April 1, 2023 (Song #1917): “These Foolish Things” (1935) by Eric Maschwitz (aka Holt Marvell) and Jack Strachey; sung by Ella Fitzgerald. SONG HISTORY LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 2, 2023 (Song #1918): “A Step In the Right Direction” sung by Angela Lansbury and written by Robert and Richard Sherman and arranged by Irwin Kostal for the 1971 movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Happy Birthday to my amazing sister, Caroline. I love how you are always moving in the right direction and keeping your friends and family on track… we love and appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. xoxo LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 3, 2023 (Song #1919): “The Ballad of Billy The Kid” (1973) by Billy Joel. Happy Birthday to my amazing nephew Jeremy. xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 4, 2023 (Song #1920): “Got My Mind Set On You” (1962) by Rudy Clarke and released in 1987 by George Harrison. Happy Birthday to Chris Strausser and Emma Kramer Mobasser! xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 5, 2023 (Song #1921): “Let’s Groove” written by Maurice White and Wayne Vaughn and performed by Earth, Wind & Fire (1981). Happy Birthday to Drew Kanter, Carli Aberle, Barbara Balaban, Sharyn Taymor and Pam Policastri! LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 6, 2023 (Song #1922): “Once Upon Another Time” (2012) by Sara Bareilles. Happy Birthday to Emily Mikesell (thx for the song suggestion!) and Sandra Von Beaver Resnick! xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 7, 2023 (Song #1923): “I Almost Never Get My Man” sung by Jane Krakowski from Schmigadoon! created by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, with all songs written by Paul. APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 8, 2023 (Song #1924): “Poem To The Gael” by Darkest Era. Happy Birthday to Ted Aldrich! xoxo LYRICS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 9, 2023 (Song #1925): “Dreams” (1977) by Fleetwood Mac (written by Stevie Nicks). Happy Birthday to Jen Kanter! xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 10, 2023 (Song #1926): “Never Let You Go” (2000) by Stephan Jenkins and Third Eye Blind. Happy Birthday (and thanks for the song) to the most wonderful son a person could ask for, Bennett Propp, AND happy anniversary to Les & Er. xoxoxo LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 11, 2023 (Song #1927): “Just A Cloud Away” (2013) by Pharrell Williams from Despicable Me 2. Happy Birthday to Maurice Acuna, Linda Clifford, Steve Forlano, and Fiona Garland! xoxoxoxo LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 12, 2023 (Song #1928): “Me And My Dog”(2018) by boygenius feat. Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers & Lucy Dacus. Happy Birthday to Stacy Fowle & Robin Perry Rothman! xoxo LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 13, 2023 (Song #1929): “Back Pocket” by Giulio Cercato featuring Kianna. Thanks to Lori Hashizume for the song suggestion; I can’t find any information about the song, but I love it! In ten days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 14, 2023 (Song #1930): “I’m A Honky Tonk Girl” by Loretta Lynn, who was born on this day in 1932. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY. In nine days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 15, 2023 (Song #1931): “After The Love Has Gone” (1979) by Earth, Wind & Fire. Celebrating the birthday of Gerry Kuroghlian, English teacher and Prom Chaperone extraordinaire! xoxo to his wonderful wife and dance partner, Ellen. xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY In eight days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 16, 2023 (Song #1932 ): “Roar” (2013) performed by Katy Perry; written by Katy Perry & Bonnie McKee. LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY In seven days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 17, 2023 (Song #1933): “I Woke Up In Love This Morning” (1971) written by L. Russell Brown and Irwin Levine and recorded by The Partridge Family for their 1971 album, Sound Magazine. Thanks to Jen Dowd for the song suggestion and Happy Birthday to Susan Bornstein & Dana Benfer White! xoxoxo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
In six days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 18, 2023 (Song #1934): “Man on The Moon” (1992) by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe, and performed by their band, R.E.M. Happy Birthday to Michele Anderson & Dick Botton & Greg White. LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
In five days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 19, 2023 (Song #1935): “When I Was A Boy” (1994) by Dar Williams, whose birthday is today. No lyric video today, but you can find them if you click “more” under the video in the description. LYRICS & SONG REVIEW from a fellow SONG OF THE DAY POSTER LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
In four days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 20, 2023 (Song #1936): “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (1987) by U2. Happy Birthday to Victoria Panico, Karen Ketchman Kalins & Yvonne Sabin Claveloux. LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
In three days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 21, 2023 (Song #1937): “Running Home” (2008) written & performed by me in honor of Pat Constantikes Colella, softball player extraordinaire, whose birthday is today! APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
In two days, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat’s from Staples ’81). Please consider making a donation in Pat’s honor:
https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 22, 2023 (Song #1938):Happy Earth Day! (Click HERE for a “Mixtape for Mother Earth”) “Never Seen The Rain” (2019) by Toni Watson a.k.a. Tones and I. LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Tomorrow, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 23, 2023 (Song #1939): “Rock ‘n Roll High School” (1980) by Joey Ramone and Dee Dee Ramone and their band the Ramones. LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY This morning, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 are going to walk in a walk to raise money for The Lustgarten Foundation as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to this foundation in honor of Pat, one of the sweetest people from our class: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 24, 2023 (Song #1940): “Free” by Trey Anastasio & Tom Marshall and their band Phish. Happy Belated Birthday to Jay Schmalholz (thanks for the song suggestion), Angela Borregine & Becky Gibb! xoxoxo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY Yesterday, on 4/23/23, a bunch of us from Staples Class of ’81 walked to raise money as part of “Pat’s Petals” (friends of Pat Constantikes from Staples ’81). Please consider donating to The Lustgarten Foundation honor of Pat: https://events.lustgarten.org/team/490858
April 25, 2023 (Song #1943): “Good Day Sunshine” (1966) written mainly by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. Happy Birthday to Lynne Walder, Lauran Walder Epstein & Tom Borden (thx for the song suggestion!). xoxoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 26, 2023 (Song #1942): “Jessie’s Girl” (1981) by Rick Springfield. Happy birthday to Jennifer Price Grimes (and thanks for the song suggestion)! A special shout-out to GFS’s amazing Donna & Shauna in honor of Administrative Professionals Day; everybody in town wishes they had the GFS “girls”!! LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 27, 2023 (Song #1942): “The Girl In The Mirror” (2019) written by Neil Ormandy, Ingrid Andress and Jonas Jeberg and sung by Bebe Rexha from the movie “Ugly Dolls”. Thanks to Samaira for introducing me to this fabulous song! LYRICS & CHORDS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 28, 2023 (Song #1943): “She Used To Be Mine” (2015) from Waitress by Sara Bareilles. Today is the day my good friend Nan Richards was born; she never wanted a shout-out on Sing Daily, but I am so grateful for her friendship and, also, for the beautiful art she made for this website, that I’m hoping she won’t mind, wherever she is. Sending love to Dan, Casey & Peter… LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 29, 2023 (Song #1944): “Early Morning Rain” (1964) by Gordon Lightfoot. LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY
April 30, 2023 (Song #1945): “Born To Be Alive” (1978) by Patrick Hernandez. Thanks to Annabelle for the song suggestion! ORIGINAL VIDEO LYRICS & SONGFACTS APPLE MUSIC SPOTIFY