Jukebox Diaries I

Originally I posted this video on YouTube, but – YouTube erased the sound, thanks to the newest trick of the copyright police it’s no longer possible to present little clips like this one anymore because they scan the audiotrack and probably every song in the world ( that has ever been released commercially) is recognized and removed.

And this song is from 1964 – it amazes me that something as old as this still bothers the recording industry. They don’t want to lose a single penny. But they don’t understand the value of the jukebox that YouTube had been until now: People could get a first impression of an artist and a song – I’m sure many, many people bought CDs and legal downloads after they had heard a song on YouTube. Now the recording industry has  taken down this huge  potential.

It’s the day the music died – on youtube.

Anyway, I found an alternative – and here’s Part I of the Jukebox Diaries. I wonder how long it will remain online – maybe they will do the same at other video services soon.

Judy Collins has always been one of my favourite singers – There’s a series of about 10 albums she recorded between 1961 and 1972 that is like the Holy Grail to me. Her singing has inspired me and often soothed my confusion and pain. This song is called “In The Heat Of The Summer” – one of many personal favourites I have. It’s from “Judy Collins’ fifth album” – an unspectacular title for a truly stunning collection of songs. I hope you will enjoy it.