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.
If you do have music to share, you are welcome to link up with us. We'd love to hear from you!
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!
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Today is Labor Day in the United States. So I offer, today, a mixed assortment of music.
The Downeaster Alexa, one of my favorite Billy Joel songs, dates from 1989 and has the plight of the Long Island fisherman as its theme.
Another Billy Joel song, from 1983, Allentown, sings about the plight of the American steelworker. For this I chose a live version from his 2008 concert at Yankee Stadium, in my native Bronx.
One of the songs I heard at Binghamton, New York's Porchfest Sunday before last: Kryptonite, by 3 Doors Down, covered by a local band.
And finally, Renee Fleming performing "Danny Boy" Saturday at Senator John McCain's funeral. I think the most poignant part of this past week was McCain's 106 year old mother paying her respects before the casket was moved to Washington, DC as her son lay in state in Arizona.
To further set the stage for September, I found this discussion of why there seem to be so many songs about September interesting.
Thank you for stopping by and listening to my mini-concert. Next week, I'll be posting music for a theme "Songs about aging or being a grandparent" and we'll see what I can come up with.
Great mini concert - enjoyed all of it. Rendition of Danny Boy was beautiful. Happy Labour Day.
ReplyDeleteInteresting choices. Fleming was inspiring at the funeral.
ReplyDeleteBilly Joel's "Allentown" tells the story of Americas Rust Belt. When the Industrial Revolution ran it's course many cities lost their soul. It is only through the strength and character of the people that some of these towns survived. Great collection of tunes. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteLove love LOVE Billy Joel! Got to see him in concert many many years ago - one of my first experiences of concert-going. ;) And I haven't heard Kryptonite in forever, so thank you for that, too. :) Thanks a bunch for the awesome dance. Alana! Hope you're having a great long weekend! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Billy Joel! But I hadn't heard these. What does that say about me?! And that song Danny Boy at Senator McCain's funeral moved me to tears. And his lovely wife as well. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful songs. Thanks for hosting and I am sorry that I am so late.
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for being a bit late. It's just been a crazy days with no sign of the madness ending for awhile yet. I'm ready for life to slow down just a bit if it would please!!!!
Well...it looks like I'm not alone in not know this Billy Joey song, "The Downeaster Alexa". How is it this one escaped my ears is beyond me but then a lot of mewsic has done just that somehow over the years. Danny Boy is a such moving song, especially at funerals. May Senator McCain rest in peace. Thanks for co-hosting with me, my dear friend. You rock the party. Have a boogietastic week!
I love Renee Fleming but I prefer the traditional Danny Boy sung by a tenor!
ReplyDeleteNice choices, I really like Three Doors Down and of course, Billy Joel.
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