music – Behind The Black – Robert Zimmerman https://behindtheblack.com Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:39:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Candy Dulfer – Lily Was Here https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/candy-dulfer-lily-was-here/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/candy-dulfer-lily-was-here/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:01:36 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=123037 An evening pause: Performed live 2010.

Hat tip Doug Johnson.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/candy-dulfer-lily-was-here/feed/ 2 Maria Callas – Bizet’s Carmen Habanera https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/maria-callas-bizets-carmen-habanera/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/maria-callas-bizets-carmen-habanera/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:01:34 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122931 An evening pause: Performed live 1962. Make sure you have closed captions activated as it provides a translation.

Hat tip Wayne DeVette.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/maria-callas-bizets-carmen-habanera/feed/ 0 Andy Kaufman as Elvis Presley https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/andy-kaufman-as-elvis-presley/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/andy-kaufman-as-elvis-presley/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:01:21 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122927 An evening pause: A very talented comic actor once told me something very profound about comedy: “Play opposites, it works every time.” Performed live on the Tonight Show 1977.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/andy-kaufman-as-elvis-presley/feed/ 8 Edgar Winter & Billy Strings – Fly Away https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/edgar-winter-billy-strings-fly-away/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/edgar-winter-billy-strings-fly-away/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:01:44 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122922 An evening pause: Performed live February 20, 2026.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/edgar-winter-billy-strings-fly-away/feed/ 2 Ririko Takagi & Kaoruko Igarashi – Akatonbo [Red dragonfly] https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/ririko-takagi-kaoruko-igarashi-akatonbo-red-dragonfly/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/ririko-takagi-kaoruko-igarashi-akatonbo-red-dragonfly/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:01:22 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122867 An evening pause: Performed live 2022. This is a children’s song written in 1927 by Kōsaku Yamada with lyrics from a 1921 Japanese poem by Rofū Miki.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/ririko-takagi-kaoruko-igarashi-akatonbo-red-dragonfly/feed/ 0 Eagles – Lyin’ Eyes https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/eagles-lyin-eyes/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/eagles-lyin-eyes/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:01:22 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122831 An evening pause: Performed live 1977.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/eagles-lyin-eyes/feed/ 3 Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra – O Magnum Mysterium https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/tasmanian-symphony-orchestra-o-magnum-mysterium/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/tasmanian-symphony-orchestra-o-magnum-mysterium/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:01:50 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122863 An evening pause: Peformed live July 2020. They minimize the appearance of the stupid social distancing by good camerawork.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/tasmanian-symphony-orchestra-o-magnum-mysterium/feed/ 0 Diana Damrau – Queen of the Night https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/diana-damrau-queen-of-the-night/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/diana-damrau-queen-of-the-night/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:04:12 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122828 An evening pause: From Mozart’s The Magic Flute, performed by the Royal Opera. If the closed captions are off, turn them on, as they provide a translation.

As “the fat lady” has now sung, we can go off and enjoy the weekend.

Hat tip Blair Ivey.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/diana-damrau-queen-of-the-night/feed/ 7 Chai Kichi & Spaul – Aheng Haheng https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/chai-kichi-spaul-aheng-haheng/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/chai-kichi-spaul-aheng-haheng/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:01:03 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122826 An evening pause: How about some silliness, dressed up in some very nice music.

Hat tip Diane Zimmerman.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/chai-kichi-spaul-aheng-haheng/feed/ 0 Jewel – Standing Still https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jewel-standing-still/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jewel-standing-still/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:01:08 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122607 An evening pause: Performed live 2001.

Hat tip Rex Ridenoure.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jewel-standing-still/feed/ 0 Alex Guerrero – New York New York https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/alex-guerrero-new-york-new-york/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/alex-guerrero-new-york-new-york/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:01:52 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122596 An evening pause: The guitarist, who goes by the handle of guitaro5000, goes around and asks strangers if they want to sing something. This example epitomizes in a nutshell America.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/alex-guerrero-new-york-new-york/feed/ 0 The Ross Sisters – Solid Potato Salad https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-ross-sisters-solid-potato-salad-2/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-ross-sisters-solid-potato-salad-2/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:01:15 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122603 An evening pause: From the 1944 movie Broadway Rhythm. Makes me want to go to a potluck picnic this weekend.

Hat tip Wayne DeVette.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-ross-sisters-solid-potato-salad-2/feed/ 12 Carl Perkins & Ringo Starr – Honey Don’t https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/carl-perkins-ringo-starr-honey-dont/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/carl-perkins-ringo-starr-honey-dont/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:01:36 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122598 An evening pause: Performed live 1985.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

