November 30: Into the night, into the light… “Steppin’ Out” by Joe Jackson. Happy belated birthday to the woman who inspired “Sing Daily”; thank you, Lauren Tarshis! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Song of the Day: November 29
November 29: I pray you can make it better down here… “Dear God” by XTC (written by lead singer Andy Partridge). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 28
November 28: I am thankful for many things; I’m especially grateful that my parents met at a Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a great story involving a cute teenage girl and a set of identical twins (confusion ensues); if/when you see them ask them to tell you all about it. “Uh! Oh! I’m Fallin’ In Love Again” by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning, and Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore in 1958 and sung by Jimmie Rodgers. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY P.S. I’m also thankful to you, fellow singers/subscribers. I love sending you a song every day. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Song of the Day: November 27
November 27: Sing and blow your horn… “John Barleycorn”, a traditional song adapted by Steve Winwood and performed by Traffic. LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 26
November 26: There’s one thing you can do for the rest of your days… “Make Someone Happy” from the musical Do Re Mi (music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green) and sung by Keb ‘Mo. LYRICS UKE CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 25
November 25: You can feel it all over… “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder. Thanks to Mary Ellen Barry for the song suggestion! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 24
November 24: Aren’t you my little songbirds from the cafeteria? “School Song” from Stand By Me. There are so many things I love about this (thank you, Russell, for the suggestion) including the choral rehearsal 2:00 into the clip (George Weigle’s 1981 Orphenians & Swinging ‘Gates circa 1981: don’t you love “Ain’t a-that Good News”? That’ll definitely be a future Song of the Day.) INTONATION, PHONATION, ACCURACY & PITCH! LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 23
November 23: Apropos of nothing… “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow. Thanks, Bud, for the suggestion; I hope you all have a fun Saturday! xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 22
November 22: Don’t you dare go any further… “I’ve Been Over This Before” by John Paul White and featuring The Secret Sisters. Happy Birthday to my talented cousin Natascha Sherman Hess. Check out her food truck/restaurant, The Ginger Pig in Boulder, Colorado! LYRICS & GUITAR CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: November 21
November 21: I’m glad whenever I can share her laughter… “Slipping Through My Fingers” by ABBA (written by Bjorn Ulvaeus). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Run, don’t walk, to Staples High School to see the Staples Players‘ production of Mamma Mia! The website may say “sold out” but I’ve been told there are almost always tickets available before the show so GO! It is truly impressive (not to mention: FUN!) Today’s song was chosen by the Foisie family; their daughter Camille is playing the lead (Donna Sheridan) and she leads a cast with voices and talent you won’t want to miss.