the Tuesday Song of the Week

James Morrison - 'Exactly Like You'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VfHzpDztPc

Here's the story behind this selection: a gazillion years ago a friend and I, having attended an early-ish wedding and reception, got it in our heads to go downtown and stroll South Street.  We were still in our wedding-attending finery, and it was mind-blowing how many people stopped to stare at us, awestruck at our shimmering presence.  Inspired by this, now and then we would get dressed up in our best duds - he in his best suit and tie, and I an a divine array of vintage evening wear - and go somewhere to 'be seen.'  As in, 'Yo, let's go be seen Saturday night.'  We favored the better class of restaurant for this, and since we both make each other laugh, not only would we be the best-dressed by far, but would obviously be having the best time.  

The idea struck that it would be cool to be followed around by a vehicle (a Duesenberg would have done nicely) whose sound system would be playing something classy and sophisticated, announcing our classy, sophisticated selves.  Our choice at the time was Swing-Out Sister's 'Break Out.'  But I think 'Exactly Like You' would be much more suitable.

Enjoy.