--- In magneticfields@yahoogroups.com, bolang22 <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
>
> One of my favorite highlights in Stephen's carrer is bringing
> Claire Grogan back to the microphone. I don't think anyone but
> Stephen Merritt could see the worth in her voice. Just an
> incredible song and the perfect match for Claire's voice. Let's
> hope he digs out more of these 80's new wave divas.

I'm also very charmed by "I've Got New York" on Hyacinths and
Thistles, sung by Melanie--famous for "I've got a Brand New Pair of
Roller Skates." Quite poignant.
>
> I haven't had the fortune of seeing the Magnetic Fields live, but
I
> did just recently see the Future Bible Heros here in San
> Francisco. A really excellent show sprinkled with the dry humor
> of Stephen Merritt.

Dude, I was there! It was really fun for me as I didn't yet know
all of their songs, and "Death Opened a Boutique" and "I'm Lonely
and I Love It" were completely knew to me. It was wonderful to look
around everyone just listening so hard and having such a great time,
laughing in all the right places (in that special, rueful, "it's sad
but it's wonderful" way, of course).
>
> I suppose my favorite Magnetic Fields song would be "Parades
> Go By," followed very closely by "Swinging London," "Strange
> Powers," "I Don't Want to Get Over You," "I Think I Need a New
> Heart," "If You Don't Cry," and "I Can't Touch You Anymore." My
> favorite from the complete Stephen Merritt catalog is "Kissing
> Things." A brilliant song!

All good as well. It's so hard to pick a favorite!

"I Don't Want to Get Over You" is such a lyrical classic.

How about Torn Green Velvet Eyes? How about Save a Secret for the
Moon?

--Jenny Jo