January 18, 2023 (Song #1844): “Little Jeannie” (1980) by Elton John and Gary Osborne.  Happy Birthday to our Jeannie Peterson Ashmore! xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS  APPLE MUSIC

January 17, 2023 (Song #1841):  The world didn’t give it to me, the world can’t take it away… “This Joy”, a traditional hymn, sung by the Resistance Revival Choir.  It’s the National Day of Racial Healing.  No lyric video today, but you’ll catch on!  LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC

January 16, 2023 (Song #1840): It’s MLK Day: you know what to do.   “Give A Little Bit” by Supertramp.  And, if you need more inspiration, watch my favorite chill-inducing video: “Shed A Little Light” written by James Taylor and performed by the Maccabeats and Naturally 7 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC

January 15, 2023 (Song #1840): ”With My Own Two Hands” (2002) written by Ben Harper and performed here by Jack Johnson with Ben Harper from The Curious George Soundtrack:
Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George. Happy Birthday to Martin Luther King, Jr. (who was born on this day in 1929 and who has inspired me to do what I can with my own two hands), Chris Chieppo, Jessica Raposo & Elaine Camerota! Special Thanks to Dr. Abby Judge for the song suggestion and also inspiring me to help people as much as I can. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC

January 14, 2023 (Song #1840): Sorry for the late post: I was busy walking in NYC and, thus… “Night In The City” (1967) by Joni Mitchell from Song For A Seagull (no lyric video, but you can read the words below).   Happy Birthday to Stacie Curran!  LIVE ON TV in 1967   LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC

January 13, 2023 (Song #1839): “Happy” by Pharrell Williams in honor of my happy uncle Sam, whose birthday is today (thanks for making my Auntie Dee so happy, too)! Happy Birthday, also, to beautiful Jen Rago McCarthy! LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC

January 12, 2023 (Song #1838): “I Ain’t Superstitious” (1961) written by bluesman Willie Dixon. This version features Ron Wood on bass, Mick Waller on drums, Rod Stewart on Vocals and Jeff Beck, who passed away on Tuesday, on guitar.  Thanks to Mr. Sing Daily for the song suggestion. Happy Birthday to Mona Takahashi Strick and Kelly Konstanty! xoxo  LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC

January 11, 2023 (Song #1837): “Made You Look” (2022) by Meghan Trainor.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC

January 10, 2023 (Song #1836): “Roam” (1989) by the B-52s.  Happy Birthday to Bob Connelly! xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC

January 9, 2023 (Song #1835):  “Forever Young” written by Bob Dylan and sung here by Joan Baez, whose 82nd birthday is today.  (On this day in music class, every year, GFS students listen to Joan Baez’s version of “We Shall Overcome” in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s upcoming birthday. You should listen and sing along, too.) Happy Birthday, also, to Lisa Peterson Rider! xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC