June 29:  I look across the water and in my head I paint a picture… “Valerie” performed by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse.  LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

June 28:  Got my rubber sandals, got my straw hat… “Summer’s Here” by James Taylor.  LYRICS SPOTIFY

June 27:  I want to stop and thank you, baby…. “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” written by Brian Holland, Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier and sung here by Marvin Gaye.  Happy Anniversary, Peter Propp. ILY.   LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

June 26:  We’ll have a wonderful time…. “I’ll Dance At Your Wedding“.  Happy Anniversary to my parents; I’m so glad you got married 58 years ago today and, a few years later, taught me this song by Herb Magidson & Ben Oakland.  It has been sung by many people but I chose Buddy Clark with Ray Noble because it reminds me of my dad’s beautiful voice.  (P.S. Did you know that Buddy Clark was born Samuel Goldberg on July 26, 1911 in Dorchester, Massachusetts – the day before my beautiful grandmother Rose Klayman?!?)   LYRICS  SPOTIFY

June 25: Daylight come and me wanna go home… “Day O” (The Banana Boat Song) sung by Harry Belafonte.   LYRICS & SONG FACTS SPOTIFY

June 24:  Oh, summer sun, hold me in your arms… “I Love” by Lennon And Maisy.  Thanks to Maya for sharing her favorite song from last summer… I wonder what this summer’s favorite song will be?  Please let me know and don’t forget to Sing Daily! xo LYRICS  Not available on SPOTIFY. 🙁

June 23:  When your world seems cold you got to let your spirit take control…“Soulshine” by Allman Brothers Band.  Happy Birthday to Jen Purdy!  LYRICS  SPOTIFY

June 22:   Her family’s in Africa; do you think she’ll see ’em?? “Patches” written and performed by me (because yesterday was World Giraffe Day).   It’s the last day of school for GFS kids; Patches will miss you! SPOTIFY

June 21:  Let me know everything’s alright…”Summer Breeze” makes me feel fine!   Happy Summer and Happy Birthday to Alisyn Camerota!  LYRICS & SONGFACTS  SPOTIFY

June 20:  Try to love one another right now… “Get Together” by The Youngbloods.  Happy Birthday to Mary Ellen; Happy Anniversary to Russell & Lisa; Love to James & Angela; Thank you to Heidi.  LYRICS and SONGFACTS SPOTIFY