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lyrics

Today is the kind of day to listen to Blue
And a Kind Of Blue too.
The rain on my parade caused the floats to wash away
And the wind won’t inflate a kinder you.

Down on 30th the downpour was murderous
But I had some troubles to wash away.
Refused by your whetted kiss I perused my top 40 list
And I found a couple of mainstays.

Now today is the kind of day to listen to Blue
And a Kind Of Blue too.
The rain on my parade caused the floats to wash away
And the wind won’t inflate a kinder you.

Number 3rd in line when your telegram arrived.
In black and white it was over.
When the radio turned on me the piano played blue and green
And these 2 standards became my saviours.

Now today is the kind of day.

You said it’s better when you’re travelling.
Miles and miles of meandering.
Meanwhile my sweater is unravelling metaphorically.

Don’t you know today is the kind of day to listen to Blue
And a Kind Of Blue too.
The rain on my parade caused the floats to wash away
And the wind won’t inflate a kinder you.
No the wind won’t inflate a kinder you.
No no the wind won’t inflate a kinder you.

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from Under The Lampshade, released November 10, 2023

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the james clark institute Toronto, Ontario

Under the guise of ‘The James Clark Institute’, Toronto based music artist, James Clark takes the classic pop song style that he grew up with and gives it his own spin. The music of Elvis Costello, Ray Davies and Lennon and McCartney have all influenced James' musical style. “A wealth of songwriting talent” says renowned music writer/ ex-MuchMusic VJ Michael Williams in Cashbox Canada. ... more

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