Someone I dont know much recommended this song written by Lee Hazlewood with vocals from him and Nancy Sinatra. Although not much of a classic music lover (I dont even know how to define the genre and if there is a genre like that) but this song just caught my attention in every sense of the phrase.
An unusually mystic tone justifying itself to be seductive and addictive at the same time - a combination that has made me listen to it over and over again, and then once more. The recommender mentioned rightly: "dangerous but gentle".
Nancy has the same lines all through the song as if she has a purpose that has to be achieved, a reason that will not change, a storm that cannot be stopped and she simply reiterates the fact by repeating it. She defines in a mystic tone what she has to offer and what she is made of but no one knows anything for sure. Lee's part of the lyrics create a complete image in the mind as he falls into a trap which he willingly accepts the next day, and yet begs for more.
The recommender also mentioned that although the song begins with Lee's voice being dominant but ends with Nancy in full control as if her purpose was served and there was no reason to stay anymore. "Summer wine" however, remains a mystery.
One can create a picture in one's mind after listening to this song. I tried to take it to a different level where the imagery is not given a complete form but is left somewhere in the middle for the human mind to think but not reach a conclusion thereby keeping its mystic elemens intact. Tale of an affair? Maybe. Monalisa smile? Perhaps. Tango Argentino? Definitely.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Summer wine
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Summer wine...an intoxicating concoction....
Mysterious? Seductive? Addictive?Dangerous? Yes...and I like it...
Love this song =)
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