As I prepare for my annual sojourn to Southeast Asia I depart with a wonderful compilation entitled Sweetheart 2014.
The album consists of handpicked love songs covered by the likes of Beck, Jim James, Fiona Apple, Phosphorescent, Ben Harper, The Head and the Heart, Valerie June, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and a daring choice by Vampire Weekend.
The band chose “Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò)” made famous by the great Italian opera tenor Andrea Bocelli.
We’ll hear each version here.
Vampire Weekend
Andrea Bocelli duet with Sarah Brightman
Song of the DayAndrea BocelliBeckBen HarperFiona AppleJim JamesPhosphorescentSharon Jones and the Dap-KingsSweetheart 2014The Head and the HeartTime to Say Goodbye (Con te Partiro)Valerie JuneVampire Weekend