Friday, March 29, 2024

VA - Citrus Beauties (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3

CITRUS SONGS

VA - Citrus Beauties (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3

Citrus fruits are often referenced in music and songs for various reasons. They can symbolize freshness, vitality, and the exotic, often evoking a sense of brightness and zestiness that complements the mood of a song. Additionally, fruits like oranges and lemons have rich cultural and historical connotations that artists may draw upon. For instance, they can represent sweetness or bitterness in relationships, or even serve as metaphors for life experiences.

In some cases, the reference to citrus fruits in music is more literal, with songs mentioning them in the context of a place or a memory. Other times, the fruit can be a powerful symbol.  Overall, citrus fruits in songs can add layers of meaning, whether it’s through direct references, symbolism, or as part of a larger narrative within the music.  Citrus fruits often appear in songs as symbols of vibrancy and energy, or as metaphors for experiences and emotions. Here are a few examples where citrus fruits are used in music:

“Orange Crush” by R.E.M. - This song uses the image of an orange crush, a type of soda, as a metaphor for the intensity of feelings or situations.

“Lemon” by U2 - In this song, the lemon symbolizes bitterness and longing, reflecting on memories and loss.

“Tangerine” by Led Zeppelin - The song reminisces about past love and the passage of time, with the tangerine evoking a sense of nostalgia.

These songs show how citrus fruits can be used to convey a wide range of themes and emotions in music, from the sweetness of love to the sourness of heartache.

Leonard Cohen once said, “Music is the emotional life of most people.” Music often tells a story, expresses emotion, or shares ideas with a society, and many musical greats use the humble citrus fruit to convey these factors. 

Citrus fruits are like the zesty best friends of music they bring out the best in a tune! Just like a splash of lemon in your favorite drink, they add a burst of freshness and life to songs.  Sometimes, these fruity friends are more than just metaphors. They can take you back to a sunny place or a cherished memory, making the song feel like home. And let’s not forget, they can be pretty deep too. They might look bright on the outside, but they can carry powerful messages and stories within the music. So, next time you hear a citrus fruit drop a beat in a song, remember, they’re there to add that extra layer of flavor and meaning, making the music all the juicier and more enjoyable!

==========================================================

ALL 

or

ALL 

===========================================================

Track lists

CD1

01 Mayfly - Lemoncake 4:15

02 Frank Kinsel - White Port And Lemon Juice 1:21

03 Out Of Darkness - Lemonade And Peanuts 2:40

04 Bee Gees - Lemons Never Forget 3:05

05 Sonic Dawn - Emily Lemon 4:54

07 Goliath - Port And Lemon Lady 4:07

08 Confederate Dead - Tangerine Eye 3:37

09 Complex - Lemon Pie Fair 3:17

09 Marmalade Souls - Mr Lemon Tea 3:51

10 Sandie Shaw - Lemon Tree 3:52

11 Bobbie Gentry - Marigolds And Tangerines 2:42

12 Tommy James & The Shondells - I Am A Tangerine 3:34

13 Trubrot - Tangerine Girl 2:12

14 New Diablos - Tangerine Guides 2:53

15 S Gray - Lemon And Lime (Instrumental) 2:00

16 Prince - Tangerine 1:31

17 Electric Eye - Tangerine 9:11

18 Gulliver - Lemon Road 3:09

19 Mcfadden's Parachute - Lemon Squosh 2:22

20 Goldray - The Oranges Song 5:46

21 Gary & Stu - Lemon City 2:25

22 Leaves - Lemon Princess 2:05

23 All That The Name Implies - Lemon Train 3:02

24 Alan Price - Smells Like Lemon, Tastes Like Wine 4:25

25 Green Tambourine Band - Lemon Sorbet (Insrumental) 1:08


CD2

01 Yardbirds - Knowing That I'm Losing You (Tangerine) (Instrumental) 2:54

02 Strawbs - Lemon Pie 4:03

03 R.E.M. - Orange Crush 3:52

04 Dread Zeppelin - Lemon Song 3:01

05 Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - Lime Tree Arbour 2:56

06 Blues Traveler - Orange In The Sun 3:53

07 Times - Oranges And Lemons (Scream Quietly Mix) 3:02

08 Eliza Carthy - Oranges And Seasalt 3:35

09 Josh Rouse - Lemon Tree 3:04

10 Jeremy Spencer - Bitter Lemon 4:03

11 Tom Waits - Grapefruit Moon 4:50

12 Donovan - Tangerine Puppet 1:52

13 Panther - Wodka Lemon 9:04

14 10,000 Maniacs - Orange 2:23

15 Art Boys Collection - Lemon Tree 2:37

16 Mt. Joy - Orange Blood 3:46

17 Cocteau Twins - Orange Appled 2:50

18 High Llamas - Leaf And Lime 3:27

19 Bright Eyes - Lime Tree 5:53

20 Bridget St.John - Leaves Of Lime 2:54

21 National - Lemonworld 3:23

22 Topas - Lemon Boy 3:53

23 Secret Powers - Tangerine 3:01

24 A.L. Lloyd With Guests - The Lime-Juice Tub 1:47

25 Peter, Paul & Mary - Lemon Tree 2:59


CD3

01 Led Zeppelin - Tangerine 3:10

02 Led Zeppelin - The Lemon Song 6:11

03 Fool's Garden - Lemon Tree 3:11

04 Devon Allman - Key Lime Pie 3:04

05 Hold Steady - Citrus 2:46

06 Tuneful Trolley , - Lady (With The Tangerine Blouse) 2:39

07 Poe - Lemon Meringue 3:22

08 Rockfour - Oranges 3:34

09 Jay Buchanan - Lemon 5:01

10 Move - (Here We Go Round) The Lemon Tree 2:59

11 Kristian Hoffman - Lemons Never Forget 5:24

12 Jet Black 3 - Lemon 3:04

13 Tears For Fears - Who Killed Tangerine 5:34

14 Prince - Lemon Crush 4:15

15 U2 - Lemon 6:57

16 Osibisa - Oranges (Instrumental) 4:42

17 The Salsoul Orchestra - Tangerine (Single Version) 3:23

18 Richard Edwards - Lemon 4:08

19 Bobby Darin - Clementine 3:15

20 Grateful Dead - Clementine Jam 10:33

21 Tempests - Lemon Lime (Half Life) 2:46

22 Three Days Dark - Lemon Air 4:31

23 Haircut 100 - Lemon Firebrigade 3:57

24 Sandy Coast - Tangerine 3:38

25 Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Tangerine (Instrumental) 2:46

26 It's A Beautiful Day - Oranges & Apples (Instrumental) Bonus 2:29

=============================================================

=============================================================


11 comments:

  1. I never realised how popular lemons and tangerines are for songs (maybe there good to rhyme with) - by the way no Pink Floyd's Apples and Oranges? In any case thanks for the comp.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Dr Robert.
      I left it off; what's going on? I should have...
      Cheers.

      Delete
  2. When life gives you lemons.....Butter makes lemonade :o)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Many thanks BB. Interesting composition.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks. hedspace.
      Sweet and sour songs in this lot.
      Cheers.

      Delete
  4. ... remember France Gall

    Zwei Apfelsinen (oranges) im Haar

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R29kcazrFfw

    Thanks for your compilations !

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Hermann.
      I love France Gall but wasn't familiar with that track. Nice video.
      Cheers.

      Delete