November 20: Just turn to friends; their help transcends to love… “I Believe In Love” from the movie Mirror Mirror. The song was originally written by Nina Hart, then adapted by Alan Menken for the movie.  Happy Birthday to Fiona Moeller!  LYRICS  SPOTIFY

November 19:  There ain’t no better view…  “Eyes on You” by Chase Rice. Happy Birthday to Sophie Lev, Caren Chiarelli, Elizabeth Steffen, Kathe Charas, Cathy Ritter Rozynek, and my freshman roommate, Judy Drew Fairchild! xo   LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

November 18:  He let go a laugh… “Mr. Bojangles” written by Jerry Jeff Walker and performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.  Enjoy this special version of the song by Sammy Davis Junior chosen by Miguel Valentin whose birthday was yesterday.  Happy birthday today to Liz Rosenthal Rosenberg.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

November 17:  Catch the morning sun… “Seventy-Six Trombones” from The Music Man (written by Meredith Wilson and sung here by Matthew Broderick).   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY AUNTIE DEE (Diane Salzman) who asked for a Marching Song!  I now need a video of her marching (mask on, of course) up and down the streets of Fountain Valley! xoxo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY  SPOTIFY MOVIE SCENE

November 16:  It doesn’t matter who’s right… “Stuck Like Glue” by Sugarland.  Thanks for the song suggestion and happy belated birthday to Ramona Elmer. Also, happy birthday today to fellow Sugarland fan, Liza Paglialunga. LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

November 15: Hello…how are you? “Telephone Line” written by Jeff Lynne and performed by ELO.  Thanks again to Peter. xo  LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY  SPOTIFY

November 14:  I just want you to know who I am… “Iris” originally by The Goo Goo Dolls but covered here by Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers (thanks to Peter Propp for the song suggestion).  Read the story behind the cover.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

November 13:  I said, be careful, his bowtie is really a camera… “America” by Simon & Garfunkel.  Happy Birthday to @Emma_Wergeles, campaign worker extraordinaire and to @Lynsey_Addario, photographer extraordinaire! xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

November 12:  Traveling at the speed of light… “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen.  Thanks to Melissa Balaban for the song suggestion; hope you had a fabulous birthday.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

November 11:  Our love will never end… It’s Veterans Day and I’m so grateful to all of those who’ve served in the Armed Forces and have protected our beautiful, complicated country.  This was always one of my favorite songs about a soldier, though it’s a sad one:  “Travelin’ Soldier” by Bruce Robison and sung here by The Chicks.  SONG HISTORY LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY (Happy birthday, also, to Melissa Balaban. xo)  Thank you to all current and veteran soldiers.