May 21: Guide them, then step away… “Children Will Listen” from “Into The Woods” by Steven Sondheim.  This lyric video (so you can sing along) is sung by Petula Clark, though my favorite is Bernadette Peters’ version. Break a leg to Katie Kohlun who stars as Cinderella this weekend!  And Happy Anniversary to Donna & Vinny! xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

May 20: How they hypnotize…“Jeepers Creepers” with music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Johnny Mercer.  Performed here by Paul Whiteman with Jack Teagarden.  Happy birthday to my handsome dad, Larry Sherman and his equally gorgeous twin brother, Kenny Sherman. xoxo  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

May 19:  You’ve got my love to lean on, darling… “That’s What’s Up” written by Alex Ebert and sung here by Lennon & Maisy.  Happy Birthday to our beautiful daughter, Rose and our wonderful friends Alison King and Debbie Halpern. xoxoxo ORIGINAL VIDEO LYRICS & CHORDS  SPOTIFY

May 18:  I want to see you smile… “Happier” by Dan Smith and Steve Mac and performed by Bastille with Marshmello.  Happy Birthday to Charlie Burke! LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

May 17:  Perhaps an open door… “Perhaps Love” written by John Denver and performed by John Denver and Plácido Domingo.  Happy Birthday to Claudia Robaina (thanks for the song suggestion) and Josh Margolis! LIVE PERFORMANCE  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

May 16: Heavenly blessed and worldly wise… “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 (written by Pat McDonald). Happy Birthday to the wonderful Owen Sherman and Happy Anniversary to Cindy & Tom! LYRICS & CHORDS  SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY

May 14: Thank you for your mercy and your kindness… “Cascades” by Kishi Bashi.  LYRICS SPOTIFY

May 12:  The birds are singing in the trees to greet the dawn… “Ya Leilet El Eid” a song that is frequently played during Eid and sung by one of the most famous female Egyptian singers in the 1950’s, Umm Katlhum.  Thanks to Mary Ellen Barry for the song suggestion.  TRANSLATION SPOTIFY