May 14: Imagine how the world could be so very fine… “Happy Together” written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon and sung by The Turtles. Happy belated birthday to Helen Rauh Glenn; thanks for the suggestion! LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 13
May 13: What did I do to be so “Black and Blue” by Fats Waller and sung by Louis Armstrong. Thanks to new subscriber, Herb Levine, for the suggestion. (Dear Herb and all… if you like Fats Waller, you may enjoy watching the animated movie Jazztime Tale, one of my kids’ favorite movies from their elementary school days.) LYRICS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 12
May 12: I never worry ’cause… “Mama Said” written by some of the Brill Building/1650 Broadway folks in about 1961 and sung here by The Shirelles. Happy Mothers Day to anyone who’s ever helped a kid out by giving extra love and saying the right thing when needed… (and a special shout-out to my mom, Ruthie; I love you). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 11
May 11: I hope you had the time of your life… “Good Riddance” by Billie Joe Armstrong and Green Day. Congrats and love to our wonderfully adorable, smart and kind Husky and his equally lovable friends. xoxo. LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 10
May 10: All the live-long day… “I’ve Been Workin’ On The Railroad” a traditional song originally published as “Levee Song” in 1894. The First Transcontinental Railway was completed on this day in 1869. SONG HISTORY LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 9
May 9: Whenever you’re in trouble… “Stand By Me” sung by Ben E. King. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 8
May 8: Even children get older… “Landslide” written by Stevie Nicks and performed by Fleetwood Mac. Happy birthday to Lori Gazerro & Beth Heroux! LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 7
May 7: You did just what I thought you were gonna do… “One Week” written by Ed Robertson and performed by the Barenaked Ladies. Thanks, Alex, for treating us to this show and for more than one week’s worth of good memories. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 6
May 6: I came away with a different point of view… “A Boy Named Sue” written by Shel Silverstein and sung by Johnny Cash. Once again, please pardon any inappropriate lyrics; this song is too good to pass up. LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 5
May 5: Vamos a bailar! “El Noa Noa” by Juan Gabriel in honor of Cinco De Mayo. Thanks to Billboard for the suggestion! LYRICS & TRANSLATION SPOTIFY