March 31: My desire is bigger than my fear…. “Big Dreams and Faded Jeans” written and performed by Dolly Parton.  LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC

March 30:  There is a voice that has no name…  “Movin’ On” by Raymond Hannisian and performed by the Tokyo Youth Festival Choir.  This song was taught to me and my friends by birthday girl Barbara Bayers in 1978 when we were Bedford Singers.  I later brought it to the Swinging ‘Gates, who kindly obliged my request that we sing it.  (Thanks, ladies.)  It is not available on any of the streaming services, so just listen to this version over and over again. Happy Birthday, Barbara.  I’m so glad you were born.

March 29: They can see the flame that’s in her eyes… “Girl On Fire” by Alicia Keys (written with Jeff Bhasker and Salaam Remi).  ALBUM HISTORY LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC

March 28: Where do you go? “When The Stars Go Blue” written by Ryan Adams and performed here by the Corrs  (featuring Bono of U2).  Happy Birthday to John Bayers! LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC

March 27:  Take some time to celebrate… “Holiday” by Madonna (written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens from Pure Energy).  Happy Birthday to Dan Woog, Nancy Axthelm, Lori Vener and Laura Atwood! LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC

March 26: I’ll whisper your name into the sky, and I will wake up happy… “As I Lay Me Down” by Sophie B. Hawkins.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC

March 25:  I do what I can when I can… “Stand Up” written by Cynthia Erivo & Joshua Brian Campbell and sung by Cynthia Erivo from the movie “Harriet”.  Happy Birthday to Lori Lane Miller and Harriet Weitzman. xoxo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC

March 24: The best game you can name… “The Hockey Game” by Stompin’ Tom Connors.  Happy Birthday to one of my favorite Hockey Fans, Lori Hashizume. xoxo LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC

March 23: With a little strength I’ll never let you down… “A Little Of Your Love” by Haim. Written by Danielle, Este & Alana Haim & Ariel Rechtshaid.  Happy Birthday to Ann Wriedt Sisto (thanks for the song suggestion!) & Judy Shore Stone. xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC

March 22: Friendship never ends… “Wannabe” by Spice Girls. Written and composed by the group members with Matt Rowe and Richard “Biff” Stannard.   SONG HISTORY LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC