It hasn’t started raining, but at 8am, why should I expect more effort out of my climate than I would ask of myself? Even still, I’m not going to let a little delayed forecasting divert me from my chosen music theme for the next few days.
Today’s Track: “I Can’t Stand The Rain” – Cassandra Wilson. Originally recorded in 1974 by Ann Peebles (and recycled/sampled in 1997 by Missy Elliott), Wilson’s rendition is slow and lonely, an absolutely perfect accompaniment for a day spent at the window, watching the weather shift and thinking about everything. And Wilson’s strong voice pairs well with Chris Whitley’s spare guitar.
“I Can’t Stand The Rain” appears on the 1993 Blue Note album, Blue Light Til Dawn
