Tom, I went to see RT play that gig at Sadlers Wells - apparently he was playnig slightly different songs each night, and I didn't take notes (surprisingly) so I can't remember exactly what he did play... he has a great voice, doesn't he. But he did convert to Islam, make Linda convert too, and then move to CA with somebody else when Linda was pregnant with their fourth child. It sorta put me off.
It was my then partner who was so crazy about him, anyway (he used to have this big rant about Mark Knopfler's guitar technique...), but it was nice to go to the gig - like catching up on an old friend in a way! And the Britney Spears song, he played it but I was a bit slow on the uptake. I must live a sheltered life - I barely knew it.
I'm glad Cry me a River is on the list, but what about I Get a Kick out of You, or something from Guys & Dolls?
Also, thinking of older music - any pre-1000 songs? And what's a "song," anyway?
Janet, I totally give you your point. I find it odd how embarrassed people are about voices, and you see that in poetry readings too.
KEB
