April 30: Please don’t tell what train I’m on… “Freight Train” sung by Joan Baez and written by Elizabeth Cotten. This song was written sometime between 1906 and 1912, which is just before Nonnie was born in 1913; happy 106th birthday, Nonnie! LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Song of the Day: April 29
April 29: What if nothing ever will change? “Hard Place” by H.E.R. Thanks, bud, for the suggestion. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 28
April 28: I got to be driftin’ along… So Long, It’s Been Good To Know Yuh by Woody Guthrie and sung here by Lew Dite. This was one of Dr. Richard Propp‘s favorite songs; he may have drifted along, but his spirit and influence will stay with us forever. I love you, Richard. LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 27
April 27: Heaven on earth with an onion slice… “Cheeseburger in Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett. Thanks, CJ, for the suggestion! LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 26
April 26: Find a comfort from inside… “Have You Never Been Mellow?” written by John Farrar and sung by Olivia Newton-John. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 25
April 25: Through the open window she hands Charlie a sandwich… “The MTA Song” a 1949 song by Jacqueline Steiner and Bess Lomax Hawes. Happy Birthday to Tom Borden, Lynnie Walder & Lauran Walder Epstein. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 24
April 24: I thank my lucky stars that you are who you are… “Your Smiling Face” by James Taylor. Today is Administrative Professionals Day and we at GFS have the best secretaries with the most beautiful, smiling faces every day, no matter what: thank you to Donna Santorella and Jessica Lennon (plus a shout-out to our retired friend, Jackie Dogali; we miss you!). And a happy belated birthday to Pat Constantikes Colella whose birthday was on Sunday; thanks for the song suggestion. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 23
April 23: Always been a shoe made for the city… “Cigarettes & Chocolate Milk” by Rufus Wainwright. One of my favorite songs for two of my favorite people: HBD to Jay Schmalholz & Angela Borregine. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 22
April 22: I know we’ve come a long way, but… “Where Do The Children Play?” by Cat Stevens / Yusuf. It’s the 49th Earth Day, but there’s still lots of work to do. LYRICS & CHORDS SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: April 21
April 21: For in this world I’m bound to ramble… “Man of Constant Sorrow” by Dick Burnett and sung here by the Soggy Bottom Boys from O Brother, Where Art Thou? LYRICS & SONGFACTS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY