Weekend Playlist - Hang on Little Tomato

This week's song is another one of my Pandora finds. I had never heard of Pink Martini or this particular song. However, the more I have listened to it the more it has grown on me. I imagine the song as advice from a parent to a child. Somehow that makes it a little sweeter. It's a song filled with hope. As depressing as sometimes things can seem to be, a song like this can brighten one's day.

Weekend Playlist: La Vie En Rose

The best thing about listening to Pandora is that I'm constantly discovering new artists that I haven't heard before. I'll give them credit - they really know how to tailor recommendations based on user preferences. Today's artist is a perfect example of someone I've discovered thanks to Pandora.

According to their website, Duo Gadjo offers jazz with a French twist. In addition to their own recording, they are also members of the Hot Club of San Francisco which offers their own take on acoustic jazz.

There are few songs are so quintessentially classic French than La Vie en Rose. It's been recorded a number of times and is considered a standard in French jazz. Here is there take on the classic song. Enjoy.