April 10: Now you don’t need that money when you look like that, do ya, honey… “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet. Happy Birthday to my fun, funny, talented, smart son; thanks for so many things, including introducing me to this song. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
April 9: Amen… “Someday We’ll Be Together” written by Jackey Beavers and Johnny Bristol by Diana Ross and the Supremes. Happy Birthday and thanks for the great song suggestion to Jen Kanter! Next year in Birmingham (or anywhere outside with friends and family, actually). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
April 8: How can words express the feel of sunlight? “Castles In The Air” by Don McLean. Happy Birthday (and thanks for the song suggestion) to Ted Aldrich! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
April 7: You’re welcome here, kind stranger… “The Lakes of Pontchartrain” sung by Paul Brady. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
April 6: There’s a pretty blue sky somewhere…“Joy” by David Poe. There is no lyric video today, but there is a karaoke track, so sing along with that. Happy Birthday (and thanks for the song suggestion) to Emily Mikesell who brings joy to all who see her act, hear her sing and receive the gift of her friendship. xoxo LYRICS SPOTIFY
April 5: I wait for delivery, each day until 3… “Mercedes Benz” by Janis Joplin. Thanks to Luke Rosenberg & birthday girl Sharyn Taymor for the song suggestion. Happy birthday, also, to Barbara Balaban & Drew Kanter. xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
April 4: Keeping versed and on my feet… “Steal My Sunshine” by Len. Thanks to Choir!Choir!Choir! for the inspiration. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
April 3: We didn’t light it, but we’re trying to fight it… “We Didn’t Start The Fire” by Billy Joel. Happy Birthday to my wonderful nephew, Jeremy Sherman, who makes the world a brighter place. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
April 2: If you go chasing them rainbows… “Anywhere” by Passenger. Happy Birthday to my sister, Caroline Sherman, with whom I’ll go anywhere, anytime…xoxoxo (thanks to her bro-in-law, Peter Propp for the suggestion). LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
April 1: Let ’em laugh while they can… “The Joke” by Brandi Carlile. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY