Monday, September 17, 2018

Don't Leave Me Driftwood #MusicMovesMe

It's Monday and I welcome you to #MusicMovesMe.

Who are the #MusicMovesMe bloggers? Every other week we have a theme, and on alternate weeks, we can blog about any music we wish.  We are headed by our head Engineer XmasDolly, who is still recovering from surgery.  Her co-conductors are:  Callie of JAmerican Spice, (who is also recovering from surgery) and ♥Stacy of Stacy Uncorked♥   Also, co-conducting  is  Cathy from Curious as a Cathy (currently filling in as the temporary head Engineer )   And, (last but not least), there's me.
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But, the times being what they are, I must also add a disclaimer: We really want to boogie with you, but we do work hard to bring you music - please keep in mind that this is a blog hop and open to music posts ONLY!

Today, our guest Conductor Cathy from Curious as a Cathy has declared a Free Day- we can blog about whatever we want. 


Today I was inspired by, of all things, driftwood.

We recently visited Presque Isle, a Pennsylvania state park along the shores of Lake Erie near Erie, Pennsylvania,.  It's a popular vacation spot, but after Labor Day, the vacationer population decreases dramatically.  In some places, you have the park almost to yourself.

As I listened to Lake Erie (which is so massive you think you are hearing the ocean) and walked on one of the nearly deserted beaches, I saw driftwood and took this picture.

All I could think about was this song:  Driftwood, by the Moody Blues, from 1978.

And, after I came home, this song: Sailing, by Christopher Cross. 

Finally, although not quite about the ocean, here Mike and the Mechanics perform their beautiful "The Living Years".  This is the third anniversary of the entry of a dear friend into Heaven.  May she forever RIP.

By the way, I thought I spied David Ogden Stiers in one of the choruses used in this video - I really wonder if it was him.  I'm sure one of my fellow music bloggers will know!

Hope to see you again next week! 

8 comments:

  1. It seems that all of us have our "Happy Place" and sailing is certainly a means of getting there. It is a great song and I haven't heard it in years. Thanks for sharing it with us...have a blessed week and sail on.

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  2. Your picture looks like the ocean. I find an uncrowded beach a bit depressing rather than peaceful but driftwood I think at least adds some interest. Sailing song in my head most likely all day!

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  3. Thanks for making my Monday special. These three songs resound in my bones. I remember where I was the very first time I heard these songs. And, why they resonate in my soul.

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  4. I'm sorry for your loss, anniversaries of the date are always difficult. I think your theme was perfect for today.

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  5. Beautiful songs. I love all of them. "The Living Years" is a one of the greatest songs ever. Thanks for sharing them.

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  6. Each if these songs holds a very special place in my heart! Thank you!

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  7. It's weird: the GDPR cookie message shows up in Polish on Blogger blogs. Blogger must think I'm in Poland...

    Nice choice of songs here. I especially like "Sailing."

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  8. Alana,

    Do you remember how frequently Christopher Cross's mewsic played on the radio? These days not so much. What a flash back! Your first song choice is new-to-me, so thanks for the introduction. I bet the weather is feeling nice in your neck of the woods. We're still waiting for a cool down. Have a tunetastic week and I hope life is treating you well, my friend!

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