Who are the #MusicMovesMe bloggers? We are bloggers who blog about music each Monday and if you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only on this music train, please!) First, there is XmasDolly. Her chief co-conductor is Cathy of Curious as a Cathy. Her other co-conductors are: Stacy of Stacy Uncorked, and me. Callie of JAmerican Spice blogs from time to time.
Welcome, John from the Sound of One Hand Typing.
His theme for today ‘Songs about dogs (or any pets) in honor of the end of the Dog Days of summer‘
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This is going to be fun! I'm going to take some liberties with the theme, though.
I grew up in public housing in New York City, and one of the things they didn't permit there (there was a pretty long list) were cats and dogs. So my first pets were goldfish. That didn't go well. Meanwhile, an aunt had a canary (and two cats!) and I fell in love. With the bird. Two canaries later, I realized my true love was parakeets. I've been between pets for perhaps 10 years, though. Maybe one day.
I have never owned a dog or cat in my entire life.
I will go ahead and feature some songs about various types of pets, not just dogs.
This song was so popular a few years back: The Baha Men and "Who Left the Dogs Out?"
My spouse made sure I included "Jingle Bells" as done by The Barking Dogs...
A song from my childhood - in fact, my Mom had this on a 78 rpm record. Patti Page and "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?"
Another song of my childhood - The Tokens and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". (Lions are cats, right?)
Now, it's time for birds: another song from my childhood - Rockin' Robin by Bobby Day (I hope everyone can play this video.)
I'll end with a group I really enjoy - They Might Be Giants and Birdhouse in Your Soul. This is such a fun video and song. They Might Be Giants also do a lot of children's songs.
So, how about it? Music heals, and we need so much healing right now.
See you next week, same time (almost), same place.
Love your playlist! I never heard that last one, it is a lot of fun. But I am especially fond of the Bobby Day song ...
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ReplyDeleteI remember my childhood best friend singing, 'How Much Is That Doggie in the Window'. Of course, 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' & 'Rockin' Robin' brings back some fond memories. Great, great playset to boogie to on the dance floor this morning, my friend!
Never heard that version of "who let the dogs out"; wish I'd NEVER heard the version of Jingle Bells you proffered;never knew the Led Zeppelin song name was Black Dog; had a yellow 45 (they were made for kids under 5) for Patti Page; "the Lion sleeps tonight" was a favorite of mine from way, way back- and my kids loved it too (not sure I gave them a chance for another opinion); "Rockin Robin" exemplified the silliness of R&R before the revolution. And, that last one- never made its acquaintance until today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the musical journey.
A fine accumulation of tunes here! They Might Be Giants did a version of "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" that might be my favorite version. And I completely forgot about "Jingle Bells," maybe becaue it's out of season...
ReplyDeleteGreat songs. Nice playlist. We both picked the Baha Men.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I should've thought of these tunes myself. Fantastic! I'm glad you thought of them at least. Fantastic list. Well, hubby and I are off to the quarry off by our home. It's a wonderful little place. Later my friend and GREAT JOB!
ReplyDeleteWho knew?!
ReplyDeleteOh course, I love the Lion Sleeps Tonight, because when it was new, I really didn't listen to the words.
I was so proud of me! I knew them all except that last one. That's a new record for me! Enjoyed this so much!
ReplyDeleteI loved your take on the theme, Alana! Love that we both picked Who Let the Dogs Out! Woof! ;) Thanks for the introductions on the others - hope you're having a fabulous weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteTalk about being late visiting, how's this?? I covered the cats and you the dogs. Gotta slam the door on those mutts. MOL! (Mutts are what we call the Mets. Not. a. fan.)
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