Songs that you would like Hayley to sing sometime

[gra7890]

dutchjoyce said:

That's a nice one, Graham..................
i like the Celine Dion version of this song......
Greetz Joyce.

Thanks Joyce, glad you agree !
I had not head Celine's version before but found it on YOUTUBE
it is interesting to hear both their interpretations, they show some similarities, and some differences. It has re-inforced my thoughts that it is just right for Hayley to put her stamp on it !
I would be interested for any more views:-
Two links below..... THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE

CELINE DION

ROBERTA FLACK

Looking forward to reading other members views .

Best Wishes, Graham

[Jeff]

Definitely agree about "First time ever..." It's always been my favourite lovesong since I first heard Roberta Flack sing it in 1972.

[Tin]

The other day I was listening to Sheena Easton's For Your Eyes Only and I thought about how would it sound like if Hayley did a cover of it. Could be interesting.

[Richard]

Hello folks!

When Hayley turns 21 next April, she might think about singing some stronger love songs. I suggest Jennifer Rush's 'The Power Of Love', which has a soaring chorus that would suit Hayley's voice rather well.

Richard

[Tin]

Well that, is really a strong one, especically the lyrics. Hayley would give it a refreshing touch if she sings it.

[Jeff]

When it comes to soulful ballads like "Sonny" you would have to include "Fields of Gold" on the shortlist, though I don't think anyone can hold a candle to Eva Cassidy's version, but I'd like to hear Hayley try. As for classical songs (of which there have to be some on the album), Richard Strauss was well acquainted with the female voice. He married a soprano after giving her singing lessons after all ! As a wedding gift he wrote "Morgen" (Tomorrow) for her. It's a favourite with all Strauss fans and first favourite with many. Although an orchestral song, he also arranged it for violin and piano so it would particularly suit the intimate set which Hayley so enjoys. I'm sure Thomas, Lothar and Karsten would enjoy it too and it would go some way to easing the disappointment of her not performing in Germany anymore.

[sonata58]

I hope you all don't mind me resurrecting an old thread. But, I wanted to share some great songs that I think Hayley should sing/record. (After all, she has a 4th international album in the making - but she's probably decided all her songs by now, though).

Judging Hayley's choice of songs in Treasure, I think she would do a great job on American folk songs/hymns:

• Come, Thou Fount
  youtube.com/watch?v=nq-Q22Pf1W8 (I think this is the best performance of this hymn)
  
• Deep River
  (Bryn Terfel sings this on his album Simple Gifts)
  
• Wayfaring Stranger
  www.last.fm/music/Anonymous+4/_/Wayfaring+Stranger
  
• Ashokan Farewell (vocal version)
  (Requires a large vocal range which I'm sure Hayley has).

On the Celtic side,

• The Croppy Boy
  unitedireland.tripod.com/the_croppy_boy_lyrics_chords.html
  
• Song for Ireland (by Mary Black)

Other:

• The Lost Chord (by Arthur Sullivan) - a religious anthem
  www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/lost_chord_caruso.html
  
• Go Rest High on that Mountain (by Vince Gill) - gospel/comteporary
  www.last.fm/music/Ronan+Tynan/_/Go+Rest+High+On+That+Mountain

[stevemacdonald]

Just wondering, is there any evidence Hayley has ever taken a song suggestion from us and run with it? I'd like to see what she could do with some Jacques Brel songs like "Marieke" and "Sons", but I won't hold my breath.

[roger]

Hi Sonata,

You are more than welcome to resurrect old threads. Other members who have registered comparitively recently may not have seen them, in which case, you may have done them a favour!

You have come up with some interesting suggestions (but I won't comment on them all!). I have known 'Wayfaring Stranger' for many years and, at first, I didn't even realise it was American! I can hear the melody in my mind and I am sure it would suit Hayley very well.

When 'The Ashokan Farewell' forst became popular, I loved it but it has been played so often on Classic FM that I have grown tired of it. Nevertheless, a vocal arrangement might renew my interest in it.

Hayley's version of 'Song for Ireland' would be brilliant but I she might feel she cannot perform it anywhere outside Ireland (actually not true) so that might put her off recording it. It is a good choice though.

Jun 5, 2008 16:10:04 GMT stevemacdonald said:

Just wondering, is there any evidence Hayley has ever taken a song suggestion from us and run with it?

Not that I know of, Steve, but we do know she looks at the forum when she can. She has certainly been aware of some topics under discussion, so it is alway possible that she may look at this one.

Roger

[sonata58]

Jun 5, 2008 16:10:44 GMT @roger said:

When 'The Ashokan Farewell' forst became popular, I loved it but it has been played so often on Classic FM that I have grown tired of it. Nevertheless, a vocal arrangement might renew my interest in it.

The composer, Jay, Ungar, has actually approved two lyrics for the song. They can be viewed here:
sniff.numachi.com/pages/tiASHOK1;ttASHOK1.html
www.jayandmolly.com/ashokanlyrics.shtml#laine_dankworth

I think the lyrics are as beautiful as the tune. I don't know why not very many people sing it (except for the fact that you need a nearly 2 octave range for it). Here's one recording of it sung that I finally could find:
www.last.fm/music/Priscilla+Herdman/_/Asbokan+Farewell
I can just hear Hayley's voice soaring on this song!

[Joe]

Hi all,

I first heard of 'The Ashokan Farewell' when it was used for the soundtrack wonderful PBS series "The Civil War".

My family and I visit nearby New York state frequently. Less than an hour's drive is the famous Woodstock. There are some areas, lakes, etc. with the name Ashokan.

Here is a website that you may find interesting. www.jayandmolly.com/ashokanfaq.shtml
This explains the meaning of "Ashokan".

The other songs that Sonata mentioned I am familiar with also.
'Come, Thou Font" and "Wayfaring Stranger" were sung by The Von Trapp Children.

Best wishes,
Joe

[amarantine]

I wish she will sing Angels!

[sonata58]

I'm not really into pop music, but since Hayley is a crossover singer, she often covers a number of popular works.

I heard these at a recent concert, and I thought that Hayley's voice would suit them well:

• In My Life (Lennon and McCartney)
  
• For Good from Wicked
  
• Annie's Song (John Denver)
  
• Only Hope
  www.last.fm/music/Mandy+Moore/_/Only+Hope
  
• I'll Stand by You
  www.last.fm/music/The+Pretenders/_/I%27ll+Stand+by+You
  
• Lean on Me (would make a great duet)
  www.last.fm/music/Bill+Withers/_/Lean+On+Me

If Hayley ever decided to sing a contemporary Christian song (I prefer hymns, though), I think In Christ Alone would be great. It is written by Irish musicians Keith and Kristyn Getty. The melody sounds a little Celtic. www.last.fm/music/Keith%2B%2526%2BKristyn%2BGetty/_/In+Christ+Alone

[martindn]

Well, having compared Carole King's album Tapestry to Hayley's "Japanese Songs", it occurred to me another possibility for an album sometime might be "Hayley Sings Carole King". I always rated Carole as the second best popular songwriter of the 20th century. But then again, judging by her recent efforts, Hayley's songwriting might be even better than Carole's by the time she gets round to doing it.

Martin

[comet]

Ah yes , Martin you mentioned Carole the other day and I took out Tapestry while I was waiting for the post to arrive.

1973 was just a great year for music , I loved it then and I still play a lot of it to this day

Tubular Bells
Dark side of the moon
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Neil Diamond
Bruce Springsteen
Cat Stevens
Paul McCartney and Wings
Pin Ups by David Bowie, starts at a 100 miles an hour and just increases the pace until the last note.