Readers: I am in need of evening pause suggestions. If you’ve sent me suggestions in the past you know the drill. More suggestions are welcome! If you haven’t and want to suggest something, say so in the comments below, but DON’T provide the link to your suggestion or mention it. I will contact you to send you the guidelines so you can send it to me to schedule.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/carl-perkins-ringo-starr-honey-dont/feed/ 0 Michael Kiwanuka – Cold Little Heart https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/michael-kiwanuka-cold-little-heart/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/michael-kiwanuka-cold-little-heart/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:01:53 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122593 An evening pause: Hat tip Rex Ridenoure.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/michael-kiwanuka-cold-little-heart/feed/ 0 Elina Garanca – When I hear the sound of the cymbal https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/elina-garanca-when-i-hear-the-sound-of-the-cymbal/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/elina-garanca-when-i-hear-the-sound-of-the-cymbal/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:01:11 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122272 An evening pause: From the operetta Gypsy Love.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/elina-garanca-when-i-hear-the-sound-of-the-cymbal/feed/ 1 Barcelona Flamenco – Dance and Flute https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/barcelona-flamenco-dance-and-flute/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/barcelona-flamenco-dance-and-flute/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:01:07 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122261 An evening pause: This is most definitely Spanish in tone.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/barcelona-flamenco-dance-and-flute/feed/ 0 Gilbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again (Naturally) https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gilbert-osullivan-alone-again-naturally/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gilbert-osullivan-alone-again-naturally/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:01:26 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122259 An evening pause: Performed live 1972.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/gilbert-osullivan-alone-again-naturally/feed/ 0 The dancers of the Fandango Ballroom – Hey Big Spender https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-dancers-of-the-fandango-ballroom-hey-big-spender/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-dancers-of-the-fandango-ballroom-hey-big-spender/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:30 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122150 A evening pause: From the 1969 film Sweet Charity.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-dancers-of-the-fandango-ballroom-hey-big-spender/feed/ 0 Lord Vinheteiro – Take on Me https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/lord-vinheteiro-take-on-me/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/lord-vinheteiro-take-on-me/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:35 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122257 An evening pause: Some silliness to start the week.

Hat tip Mike Nelson.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/lord-vinheteiro-take-on-me/feed/ 3 Max Steiner – Casablanca suite https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/max-steiner-casablanca-suite/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/max-steiner-casablanca-suite/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:01:51 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122145 An evening pause: From the 1942 film Casablanca, still one of the greatest movies ever made.

Hat tip Wayne DeVette.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/max-steiner-casablanca-suite/feed/ 6 Helen Mirren – On The Good Ship Lollipop https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/helen-mirren-on-the-good-ship-lollipop/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/helen-mirren-on-the-good-ship-lollipop/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:01:22 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122142 An evening pause: From the 1980 film, The Fiendish Plot of Dr Fu Manchu.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/helen-mirren-on-the-good-ship-lollipop/feed/ 4 Jefferson Starship – Jane https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jefferson-starship-jane-2/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jefferson-starship-jane-2/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:01:39 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=122140 An evening pause: Performed live 1981.

Hat tip Gene Shipp.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jefferson-starship-jane-2/feed/ 1 Cyd Charisse, John Brascia, & Sammy Davis Jr. – Frankie & Johnny https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/cyd-charisse-john-brascia-sammy-davis-jr-frankie-johnny/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/cyd-charisse-john-brascia-sammy-davis-jr-frankie-johnny/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:01:02 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=121931 An evening pause: From the 1956 film, Meet Me in Las Vegas. The dancing is great, but I really think Sammy Davis makes the piece with his singing.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/cyd-charisse-john-brascia-sammy-davis-jr-frankie-johnny/feed/ 0 Patricia Neway – Climb Every Mountain https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/patricia-neway-climb-every-mountain/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/patricia-neway-climb-every-mountain/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:01:56 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=121926 An evening pause: The Rodgers and Hammenstein song from The Sound of Music, performed live on the Ed Sullivan Show, 1959.

Makes an interesting contrast with yesterday’s pause.

Hat tip Diane Zimmerman.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/patricia-neway-climb-every-mountain/feed/ 0 The Rolling Stones – Sympathy For The Devil https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-rolling-stones-sympathy-for-the-devil/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-rolling-stones-sympathy-for-the-devil/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:01:53 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=121924 An evening pause: Performed live 1968.

Hat tip Blair Ivey.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-rolling-stones-sympathy-for-the-devil/feed/ 3 Glen Campbell – Galveston https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/glen-campbell-galveston/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/glen-campbell-galveston/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:01:48 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=121758 An evening pause: Performed live on television 1969.

Hat tip Diane Zimmerman.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/glen-campbell-galveston/feed/ 1 Happy Childhood Dance Ensemble – Kalinka https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/happy-childhood-dance-ensemble-kalinka/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/happy-childhood-dance-ensemble-kalinka/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:01:19 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=121753 An evening pause: MORE young talent. Performed live 2020.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/happy-childhood-dance-ensemble-kalinka/feed/ 1 Jude Kofie – Rock The Casbah https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jude-kofie-rock-the-casbah/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jude-kofie-rock-the-casbah/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:03:31 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=121751 An eveing pause: More young talent. This is different in that he improvises his own piano version based on only hearing a portion of the original.

Hat tip Cotour.

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/jude-kofie-rock-the-casbah/feed/ 0 The Graystones & J8KE – Baker Street https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-graystones-j8ke-baker-street/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-graystones-j8ke-baker-street/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:01:10 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=121749 An evening pause: Hat tip Mike Nelson, who adds, “by a group of kids that make me jealous as I never had ANY musical aptitude whatever.”

]]> https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/the-graystones-j8ke-baker-street/feed/ 5 Ethel Merman – Anything Goes https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/ethel-merman-anything-goes/ https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/the-evening-pause/ethel-merman-anything-goes/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:01:03 +0000 https://behindtheblack.com/?p=121634 An evening pause: From a 1954 television production.

Hat tip Judd Clark.

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