of paperwork, I’ll settle for putting this on in the background to help me push through a grouchy Friday afternoon and into a much more fun Friday evening.

Funk Friday: “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” Buddy Guy

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I know, I know.  This is way, way more blues-oriented.  I mean, the whole chord progression, for a start.  But I just can’t help myself – it’s just so very, very funky.  Additionally, if you’re like me and you spent the Christmas break sticking to a strict diet of cheese, pâté, prosciutto, chocolate toffee crisps, and port, and now find yourself dreading putting on anything remotely resembling pants, you might need a little encouragement to leave the house.  This song will add some sexy funk to the junk in your trunk.