February 25, 2010

on the turntable: Melody Gardot

I had heard of Melody Gardot before, but it wasn't until a few weeks ago while watching an interview with her on CBS Sunday Morning (one of my favorite shows) that I learned her full story. A Philadelphian tried and true, she was riding her bike through the city at the age of 18 when she was hit by an SUV that ran a red light (the driver fled the scene). She was left with serious spine and head injuries and confined to a bed for a year; the head injuries left her hyper-sensitive to sound and light, and she was forced to relearn how to speak coherently and walk. She wears dark glasses most of the time due to her light sensitivity, and walks with a cane since she is prone to bouts of vertigo.

Having had an interest in music when she was younger, Melody used music therapy to aid in her recovery and found a true talent for songwriting in the process. Her music is extremely soulful and her story makes her all that much more intriguing.


(Pardon the cheesy album cover... this is the only version YouTube would let me embed!)

6 comments:

  1. So nice to find another Melody fan. She deserves all the success in the world. Saw her in concert not long ago - what a great show!

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  2. why have we never discussed our mutual love for sunday morning?! i've been watching it since i was a kid!

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  3. @Ann - I'd love to see her perform someday!

    @Terry - it must be your pregnancy brain -- we HAVE discussed our mutual love for "Sunday Morning"! Silly girl :)

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  4. I like! I have never heard of Melody before, or her story. Excuse me while I run off to iTunes...

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  5. Great site! Here's my recommendation - my friend Marit started a paper products company, and she also makes little desktop calendars. She *also* provides downloadable desktop calendars on her flickr site. http://www.flickr.com/photos/10052477@N07/sets/72157613767938044/

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  6. Whoops. I think I totally posted this comment on the wrong post. But you know what I meant. :) For what it's worth, I do like the song, too!

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