May 12: The birds are singing in the trees to greet the dawn… “Ya Leilet El Eid” a song that is frequently played during Eid and sung by one of the most famous female Egyptian singers in the 1950’s, Umm Katlhum. Thanks to Mary Ellen Barry for the song suggestion. TRANSLATION SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 11
May 11: I let my music take me where my heart wants to go… “The Wind” by Yusuf (formerly Cat Stevens). Eid Mubarek to those who celebrate. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 10
May 10: There was all these things that I don’t think I remember… “How Lucky” by John Prine and recorded here with Kurt Vile. Today’s lyric video was made especially for the birthday girl Helen Rauh Glenn by Sing Daily! LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 9
May 9: Kindness, compassion, contentment and peace… “Perfect Children” by me. Happy Mothers Day to the woman who trained me to be a mother to my two beautiful children. Sending extra love to those who are missing their moms today. xo SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 8
May 8: I ain’t naming names… “Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me” written by Warren Zevon and performed by Linda Ronstadt. Thanks to Mr. Sing Daily for the suggestion and Happy Birthday to Lori Gazerro & Beth Heroux! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 7
May 7: She got the way to groove me… “Cherry Cherry” written and recorded by Neil Diamond. Thanks to Suzanne Sheridan for the song suggestion. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 6
May 6: Life is ours, we live it our way… “Nothing Else Matters” by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich and performed by Metallica. (Bonus treat: check out these covers of this song.) Happy Birthday to Steve Hess! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 5
May 5: You need to have a little bit of grace… “La Bamba” a traditional Mexican folk song performed by Ritchie Valens. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SONG HISTORY CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 4
May 4: Heading for the lights of town… “Mr. Blue” written by Dewayne Blackwell and performed by The Fleetwoods. Thanks to Mary Ann Batsell for the song suggestion. SONG HISTORY LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 3
May 3: The distance makes me sensitive… “Unhappy Ending” by Lindsey Cohen, whose birthday is today. (Yes, F18, OUR Lindsey Cohen.) LYRICS SPOTIFY