Maybe I've still got some country in my blood, or maybe it's just that the oldies have got a grip on me as of late. A favourite for the last little while has been Aaron Neville's cover of the country classic "The Grand Tour." Mr. Neville gives the song a brilliant element of soul from his R&B roots that saves it from falling into typical country song about broken hearts territory. He's doing this right. You've got a wonderful song about a horrible subject here, and probably not for you if sad songs make you sad (who knew?). I see "The Grand Tour" as more inspiring than depressing. It paints a picture of a sad man showing you through his home, specifically spots that remind him of a long-gone wife. I'll keep it short and sweet...give this a listen. Plain and simple.
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