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
Monthly Archives: January 2019
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
Song of the Day: January 9
January 9: Take what you need and leave the rest… “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by Robbie Robertson and sung here by Joan Baez, in honor of her 78th birthday. Happy Birthday, Joan, and thank you; you’ve been inspiring me and many others for our whole lives. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
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.)
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
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
Song of the Day: January 6
January 6: There’s so many dreams I’ve yet to find… “So Far Away” by Carole King. Happy Birthday to Sonya Lee Chung. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: January 5
January 5: Lonely days are gone, I’m a-goin’ home… “The Letter” written by Wayne Carson Thompson and performed by The Box Tops. Here’s a video of The Box Tops performing the song in 1967. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song Of The Day: January 4
January 4: The canvas can do miracles… “Sailing” by Christopher Cross. In memory of our friend John Fisher; we miss you. (And Happy Birthday to my own personal sailor, Peter; I love you.) LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: January 3
January 3: There is work to be done… “Strike Up The Band” composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Millie Raush and sung by Caroline O’Connor and the John Wilson Orchestra. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY