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1) The Blue Nile – The Downtown lights
I’ve loved this song for a while after discovering Annie Lennox’s cover. I love both versions equally and it’s an incredible song. Reminds me of an evening road trip. Very underrated track
2) Keane – She has no time
Been listening to a lot of Keane again recently. Tom Chaplin’s voice is absolutely gorgeous, as is this song. Very beautiful
3) Coldplay – We never change
I’m really addicted to this. I checked out the Parachutes album for the first time last week and have fallen in love with it. This song is just stunning. I really love the lyrics
4) Coldplay – Everything’s not lost
Another gorgeous track off Parachutes.
5) Coldplay – Trouble
Just gorgeous.
6) John Mayer – Speak for me
The melody for the verses is perhaps one of the best I have ever heard. It’s just such a sing-song melody. The gorgeous weather always makes me want to listen to John’s ‘Born and Raised’ and ‘Paradise Valley’ albums as they’re just so chilled out and happy.
7) John Mayer – A face to call home
This begins as another chilled-out country themed track like the rest of the Born & Raised album but in the last minute or so, it turns into a very Coldplay-inspired track. Love the lyrics to this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cykEwT7JrUU
8) Disclosure – F for you
Love Disclosure so much. Add a bit of Mary J Blige and a masterpiece is created. Awesome track.
9) The 1975 – What makes you beautiful
I’m a big fan of the original too but The 1975 completely turned the track on its head and created something very beautiful.
10) Prince – Wherever u go, whatever u do
Very generic for a Prince song, I’ve seen these chords in many other pop tracks but I just think it’s a really sweet song.
*Can’t link this because it’s not on YouTube*
Day 21 Mary J. Blige – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
This is the most modern release in my playlist as Mary J Blige’s interpretation of this song was released on her Christmas album, released a couple of months ago. In all honesty I don’t mind who sings this song, it’s just a beautiful, relaxing song. and one that captures the ‘peace’ element of Christmas.
I’ve chosen Mary’s version, however because I’ve heard it a few times this year and have been blown away with how lovely it is. Her version isn’t massively different from previous interpretations by other artists but there are a few extra chord variations and her version has a great R&B vibe to it. She also has a fantastic voice. I’d also massively recommend James Taylor’s version which is featured in one of my favourite movies: ‘The Holiday’. His has an awesome acoustic feel to it.
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