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when watching vh1 in the morning

it seems every time I come into contact with Paolo Nutini, it's via VH1 and their little morning music video blocks (what is it called? Jumpstart? well at least they play music videos).

There's no use in a subterfuge here- I'm a sucker for a good music video. My secret ambition? TO DIRECT THEM SHHH.

anyway, last time I saw him: few years ago, VH1 "YOU OUGHTA KNOW." the melancholy soulfULness of "Last Request" really hit me deep. cut like a knife (she is out of my life- haha MJ reference never mind). I thought it was totally relevant to my situation at the time (it wasn't- well, maybe vaguely, but I think this person would have rather been bathed in sulphuric acid than to let me hold them, personally).

2009- I find myself reunited with Paolo, thanks VH1!

Paolo is an incredibly talented singer-songwriter from Scotland. And I know it's easy to brush these guys off but he begs another listen, especially if you have any estrogen. I used to listen to "Last Request," cry and spoon myself to sleep. no shame here.

anyway, I caught this in between parts of "Practical Magic" (SANDRA BULLOCK AND NICOLE KIDMAN IN THE SAME MOVIE WHO WOULD HAVE THUNK) and now I'm hooked again thanks Paolo:



I swear to God that makes me teary-eyed every time I see it. youtube for the past half an hour. it's cool. I'm such a pussy it's sick.

well I'm some stain there on your bedsheet, you're my diamond in the rough.

WHATEVER I LIKE IT


and that accent is awesome! you could CUT IT WITH A KNIFE okay I will stop now.

Brittany

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  1. I like it. It's kind of like Jason Mraz meets Don McLean. Cool stuff.

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