Song of the Day: January 11

January 11:  You’ll find that life is still worthwhile… “Smile”, sung here by Tony Bennett.  This song is based on an instrumental theme used in the soundtrack for Charlie Chaplin‘s 1936 movie Modern Times.  Chaplin composed the music, inspired by Puccini‘s Tosca John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics and title in 1954.  Thanks to Adele Bayer for the suggestion.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS   SPOTIFY

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Song of the Day: January 10

January 10:  An absurd little bird is popping out to say: “Cuckoo”…. “So Long, Farewell” by Rodgers & Hammerstein from “The Sound of Music”.  One of my favorite memories of all time is watching birthday boy Bob Connelly sing the Gretl part in an apartment in the 80’s;  I’ve never laughed so hard in all my laugh.  Bob, may you continue to bring laughter and joy to all everywhere you go.   LYRICS & GUITAR CHORDS   SPOTIFY

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Song of the Day: January 8

January 8:   Sunday’s on the phone to Monday, Tuesday’s on the phone to me… “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window” by The Beatles in honor of Jim Kremens, whose birthday was yesterday and who would’ve liked nothing more than if I could’ve posted the entire second side of Abbey Road.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY  (Happy Belated to Ricky Stevens.)

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Song of the Day: January 7 (correction)

January 7:  UH OH!  First mistake of 2019: I mixed-up Ricky Stevens’ birthday, which is tomorrow, and Jim Kremens’ birthday, which is today.  Ricky:  Happy EARLY birthday and Jim: Happy Birthday today (you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for your song).

You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand… “Mickey” written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn and sung by Toni Basil.  The lyric was originally “Kitty”, then “Mickey” and today I think we should sing it as “Ricky” in honor of Broadway producer Ricky Stevens’ birthday TOMORROW.  Oh, Ricky, you’re so fine….   LYRICS & SONGFACTS   SPOTIFY

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Song of the Day: January 7

January 7:  You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand… “Mickey” written by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn and sung by Toni Basil.  The lyric was originally “Kitty”, then “Mickey” and today I think we should sing it as “Ricky” in honor of Broadway producer Ricky Stevens’ birthday.  Oh, Ricky, you’re so fine….   LYRICS & SONGFACTS   SPOTIFY

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