October 31: Thank you for your trouble and the kindness you have shown… “Bringing Mary Home” written by Joe Kingston, Chaw Monk and John Duffey and performed by Red Sovine. (P.S. Happy Birthday to two of my favorite Stanleys: Stanley Becker & Stan Lewis. ) LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Song of the Day: October 30
October 30: It’s a waste of time to worry ’bout the things that they have not… “There Is Nothing Like A Dame” from Rodgers & Hammerstein‘s 1949 movie “South Pacific” (inspired by tomorrow’s birthday boy, our favorite Seabee Luther Billis, Stanley Becker). LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 29
October 29: The heart is always singing one song… “Funiculi, Funicula” written by Luigi Denza and Peppino Turco and sung, I think, by Andrea Bocelli (though I’m not positive). Buon Compleanno to Anne Parise and Debbie Wennett! XO LYRICS, TRANSLATION & SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 28
October 28: Don’t let it get away… “Beautiful Day” by U2. Happy Birthday to Marilyn Becker and Meg Pomeroy Hurdman (thanks for the song suggestion). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 27
October 27: Yes, I would give my heart gladly… “The Girl from Ipanema” performed by João Gilberto, Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto; written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, who wrote the music; and Vinicius de Moraes, who wrote the lyrics in Portuguese. English lyrics were later written by their producer, Norman Gimbel. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 26
October 26: Ain’t it wonderful to be where I’ve always wanted to be? “I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City” by Harry Nillson. Thanks to Uncle Donny Sherman for the suggestion and Happy Birthday to my sister-in-law, Elizabeth Propp. LYRICS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 25
October 25: Find yourself some fun… “Teacher” written by Ian Anderson and performed by Jethro Tull. Love the flute in this one. Happy Birthday to my brother’s flute teacher and the woman who gave me one of my dearest friends, Ann Wriedt Forbes. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 24
October 24: There’s a reason to believe you’ll be ok… “You Will Be Found” written by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul and sung by Ben Platt and the Original Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen. Thanks, CJ. xo LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 23
October 23: Gotta have it… “Faith” by George Michael. Happy Birthday to Eileen Barreca! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: October 22
October 22: When I believed in forever… “Memories” by Maroon 5. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY