But ten times worth the living

[sovay]

So far today—

1. I learned that Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has come out as bi.

2. I missed when it happened last summer, but Peggy Seeger has released an album dedicated to Irene Pyper-Scott, her partner since 1989 and her wife since 2006: Love Unbidden (2020).

3. Lil Nas X covered "Jolene."

That's all news I like.

Comments

[selkie]

The amount of me fueled by spite in general is reduced to make way for the amount of me fueled by queer love. (Yesterday it was queer rage -- not even mine, a houseguest's! -- so like, you go, universe, for having Lil Nas X sing 'Jolene.')

[sovay]

The amount of me fueled by spite in general is reduced to make way for the amount of me fueled by queer love.

Spite and love as the motive forces of the universe is almost philosophically plausible to me.

*hugs*

[selkie]

I am vast, I contain multitudes, af tselokhes!
*hugs*

[sovay]

I am vast, I contain multitudes, af tselokhes!

Af tselokhes mit libe!

*hugs*

[thawrecka]

I've been very happy about the Elvira news!

[sovay]

I've been very happy about the Elvira news!

Two separate people made sure I knew!

[imagine_that]

Wow that version of Jolene is so beautifully done. I felt such an impact watching it. Especially the line of “you could have your pick of men/but I could never love again.” I feel like a lot of singers blow past that, but this has a quiet urgency to it that just feels more important in this queer context. I’ve heard the song queered before, but usually more angry.

[sovay]

I feel like a lot of singers blow past that, but this has a quiet urgency to it that just feels more important in this queer context. I’ve heard the song queered before, but usually more angry.

I have actually heard very few serious versions of this song as opposed to remixes or parodies and I loved the clarity of this interpretation. Agreed on that line.

[isis]

Yes, it was really nice to hear a serious version, and queer at that. And his voice just shines!

[minoanmiss]

This is a perceptive review of a beautiful performance. I noticed those lines too.

[lauradi7dw]

I've been acquainted with that song for most of its life and always found that line objectionable. No doubt it's true for some people (could never love again) but I'm sure the whole trope about finding and/or keeping "the one" has caused emotional damage over time, and potentially led to people staying in abusive relationships. He really sells it, though.

[imagine_that]

Oh that is absolutely true. I honestly find the whole premise of the song ridiculous/objectionable. The singer coming after the woman that their partner is cheating with (or thinking about cheating with)instead of talking to their partner? And you are so right that the trope of "the one" can be extremely damaging.

All that said...for some reason I still really like the song. And he definitely sells it in a gut-punch kind of way.

[sara]

My God, that kid, he just lights up the world.

[sovay]

My God, that kid, he just lights up the world.

I hope he knows how much he's treasured by people who don't even know him in person. (I assume the people who know him in person tell him a lot.)

[lauradi7dw]

Are you familiar with the Montero baby shower listing? I tried one of the charities and the link didn't work, but now I'm reminded to try again
https://www.welcometomontero.com/babyregistry/

[sovay]

Are you familiar with the Montero baby shower listing?

I am now! That's terrific.

[larryhammer]

That's all news I like.

With reasons.

[sovay]

With reasons.

It's rare and I like to celebrate it!

[larryhammer]

As well you should!

[gwynnega]

Yay Elvira! (I saw so many horror films for the first time on her show when I was a teenager.)

[sovay]

Yay Elvira! (I saw so many horror films for the first time on her show when I was a teenager.)

That's so cool. I like finding out good things about formative people.

[reconditarmonia]

TIL about Peggy Seeger! (I mean, also Elvira, but I was not as aware of her before hearing this news as I was about Peggy Seeger.)

[sovay]

TIL about Peggy Seeger! (I mean, also Elvira, but I was not as aware of her before hearing this news as I was about Peggy Seeger.)

I am glad to be the bearer of good news!

I met Peggy Seeger once when I was in college. She sang sitting on the edge of the stage. I gave her the winter version of "Wild Mountain Thyme" that a friend and I performed for the solstice. I don't know if she ever did anything with it, but that wasn't the point.

[reconditarmonia]

Tell me more? :3

[sovay]

Tell me more?

The concert or the song?

[aurumcalendula]

Neat!

[sovay]

Neat!

News like this we should get more often!

[dhampyresa]

So happy for Elvira!

I don't know him but I'm proud of Lil Nas X.

[sovay]

I don't know him but I'm proud of Lil Nas X.

He seems to be a truly lovely person and I like his art, too. It is always a good combination.