Man: “Did you see that hobo torching rocks under the bridge?”
Woman: “Hell yeah I did, I’m going to see if he has any extra!”
Woman: “Hell yeah I did, I’m going to see if he has any extra!”
by Guru Nator April 20, 2023
A musical sub-genre using the classical blues/rock construct and instrumentation with an emphasis on the themes and deliveries of the "torch" singers. Term stems from the saying, "to carry a torch for someone".
Practictioners include Billie Holliday, Serge Gainsbourg, Pollux, Jimmy Scott and Nina Simone.
Practictioners include Billie Holliday, Serge Gainsbourg, Pollux, Jimmy Scott and Nina Simone.
by soendsvalentine August 10, 2009