Just been woken by the New Year fireworks. I'm old enough to remember when "Luca" first appeared. Such a beautiful song. But it took me a few listenings to realise the meaning; instead of the usual love song, this was about CHILD ABUSE!
I need a filter to exclude love songs . . .
Your duet is of course magnificent. But I miss the extended instrumental coda on Suzanne Vega's version. A Piece of Piss for Xavier, surely?
@duckbiter Funny how songs all take on different meanings for whoever is listening. I guess that's the beauty of it. Before I looked up why she wrote this song, I actually thought it was about domestic violence towards women, which seems to fit quite well too.
@kaliazzura - Yes, that didn't occur to me, but it does fit.
And more generally, poetry, literature and the visual arts use ambiguity to leave space for personal imaginative interpretation. As you say - that's the beauty of it.
Never heard of the song/singer before, but will pay some attention if her versions are as good as yours.Happy New Year.
yorkie2014 2 months ago
Just been woken by the New Year fireworks. I'm old enough to remember when "Luca" first appeared. Such a beautiful song. But it took me a few listenings to realise the meaning; instead of the usual love song, this was about CHILD ABUSE!
I need a filter to exclude love songs . . .
Your duet is of course magnificent. But I miss the extended instrumental coda on Suzanne Vega's version. A Piece of Piss for Xavier, surely?
duckbiter 2 months ago
@duckbiter Funny how songs all take on different meanings for whoever is listening. I guess that's the beauty of it. Before I looked up why she wrote this song, I actually thought it was about domestic violence towards women, which seems to fit quite well too.
kaliazzura 2 months ago
@kaliazzura - Yes, that didn't occur to me, but it does fit.
And more generally, poetry, literature and the visual arts use ambiguity to leave space for personal imaginative interpretation. As you say - that's the beauty of it.
duckbiter 2 months ago
Happy New Year !!!! Awesome cover.
-Dennis
denkar1891 2 months ago
@denkar1891 Thanks, same to you!
kaliazzura 2 months ago
Sweet! Strong vocals and harmonies! Excellent guitar playing. BRAVO to you both!
cheers,
julie
buniluvr 2 months ago
Fantastic --great harmonies & energy
scorpy6331 2 months ago
Beautifully done, Kali! Happy New Year!
batesm 2 months ago
beautiful!! happy new year to you and Xavier. All the best
max1miliano 2 months ago 2
still loving your distinctive and wonderful voice, The Queen and the Soldier is another great Vega song
jugnutgut2 2 months ago
I can now watch and listen Kali‘s songs on my xbox! On the big screen! Is that cool or what?
Happy new year to Kali and her pals and to all her faithful youtube fans!
photon72 2 months ago
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photon72 2 months ago
love this song
marlborogt1979 2 months ago
love this song
LiquidGib 2 months ago
beau cadeau de fin d'année...
whishes63 2 months ago