Saturday, May 9, 2020

May 9 - Anne Sophie von Otter; Billy Joel (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Anne Sophia von Otter (b. 9 May 1955) is a Swedish mezzo soprano.
[For last year's post honoring Giovanni Paiseillo click here.]
















School Days

The career of Anne Sofie von Otter
Is a tribute to teachers who taught her,
As they savor the fruits
Of her varied pursuits
From their rooms at her old alma mater.




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Billy Joel (b. May 9, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist.
















Changed Man

Most piano men come nowhere near
To Billy Joel’s acclaimed career.
Instead, they play, as in the song,
To try and move the night along
For patrons not inclined to tip
In silent lack of fellowship,
Or maybe, as they leave the bar
Who toss their change into the jar.


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