June 20: I never could have come this far without you… “Kind and Generous” by Natalie Merchant. Happy Anniversary to Russell & Lisa and Happy Birthday to Mary Ellen Barry. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Song of the Day: Juneteenth
Juneteenth: I wish I could give all I’m longing to give… “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free” written by Billy Taylor and Dick Dallas and sung here by Nina Simone. SONG HISTORY LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 18
June 18: ‘Cause every time I hear that melody something breaks inside… “Grapefruit Moon” by Tom Waits. Happy Birthday to David Burke. xo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 17
June 17: A young man with many reasons why… “There But For Fortune” by Phil Ochs. No lyric video today, but this one is worth listening to several times until you learn the words. Happy Birthday to Jeanie Bennett! LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 16
June 16: I’m better on the other side… “Don’t Start Now” performed by Dua Lipa and written by Dua Lipa, Emily Warren, Caroline Ailin and producer Ian Kirkpatrick. Thanks to 5th grader Sierra for introducing me to this song; I will miss you (congratulations on moving up!). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 15
June 15: I promise you I’ll be singing… “Sunshine” by Jonathan Edwards. Happy Birthday to Justin Heller, Steve Dodd, Paula Harvey & Kurt Anderson! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 14
June 14: You are something special…“Beautiful Soul” by Jesse McCartney (written by Adam Watts and Andy Dodd. Happy Birthday to two beautiful souls: Marisa Zeitlan & Suzanne Urban. xo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 13
June 13: An old friend can give advice… “Mama Said” by Lukas Graham. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: June 12
June 12: Anyone knows an ant can’t move a rubber tree plant… “High Hopes”* written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn and sung here by Frank Sinatra. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY (*For those of you had high hopes for the 2018 version of this song, check out yesterday’s SOTD.)
Song of the Day: June 11
June 11: Go make a legacy… “High Hopes” by Panic At The Disco. Congratulations to the class of 2020 everywhere, but especially the Staples High School kids (we’re so proud of you!). (Thx to GFS kids for introducing me to this song in our weekly Distance Learning Sing-Alongs!) LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY (*For those of you had high hopes for the 1959 version of this song, stay tuned for tomorrow’s SOTD.)