A Brief Tribute to Cole Porter
Filed under: Here, Inspiration
Cole Porter’s songs have accompanied me on many journeys in my life. As a forever youthful lover-of-life, Cole’s playful lyrics of his humorous observations can make even the most embarrassing moments manageable (and memorable!).
To keep my own two feet on the ground, I might compose a short song or poem befitting to an occasion, some of which can be found on this site. In his long career of a multitude of musical styles, it is easy to find the perfect Porter tune for every occasion. What New Yorker is not familiar with “There’s Nothing to Do But Work”? Or what woman wouldn’t enjoy a laugh over “My Mother Would Love You”? Perhaps maybe more so, “I Hate You, Darling.” And many mornings buying my coffee off the street I have pondered “Americans All Drink Coffee”…
Cole Porter remains forever my inspiration in these private moments.
Here is a selection of my favorite New York lifestyle tunes:
Take Me Back To Manhattan
Anything Goes
You’re a Bad Influence on Me
What A Swell Party This Is
I Get A Kick Out of You
I’m So Tired of Living All Alone
(You’d Be So) Easy To Love
I Happen to Like New York
Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye