FURTHER INSPIRATION FOR THE MUSICAL
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While musical theatre is undoubtedly my principal musical influence, classic songs from all decades of the 20th century, as well as songs from more recent years, have also shaped and added to my musical style and taste.
From Cole Porter to Freddie Mercury, from Ella Fitzgerald to Elton John, from Burt Bacharach to Adele, from the Beatles to John Legend, from Edith Piaf to Bette Midler there are so many talented songwriters and so many amazing performers that I would like to acknowledge. In the following videos I hope to give a small taste of these many musical influences also. |
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20) "ONE TIN SOLDIER"
This anti-Vietnam War song from the late '60s gets me every time, the sentiment is so beautiful; peace on Earth, the greatest treasure of all.
Sydney,
March 2015.
Sydney,
March 2015.
22) "A SONG FOR YOU"
A classic '70s song made famous by The Carpenters.
Sydney,
March 2015.
Sydney,
March 2015.
23) "LULLABY OF BIRDLAND"
A jazz standard from the '50s that Ella Fitzgerald sang so brilliantly.
Sydney,
May 2015.
Sydney,
May 2015.
24) "ALFIE"
A stunning Burt Bacharach and Hal David song from the '60s.
Sydney,
May 2015.
Sydney,
May 2015.
25) "LET IT BE"
Another absolute classic, the Beatles this time, from the early '70s.
Sydney,
May 2015.
Sydney,
May 2015.
27) "HYMNE À L'AMOUR"
This song, written in the late '40s, was made famous by the incredible, and truly unique, Edith Piaf.
Sydney,
June 2015.
Sydney,
June 2015.
28) "FROM A DISTANCE"
Moving up to the '80s, Julie Gold wrote this stirring song for Bette Midler in 1987. My rendition is not quite up to performance level yet, but given the drama I went to do makeup, etc., it felt reasonable to publish this one. My favourite moment is just near the end, while singing the lyric, "God is watching us."
Sydney,
March 2016.
Sydney,
March 2016.
30) "IF"
This rather sweet, though also quite sad, song was written by David Gates in 1971. His band, who recorded the song at the time, was called Bread.
Sydney,
March 2016.
Sydney,
March 2016.
31) "NIGHT AND DAY"
Cole Porter wrote this song in 1932 for a musical called Gay Divorce. Fred Astaire was the first performer to bring the song to life, both on Broadway, and in the 1934 movie, The Gay Divorcée. It has subsequently been popularised my many other singers.
Sydney,
March 2016.
Sydney,
March 2016.
32) "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS"
A truly great song written by Paul Simon in 1969, and recorded by Simon and Garfunkel. Excellent work guys. Sorry about the sound, the piano is really boomy (not to mention moderately out of tune), but hey, you get the idea.
Paris,
April 2016.
Paris,
April 2016.
34) "SWEET DREAMS"
I just found this video from 2015 that I didn't publish at the time, but watching it now it's not too bad. A few mistakes, but it does showcase the very talented John Bucchino's rather sweet song.
Sydney,
March 2015.
Sydney,
March 2015.
To see more songs from Angel Stevie's Songs of Inspiration series, go to my Vimeo page: www.vimeo.com/angelstevie