Here’s a prime example of a fantastic song that should be getting tons of recognition, as well as being available for sale on iTunes and it’s not. It’s not terribly mainstream, but it is an astounding song. That is why it is the Sunday’s Child.
The real sheen of this song is the storyline. Things that come to mind in an instant listening to this are quotes like: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans.” – John Lennon is the source of that one, or I believe that’s the case. I also think of scenes in a movie like Vanilla Sky where Tom Cruise is in Penelope’s apartment and they’re discussing the photos on her fridge, then they’re sharing their nicknames – Sergio and Citizen Dildo. The exchange is highly playful and fun.
It’s often these moments of fun and courtship that lead to photos people exchange and put on things like bulletin / cork boards or in this case the kitchen fridge. I currently have photos of people in my family on my fridge. It’s a great way to be reminded of people who are in your life. One picture in particular on my fridge has me with my sister at a sushi bar known as Tokyo Delves in North Hollywood. She’s chomping down some birthday cake as we took her there for her birthday.
Tokyo Delves is a major blast of a place to have sushi. If you haven’t had sushi in a loud environment where people drink lots of saki bombs and dance on chairs to rock music then you haven’t had sushi for fun. The waiters and waitresses also get into the game with skits that are performed to music. The chefs also get into the act. Just thinking about it now makes me think it’s been way to long since I’ve been there. It’s been a while. Ok, this just won’t do. I’ll be making a phone call on Monday to make a reservation to get my butt over there in the next week to have some much needed sushi fun.
As for this song, I think John has really nailed that feeling that you get when you have parted ways with someone you really care about. It takes time to sort yourself out. Memories that have to filed away in your brain. The arrangement of the music is also destined to be classic. I really enjoy the string quartet feel of the music. It’s vastly different from a standard pop song. Instead it lends itself to being the soundtrack to a somber silent movie. Which in a way perfectly lends itself to the imagery that John paints with the words every bit as much as the music. So much emotion is poured into this song.
It’s been a few years since it’s release and yet I can’t imagine why Mr. Margolis hasn’t looked into putting this album on iTunes. Especially this particular song. Thus right now the only way for you to get it is by buying the CD itself. I hope you woulld join me in e-mailing John from his website, that I’ve linked above, and telling him you’d like a digital choice to getting the song. Then at the very least buy his CD. Support this man, he deserves it.