# Short narrative of a music lover Vol.24  “OBI” – Toots Thielemans

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- Published: 2023-07-25T13:15:50-04:00
- Author: TF CreativeWorks

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## My Favorite CD

I found myself surrounded by cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and hydrangeas, and
before I knew it, I was enveloped in a temperature that made it impossible not to
drink beer at any time. I love the heat, but with each passing year, it becomes 
more exhausting. However, if I immerse myself in the air conditioning, it creates
a vicious cycle of affecting my health. So, I’m thinking of enduring the heat with
beer, a fan, and this music. From the moment I hear the first theme, my spine straightens,
and I forget about the heat. I wonder why.

### “Cancellation” by Jackie McLean from the album “It’s Time”

 Throughout the entire album, it has a sharp and invigorating feel. Herbie Hancock
is so cool on this album. Seriously.
Next, let’s talk about this person who personifies
coolness.

### “Daybreak” by Chet Baker from the album “Daybreak”

 It’s a trio with guitar, bass, and trumpet, and Chet’s trademark scatting is so
relaxed that it makes you want to do nothing. But this is cool. It’s the complete
opposite of the previous Jackie McLean.

 Next is a masterpiece from the midst of masterpieces.

### “OBI” by Toots Thielemans from the album “The Brasil Project”

 In this song, you can fully enjoy Toots’ harmonica solo at the beginning, and that
alone is cool. But when Djavan starts singing, the temperature drops by about two
degrees. It feels so good. The second half takes a slightly mysterious turn, which
further enhances the coolness. This album is cool throughout. There are quite a 
few cool music options from jazz, like Gary Burton, Chick Corea, or the Nordic vibes
of EST. But let’s change the mood a bit at the end. This person plays the blues,
but it still feels cool. I don’t know why, but I always feel like listening to it
in the middle of the night. I don’t think it’s very well-known in Japan, but this
guitar and this voice are irreplaceable when you need coolness.

## “Goodnight Irene” by Kelly Joe Phelps from the album “Shine Eyed Mister Zen”

　Lastly, as usual, my song. There aren’t many songs that are particularly cool,
but I wrote this song as a tribute to Kelly when he passed away, and Frans Zimmerman,
a Dutchman, played an amazing harmonica for this song.

#### Kaneko’s Song of the Day

**For Kelly Joe** / Lyrics: KANEKO Chalin

birds chirping
morning shinemoist windswaying plainsfaint rainjust ordinary hometown
in orangeWith six strings and a bottle neck he can paint

beer bubbling
fighting, shouting and laughingMoon light dancingand stars bringa 
sweet lady’s peaceful sleepingnever, without raising his voice he can sing

ah, ah
I miss you Kelly Joe

Every single sound from his hands
with some band or without a band10 dollars guitar
or famous brandsNo one can make a guitar talkjust like Kelly JoeI miss you Kelly
Joe

romantic words
a grandson’s tearflash of angersmiling Grim Reaperback of a sexy 
girllust for pearlWith six strings and a bottle neck he can share

**wating for the sunrise** / Lyrics: KANEKO Chalin

The road by the sea, no gas in tank
To the sound of wave we went downThere was nothing
but sandsFar away ship lights were swaying in my hands

Smaller fire and few more beer
I can feel you nearThere is nothing but loveOne by
one stars are fading above

We are waiting for the sun rise
We are hearing the breath of skyWe are feeling the
heat from far awayWe are here and we are thereWe are past and we are futureEverything
is linked to forever

The road with no sign, no gas in tank
To the sound of songs we went downThere were
people in drunkWith three stings guitars they sang and danced

I am awake, snoring from everywhere
from your eyes little tearsThere is nothing 
but loveOne by one stars are fading above

We are waiting for the sun rise
We are hearing the breath of skyWe are feeling the
heat from far awayWe are here and we are thereWe are past and we are futureEverything
is linked to forever

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