November 20: Everybody’s got the dues in life to pay… “Dream On” by Aerosmith.  Happy Birthday to Tara Clapps, Fiona Moeller and Joe Biden!!  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

November 19:  All the light is missing… “Time To Say Goodbye” written by Francesco Sartori (music) and Lucio Quarantotto (lyrics) and sung by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.   Thinking about my teacher and mentor Dr. Kuroghlian and missing him already.  He changed the course of my life several times and I am forever grateful.  Happy Birthday to Sophie Lev, Caren Chiarelli, Elizabeth Steffen, Cathy Rozynek and Judy Drew Fairchild. xoxo  SONG HISTORY  SPOTIFY

November 18:  We gonna do what they say can’t be done… “East Bound and Down”  by Jerry Reed and Dick Feller, and recorded by Reed for the soundtrack for the film Smokey and the Bandit. Happy Birthday to Liz Rosenthal Rosenberg!  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

November 17:  She’s a bad son-of-a-gun… “Treat Her Like A Lady” sung by the Temptations and written by Ali-Ollie Woodson and Otis Williams. Happy Birthday to Lisa Telder Bowman, Miguel Valentin and, especially, to my wonderful Auntie Dee (Diane) Salzman (thanks for the song suggestion)! xoxoxo LIVE VIDEO LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY  SPOTIFY

November 16:  Don’t you walk on by… “Penny Lover” by Lionel Richie.  Thanks to Miguel Valentin for the song suggestion; happy birthday tomorrow!  And Happy Birthday today to Liza Fairfield Paglialunga!   OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

November 15: I want to try even though I could fail…  “Try Everything” sung by Shakira from Zootopia.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

November 14:  It’s sad, but it’s true…“Too Good At Goodbyes” by Sam Smith.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY

November 13: The way we are feeling… “Grease” sung by Frankie Valli from the musical Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Go Staples Players; can’t wait to see both casts! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

November 12: A finger-snappin’ deluxe make your be-bop bap… “Danny’s All-Star Joint” by Rickie Lee Jones.  Thanks to Melissa Balaban for introducing me to RLJ!  Happy Birthday to Jacqueline Sugrue-Tait.  LYRICS SPOTIFY

November 11: Sleep in peace tonight… “American Soldier” by Toby Keith.  Thank you to all who have served in the Armed Forces; we are very grateful.  Happy Birthday to Melissa Balaban! xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY