Thing a Day.

Lemon Jelly: Nice Weather for Ducks

‘All the ducks are swimming in the water…’

This is about the happiest, most euphoric Goddam song I can think of. How can you listen to it and not have a big, dopey grin on your face by the end, as you dance quietly to yourself in your chair? I love the way it builds, from a slow, quiet start, with just a vocal hook and some guitars and bass, all the way through to the great big golrious ending, with horns and strings and splendidness. (Although I have to say that this building effect is more effective in the six-minute album cut, frankly.)