August 8:  Time has taken control of what we couldn’t see… “Can’t Go Back” written by Rosi Golan with Natalie Hemby and Kate York and sung by Rosi Golan.  Here’s a version by Little Big Town.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

August 7: I carry this feeling… “Leather & Lace” by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley (written by Stevie Nicks).  Happy 40th Reunion to all Staples 1981 grads! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

August 6: Ain’t it funny?  “Life Changes” by Thomas Rhett.  Happy Birthday to Lisa Weitzman (and thanks for another great song suggestion!) & Dawn McCabe. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

August 5: You’re a rhapsody, a comedy, you’re a symphony and a play… “You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” by Rod Stewart.  Happy Birthday to Bobbi Essagof (thanks for the song suggestion) & Lisa Shaw.  LIVE VERSION LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY

August 3: We could float among the stars together, you and I… “Up, Up and Away” written by Jimmy Webb and sung by The 5th Dimension.  Happy Birthday to me, Jini Bernstein Archibald, Guy & Izzy Claveloux, Phyllis Freeman, Sharon Coughlin Brockwell, Shelia Coughlin Hoyt and Morgan Patrick! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

August 4: Oleanders growing outside her door… “My Old School” by Steely Dan.  Happy Birthday to Andre Lambros: thanks for organizing yet another SHS ’81 reunion and thanks for the great song suggestion.  Thinking about my grandfather, Abe “Al” Klayman who was born on this day in 1909. xo  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

August 2: Love, success and rock and roll… “No Sleep” by Caamp. Happy Birthday to Kevin Cazzetta. LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY

August 1:  I can’t imagine anything that’s better… “Groovin'” written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati and sung here by The (Young) Rascals.  Thanks to Lori Hashizume for the song suggestion!  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

July 31: Don’t hide from me… “It Was A Sin” by The Revivalists.    LYRICS & CHORDS  SPOTIFY

July 30:  I guess I’m already there… “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” by David Byrne & Talking Heads.  Thanks to Molly Barreca for the song suggestion.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY