Gimmetickle

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Member Since: 3/28/2005
Total Mixes: 4
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In memory of Monica Z

Artist Song
Monica Zetterlund  Come Rain or Come Shine  
Monica Zetterlund  Some Other Time 
Monica Zetterlund  What Can I Say After I Said I'm Sorry 
Monica Zetterlund  I Never Say Goodbye 
Monica Zetterlund  He's Funny That Way  
Monica Zetterlund  Om natten 
Monica Zetterlund  Farfars vals 
Monica Zetterlund  RiddarfjSrdsblues 
Monica Zetterlund  Once Upon a Summertime 
Monica Zetterlund  En gsng i Stockholm 
Monica Zetterlund  It Could Happen To You  
Monica Zetterlund  Monicas vals 
Monica Zetterlund  For All We Know 
Monica Zetterlund  Som ett andetag 
Monica Zetterlund  Sakta vi gs genom stan 

Comment:

This mix is made with great sadness, since I made it because of Monica's tragic death Thursday 12th of May 2005. She lived not far from me in an appartment in the central parts of Stockholm. She died in a fire in her home, without being able to escape since her legs were paralysed due to an illness.

Monica was born in September 1937, and her name was Monica Nilsson. In my opinion and in many others opinion, she was the greatest Swedish (or Scandinavian) jazz singer ever.

I wish I had time to write a lengthy comment about this mix, but all I wish to say right now is that the closing song, Sakta vi gs genom stan, is a beautiful tribute to Stockholm. It is a cover of Nat King Coles Walking My Baby Back Home. In the news papers today, most people who were stopped randomly in the streets yesterday and asked what song they will remember Monica by mentioned this song. Those of you who enjoy Koop (Swedish duo Magnus Zingmark's and Oscar Simonsson's laid back electronic jazz experiments) recognize Monica Zetterlund's voice, as parts of her 1960s recordings that have reused.

Feedback:

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p the swede
Date: 5/14/2005
fantastic woman. a real loss, great voice, great mix
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Instru Mental
Date: 5/14/2005
Good tribute. I don't know much about Mrs. Z, but what I've heard I've liked. Might you be interested in a trade?
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erik1966lutig
Date: 5/14/2005
This looks like a good tribute. I had heard of Monica's death yesterday.
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Saaf
Date: 5/14/2005
A beautiful singer and actress. Minnen.
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Gimmetickle
Date: 5/15/2005
thanks, people. Sure, I'll trade you, lostinthemix. Send me an e-mail!
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Dom1
Date: 5/15/2005
I'll take p's word!