Just one of those days ...

I felt a little ill and very tired today. Caught up on some much needed sleep and it did me some good. Feeling sort of reflective today and had all sorts of thoughts and feelings racing through my body. Sometimes a strong soul has to learn to let go and just go with it ... just have a lazy day. Can't be "on" all the time, can I?

There is a version of "The Tracks of My Tears" by British pop artist Carmel from the late 80's, early 90's that makes my heart skip a beat and I need to take a breath. The production is stark, the voice pure and emotional, powerful yet vunerable. It starts out with some conga drums and is by far one of the best songs I've ever heard since it drives straight to my soul, just the right mix of melancholy.

Pity some bastard stole the only copy I had of it, a precious collector's interview CD.

THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS (W. Robinson / M. Tarplin / W. Moore)

People say I'm the life of the party
'cause I tell a joke or two
Although I may be laughin' loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue

So take a good look at my face
You see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

I need you, need you

If you see me with another girl
Actin' like I'm havin' fun
Although she may be cute
She's just a substitute
Girl you're the permanent one

Ah, take a good look at my face
You see my smile looks out of place
Now look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Outside, I'm masquerading
Inside, my heart is fading
I'm just a clown
Since you put me down
My smile is my makeup I wear
since my breakup with you

Baby, baby, take a good look at my face
You see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Baby, baby, baby, take a good look at my face
You see my smile looks out of place
Just look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Baby, baby, baby, take a good look at this face
My smile looks out of place
If you look closer it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Thanks, Carmel, for all your lovely music.