and Words
In my heart there always crept
a jealousy that never′slept
It lived on calls that never came
and whispers of another’s name
But your love is a light that shines so honestly
And now because of your true colors I can see.
No green eyes, no blue nights
No jealous heart, no little white lies
You showed me what love looks like
I had the colors all wrong but now they′re right
No green eyes, no blue nights.
Lyric excerpts from Musixmatch.
I rarely listen to country music; only a handful of artists adorn my collection. A dear friend introduced me to Suzy Bogguss, and I subsequently picked up ‘Something Up My Sleeve’. I genuinely enjoyed the album, and even today, when reading the song titles, I can hear most of the tunes in my head. When we found that Bogguss had an upcoming concert in the Seattle area, we decided that we’d go together.
While I enjoy her music, I wouldn’t rank Bogguss among the top 50% of my favorite musicians; my musical tastes are far too diverse. However, I will honestly list this particular concert among my favorites. First, her live performance of each song didn’t deviate far from the studio version. I understand this may be my baggage, but I’d like to hear a performance that closely resembles what I’ve committed to memory. Second, Bogguss genuinely seems to enjoy herself as she performs; she frequently smiles as she sings or introduces a song. Lastly, the venue and performance felt intimate. At times, with her eye contact, it felt as if she was singing just to us.
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