June 3: I will still be here… “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” written by Sandy Denny and sung here by Judy Collins. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 2
June 2: Sittin’ abso-bloomin’-lutely still… “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?” sung by Julie Andrews in the show My Fair Lady, written by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Thanks to CJ for the suggestion; xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 1
June 1: Surrendering to the mystery… “One Voice” by the Wailin’ Jennys (written by Ruth Moody). Happy Birthday to Ellen Hardy, Sarah Kochanski and Laura Pendergast! LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 31
May 31: Bring out all the love you hide… “Georgy Girl” written by Tom Springfield and Jim Dale and sung by The Seekers. Happy 45th Anniversary to the Swinging ‘Gates of Colgate University and thanks to Billy Corson for arranging this one for us back in the early 80’s; we still love singing it! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 30
May 30: Cool, cool, kitty… “Boy From New York City” written by George Davis & John T. Taylor and sung here in 1981 by The Manhattan Transfer. The song was originally recorded by The Ad Libs and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1965, the year our friend and Betsy Morris was born on this day. We will forever miss Betsy but she lives on and on and on in our hearts (we all fell in love with her with just one glance). (Also, HB to Susan Terry and Happy Anniversary to Greg & Dana.) LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 29
May 29: It made me someone… “Home” by Kobi Marimi. Welcome home, B; we missed you. xo LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 28
May 28: All the bad things disappear… “I Don’t Care” by Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 27
May 27: When will they ever learn? “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” by Pete Seeger and sung here by The Kingston Trio and in honor of all the people who died while serving in the U.S. military; we remember you and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making the ultimate sacrifice for our country. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 26
May 26: There is this moment when you feel that you’re in an ocean of your own butterflies… “Rollercoaster” by Tank and The Bangas. Happy Birthday to Mannasses Young Ogutu; 20? What?! LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 25
May 25: They’re really saying: “I Love You”… “What a Wonderful World” by Bob Thiele (as “George Douglas”) and George David Weiss and performed by PLAYING FOR CHANGE. Happy birthday to my wonderful friend, colleague & mentor (in teaching & gardening & life in general), Estelle Mackenzie. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY