August 31: I’m not looking for another as I wander in my time… “Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye” written by Leonard Cohen and sung here by Judy Collins. LYRICS SPOTIFY
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Song of the Day: August 30
August 30: Let it flow like a river… “Cry Pretty” performed by Carrie Underwood written by Carrie Underwood, Liz Rose, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna. Thanks to Nicole & Maddie for the suggestion (and for introducing me to the “Singing In Theater” page). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 29
August 29: If you become a teacher, by your pupils you’ll be taught… “Getting To Know You” from “The King & I” written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. This version is sung by Marni Nixon (though that’s Deborah Kerr on the screen). Happy Birthday, Bevinn! LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 28
August 28: “Teach Your Children” written by Graham Nash and performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Thanks for the suggestion, Bobbi; we miss you at GFS! Happy Birthday to Betsy Alton & Pam Sidman, two Brooklyn beauties! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 27
August 27: Love has got to fight for its existence… “Get Out Of Your Own Way” by U2. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
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Song of the Day: August 26
August 26: ‘Cause you believed in me through my darkest night… “Right Down The Line” written and performed by Gerry Rafferty. Also, check out this cover version by Lucias. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 25
August 25: Shake it down, shake it down now… “Brick House” by The Commodores. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 24
August 24: Maybe it is life itself that feeds wisdom to its youth… “Constant Craving” by K.D. Lang. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 23
August 23: When we find ourselves in the place just right… “Simple Gifts” performed by Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss. Happy anniversary to one of my favorite couples, Dave & Marianne Harrison, whose favorite version of this song was by Addis & Crofut but, unfortunately, I could not find video or audio of this version. I did, however, find this: “Simple Gifts” performed by Benjamin Luxon & Bill Crofut. LYRICS & HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 22
August 22: You burn with the brightest flame… “Hall of Fame” by The Script dedicated to teachers everywhere; thanks for all you do. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY