February 19: You betta lava me now or lava me not! “Volcano” by Jimmy Buffett. LYRICS SPOTIFY Check out the geology! ADULTS: do NOT let kids go on YouTube by themselves. I can not control which videos come up next and Jimmy can’t be trusted.
Song of the Day: February 18
February 18: “Turn, Turn, Turn”. Lyrics from the book of Ecclesiastes, adaptation and music by Pete Seeger; performed here by Judy Collins & Pete Seeger. Here’s a lyric video with music by The Byrds. LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: February 17
February 17: “S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT!” by Bay City Rollers. LYRICS SPOTIFY (Be sure to warm-up your voice for this one!)
Song of the Day: February 16
February 16: “It’s So Easy” written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty and sung here by Linda Ronstadt. LYRICS SPOTIFY CHORDS
Song of the Day: February 15
February 15: “I Got Rhythm” written by George & Ira Gershwin and sung here by Gene Kelly in “An American In Paris“. ‘S Wonderful, isn’t it? LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: February 14
February 14: You are adorable and beautiful and a cutie full of charms. “A You’re Adorable” by Buddy Wise, Fred Wise & Sidney Lippman and sung by me. SPOTIFY LYRICS
Song of the Day: February 13
February 13: “I’m Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover” because it’s a super fun sing-along (and my dad asked for it). LYRICS, SPOTIFY, CHORDS
Song of the Day: February 12
February 12: “Manic Monday” by The Bangles. LYRICS SPOTIFY
Song of the Day: February 11
February 11: “Rocky Raccoon” by Paul McCartney & John Lennon LYRICS SPOTIFY Happy Birthday, Alex Sherman. I love you! (Dad: I found this version of the song for you; I think it will give you almost as much joy as Alex has brought you these past 51 years.)
Song of the Day: February 10
February 10: “Route 66” by Bob Troup and performed here by Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio. LYRICS SPOTIFY Fun Fact: This song has been covered dozens of times in all music styles. It was written and originally performed by Bobby Troup, a singer and pianist who was married to the actress Julie London. Both appeared as regular cast members of the TV show Emergency. Another Fun Fact: My brother, Alex Sherman, sings this song beautifully. Listen as you watch his birthday video from last year. He turns 51 tomorrow, so, if you know him, be sure to wish him all the best (and tell him that his sister loves him). 🙂