Day 82: March 23: You Can Close Your Eyes
"You can stay as long as you like."
One of James' best. This beautiful lullaby is simple and short, but these two and a half minutes are as sweet as his music gets. The original version on Mud Slide Slim isn't a duet, but the intimacy of this version seemingly from James and Carly's living room makes it interesting. James seems fairly humorless or perhaps fairly stoned but the lyrics juxtaposed with their relationship's eventual demise add poignancy. You can sing this song when I'm gone.
This is one of Jana's favorites and has been an important song in our relationship. Happy birthday, darling. I love you.
And speaking of beautiful lullabies...
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