It's Monday, and it's time once again for Music, as I join up with Music Moves Me.
Who are the Music Moves Me 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-meaning at least one music video, please!) First, there is XmasDolly. Her co-hosts are: Stacy of Stacy Uncorked, Cathy from Curious as a Cathy, and me.
Each month we have a guest conductor. This month we once again welcome Songbird from Songbird's Crazy World.
Why not join us? We'd love to have you.
Songbird's theme for today is: "Songs about Animals" Seems I did a music post a while back that had some songs about animals, so I will try not to repeat any.
However, I will take two minor liberties here - if the title mentions an animal, I may use it, even if the song isn't about that animal. And, the animal doesn't have to be real.
Let's begin with the theme song from my childhood "Mr. Ed" was a talking horse who only talked to his owner. He had his own show on CBS from 1961 to 1966. One interesting fact is that the pilot for this series was financed by the late comedian and TV star George Burns. And, it actually began in syndication before being picked up by a network, unlike what mainly happened in those days.
The theme song in the first seven episodes was an instrumental.
Theme from Mr Ed.
The Beatles had a number of songs about animals. Here is "I Am the Walrus".
One of my favorite childhood songs - the Tokens and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", from 1961.
"A Horse with No Name" - America, from 1972.
A classic from my childhood is the song "Purple People Eater". I chose today a cover by Jimmy Buffet, because I could.
From 1973, and on one of my favorite albums, "Grey Seal" from Elton John. The lyrics may not make much sense, but I love them.
Since I want to end on a real rocker, how about going back to 1971 with Led Zeppelin and "Black Dog"? I wanted to capture the energy from this 1973 live performance.
And that's a rockin' wrap.
Join me again next week, same time, same place.
In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight. I remember that song! And America's song of a Horse with No Name :)
ReplyDeleteAll classics I do believe!
betty
...but not by the Animals.
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteWe've watched a few Mr. Ed episodes in part over the years but I don't know if I've ever seen one in its entirety. I'm thinking they used to have reruns of the program when our son was still at home and he got a kick out of that old show. Those vintage programs are priceless, clean fun. I wasn't sure about some of the song titles until I hit play like Elton John's "Grey Seal" but I recognized it once I heard it. "A Horse With No Name" instantly came to mind but "Purple People Eater" I didn't think of and should've. "Black Dog" I've heard many times but I never knew the name of the song. lol Great song set for this week, my dear. Have a boogietastic week!
Excellent selections. I remember every single one! :)
ReplyDeleteLucky me, another Monday on your blog!!
ReplyDeleteCarol C
You know, I owned the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album, played it until the vinyl wore out...but I completely forgot that song. Great choices this week, I really enjoyed the playist.
ReplyDeleteMagical Mystery Tour...it's amazing how we lived in a time when music filled us up. Yes, we had problems, wars, wrong-headed laws, but music helped us through.
ReplyDeleteIt's been too long since I heard "Gray Seal."
ReplyDeleteGreat set here. The Lion Sleeps Tonight comes from my high school years. A Horse With No Name is another classic that I used to listen to often. Thanks for sharing your tunes.
ReplyDeleteHeehee! Now I've got Purple People Eater in my head. It was a toss up between that and Mr. Ed!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job my friend. Love them all especially "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"! MY FAVORITE!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember if I stopped by, so just in case, girlfriend you did a great job. Gotta hit the hay I have doctor tomorrow early in the a.m. like 4 1/2 hrs. from now. I get nervous and I never get much sleep. I'm such a boob. Talk to you tomorrow.. no Wednesday. HUGS, MARIE
ReplyDeleteAFAIC, you could have included the Animals (the band) and the House in New Orleans in this bunch. With the exception of Grey Seal, all these songs resonate (maybe not the versions...
ReplyDeleteAnd, my children all learned to love the Lion Sleeps Tonight. All the singing parts! (It was my camp song!(
What a great way to start off the week.
Such great songs. Thanks for sharing them.
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