Those Wonderful New York Apartments

Watching Designing Woman with Lauren Bacall and once again I am struck by those fabulous 1940/50's bi-level apartments. Lauren has one 

Doris Day had one and more recently, Don Draper.  They always have a long outdoor terrace.  I wonder if apartments like that still exist?  I'd find it hard to leave an apartment like that. 

A Sensible Musician

After reading the NY Times article on Nick Lowe, I'm beginning to believe he's one of a small breed: The Sensible Musician.  He embraces his age (early 60's).  He had a stroke of luck by having his song (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding covered on the Body Guard soundtrack.  The royalties allowed him to make music the way he wanted.  He didn't have to play the game.  He was financially sound.

Nick's latest The Old Magic came out yesterday.   The cover sports a woman who resembles Karen Carpenter. 









On the heels of Doris Day having a top 10 album hit in the UK this past week, my friend suggested Doris and Nick should record an album and call it Sense and Sensibility.  I think she's on to something. 

For your ears: 
Nick guest DJ's on All Songs Considered.