August 11: We got no troubles, life is the bubbles… “Under The Sea” by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. For Sadie and the SES cast of “The Little Mermaid”; we wish we could have seen this show in April but we’re proud of your resilience and flexibility. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
August 10: Breakin’ rocks in the hot sun… “I Fought The Law” written by Sonny Curtis and performed here by The Clash. Happy Birthday to two of my favorite lawyers: Adam Wergeles & Josh Koskoff. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
August 9: I heard the thunder clappin’… “Roll With The Changes” by REO Speedwagon (written by Kevin Cronin). Thanks for the song suggestion and happy belated birthday to Andre Lambros! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
August 8: May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground… “Carry On” written by Nate Ruess and performed by fun. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
August 7: Wish upon a star … “Take Me Home” by Phil Collins (released in 1985). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
August 6: May we always sing along… “Sing Gently” by Eric Whitacre. Thanks for the song suggestion and happy birthday to Dawn McCabe, who is one of the 17,562 different singers from 129 countries represented in this recording. And a special shout-out to my wonderful sister-in-law Lisa Weitzman; I hope we have 50 more years to sing together. SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
August 5: Seeing things I never thought I’d see… “Summer Fly” by Cheryl Wheeler. Happy Birthday to Bobbi Essagof and Lisa Shaw. Sorry this is late, but Isaias had other plans. LYRICS & SONG HISTORY CHORDS SPOTIFY
August 4: Through life I’ll be your prop… “Isn’t Love A Grand Old Thing” sung by Ada Jones and Billy Murray (and written by William J McKenna and Frank Tannehill.) My grandfather, Abraham Jacob Klayman was born on this day in 1909 and this song was one of the big hits that day. LYRICS SPOTIFY
August 3: How’d I get this? “Hallelujah” by Haim. It’s my birthday and I’m grateful beyond words for my life and the good fortune that has brought me to today. Please consider making a donation to the Connecticut Food Bank. LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
August 2: It makes me feel so good to know… “I Saw Her Again” by The Mamas & The Papas. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY