August 23: I really love the things that you do… “You’re My Best Friend” written by bass player John Deacon and performed by Queen in honor of one of my very favorite couples, Dave & Marianne Harrison (with a special shout-out to Conor Carlucci & Hailey Strausser for inspiring me). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 22
August 22: Remember me… “Movie” by Tom Misch (check out his NPR Tiny Desk Concert). Thanks to B. Propp for introducing me to this musician. xo LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 21
August 21: No, not just for some, but for everyone… “What The World Needs Now is Love” by Hal David & Burt Bacharach and sung by Jackie DeShannon. Happy Birthday and thanks for the song suggestion to my wonderful friend Susan Bamel Glickman. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 20
August 20: Put it in your heart where tomorrow shines… “Shiny Happy People” written by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist/backing vocalist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe and performed by their band R.E.M. Happy Birthday (and thanks for the fun suggestion) to one of the happiest people I know, Jeanie Bacharach; you make the world a shinier place. ILY xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 19
August 19: Wherever you’re going, I’m going your way… “Moon River” by Henry Mancini and sung by Andy Williams in memory of Eileen Dietzel. With love… (Here’s a video of Audrey Hepburn singing the song with clips from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.) LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 18
August 18: I’ve got a feeling we are on our way… “Peace Will Come” by Southern Avenue. In just 13 days, this fabulous band will be at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport at the Blues & Views Festival. Check out the whole line-up, buy TICKETS and read about the Festival in Dan Woog’s 06680 daily blog. SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 17
August 17: The reason is plain as the moon… “Elmer’s Tune” written by Elmer Albrecht, Dick Jurgens and Sammy Gallop and performed by The Andrews Sisters with Dick Jurgens and his Orchestra. Thanks to Larry Sherman for singing daily and for the suggestion! xo SONG HISTORY LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 16
August 16: Don’t pay no mind to the demons… “Home” by Phillip Phillips. LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 15
August 15: I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had…. “Come Sail Away” written by Dennis DeYoung and performed by Styx (who will be playing at the Levitt Pavilion tonight in Westport. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 14
August 14: I wish I could be more like you… “Hard To Love” written by Billy Montana, John Ozier and Ben Glover and recorded by Lee Brice (listen for the influence of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” – SOTD on April 8, 2018). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY