August 28: “Teach Your Children” written by Graham Nash and performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Thanks for the suggestion, Bobbi; we miss you at GFS! Happy Birthday to Betsy Alton & Pam Sidman, two Brooklyn beauties! LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 27
August 27: Love has got to fight for its existence… “Get Out Of Your Own Way” by U2. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
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Song of the Day: August 26
August 26: ‘Cause you believed in me through my darkest night… “Right Down The Line” written and performed by Gerry Rafferty. Also, check out this cover version by Lucias. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 25
August 25: Shake it down, shake it down now… “Brick House” by The Commodores. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 24
August 24: Maybe it is life itself that feeds wisdom to its youth… “Constant Craving” by K.D. Lang. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 23
August 23: When we find ourselves in the place just right… “Simple Gifts” performed by Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss. Happy anniversary to one of my favorite couples, Dave & Marianne Harrison, whose favorite version of this song was by Addis & Crofut but, unfortunately, I could not find video or audio of this version. I did, however, find this: “Simple Gifts” performed by Benjamin Luxon & Bill Crofut. LYRICS & HISTORY SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 22
August 22: You burn with the brightest flame… “Hall of Fame” by The Script dedicated to teachers everywhere; thanks for all you do. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 21
August 21: We’ll put on the day and wear it ’till the night comes. “Chelsea Morning” by Joni Mitchell (performing on the Dick Cavett Show in 1969). Happy Birthday to Susan Bamel Glickman; thanks for teaching me how to play this song. It has always been one of my favorites (and so have you). 🙂 LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: August 20
August 20: Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you’ve got to do is call…. “You’ve Got A Friend” written by Carole King and performed here by James Taylor. I’m including Carole King’s version, too, because it’s too hard to choose. Happy Birthday to my wonderful friend, Jeanie Bacharach. I know I can call you anytime…
Buon Compleanno to SJF; I feel lucky to call you a friend. LYRICS, GUITAR CHORDS & SPOTIFY
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Song of the Day: August 19
August 19: It’s only my will that keeps me alive… “Many Rivers To Cross” by Jimmy Cliff. LYRICS & SONGFACTS SPOTIFY
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