relator

Let the Pitchfork and serious musos scoff but the just released album of original duets between Scarlett Johansson and Peter Yorn (Break Up) already has made this rocker’s heart turn to mush with the excellent little dittie “Relator”.

If this single doesn’t make you want to hum along and envision yourself driving along the PCH top down I just can’t be your friend.

Smile-inducing fo’sho mofo.

This project was, allegedly, something Pete cooked up a while ago along the lines of the Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot duet thing and he just sort of “thought about asking Scarlett to be a part of it”. Yeah, right Pete.

They debuted their single  on Le Grand Journal (Canal +) in France and they look so happy and comfortable with each other on stage already.

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As a music geek I also note that the back up band has the guy from Fastball (remember them?) playing drums…I think.

It’s like taking a turn down La Cienega these two and their slick little Los Angeles conjunto and hottie duet schtick.

Love it….for today anyway.

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Posted By pariahmike . September 25, 2009

Let the Pitchfork and serious musos scoff but the just released album of original duets between Scarlett Johansson and Peter Yorn (Break Up) already has made this rocker’s heart turn to mush with the excellent little dittie “Relator”.

If this single doesn’ (more)

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