It's Monday, and the month of May is zooming by! It's time once again 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!) Our head hostess is Cathy from Curious as a Cathy, and she is joined by the knowledgeable Stacy of Stacy Uncorked and the world famous (not) me. Our founder, Xmas Dolly, has stepped back from blogging
for now, and would appreciate your good thoughts as she works through
some health issues.
We'd
love more music lovers to join our fun group. All you have to do is
join the linky above with a music post that contains at least one music
video (there must be a music video or your post will be subject to removal or labeling "No Music"). Easy peasy!
Each
month, except December, we have a guest host. For the month of May, our guest host is John Holton of "The Sound of One Hand Typing" and he's got a good month of themes picked out for us.
For today, John is choosing the theme "Songs about Cars and Racing, because of the Indy 500, etc."
I've never attended a major car race, although I have been to (as a tourist) the Daytona Speedway in Daytona, Florida. Taking the tour of Daytona in 2006 (the track and the museum after) was pretty awesome, I have to admit.
So anyway, about cars and racing.
This song immediately comes to mind: Hot Rod Lincoln. The original, from 1955, is by Charlie Ryan. I discovered it in 1972 when it was covered by Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. I chose a cover by Asleep at the Wheel, because he gave it a little different twist.
From 1972, Highway Star, by Deep Purple.
Also from 1972, Rockin' Down the Highway, from The Doobie Brothers.
I'm going to start drifting a bit from the theme, but these are songs I really enjoy. First, Radar Love, 1973, from Golden Earring
Maybe not totally in line with the theme, but it's a favorite of mine: 1991's Life is a Highway. I chose the original from Tom Cochrane.
And finally, I have to include this because I love the Cars, and I love this song: Drive.
And it's a driven/racing wrap!
Join me again next week, same time, same place, for another episode of Music Moves Me!
...I'll go with Hot Rod Lincoln.
ReplyDeleteWow, that’s some playlist.
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteYou shared some excellent oldies! I love your song set!! The Cars were wonderful, weren't they? I enjoyed your music today. It was great to listen to these tunes while I did some vacation planning. :) Have a boogietastic week, my dear!
Oh Mondays on your blog, how fun! Carol C
ReplyDeleteThere is such a great diversity of songs from the participants this week. Life is a Highway is just one example of the great music posted today. Well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat set here! I like AATW's "Hot Rod Lincoln" better than Commander Cody's, though I heard CC's version first. And really like how you ended it, with Tom Cochrane and The Cars.
ReplyDeleteOooh! Life is a Highway!!! One of my all time favourites!
ReplyDeleteDeep Purple's Highway Star is a popular choice, and it makes a great background music for reels. "Life Is A Highway" miss that from the 90s! donyarific.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSuch great songs here. Loved how you included "Drive" by the Cars.
ReplyDeleteAsleep at the Wheel is among my favorites. Great song choices.
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