November 10: Keeping your head above water… “Good Times” from the TV show of the same name. The song is written by my former boss Dave Grusin with lyrics written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It was sung by Jim Gilstrap and Motown singer Blinky Williams with a gospel choir providing background vocals. Happy Birthday to my wonderful brother, Russell Sherman, our charming good time guy! LYRICS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
November 9: I want to hear the children sing… “As Tears Go By” by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and sung here by Marianne Faithfull. Happy Birthday to Jo Werther, Ruth Heller and Glenn Payne! xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 8: Birds still sing for you… “Autumn Leaves” by Ed Sheeran. LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
November 7: So high, I can’t get over it… “Oh, Rock My Soul” a traditional African American spiritual. It was first documented by William Francis Allen in the 1867 collection Slave Songs of the United States. Sung here by Peter, Paul & Mary. Want to learn the words first? Here’s a LYRIC VIDEO. Watch the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dance to the song. SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
November 6: The days grow long… “Autumn Leaves” by Joseph Kosma in 1945 with original lyrics by Jacques Prévert in French (original French title: “Les Feuilles mortes”), and later by Johnny Mercer in English. Sung here by Natalie Cole. LYRICS & CHORDS Natalie’s dad Nat King Cole singing it on SPOTIFY (Natalie Cole’s version isn’t on there, for some reason?)
November 5: We were happy with the joy the day would bring… “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 4: There’s never a wish better than this… “100 Years” by Five For Fighting. Thirty years ago, you asked me out for dinner; so glad I said “yes”. Also, happy birthday to Julie Horowitz. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 3: Keep exploring… “Surprise Yourself” by Jack Garratt (heard on The Big Leap). Congratulations to all who ran for office yesterday, whether you won or lost; I am so impressed by all who put themselves out there. THANK YOU! Also, happy birthday to Lisa Lewis! OFFICIAL VIDEO LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
SHOW YOU CARE! WHAT TIME ARE YOU VOTING TODAY?? November 2: Does anybody really care? “Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?” by Chicago (written and sung by Robert Lamm)
IT’S ALMOST TIME TO VOTE! November 1: Together at last… “Twilight Time” sung by The Platters with lyrics by Buck Ram and music by the Three Suns (Morty Nevins, Al Nevins, and Artie Dunn). Happy Birthday (and thanks for the song suggestion) to Karen Lewis! xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY