These are two books I read very recently which referenced a song about blackbirds. I was curious about this. From the lyrics it was clear these were two different songs - one by Nina Simone and the other a famous Beatles tune.
The Nina Simone song is used in Hurricane Child as a way to connect Caroline with a memory of her precious mother.
Why you want to fly Blackbird you ain't ever gonna fly
No place big enough for holding all the tears you're gonna cry
'cause your mama's name was lonely and your daddy's name was pain
And they call you little sorrow 'cause you'll never love again
So why you want to fly Blackbird you ain't ever gonna fly
You ain't got no one to hold you you ain't got no one to care
If you'd only understand dear nobody wants you anywhere
So why you want to fly Blackbird you ain't ever gonna fly
The Beatles song is used to give Stevie in Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel a little understanding of her grandfather Winston and his past life as a jazz musician.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of a dark black night
Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of a dark black night
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Doing a little research I have also discovered this book which I have added to my 'to read' list:
Here are some other books which reference music. It would be good to grab the music that is mentioned as you read these books - I'm sure that will add another dimension to your enjoyment.
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