Monday, June 13, 2022

June Tunes #MusicMovesMe

 It's Monday and, once again, it's time for Music!

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, Marie aka Xmas Dolly, has stepped back from blogging for now, and would appreciate your good thoughts as she works through some health issues.  But not only that - today is her birthday!  If you are moved to, why not leave Marie a happy birthday comment in the comments?

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").  So easy!

Each month, except December, we have a guest host. For June, we once again welcome Cathy from Curious as a Cathy.  Her theme for this week is:  "Build a play list of songs that have something to do with June - a person, a song, a period of time...get creative and have fun!"

So, why not start with some songs I remember from my childhood?  Three songs that mention the month of June? Prepare yourself for some oldies, but goodies.

Rosemary Clooney was one of my mother's favorite singers, so I would guess that Ms. Clooney was the one who sang this first song, which dates from the Ziegfield Follies of 1908 - Shine on Harvest Moon.  This song has been covered by many artists.

 From 1958, Rusty Draper and "June, July, and August"

Speaking of June, July and August, this Freddy Cannon song (from 1960) is the "B" side of his hit "Palisades Park".


Enjoy the harmonies of this drinking song.  The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem with "The 23rd of June."

Not all songs about June are happy songs, though.  I know a few songs by Al Stewart (and had one of his albums on vinyl) but what I didn't know is that he also has written/performed a number of historical themed songs.  One of them is "The Last Day of June 1934" and, and if you are student of 20th century history, this song will give you chills.

On that note, I will call this a wrap.

Join me again next Monday for another episode of Music Moves Me.

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6 comments:

  1. TomJune 13, 2022 at 6:06 AM

    ...I remember Freddy Cannon's "Palisades Park" well!.

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  2. CAACJune 13, 2022 at 9:34 AM

    Alana,

    You did a fab job with your song picks. "Shine On Harvest Moon" is the only song I knew in your line up. Al Stewart's song sounds a bit familiar but I'm not so sure. I checked out the song's lyrics. This one is a sad one indeed. Tyrants have no place in this world. What a sad era. Thankfully, Hitler was crushed but not without much death. Thanks for sharing the dance floor with me, darlin'! Have a boogietastic week!

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  3. RenaJune 13, 2022 at 12:31 PM

    I grew up listening to Rosemary Clooney as she was local, but I had never heard the others.

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  4. songbird's crazy worldJune 13, 2022 at 6:25 PM

    Great playlist

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  5. Cerebrations.bizJune 13, 2022 at 7:22 PM

    I was under the impression that Harvest Moons were in September and October. Never did hear those next June songs though. (I actually feature a "June-ish" song today. And, that Al Stewart song is appropriate for the way things are going in the world today.

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  6. John HoltonJune 14, 2022 at 3:56 PM

    Enjoyed this set a lot, especially the two "June, July, and August"s, Rosemary Clooney, and The Clancy Brothes.

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