Suzanne Vega: My Name is Luca vs Tom's Diner

Tom's Diner...forever a classic

 

Tom's Diner!
Has anybody noticed people confuse Tom's Diner with the i dream of genie theme song?

 

I prefer Tom's Diner, but My Name is Luca is one of my wife's favorite songs, so I voted for that in her honor.

(by the way, her liking that Luca more is something left over from her childhood... not cause I beat her, etc.)

 

You should probably clarify whether you're talking about the a capella original version or the DNA remix of 'Tom's Diner'. Good thing Vega and her record label liked the remix: DNA didn't have the artists permission and could have faced a massive lawsuit instead of a massive paycheck.

Original version:
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Funny fact: the real Tom's Restaurant, upon which the song is based, was used as the exterior for the diner on Seinfeld.

I voted for 'Luka'. :grin:

 

Her first album is amazing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Vega_(album)

And she was on a Smithereens' record!

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I voted for Luka, but her best song is easily "The Queen and the Soldier".

 

Tied with Marlene on the Wall.

Really a great album.

 

Marlene on the Wall is her best song.

 

LIving la vida LUCA!

 

I prefer "In The Eye" and "Ironbound," but as between "Tom's Diner" and "Luka," I like the a capella version of "Tom's Diner" over "Luka," and last would be the dance mix of "Tom's Diner."