May 4: I have to celebrate you… “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim (a.k.a. Norman Cook); this song features a prominent vocal sample from the opening of “Take Yo’ Praise” by Camille Yarbrough. So proud of you, B. Propp; you’ve come a long way, baby. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 3
May 3: I’ll hold my ears say… “La Di Da” by Lennon Stella. LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 2
May 2: I wouldn’t need no sneakers… “If I Had A Boat” by Lyle Lovett. I apologize for the slightly profane language in verse 2, but I love this song too much not to share. LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: May 1
May 1: The springtime all in gladness… “Now Is The Month of Maying” written by Thomas Morley in 1595 and sung by The King’s Singers. LYRICS & MUSIC (sung by The Cambridge Singers) SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 30
April 30: Please don’t tell what train I’m on… “Freight Train” sung by Joan Baez and written by Elizabeth Cotten. This song was written sometime between 1906 and 1912, which is just before Nonnie was born in 1913; happy 106th birthday, Nonnie! LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 29
April 29: What if nothing ever will change? “Hard Place” by H.E.R. Thanks, bud, for the suggestion. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 28
April 28: I got to be driftin’ along… So Long, It’s Been Good To Know Yuh by Woody Guthrie and sung here by Lew Dite. This was one of Dr. Richard Propp‘s favorite songs; he may have drifted along, but his spirit and influence will stay with us forever. I love you, Richard. LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 27
April 27: Heaven on earth with an onion slice… “Cheeseburger in Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett. Thanks, CJ, for the suggestion! LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 26
April 26: Find a comfort from inside… “Have You Never Been Mellow?” written by John Farrar and sung by Olivia Newton-John. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 25
April 25: Through the open window she hands Charlie a sandwich… “The MTA Song” a 1949 song by Jacqueline Steiner and Bess Lomax Hawes. Happy Birthday to Tom Borden, Lynnie Walder & Lauran Walder Epstein. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY