There's nothing like a great song playing in your car. The ideal scenario is when it's a great song on a sunny day and all the windows are rolled down. Right now, I have to settle for a great tune turned high so I can hear it above the blast of the car heater as I drive slowly along slippery city streets.
One of my favourites right now is Michael Franti — a big man, by the way, who I guess is at least 6'6 — who I saw at a folk festival two summers ago. His energy on stage was amazing and his music is a mixture of upbeat tunes that make you want to dance and inspirational lyrics that are good for the soul. Michael Franti & Spearhead is getting some radio play now with Say Hey (I Love You) but my picks are: I Know I'm Not Alone, Sweet Little Lies and Hello Bonjour.
And this passage from Hey Now Now always lifts me up:
Be who you are nothing more nothing less
and let the beauty that you love be….. the very best
Sing praises to the highest with your feet on the ground
And reach for your brother with the words that you sound and
Don't let mistakes be so monumental, and
Don't let your love be so confidential, and
Don’t let your mind be so darn judgmental
And please let heart be more influential
Be thankful for all the Spirit provides
And be thankful for all that you can see without eyes.
I'm hoping his music gets more mass exposure. I think the world could use it.
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