It's Monday, and guess what time it is?
Yes, it's time for 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. Today, we welcome one more time this month- ME! It's been a joy picking the themes this month. I hope you enjoyed my themes, too.
Before
we get going, two brief announcements. First, I hope everyone who reads this blog was able to stay safe during Hurricane Ida.
Second, besides songs using today's theme, I want to pay brief tributes to two musicians who passed away this week - Don Everly of the Everly Brothers, who passed away August 21 at the age of 84, and Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, who passed away August 22 at the age of 80. Rock and Roll Heaven is getting crowded, but I bet these two greats had no problems gaining admittance.
My theme for today is "End of Summer or back to school songs". I'll try to fit in a Everly Brothers and Rolling Stones song at the end.
This is one of my favorite songs of all time, and I am starting with it: 1964's A Summer Song by Chad and Jeremy. I could listen to this all afternoon.
Even if you weren't around in 1969, you'll be nostalgic for that year after hearing Bryan Adams and "Summer of 69". "Those were the best years of our life..."
Don Henley of the Eagles, in 1984, sang about "The Boys of Summer". Those opening chords are unforgettable. The studio version doesn't appear to be available on Youtube, so I chose this live version.
I've got to include one back to school song. Maybe it's more a general school song, but School Days by Chuck Berry will get anyone up and ready for another day of classes.
Now for songs by the Everly Brothers and the Rolling Stones.
Don and Phil Everly, the Everly Brothers, were a fixture of my late 1950's childhood. There are so many songs I love to choose from, but I originally decided on a song called "Goodbye Summer Sun" t keep with my end of summer theme. Problem is, I can't seem to find it online.
So, I will substitute this not-well-known song, When Snowflakes Fall in The Summer.
For the Rolling Stones, I am choosing "Summer Romance" from 1980.
Next month, we greet a new guest conductor, Cathy of Curious as a Cathy, so be prepared for some good September themes. In the meantime, it's a wrap!
Join me again next week, same time, same place, for another episode of Music Moves Me.
...the Beach Boys represent an endless summer for me.
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteYou've done a fabulous job as honorary co-hostess this month. Thank you for filling in!
I wasn't aware of two more musical talents passed away. I always loved the Everly Brothers singing style. Some of your song picks are new to me but most aren't. You brought some great tunes to the dance floor today. Have a boogietastic week, my friend!!
Almost 30 years later and I still enjoy listening to the Boys of Summer. I remember watching the video of it on MTV so many years ago! And where did summer go this year? Hard to believe Labor Day is next weekend!
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Great choices! I like how you worked in the Everly Brothers and the Stones.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but I never thought "Summer of 69" was Bryan Adams! With so many summer end songs to choose from, you did a good job. The one that popped into my head was Green Day's Wake Me Up When September Ends, because of the line "Summer has come and passed."
ReplyDeleteOhmyword! Now I'm happily back in Summer! Summersong is probably my favourite of all time!
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear Don Everly died. (I had heard about Charlie, but not Don)
Lovely selections today! Thank you!
I'm always surprised to be reminded it's Monday by your music
ReplyDelete! /Carol C
Summer is my favourite season, so I'm sad it's slowly coming to an end. Your tunes definitely help to keep it going, Alana! ☺ It seems like every week, we lose another talented musician or two. The Rolling Stones must be devastated by Charlie's death, as are we, the fans.
ReplyDeleteBeing from California, you gotta love the Beach Boys in summer. Sad about Charlie Watts and Don Everly this summer.
ReplyDeleteDon't recall that Stones tune (how did that happen?)- but I loved 'em all.
ReplyDeleteAnd, to return the favor, here's Goodbye Summer Sun for you. https://www.ouvirmusica.com.br/everly-brothers-the/goodbye-summer-sun/
They used "All Summer Long" in the movie "American Graffiti," right at the end, over the credits. Interesting because the movie was set in 1962, two years before the song came out...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, good set!