Sunday, August 12, 2018

The Fly


The Fly, by William Blake, who died on this date in 1827.


performed by Esperanza Spalding
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  1. Let's Art Journal4:59 AM

    How interesting that some of William Blake's poems are set to music! Esperanza Spalding has such an amazing voice - beautiful 😀. Happy Sunday! J 😊 x

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    1. Divers and Sundry8:23 AM

      Blake seems to inspire artistic expression, doesn't he! She does have an amazing voice. I hadn't realized this poem had been turned into a song until I came across this.

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  2. Bleubeard and Elizabeth5:03 AM

    This was an unexpected surprise and enjoyment. For some reason, I thought you were going to review the film by the same name. I really enjoyed this and Blake's poetry. It was a fun surprise indeed.

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    1. Divers and Sundry8:24 AM

      I've seen both of the movies and prefer the Vincent Price version. It's a tragic story :( I doubt I'll watch either one again.

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  3. CJ Kennedy5:35 AM

    I just remember the poem by The Three Stooges. Little fly upon the wall. Ain't you got no clothes at all? Ain't you got no shimmy shake? Little fly, ain't you cold. :-D

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    1. Divers and Sundry8:38 AM

      lol! I just spent some time trying to find video of that clip and couldn't. So strange what's available online and what's not.

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  4. kathyinozarks5:13 PM

    I really enjoyed this post-especially the poem-thank you

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    1. Divers and Sundry10:32 AM

      I'm glad. I think his illustrations are wonderful :)

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  5. froebelsternchen1:22 AM

    Just wonderful!

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