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A collection of standards and easy listening musical selections are included in this playlist.
Wherever you are on the planet, listening to these selections will transport you to your very own special place where you can reminisce or reflect upon your amazing future and the incredible possibilities that have not yet unfolded in your life. Feel free to grab your axe and play along.
The best is yet to come as present circumstances never count.
May you be inspired with renewed faith, hope and love.
Relax & enjoy.
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LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER
Words and Music by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield 1975"Love Will Keep Us Together" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It was first recorded by Sedaka in 1973. American pop duo Captain & Tennille covered the song in 1975, with instrumental backing almost entirely by “Captain” Daryl Dragon, with the exception of drums played by Hal Blaine; their version became a worldwide hit. (Wikipedia)Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/19/2022 • 2 minutes, 42 seconds
TINY DANCER
Words and Music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin 1972"Tiny Dancer" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally released on John's 1971 album Madman Across the Water, and was later released as a single in 1972. It was ranked No. 47 on the 2021 list of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. (Wikipedia)Elton John Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcd0...Cover by Franco Cianflone GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/18/2022 • 6 minutes, 23 seconds
DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO SAN JOSE
Words and Music by Hal David and Burt Bacharach 1968"Do You Know the Way to San Jose" is a 1968 popular song written and composed for singer Dionne Warwick by Burt Bacharach. Hal David wrote the lyrics. The song was Warwick's biggest international hit to that point, selling several million copies worldwide and winning Warwick her first Grammy Award. David's lyrics tell the story of a native of San Jose, California, who, having failed to break into the entertainment field in Los Angeles, is set to return to her hometown. (Wikipedia)Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/16/2022 • 2 minutes, 4 seconds
JUST GIVE ME A REASON
Words and Music by Alecia Moore (P!nk), Jeffrey Bhasker and Nate Ruess 2013"Just Give Me a Reason" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Pink, featuring Fun's lead singer Nate Ruess. The song was chosen as the third single from Pink's sixth studio album, The Truth About Love (2012). Jeff Bhasker assisted the artists in writing the song and is also the producer. "Just Give Me a Reason" is a pop ballad about the desire to hold on to a relationship even when it appears to be breaking down. (Wikipedia)PhotoP!nk - Live at The BRIT Awards 2019https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5y...Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/15/2022 • 4 minutes, 2 seconds
CALL ME
Words and Music by Debbie Harry and Giorgio Moroder 1980"Call Me" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film American Gigolo. Produced and composed by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, with lyrics by Blondie singer Debbie Harry, the song appeared in the film and was released in the United States in early 1980 as a single. (Wikipedia)https://www.youtube.com/c/BlondieMusi...Deborah Harryhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8W...Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/13/2022 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
Words and Music by Paul Simon 1965 "The Sound of Silence," originally "The Sounds of Silence," is a song by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song was written by Paul Simon over several months in 1963 and 1964. (Wikipedia)Simon & Garfunkel Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvj9...Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/12/2022 • 4 minutes, 23 seconds
SAILING
"Sailing" is a 1980 soft rock song written and recorded by American artist Christopher Cross. It was released in June 1980 as the second single from his eponymous debut album (1979) (Wikipedia).Christopher Cross Official YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQs...Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/10/2022 • 3 minutes, 54 seconds
ROCKET MAN
"Rocket Man" (officially titled "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)") is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by Elton John. 1972 (Wikipedia)Elton John Official YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/EltonJohnCover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/8/2022 • 4 minutes, 9 seconds
I GUESS THAT'S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES
"I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" is a song by English musician Elton John, with music by John and Davey Johnstone and lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It is the first single from John's 17th studio album Too Low for Zero. In the United States, it became one of John's biggest hits of the 1980s, holding at No. 2 for four weeks on the Adult Contemporary chart, and reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. (Wikipedia)Elton John Official YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/EltonJohnCover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/5/2022 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds
WONDERFUL TONIGHT
Words and Music by Eric Clapton 1977Eric Clapton Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/ericclapton"Wonderful Tonight" is a ballad written by Eric Clapton. It was included on Clapton's 1977 album Slowhand.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/9/2022 • 3 minutes, 47 seconds
NO OTHER LOVE
"No Other Love" is a show tune from the 1953 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Me and Juliet 1953Composed by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IICover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/7/2022 • 5 minutes, 6 seconds
DON'T YOU WANT ME
Words and Music by Jo Callis, Philip Oakey and Philip Adrian Wright 1981"Don't You Want Me" is a song by British synthpop group the Human League (credited on the cover as The Human League 100). It was released on 27 November 1981 as the fourth single from their third studio album, Dare (1981) (Wikipedia)Human League Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOhd...Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/4/2022 • 3 minutes, 47 seconds
EVERGREEN
Words and Music by Barbra Streisand and Paul Williams 1976"Evergreen" (also called "Love Theme from A Star Is Born") is the theme song from the 1976 film A Star Is Born. It was composed and performed by American singer, songwriter, actress and director Barbra Streisand with lyrics by Paul Williams, and arranged by Ian Freebairn-Smith. The song was released on the soundtrack album to A Star Is Born. (Wikipedia)Barbra Streisand Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/barbrast...Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/4/2022 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
THE WAY WE WERE
Words and Music by Marvin Hamlisch 1973The Way We Were is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. Arthur Laurents wrote both the novel and screenplay based on his college days at Cornell University and his experiences with the House Un-American Activities Committee. (Wikipedia)Barbra Streisand Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/barbrast...Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/2/2022 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
A WOMAN IN LOVE
Words and Music by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb 1980"Woman in Love" is a song performed by Barbra Streisand and taken from her 1980 album, Guilty. The song was written by Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, who received the 1980 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. It is her fourth of four Platinum records, and is considered her greatest international hit. (Wikipedia)Barbra Streisand Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/barbrastreisandCover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/1/2022 • 4 minutes, 33 seconds
TRULY
Words and Music by Lionel Richie 1982Lionel Richie Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/lionelrichie"Truly" is the debut solo single by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. Resuming where he left off with D-flat major tunes "Sail On" and particularly "Still" when he was lead for the Commodores, Richie wrote the song and co-produced it with James Anthony Carmichael. (Wikipedia)Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.LyricsGirl, tell me only thisThat I'll have your heart for alwaysAnd you want me by your sideWhispering the words "I'll always love you"And foreverI will be your loverAnd I know if you really careI will always be thereNow, I need to tell you thisThere's no other love like your loveAnd I, as long as I live I'll give you all the joyMy heart and soul can giveLet me hold youI need to have you near meAnd I feel with you in my armsThis love will last foreverBecause I'm trulyTruly in love with you, girlI am trulyHead over heels with your loveI need youAnd with your love I'm freeAnd trulyYou know you're all right with me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/30/2022 • 3 minutes, 51 seconds
ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE
Words and Music by Phil Collins 1989Phil Collins Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/philcollins"Another Day in Paradise" is a song recorded by English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins. Produced by Collins along with Hugh Padgham, it was released as the first single from his number-one album ...But Seriously (1989) (Wikipedia)Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/28/2022 • 4 minutes, 20 seconds
GLORY OF LOVE
Words and music by Peter Cetera, David Foster and Diane Nini and 1986Peter Cetera YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwBh..."Glory of Love" is a 1986 song performed by Peter Cetera, which he wrote and composed with his then-wife Diane Nini and David Foster. The song was recorded by Cetera shortly after he left the band Chicago to pursue a solo career. Featured in the film The Karate Kid Part II (1986), it was Cetera's first hit single after he left the band, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was included on his album Solitude/Solitaire (1986), which Michael Omartian produced. (Wikipedia)Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studiosSHOW LESS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/28/2022 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING
Words and music by Kevin Cronin 1984REO SpeedwagonOfficial YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/REOSpeedwagon"Can't Fight This Feeling" is a power ballad[3] performed by the American rock band REO Speedwagon. The song first appeared on the 1984 album Wheels Are Turnin'. (Wikipedia)These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/26/2022 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
ROSANNA
Words and Music by David Paich 1982TOTO YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/TotoVEVO"Rosanna" is a song written by David Paich and performed by the American rock band Toto, the opening track and the first single from their 1982 album Toto IV. This song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 1983 ceremony. "Rosanna" was also nominated for the Song of the Year award. (Wikipedia) Photo Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI on March 2, 2022These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/23/2022 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
DANCING IN THE DARK
"Dancing in the Dark" is a song written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. 1984 (Wikipedia)PhotoBruce Springsteen & the E Street Band performing "Dancing In The Dark" at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London, 2013https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcu7ANuD9J7hnTQCREqIc4QThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/21/2022 • 3 minutes, 16 seconds
DESAFINADO
Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim 1963 Lyrics (in Portuguese) by Newton MendonçaAntônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim (25 January 1927 – 8 December 1994), also known as Tom Jobim (Portuguese pronunciation: [tõ ʒoˈbĩ]), was a Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, arranger and singer. Considered one of the great exponents of Brazilian music, Jobim internationalized bossa nova and, with the help of important American artists, merged it with jazz in the 1960s to create a new sound with popular success. As such he is sometimes known as the "father of bossa nova".Jobim was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists internationally. (Wikipedia)These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/21/2022 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
BEAUTIFUL
Words and Music by Linda Perry 2002"Beautiful" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fourth studio album, Stripped (2002). It was released as the album's second single on November 16, 2002. A pop and R&B ballad, "Beautiful" was written and produced by Linda Perry. Lyrically, it discusses inner-beauty, as well as self-esteem and insecurity. Aguilera commented that she put "her heart and her soul" into the track, which she felt represented the theme of Stripped. (Wikipedia)Christina Aguilera YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ChristinaAg...These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/19/2022 • 4 minutes, 8 seconds
STRANGER IN PARADISE
Words and Music by Robert Wright and George Forrest 1953"Stranger in Paradise" is a popular song from the musical Kismet (1953), credited to Robert Wright and George Forrest. Like almost all the music in that show, the melody was taken from music composed by Alexander Borodin (1833–1887), in this case, the "Gliding Dance of the Maidens", from the Polovtsian Dances in the opera Prince Igor (1890) (Wikipedia)Tony Bennett YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/tonybenn...PhotoStranger In Paradise (from Duets II: The Great Performances)These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/19/2022 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
BANDURA
Bandura is a traditional Ukranian Folk SongThese selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Performed by Franco Cianflone at GS studio “Let's build a country of opportunities, where everybody is equal before the law and where the rules of the game are honest and transparent, and the same for everyone.” - Volodymyr ZelenskyFREEDOM WILL PREVAILhttps://vocal.media/motivation/freedom-will-prevail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/19/2022 • 2 minutes, 25 seconds
MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL
Words and Music by J. Steinman 1982Air Supply YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIx...These selections and arrangements are for your listening pleasure only and not intended for any other purpose.Cover by Franco Cianflone at GS studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.