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Midnight at the Oasis
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(Maria Muldaur cover) My entry for the January 2011 CBC Challenge. Couldn't resist doing this one, although I probably wouldn't have chosen to do it otherwise. Karaoke BT with my vocals (with some special effects added...see below) :)
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Queen of the Cover Songs...
This is something I'm doing just for fun -- to live out a lifelong dream since the age of around 7 or so when I realized that I could carry a tune (without the use of a bucket!) and it didn't sound bad. Much love and thanks go to those in my SoundClick family (and now beyond!) who helped to encourage/challenge me to spread my wings to try this out and continue to take it to the next level. Without your kind support I'd still be just a listener (not that there's anything wrong with that).
Song Info
Genre
Pop Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #174
Peak in subgenre #3
Author
David Nichtern
Rights
HFA Lic #1121382370
Uploaded
January 22, 2011
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.5 MB 128 kbps 3:52
Story behind the song
Very special thanks to my friend/mentor/vocal coach Wayne Dwyer for his technical assistance on this one. NOTE: Karaoke BT used with permission of Karaoke Version (http://www.karaoke-version.com/mp3-backingtrack/maria-muldaur/midnight-at-the-oasis.html)
Lyrics
MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS ================= Midnight at the oasis Send your camel to bed Shadows paintin' our faces, Traces of romance in our heads. Heaven's holdin' a half-moon Shinin' just for us; Let's slip off to a sand dune, real soon And kick up a little dust. Come on, Cactus is our friend; He'll point us out the way. Come on, till the evenin' ends, Till the evenin' ends. You don't have to answer There's no need to speak I'll be your belly dancer, prancer, And you can be my sheik. I know your Daddy's a sultan, A nomad known to all, With fifty girls to attend him, they all send him, Jump at his beck and call. But you won't need no harem, honey, When I am by your side; And you won't need no camel, no no, When I take you for a ride. Midnight at the oasis Send your camel to bed; Got shadows paintin' our faces, And traces of romance in our heads.
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spinaceto
Jun 15, 2012
Hi Mary Clare, this is a surprise for me.... you are swinging on a wonderful Jazz song....wow, this is really beatiful: like your silk voice that is perfecting blending with this tune! Well done Mary Clare, great. :) Peace, spinaceto.
Sounds by Ramolly
Mar 14, 2012
This is a favorite of mine, you did a fabulous job!! Just a beautiful melody and arrangement ,love it Your soundclick friend and fan Rod
gabe stenziano
Sep 03, 2011
love this song and your rendition is excellent. counldn't pass this one up.
Harry Edgar
Feb 15, 2011
love this version ten out a ten
victory 01
Jan 29, 2011
Wow ... this is really nice ... And I would say .... your style. Well done ... ***** Santa.
What a WONDERRFUL treat, Mary (even better than your 7 veils dance last Sat. night at CBC - ha/just kidding about the dance). But I always loved this song when it was a hit oh so long ago...And YOU brought back all of the super nostalgic memories of this pop/Arabic classic... PLUS...You can REALLY sing much better than the original vocal recording (too bad you were not available then - 1974 - to have had this one as YOUR HIT!!!). Best Wishes Always, Bob (and the JBBQ "Guys") P.S. I forgot to thank you for the download, to our JBBQ Music Player, of this Golden Oldie!
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 28, 2011
This isn't an easy song to phrase or sing and you have done a superb job with it - a very professional approach, great technique, vocal timbre, phrasing and expression. Very impressive work! :)
Michael Bennett
Jan 24, 2011
You chose a difficult song to cover, but you pulled it off Mary Clare. You seem to be on a roll and getting better with each new song. Sure, there will be clunkers along the way, but no way that this is one of them. Nice work!
Ken Sacco
Jan 23, 2011
Great job !
The Smivets
Jan 23, 2011
Really cool version MC - it's a lovely tune and you've done it so well - great vocal performance!
Carlo D'Anna
Jan 23, 2011
Real great cover of a great classic!!
Ralph Atkinson
Jan 23, 2011
Great job on this MC! Always loved this song and you caught the vibe perfectly!
Peter Chapman
Jan 23, 2011
I guess I can join in this now! Great choice and superb rendition!
VMP (USA)
Jan 23, 2011
Outstanding! One of my favorites from the early days...and from the evening. You sound wonderful!