It's Monday and it's time for music.
Who
are the members of Music Moves Me ? We are
bloggers who blog about music
each Monday. If you have music to share with us, you are most
welcome to join in on the fun. Just remember our simple rule: you must include at
least one You Tube or Vimeo video or your post may be subject to removal
or labeling "NO MUSIC". You are welcome to write about music. too but there must be at least one music video.
Every month we have an honorary co-hostess. For the month of October our honorary co-hostess is: Mary from Jingle Jangle Jungle!
Today, she has picked the theme of "You Pick".
I hate it when my music posts write themselves. You'd think I'd be happy but it usually means a music great has passed on to the Great Gig in the Sky.
But this Monday it's worse. Last Tuesday we lost not one, but two, music greats.
Helen Reddy passed away September 29 at the age of 78. Reddy had suffered from dementia in her final years.
She is best known for the anthem "I Am Woman", perfect for the 1970's.
Here are a couple of others, starting with her cover of "I Don't Know How to Love Him" from the play "Jesus Christ Superstar".
And, Delta Dawn.
Mac Davis also died September 29 at the age of 78, from complications of heart surgery. He wrote songs for many artists, including Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley, plus recorded some of his own songs. One of them, In the Ghetto, was a hit for Elvis but this is Mac Davis performing the song.
Here's a song we can still identify with even today. Just change some of the names: "Why Don't We All Just Get Stoned".
And if this live Mac Davis performance doesn't make you laugh, nothing will. (It even has a reference to Helen Reddy). Davis was quite a storyteller. After this, I wish I could have seen him live.
And that is a sad wrap.
See you next Monday, same time, same place.
...both of these deaths are sobering for me since I've not far behind them. Let their music play on.
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to these two great artists who made the journey to the other side last week! Mac Davis did "In The Ghetto" better than Elvis. I read last week that he wrote this song for The King which I didn't know until now."Why Don't We Get Stoned" is hilarious and I remembered when it came out. I think a lot of us feel this way now even if we don't drink. lol But, Mac was right, laughing our way through the mess is the best. Excellent your choice song picks, my friend. Have a boogietastic week! ;)
Two great and mostly under appreciated talents. Many of us will never know all of the hit songs Mac wrote for other people. Thanks for sharing a great playlist this morning.
ReplyDeleteYES! Both legends -- at least to those of us old enough to have known them at their prime. <3
ReplyDeleteMac Davis had a great sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteGreat songs and a wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent tribute to two of the biggest names in '70's music.
ReplyDeleteGreat songs, great singers and great mewsic, Alana. It's a big loss💗 😺Pawksses for a Swinging Monday🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute post. I was so sad when I learned of their passing. I had Mac Davis in regular rotation on my YouTube that I listen to daily, so his passing hit me especially hard.
ReplyDeleteI saw Mac Davis in concert. But both were talant singers
ReplyDeleteTotally fab girlfriend! You did a great job & you totally rock! It's a shame about the Queen of "I AM WOMAN"! Great tune and I'm sure it woke up a lot of people. You definitely ROCKED THE HOUSE! WOO HOO! Hope all is well for you and yours... dam girl, these are really great pickins! Woo Hoo! ROCK ON! MAC DAVIS IS A HOOT FOR SURE! That dude really is point on! Dang, where did you find these. I can't begin to tell you how great these tunes are. Mac Davis should be put on FB and make a lot of people happy! hahahaha Anyway, stay happy, healthy and safe my friend! Don't forget that mask! Sending big hugs! Take care of you!
ReplyDeleteHelen Reddy and Mac Davis. Sorry to see them both gone. Your choices were grand- and I never heard Mac perform the "ghetto" tune- MUCH better than Elvis. Thanks.
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