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Lovely lyrical luna---songs about the moon playlist
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Translated From LoveTranslated From Love by Kelly Willis
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Nobody wants to go to the moon" is a great song. I'm not sure Kelly's right. I still would LOVE to go!
A Time To LoveA Time To Love by Stevie Wonder
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Nobody can conjure a mood better than Stevie Wonder. Though blind, he says he can see colors when he hears music. I can definitely see shades of an indigo sky when I hear "Moon Blue.
Lawyers in LoveLawyers in Love by Jackson Browne
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The title song is about turning the moon into a vacation spot for lawyers in love. What a hoot!
American Made World PlayedAmerican Made World Played by Les Paul & Friends
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Gorgeous rendition of the old standard "How High the Moon.
ArchiveArchive by Jimmy Webb
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One of the loveliest songs Webb ever wrote was "The Moon's a Harsh Mistress." Judy Collins, Glen Campbell, Michael Feinstein and others also covered this song, but I don't think you get the real feeling out of the lyrics til you hear Webb perform it.
The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3 by Van Morrison
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Something good comes along "Once in a Blue Moon"
Boogie WoogieBoogie Woogie by Tommy Dorsey
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Polkadots and Moonbeams" is a great Big Band Standard.
Why Should the Fire Die?Why Should the Fire Die? by Nickel Creek
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There have been many days I have been "Jealous of the Moon.
Contemporary Songs: The Night WindContemporary Songs: The Night Wind by Golden Bough
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Under the Forest Moon" is one of my favorite of this group's songs.
The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection by The Mavericks
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Blue Moon
The Dragon is DancingThe Dragon is Dancing
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Tequila Moonlight" is a spritely upbeat song that takes you out into the moonlit streets of your youth.
ElizabethtownElizabethtown by Various Artists
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Patty Griffin's cover of "Moon River" never ceases to call to me. I know many artists have covered this song, but this by far, is the best.
Matt's MoodMatt's Mood by Matt Bianco
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Gorgeous Latin rhythms on "La Luna." Also, Basia is the lead singer on this one.
Emigrant & the ExileEmigrant & the Exile by Eric Bogle
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How many of us with Scottish ancestry can relate to "Poacher's Moon?
Isle Of ViewIsle Of View
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If you haven't experienced Spheeris' ethereal lyrics, "Monte Luna" is a beautiful example.
Fair & SquareFair & Square by John Prine
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The Moon is Down
For the RosesFor the Roses by Joni Mitchell
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Judgement of the Moon and Stars" is a ballad Mitchell wrote about Beethoven.
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Bad Moon Rising" is one of the great rock songs around.
Halcyon DaysHalcyon Days by Bruce Hornsby
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Christmas on the Moon" is one the more different mainstream holiday songs.
Hurricane Relief: Come Together NowHurricane Relief: Come Together Now by Various Artists
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Sting's "Moon over Bourbon Street" really takes you to The Big Easy. Gorgeous!
Transcendental BluesTranscendental Blues by Steve Earle
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To some, a halo around the moon means luck. "Halo Around the Moon" is one of Earle's best.
The Town and the CityThe Town and the City by Los Lobos
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Luna
Thirteen Years (Bonus CD)Thirteen Years (Bonus CD) by Alejandro Escovedo
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He's a beautiful soul and a talented musician. For those of you who don't know him, Escovedo discovered several years ago he had hepatitis C and has worked dilligently whenever he gives concerts to raise awareness and funds for this cause and in particular to help musicians. "Ballad of the Sun and Moon" is one of his most gorgeous.
KikoKiko by Los Lobos
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Kiko and the Lavendar Moon" is a very mystical, environmental piece.
Live in ParisLive in Paris by Diana Krall
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Two greats on here: "Fly me to the Moon" AND "East of the Sun/West of the Moon." I am not a huge fan of live CD's, but this one's beautifully done.
Parallel DreamsParallel Dreams by Loreena McKennitt
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Is it possible to pick a favorite CD by this artist? I haven't yet--but "Moon Cradle" is one of the most gorgeous of her songs.
PossibilitiesPossibilities by Herbie Hancock
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On this jazz collaboration, Sting performs "Sister Moon." If you like various artists vocal jazz, this is definitely a must-have.
Spirit TrailSpirit Trail by Bruce Hornsby
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We have both "Sad Moon" and "Sunlight Moon" on this oft-overlooked Hornsby CD.
TwilightTwilight
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Carolina Moon
Yellow MoonYellow Moon by The Neville Brothers
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Yellow Moon" is one of my favorite Neville Brothers CDs and the title song is one of my favorite Neville songs. Nothing conjures up mystery and moonlight like this great family band!
The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 3The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 3 by The Traveling Wilburys
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"New Blue Moon"