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
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) 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
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 5: We were happy with the joy the day would bring… “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder. LYRICS & SONGFACTS 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 7: So high, I can’t get over it… “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. Learn the words and then sing along with Peter, Paul & Mary. SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY
November 8: Birds still sing for you… “Autumn Leaves” by Ed Sheeran. LYRICS & CHORDS 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 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 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
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 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 14: It’s sad, but it’s true… “Too Good At Goodbyes” by Sam Smith. LYRICS & SONGFACTS CHORDS SPOTIFY
November 15: I want to try even though I could fail… “Try Everything” sung by Shakira from Zootopia. LYRICS & SONGFACTS 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 17: She’s a bad son-of-a-gun… “Treat Her Like A Lady” 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 (and thanks for the song suggestion)! xoxoxo LIVE VIDEO LYRICS & CHORDS 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 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 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 21: That may be all I need… “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5. SONG HISTORY LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
November 22: Wanna know what we’re shouting about… “She Cooks Me Cabbage” by “Champion” Jack Dupree. Happy Birthday to Natascha Sherman Hess who makes the best cabbage dish at her restaurant The Ginger Pig (if you’re anywhere near Denver, go have a meal there – you won’t be disappointed!). No lyric video today, but here’s another great cabbage song sung on the “Andy Griffith Show” (see if you can spot Gilligan)! LYRICS SPOTIFY
November 23: I could be happy the rest of my life… “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young. Happy Birthday to Lauren Tarshis (the inspiration for Sing Daily!) & Lexi Levins, plus a belated birthday wish to Jan Marks (yesterday) and to Neil Young (11/12). LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 24: Throw your head back laughing like a little kid… “Begin Again” by Taylor Swift. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 25: Held together by a love that never dies… “Family Table” by Zac Brown Band. I hope you all have a peaceful and satisfying Thanksgiving; I am truly grateful to have the opportunity to share songs with you. Thanks for singing daily! LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY
November 26: I need you and your love, too… “Rescue Me” sung by Fontella Bass. Happy Birthday to Nancy Wergeles! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 27: They’ve finally found me… “Renegade” by Styx (written by Tommy Shaw) LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 28: Fun is the one thing that money can’t buy… “She’s Leaving Home” Originally performed by the Beatles; performed here live by Paul McCartney; written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 29: Everything I want, I have… “This Magic Moment” written by lyricist Doc Pomus and pianist Mort Shuman and sung by the Drifters. Check out the version by Lake Street Dive. Happy Belated Anniversary and thanks for the song suggestion to Peggy Camp. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
November 30: Love will rearrange us… “Strangers” by Mt. Joy. Thanks to Rose for the song suggestion; enjoy the show! xoxo Watch Mt. Joy live on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”. LYRICS & CHORDS SONG REVIEW SPOTIFY