Today’s and the first Song of the Day - a new feature I’ll drag out now and again is the beautiful ballad “Even when I’m Sleeping” by Australian 90s outfit, Leonardo’s Bride. It’s a simple, catchy, acoustic tune largely made memorable due to Abby Dobson‘s brilliant vocals throughout the piece. Leonardo’s Bride was a four piece band playing mainly to Sydney pubs and clubs until this song brought them to the wider Australian audience’s attention. They went on to perform during the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and have since gone their separate ways. Just one of many great Aussie bands from that period.
I’ve been listening to it a bit lately as I’ve been tried and failing to get the song down on my strumming.
Heath Ledger has been posthumously awarded an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his brilliant performance as ‘The Joker’ in The Dark Knight at the 81st Academy awards in Hollywood. His father, mother and sister were on hand to receive the award.
His father, Kim, said upon receiving the award:
“This award tonight would have humbly validated Heath’s quiet determination to be truly accepted by you all here – his peers – within an industry he so loved. Thank you,”
It’s hard to believe it’s already 13 months since he passed away. Another brilliant talent taken from us too soon.
Other notable winners include: Sean Penn as Best Actor for his role in Milk, Kate Winslet as Best Actress for her role in The Reader, and Penélope Cruz for her role in Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Surprise success story of the year, Slumdog Millionaire won Best Picture with the film’s director, Danny Boyle, winning the Best Director award.
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