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Pixie Lott Meets OneRepublic's "Apologize"

You may have noticed a few videos from Pixie Lott... well, here's one more. She does a great cover of "Apologize" originally by the amazing OneRepublic. What do you think of Pixie Lott's version?

Paolo Nutini - "Autumn"

I enjoy my fair share on pop music, but I also enjoy a great singer-songwriter. And one of my favorites is the young and talented Scottish Paolo Nutini. He has released two albums, the amazing "The Streets" and "Sunny Side Up". "Sunny Side Up" is a great album, but "These Streets" is a pure genius, a definite masterpiece.

Paolo Nutini's voice is so captivating. Listening to his music is haunting and moving. He emotes every single word he sings. His voice is very distinct, which makes him sound wise and much older. "These Streets" has many great songs including the hits, "Last Request", "Jenny Don't Be Hasty", "These Streets" and "New Shoes".

"These Streets" is an album I can listen to from beginning to end, as all the tracks are great. But the standout song for me is called "Autumn". It is full of raw emotion, and it gives me chills every time I hear it. I literally stop what I'm doing and get lost in the song every time I hear it. The song was written by Paolo for his grandfather, who was his musical inspiration. Unfortunately his grandfather passed away before Paolo gained success as a musician, and the song is one way in which Paolo honors and remembers his grandfather. It is truly a special song, very touching and sentimental.

"Autumn leaves under frozen soles,
Hungry hands turning soft and old,
My hero cried as we stood out their in the cold,
Like these autumn leaves I don't have nothing to hold.

Handsome smiles wearing handsome shoes,
Too young to say, though I swear he knew,
And i hear him singing while he sits there in his chair,
Now these autumn leaves float around everywhere.

And I look at you, and I see me,
Making noise so restlessly,
But now it's quiet and I can hear you saying,
'My little fish don't cry, my little fish don't cry.'

Autumn leaves how faded now,
that smile that I've lost, well I've found some how,
Because you still live on in my fathers eyes,
These autumn leaves, oh these autumn leaves, oh these autumn leaves are yours tonight."

Paolo Nutini - "Autumn" (Album Version)

And two live performances:

Pixie Lott Meets Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody"

"Use Somebody" is such a great song. There are certain songs that are just beautiful in any genre and any interpretation, like "Umbrella" by Rihanna and "Halo" by Beyonce.

I really like the rock vibe in the original version by Kings of Leon. I also like the sexy/seductive quality in the version by Bridget Kelly. And Pixie Lott does an amazing cover, putting a singer/songwriter feel to it. I like all three versions and the countless others I've heard. "Use Somebody" is a great song!

Leona Lewis "Happy" Unplugged at FFH Hit FM

The first time I heard "Happy", I knew it was a special song. I was moved by the emotion and the message of the song. And let's face it, Leona Lewis is an amazing vocalist. What makes "Happy" special for me is the darkness and sadness, along with the determination and optimism. Although the song is called "Happy", it is about someone who is not happy, but longs to find happiness and understanding. 

Leona Lewis is an amazing vocalist and has performed this song beautifully on many occasions. I came across this haunting performance on a German radio station. I tend not to like acoustic/unplugged versions of ballads, as they seem to lose the intensity and the powerful moment in the song or are very similar to the album cut. But not in this version; Leona captures the essence of the song and the lyrics.
 
I've heard this song at least a few hundred times in the last few months, but it was only on the second viewing of this video that I really heard the second verse. It is tragically beautiful. The song now has new meaning and a new role in my life.

"Holding on tightly
Just cant let it go
Just trying to play my role
Slowly disappear, oh.
All these days I feel like they’re the same
Just different faces, different names
Get me outta here
I can’t stand by your side, oh no
Watch this life pass me by, pass me by"