Because the Night by Patti Smith
“Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe / Love is a banquet on which we feed”
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Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe / Love is a banquet on which we feed
Walking through first class while boarding my plane home from New York, a face caught my eye. Craggy, lived-in features, wavy grey hair just past the shoulders, an expression (and a flight case) suggestive of a person who has seen much and is ready for more - it was all very familiar.
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Another one of those songs that I haven't heard in years and mysteriously pops into my head quite randomly from nowhere. I've seen a video of Patti performing this song recently during her book tour and her voice hasn't changed since she recorded the song 30+ years ago.
Definitely a top ten choice for karaoke-ing! Also, a reminder I need to read Just Kids...
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