August 31: Once in a while you get shown the light… “Scarlet Begonias” by The Grateful Dead in honor of Jim Curran. We are so grateful for the joy he brought to our lives by creating and sharing his amazing family with us. Our love goes out to Stacie, Dylan, Shea, Carly & Charlie. (Thanks to Kelly Konstanty for the song suggestion.) LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Song of the Day: August 30
August 30: Open up both your eyes…. “It’s In Every One Of Us” written by David Pomeranz and performed here by The Hollies. Happy belated birthday (and thanks for the song suggestion) to Marshall Stern! LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 29
August 29: I want to be the one to walk in the sun… “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” written by Robert Hazard and performed by Cyndi Lauper. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY OFFICIAL VIDEO
Song of the Day: August 28
August 28: I feel everything so deeply… “Reasons I Drink” by Alanis Morissette. Happy Birthday to Pam Sidman (thanks for the song suggestion) and Betsy Alton. xo OFFICIAL VIDEO LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 27
August 27: Even if the sky is falling down… “Safe and Sound” by Capital Cities. It’s the first day for teachers in Westport; stay safe every one! OFFICIAL VIDEO LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 26
August 26: A hundred years go by, it stands… “The Mason” from the musical “Working” based on the book by Studs Terkel. The musical was written by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso and this song was written by Craig Carnelia; it’s sung here by David Patrick Kelly. I think about Jim & Dodo Bacharach and their generosity every time I hear it. Congrats to my niece Ariana on building her first home. xoxo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 25
August 25: Standing in the sunlight laughing… “Brown Eyed Girl” written by Van Morrison and performed here by Jimmy Buffett at the Newport Folk Festival in 2008. Happy Birthday and thanks for the song suggestion to Erica Messina! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 24
August 24: It’s a new week and we could all use a little good luck from around the world… “Good Luck” by Daisy Chapman. (No lyric video, but the lyrics are in the video description – click on “show more”). SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 23
August 23: Tell me more, tell me more… “Summer Nights'” written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey and sung by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John and the cast of the movie Grease. Happy anniversary to one of my favorite couples, Dave (also one of my favorite teachers) and Marianne Harrison! xoLYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 22
August 22: As long as 1 + 1 = 2… “Father & Daughter” written and performed by Paul Simon. For my friend, Amy Koppe Murtagh, in honor of her father; he must have been an amazing guy to have raised such a kind, caring and talented woman. xoxo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY