Cover Thursdays- For My Country I Would Die

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend here in the States.  Memorial Day means many things.  It means BBQ's, the start of summer, beaches, and for me as a teacher, the home stretch of the school year.  But the real reason for Memorial Day, is to remember those soldiers who fought and died for our country and to preserve our rights to have BBQ's, listen to great music, and write blogs... amongst other perhaps more important freedoms.  So go ahead and grill this weekend, break out the swim suits, cross another day off from the school calendar, and have fun doing it!  Just remember those who fought for us to have the freedom to enjoy this weekend!

In honor of Memorial Day, check out Iron & Wine covering "Love Vigilantes" by New Order.



Iron & Wine: I Heard From Someone You're Still Pretty

You've most likely at least heard of Iron & Wine.  In the early to mid 2000's it was almost a requirment for feature films to include at least one Iron & Wine song in the soundtrack.  Iron & Wine is really the stage name for film professor turned singer/songwriter Sam Beam.  His early work featured stripped down melodies, Beam's soft voice, and vivid lyrics.  Each are prominent in perhaps Beams most well known single, a cover of Postal Service's "Such Great Heights".  However, Beam's more recent work has been more experimental while still keeping the vivid lyrics.  In January of this year Iron & Wine's fourth full-length album, Kiss Each Other Clean was released.

Here's a song that is definitely my favorite Iron & Wine track, and perhaps in my top five overall.  Top to bottom, the lyrics are amazing.  Enjoy Iron & Wine performing "The Trapeze Swinger."

Iron & Wine is heading out on tour in April!  To check tour dates, news on Iron & Wine's new album, and a video of Iron & Wine's Daytrotter session go here.