October 1: I believe we might be on to something… “Hypotheticals” by Lake Street Dive.  Happy Birthday to Louisa Borden & Dabney Mahoney! xoxo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY  SPOTIFY

October 2: Every word went right into her heart… “Who Put The Bomp?” written and sung by Barry Mann.  Happy birthday to Debbie Weisburger Strachan (this song was written the same year she was born) and happy half birthday to my beautiful sister Caroline! Also, remembering my grandmother, Rosamond Sherman, who was born on this day in 1910.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 7:  What is it we dream about? “Food, Glorious Food” written by Lionel Bart, from the 1960s West End and Broadway musical (and 1968 film) Oliver!  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 8:  Where’s the jolly jumbuck that you’ve got in your tucker bag? “Waltzing Matilda” written by Banjo Paterson and sung here by Rolf Harris.  Happy Birthday to Rhonda Payne & Yumi Iwama.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY

October 9:  Ringing clear and true… “Hark The Sound” sung by Harmonyx and written by William Starr Myers (class of 1897), a member of the UNC Glee Club.  The alma mater is based on the song “Annie Lisle”, an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. In memory of Tar Heel Fred Kanter and sent with love to Drew, Jen, Will, Ben and all. xo  SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY

October 10: If I can’t be true to the things that I do… “God Only Knows” sung by John Prine & Amanda Shires and written by John Prine and Phil Spector in honor of what would have been John Prine’s 75th birthday.  If you’re like me, you can’t get enough John Prine, so take a listen to Elaine Camerota’s song suggestions (no lyric videos, but certainly worth a listen; sing along if you can): Spanish Pipedreams and Illegal Smile (Elaine was inspired by Dan Woog’s 10/1/21 post).  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 11:  Rise up, sing loud, celebrate and be proud… Indigenous Peoples Day Song by Itsa Shash and Mariana Harvey.  PLUS…It was a courageous thing to do, but someone was already here… “1492” by Nancy Schimmel.  I’ve posted this one before, but it’s a GFS favorite.

October 12: All the little flowers gave me something to believe in… “Darling” by Halsey.  Live on SNL with Lindsey Buckingham.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 13:  Face it with a grin… “Open Up Your Heart and Let The Sunshine In” by Stuart Hamblen in 1954 and sung by Frente!  This song was made famous in a 1965 episode of The Flintstones.  Happy Birthday to Michael Winston & Maya Sherman! xoxo  LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY

October 14:  Go, cat, go… “Blue Suede Shoes” written and recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. Happy Birthday to Bob Hull, Pierce Haley & Tracey Knight Narang and happy anniversary to Kerstin & Vijay!   LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 15:  It ain’t fiction, you know it’s a fact… “Opposites Attract” sung by Paula Abdul with The Wild Pair and written by Oliver Leiber.  Check out the videos with MC Skat Cat.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 16:  Time is your love… “Lisztomania” by Phoenix.  SONG HISTORY LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY I woke up this morning and remembered that I’d never watched former GFS student Adam Kaplan‘s new show, The Big Leap, so I poured a coffee and nestled in on the couch.  All I can say is WOW and LOVED IT; seriously, take The Big Leap and go watch on Hulu or wherever you can find it.

October 17: Exclamation points and commas… “Valentino” written and performed by birthday girl Victoria Vox.  Premiered Sat. Sept. 19, 2020 at QWERTY: Typewriter and Letter Arts Festival (Vol. 4: Correspondence), at Drive in 32, Greenville, NY. “Valentino” was written by Victoria Vox, Carley Baer, Matt Spatol, and Liam Hall at the Love On Holiday 2019 at the Holiday Music Motel, Sturgeon Bay, WI.

October 18:  Just like a maze where all of the walls all continually change… “Daughters” by John Mayer. Happy Birthday to Maggie Zeldes; I’m so glad you were born and had a daughter! 🙂  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 19:  Listen to life… “Going For The One” by Yes; written by Jon Anderson.  A belated happy birthday to Paul Steiner who celebrated on September 25th; thanks for the song suggestion!  LYRICS  & CHORDS HISTORY SPOTIFY 

October 20:  I’ll laugh and I’ll cry and I’ll sing… “Today” sung by Bobby Goldsboro and written by Randy Sparks.  Happy Birthday to two of our Camp Pembroke icons Iris Godes and Beth Miller. xo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY

October 21: There’s always a chance… “I’ll Be Around” co-written by Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt and sung by The Spinners.   Happy Birthday to Camille Addario! xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 22:  I’ll be there… “I’ll Cover You” from Rent.  Happy belated birthday to our wonderful cousin Kaya; thanks for the song suggestion!  xoxo P.S. and thanks to Kaya mom & dad for being there for us all. xoxoxo  LYRICS & CHORDS SPOTIFY

October 23: How was I to know there was a party goin’ on?  “Splish, Splash” performed and co-written by Bobby Darin. It was written with DJ Murray the K (Murray Kaufman).  Happy Birthday to Eileen Barreca and Lisa Galli Troknya! xoxo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

October 24: When you see the shadows falling… “Hold On Tight” by Electric Light Orchestra.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

MAKE YOUR PLANS TO VOTE! October 25:  What’s all this talk about love? “Ready To Run” by Martie Maguire and Marcus Hummon and sung by The Chicks. Happy Birthday to Ann Wriedt Forbes; every time I hear a flute solo I think of you! xo LYRICS & CHORDS SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY

GET READY TO VOTE! October 26:  Feliz cumpleaños! “Elizabeth” by Jose Manuel el Sultan de Bachata.  Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Propp! Tu me inspiras. xoxo LYRICS SPOTIFY

LOVE YOUR FREEDOM?  VOTE!  October 27:  Don’t be afraid of your freedom… “I’m Free” written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and sung here by The Soup Dragons.    LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN AND VOTE!  October 28: I’m far, but I’m not gone…. “Darlin’ Hold On” by Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers with Shelby Lynne.  Happy Birthday to Meg Pomeroy Hurdman and Marilyn Becker and thanks to Ann Sisto for the song suggestion.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

FILL YOUR BUCKET: VOTE!  October 29:  Can’t stop love… “Suds In The Bucket” sung by Sara Evans and written by Billy Montana and Tammy Wagoner.    Happy Birthday to Anne Parise and Debbie Wennett!  xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

SHOW YOU CARE!  WHAT TIME ARE YOU VOTING TOMORROW??  November 1: Does anybody really care? “Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?”  by Chicago (written and sung by Robert Lamm) LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY

HOW ARE YOU GETTING TO THE POLLING PLACE SO YOU CAN VOTE? October 30:  Drivin’ in her SUV… “90 Pound Suburban Housewife” by birthday girl and multi-talented songwriter, singer, activist Suzanne Sheridan!  No lyric video today, but here’s a LIVE VERSION so you can sing along with Suzanne and Rozanne (they’ll teach you the chorus).  SONG HISTORY SPOTIFY

TRICK OR TREAT THEN VOTE! October 31: “I Put A Spell On You” written by Screamin’ Joe Hawkins and sung by Nina_Simone.  Happy Birthday to Stan Lewis! xo Thinking about Stanley Becker, too. xo LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY