It's Monday. It's time to get down with Music Moves Me!
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! 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 September it's Cathy from Curious As a Cathy.
Today, she has picked "You Pick". It's our free choice.
I've had some strange moods lately. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
But before I dive into my mood, I wanted to give a shout out to Xmas Dolly, the head of our Music Moves Me gang. She had the inspiration of finding some music from her high school and You Tube delivered. So.....
I had to do the same thing.
I grew up in the Bronx and went to a high school that was noted for things other than its music program. But I found a performance of "We Are the World" sung by the math teachers of my Alma Mater during quarantine earlier in 2020, as COVID-19 was sweeping through the Bronx (one of the hardest hit areas of the country back then.) Some may say this song has been sung too often, and some may not appreciate a performance by those who don't make their living by singing, but I was so touched by this song, I had to post it.
Well, that's not the reason for my mood but I had to share that story. And now, onto my post.
I want to go back into my childhood for this song - I got to thinking about Dusty Springfield and this song from 1964, "Wishing and Hoping". 1964 was such a good year for music.
Here's another song from 1964 - The Beatles and I Feel Fine.
Still another song from 1964 (should I make this a theme?) Dancin' in the Streets - Martha and the Vandellas.
One last - The Honeycombs and "Have I the Right".
Let's get away from 1964, shall we?
One last song: Genesis and their 1986 hit "Land of Confusion" and one of the weirdest videos in music video history.
Let's hope that one day, we can sing Happy Days are Here Again, here covered by Barbra Streisand.
That, dear readers, is a wrap!
See you again next week, same time, same place.
...great music from the year that I graduate from high school, thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteBarbra! ‘Nuff said ...
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteYour oldies sing away of life we're all Wishing and Hoping for someday soon. You know I Feel Fine, so what's the big deal anyhow? Come on, I feel so fine that I'm Dancin' In The Streets fine. Okay, no not really because my mommy taught me to not play in the streets. :) You're so very right about this being the Land of Confusion. The Right says this, the Left says that, and we're stuck in the middle dizzy and confused. Alright, I'm not confused but a dizzy...yeah, but can I blame it all on this mess? Probably not. Thanks for the great playset to get my mood in the groove for dancing. Have a boogietastic week, stay safe, and be well, dear friend! {{hugs}}
Wonderful music choices. From my bar mitzva year to the political statement of Confusion (look carefully at those faces!!!! almost as scary as the ones in and next to 1600 right now)... With the preface and encore to close the loop.
ReplyDeleteMusic rings our chimes in a figurative way!
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That rendition of 'We Are the World' moved me to tears! So many lives lost. And I must have a real soft spot for 1964 because every one of these is a favourite!
ReplyDeleteHadn't seen that Genesis video before, but will never forget it now. Yikes!
And I LOVE Barbara!
Great post, Alana!
1964 - I remember it well.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful mix of music. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard that one by the Honeycombs in I don't know how long...
ReplyDeleteOMG, I'M SHOWIN' MY AGE HERE in the "Wishin', and hopein' and singin & prayin... plannin' and hmmm well I almost made it. hahahaha It was a cute song and I was in school! shhhhhh Showin my age! Yeah, but it was a girly girl song like my brother said. hahahaha I'm in love with her & I feel fine.... hahaha oh yeah! Oh yeah, Dancin' in the Streets... awesome! The Honeycombs and "Have I the Right" OH YEAH! TIME TO BOOGIE! GREAT JOB MY FRIEND... SORRY I'M SO LATE! HUGS
ReplyDeleteOkay, what happen? Where am I? Somebody stole me! :( Okay, one more time... HI GIRLFRIEND! HOW YA DOIN, my friend? Fine I hope. So, it is getting late, so let's get through these again. Oh my gosh, love the first one is awesome and they're just like us! Totally cool, and fantastic choice!!!! Dusty Springfield was really an idol of mine for a while when I was young! ~hehehe~ WOW! YOU HAVE SO MANY GOOD ONES - Martha & the Vendellas ooooo another favorite of mine! Honeycombs, Genesis w. Land of Confusion. Sure wish he didn't retire. Babs Streisand I haven't heard her in a long, long time. Great tune though. Have a great day girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteGranny was 6 years by then, and she remembers a few songs. Dancing in the Streets was pawsome😸Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend🐾😽💞
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