Sunday December 27, 2020 “The Only Thing” Travis/Susannah Hoffs
This is another lovely song IMHO.
I have mentioned the musical segment on the morning news on CBS called Saturday Sessions before. These are always hit or miss for me and most often a miss, but this one really caught my attention when I saw it a while back. Maybe it was the jumpsuits (?), maybe it was Susannah Hoffs (62 this January BTW) or likely because it is just a fine song.
Susannah Hoffs is, for me a known commodity, lead singer of the Bangles, big hits like the Prince penned “Manic Monday” and a solo career as well but this duet introduced me to the group Travis. Not sure where I had been while they were recording their very extensive catalog of wonderful pop tunes since 1990.
A self taught musician, Travis lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter Fran Healy has some real musical creds, having recorded with the likes of Paul McCartney, Graham Nash and the band The Killers among others.
If like me you are not familiar with Travis and think you like this tune I encourage you to check them out.
Stay safe and well...and do cherish those who are important to you, every day.