basement jukebox
Alton Ellis (1938-2008), “Breaking Up,” 1968
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random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
basement jukebox
“Can I Change My Mind” (B. Despenza, C. Wolfolk)
Alton Ellis (1938-2008), 1969
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Tyrone Davis (1938-2005), 1968
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reading table
How lonesome the Wind must feel Nights –
—Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), from 1441 (Franklin)
two takes
Alton Ellis (1938-2008), “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”
Live
Recording
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reading table
First day of spring—
I keep thinking about
the end of autumn.—Matsuo Basho (1644-1694, translated from Japanese by Robert Hass)
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