April 14: Today is Tuesday and on Tuesdays, Mrs. Theiss’ class has music. A few months ago, one of our students, Autumn, chose this song as her “DJ of the Week” song choice. I miss Mrs. Theiss’ class and all of the kids at GFS but I’m glad to have this song to sing and the memories of being with my amazing students that go along with hearing it… “Alrighty Aphrodite” by Passion Pit. LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 13
April 13: Yes, it’s Monday again and the world must come together as one… “We Are The World” by Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie & produced by Quincy Jones. 35 years ago on this day this was a #1 hit; I love how humans come together and make music in times of need. Stay safe & well. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 12
April 12: If you need a friend… “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers (RIP). Happy Birthday to Stacy Fowle; if you have the privilege of knowing her, you know this is the perfect song for her. You also know that she’d do anything she can to help anybody at anytime. And my thinking is that YOU are exactly the same way, which is why I’m sharing a link to a group that needs your help during this crisis. My nephew Jeremy Sherman volunteers at Mount Sinai’s Student-Run free clinic, the East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership (EHHOP) which serves residents of East Harlem who are ineligible for health insurance. These patients have been particularly hard hit during the crisis: currently they know over 10% of their patients have tested positive for COVID-19. Most have lost their hourly jobs, and with little savings they face real food and housing insecurity. If you would like to donate to the EHHOP COVID-19 fund, please visit their GoFundMe page:
Song of the Day: April 11
April 11: Ain’t the afterlife grand? “When I Get To Heaven” by John Prine. I learned “Hello In There” when I was about 12 (Joan Baez sang it on her “Diamonds & Rust” album), Peter and I listened incessantly to his “In Spite of Ourselves” album, and when I had a chance to see him at Newport in 2017 I thought I would faint from excitement. He was every bit as good live as you’d think he’d have been. Only now, he’s not. 🙁 LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 10
April 10: Now you don’t need that money when you look like that, do ya, honey… “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet. Happy Birthday to my fun, funny, talented, smart son; thanks for so many things, including introducing me to this song. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 9
April 9: Amen… “Someday We’ll Be Together” written by Jackey Beavers and Johnny Bristol by Diana Ross and the Supremes. Happy Birthday and thanks for the great song suggestion to Jen Kanter! Next year in Birmingham (or anywhere outside with friends and family, actually). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 8
April 8: How can words express the feel of sunlight? “Castles In The Air” by Don McLean. Happy Birthday (and thanks for the song suggestion) to Ted Aldrich! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 7
April 7: You’re welcome here, kind stranger… “The Lakes of Pontchartrain” sung by Paul Brady. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 6
April 6: There’s a pretty blue sky somewhere…“Joy” by David Poe. There is no lyric video today, but there is a karaoke track, so sing along with that. Happy Birthday (and thanks for the song suggestion) to Emily Mikesell who brings joy to all who see her act, hear her sing and receive the gift of her friendship. xoxo LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 5
April 5: I wait for delivery, each day until 3… “Mercedes Benz” by Janis Joplin. Thanks to Luke Rosenberg & birthday girl Sharyn Taymor for the song suggestion. Happy birthday, also, to Barbara Balaban & Drew Kanter. xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY