For something a bit different this time around, the focus here is the song influenced by or at least name checking wine. Some are originals and some are covers (let's keep it fresh!). Grab a bottle of your favorite wine and your favorite person!
"Lilac Wine"
Written by James Shelton
Performed by Jeff Buckley
Because the late Jeff Buckley has one of the greatest voices ever recorded. Listen now!
"My Hat Went Drinking"
Written and performed by Gregory Page
If ever there were an artist perfect for accompanying a bottle of wine, it's Mr. Page. Prolific.
"Strawberry Wine"
Written and performed by Ryan Adams
Part of a concept record (29) with each song documenting a year in the songwriter's 20s, this song reminds the listener to avoid falling into life's trappings.
"Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat"
Written by Bob Dylan
Performed by Beck
A classic Dylan tune, Beck's high energy cover takes it to 11?at least!
"A Bottle of Wine and Patsy Cline"
Written by Lindy Gravelle
Performed by k.d. lang
k.d.'s signature croon reminds us how well these two go together.
"How The West Was Won and Where It Got Us"
Written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe
Performed by R.E.M.
Articulating an R.E.M. song is like articulating a Jackson Pollock painting. Just absorb it! There probably is a lesson in there somewhere.
"Ashes and Wine"
Written by Hal Gragin, Lukas Burton, and Alison Sudol
Performed by A Fine Frenzy
Hopeless romantics can be creepy, but Alison Sudol's passionate voice definitely delivers with charm.
"Sometime Around Midnight"
Written by Mikel Jollett
Performed by Airborne Toxic Event
He might want more wine to get through this one!
"When I'm Sixty-Four"
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by The Beatles
Things turn around here with a classic happy and hopeful love song. A common claim is that Paul wrote the bulk of this tune at age 16. Paul turned 70 in June!
"Wine and Chocolate"
Written by Jaleel Bunton, David Andrew Sitek, and Theophilus London
Performed by Theophilus London
Here is where we take a gigantic left turn. A stylish segue to the next course?