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Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Soho Tango

“This one is about meeting someone for the very first time and chatting her up on the streets of Soho and thinking I’d closed the deal and she got in the taxi and went home.” – Damian Lewis

This is Soho Tango.

Before I get to the details I could uncover about this song, Soho Tango, if you missed the previous “Song of the Week” posts, you can find them all here.

I love the overall playful storytelling in Damian’s songs and Soho Tango is no exception. Boy meets girl, boy flirts with the girl, and boy can’t get the girl… 🙂

Two in the morning
Smokin’ on a Soho street
You told jokes, and I was laughin’
I asked if I could kiss you, please

But you said “no”
And you were gone
“I ain’t kissin’ you”
I said, “Why?”
But you had flown
You said, “‘Cause I ain’t in love with you” Continue reading “Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Soho Tango”

Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Hole in My Roof

‘Hole In My Roof’ might be a chronicle of late-night despair, but its sense of melancholy is set to a jazz-funk backdrop. – Adrian Thrills, Daily Mail

Almost each track on Damian Lewis‘ debut album Mission Creep carries a personal story. I have been diving  into those stories one by one, sharing all the insights I can uncover about each song. This week’s song is Hole in My Roof. 

But before we dive into Hole in My Roof, if you missed earlier posts in our Song of the Week series, you can catch up on the stories behind Zaragoza, She Comes, Never Judge A Man By His Umbrella, Harvest Moon., Wanna Grow Old In Paris, Such a Night, Soho Tango,  Pentonville Prison. and Makin’ Plans. Continue reading “Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Hole in My Roof”

Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Makin’ Plans

“Makin’ Plans is a song the Stones themselves might be proud to have under their belt.” – David Nobakht, Buzz Magazine

Damian Lewis performing ‘Makin’ Plans’ at Hoxton Hall, March 2023, source: Damianista

As we count down to Damian’s return to the stage, guitar in hand,  in Ireland, I’m excited to share my thoughts on another track from his debut album Mission Creep. And this time, it’s one where Damian plugs in the electric guitar. Let’s talk about Makin’ Plans.

But before we dive into Makin’ Plans, if you missed earlier posts in our Song of the Week series, you can catch up on the stories behind Zaragoza, She Comes, Never Judge A Man By His Umbrella, Harvest Moon., Wanna Grow Old In Paris, Such a Night, Soho Tango, and Pentonville Prison. Continue reading “Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Makin’ Plans”

Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Such a Night

“A third cover from the record, Dr. John’s “Such a Night”, has the right amount of groove nailed to it and is well worth a listen.” – Music Republic Magazine

“Such a Night” is a New Orleans funk and R&B song by Dr. John, released on his 1973 album In the Right Place. Known for its distinctive swampy groove, infectious piano playing, and Dr. John’s signature raspy vocals, the song tells a mischievous tale of unexpected romance. It was a commercial breakthrough for Dr. John, produced by Allen Toussaint, and featuring the funk band The Meters. The song is also famous for its iconic performance in Martin Scorsese’s documentary The Last Waltz, where Dr. John joins The Band for the live rendition. And Damian has it as a bonus track on his debut album Mission Creep.

So… yes! We’re talking about “Such a Night” this week!

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Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Wanna Grow Old in Paris

This is called ‘Wanna Grow Old in Paris’…

Who doesn’t, right?

– Damian Lewis at Hoxton Hall

Indeed.

I’m sorry I wasn’t able to share a “Song of the Week” post last week—but I promise I had a very good excuse: a four-day getaway to Paris! As my t-shirt proudly declares below, “Paris is always a good idea.” And it truly is—one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world.

I felt incredibly lucky to revisit Notre Dame, to be dazzled once again by the Impressionist masterpieces at the Musée d’Orsay, to get lost on the side streets of the Latin Quarter, and to have a drink (or two) at the legendary Café de Flore.

source: Damianista

All of this brings me to today’s choice for Damian Lewis’ “Song of the Week”: Wanna Grow Old in Paris. Because really—who wouldn’t?

Here’s what Damian had to say about the song when he dropped it as the first single from his EP, which came out just after the Paris Olympics last year. Continue reading “Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Wanna Grow Old in Paris”