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I just heard this on Elvis Costello’s show, Spectacle with…

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I love the simplicity of this tune.  Harmonically, there is nothing to it.  Melodically, very simple, but of stunning beauty.  Lyrically, such a simple idea – I mean, a song about falling in love to music?  But it’s so, so beautiful.  I must check out Jesse Winchester because if all of his stuff is this solid, he’s the man.

Best, R.

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