Popularized by the hugely under-rated Andy Williams.
[download The Face I Love] (right-click, save as)
The thing to remember when listening to this track is that whistle solos are awesome. For some insane reason the lyrics don’t seem to be posted anywhere on the internet yet, and I am a completist. It’s 2005, people. Let’s work together [...]
Popularized by Palace a.k.a. Will Oldham
Extreme liberties were taken with the lyrics; they were perfectly good to begin with, but I can never leave well enough alone. Not ever. Actually maybe that would be good to put on my gravestone: “Let’s hope for once he leaves well enough alone.”
[download I Am A Cinematographer] (right-click, save [...]
Popularized by Hoku
[download Another Dumb Blonde] (right-click, save-as)
I like this one a lot. As much as I love the original, it lounged up pretty well. The bridge was surgically excised and sewn on to the ending, which I feel satisfies.
If I had access to a full band and unlimited resources, I think this would make [...]
Popularized by Astrud Gilberto
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As this entry demonstrates, I’ve decided to reinstate the Whygodwhy Lounge. I’ll slowly repost a lot of the old songs, and hopefully intersperse them with new ones.
Note: if you have any of the mp3s from the old Lounge rattling around on your hard drive or mobile mp3 player, [...]