February 18: “Turn, Turn, Turn”.  Lyrics from the book of Ecclesiastes, adaptation and music by Pete Seeger; performed here by Judy Collins & Pete Seeger.  Here’s a lyric video with music by The Byrds. LYRICS  SPOTIFY 

February 17:  “S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT!” by Bay City Rollers. LYRICS SPOTIFY (Be sure to warm-up your voice for this one!)

February 16: “It’s So Easy” written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty and sung here by Linda Ronstadt. LYRICS  SPOTIFY CHORDS

February 15: “I Got Rhythm” written by George & Ira Gershwin and sung here by Gene Kelly in “An American In Paris“.  ‘S Wonderful, isn’t it?  LYRICS  SPOTIFY

February 14: You are adorable and beautiful and a cutie full of charms.  “A You’re Adorable” by Buddy Wise, Fred Wise & Sidney Lippman and sung by me.  SPOTIFY LYRICS

February 13: “I’m Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover” because it’s a super fun sing-along (and my dad asked for it).  LYRICS,  SPOTIFY,  CHORDS

February 12: “Manic Monday” by The Bangles.  LYRICS SPOTIFY

February 11: “Rocky Raccoon” by Paul McCartney & John Lennon  LYRICS SPOTIFY Happy Birthday, Alex Sherman.  I love you!   (Dad:  I found this version of the song for you; I think it will give you almost as much joy as Alex has brought you these past 51 years.)

February 10: “Route 66” by Bob Troup and performed here by Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio.  LYRICS SPOTIFY   Fun Fact: This song has been covered dozens of times in all music styles. It was written and originally performed by Bobby Troup, a singer and pianist who was married to the actress Julie London.  Both appeared as regular cast members of the TV show Emergency.  Another Fun Fact:  My brother, Alex Sherman, sings this song beautifully.  Listen as you watch his birthday video from last year.  He turns 51 tomorrow, so, if you know him, be sure to wish him all the best (and tell him that his sister loves him). 🙂

February 9:  oh, no, let’s go….I know you want to sing along, but watch this video first:  “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince, in honor of the Winter Olympics. And, of course, in honor of Prince himself, the official “Let’s Go Crazy” music video. Play a little air guitar while you’re at it.   LYRICS  SPOTIFY