Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with SUZANNE VEGA!

What's not to love about Suzanne Vega? Such a brilliant lyricist. Not that the rest of the package isn't fabulous but boy Johnny used to read ALL her liner notes for lyrics. From the Songs in Red and Gray album, here is 'Penitent' and a great live version.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with SUZANNE VEGA!

Boy Johnny, you can't go more than two years between Suzanne Vega songs on the Music Series can you?

Shut up.

Suzanne Vega with 'Penitent' wrapping things up tonight.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with SUZANNE VEGA!

Brilliant song. The piano on this one? Joe Jackson. Ok, skedaddle, Johnny's got hosting to do.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with SUZANNE VEGA!

What a great way to kick things off, really any song by Suzanne Vega but yes, indeed this one. 'Songs in Red and Gray' is the title track from her 2001 album and it's all you'd expect from her and more. Intelligent songwriting and spot on arrangements and oh that voice...

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with SUZANNE VEGA!

Every so often Johnny will tell you to not blow off a song and take a close listen. THIS is one of those songs. It's called 'Penitent' from her 2001 album Songs in Red and Gray. We really think you'll enjoy it.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with SUZANNE VEGA!

Let's settle in and sit back for a real gem from Suzanne Vega's 2001 album Songs in Red and Gray, "Penitent'.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with SUZANNE VEGA!

Oh what a lovely song. Suzanne Vega with 'Left of Center'. Did you know that Joe Jackson plays piano on the studio version of this tune? You do now.