It's Monday and it'stime 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 (last but not least) 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. The latest word from Marie is that she hopes to
return to occasional blogging next month. Here's hoping!
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 July, we are welcoming Songbird from Songbird's Crazy World.
Her theme for this week is" Vacation Songs". I know people have their own ideas of the perfect vacation. Some prefer the beach, some the mountains, and some spas, or historical sites, or camping in a tent or RV.
Right now, relaxing in my backyard on a warm summer day, I'm thinking of a selection of songs.
An obvious (to me) start: Vacation, by the Go-Go's. This all female group made music history in various ways, overcoming discrimination against female musicians, but disbanded for a time because of all the pressure they were put under.
We don't always take vacations in the summer but so many of us associate vacation with hot summers. Here are two songs from my childhood. First up, from 1960, Brian Hyland and "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini". Its songwriter, the talented Paul Vance, died earlier this year.
Still not enough vacation songs? Stick around; we'll tell you more.
Pretzels and beer, anyone? Perfect vacation food.
Although I suffer from seasickness and don't seek out boating adventures, I love hearing songs about boats. This late 1977-early 1978 song "Come Sail Away" from Styx puts me right in the vacation mood.
So do the Beach Boys and their 1966 song "Sloop John B", although the song has nothing to do with vacations, unless you like terrible vacations. And face it, sometimes vacations aren't all you expect them to be. In fact, the song itself has a fascinating history. The Beach Boys album this song comes from (Pet Sounds) is considered by many to be one of the best (if not the best) rock album of all time.
Still want some fun? Katrina and the Waves, Walking on Sunshine, from 1983.
One last song, again, maybe not a true vacation song, but wouldn't you love to sail away with the one you love to another world? Let's revisit 1983. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton had a big hit, a crossover from country to rock, with a song written by Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb: "Islands In the Stream".
And that's a wrap!
Join me again, same time, same place, for another episode of "Music Moves Me".
...I hope that you are enjoying your summer, keep the music playing.
ReplyDeleteI love your choices!
ReplyDeleteNice playlist here. It does say summer.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy these so much because for me every song is a memory and it's nice to stop a minute and enjoy. It's Bitsy ...made me laugh. The times I have sung that song as a kid! We don't vacation in the summer either. It's so much nicer out of season and cheaper too!
ReplyDeleteGreat set!
ReplyDeleteIt does indeed say summer! Esp the bikini one. Ha!
ReplyDeleteHey, I remember all these songs! An excellent selection vacation-type music.
ReplyDeleteGreat playlist. Summer songs are such fun.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week. ♥
I can never get over Islands in the Stream - Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton are <3 <3 And who can forget Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny.
ReplyDeleteOn that note, I have a post up this week, from my growing up years at New Castle and a teacher very precious to me.
Heading out to listen to the rest of the songs now.
Marie continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Dear Alana.
Alana,
ReplyDelete"Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" always makes me think of summer. That song usually found its way to my lips when I was a kid during those Crazy Hazy Days of Summer. Yeah, I couldn't resist throwing that one in. What a fun song! You did a swell job with your set. Stay cool and enjoy the summer, it's going fast!
Great tune choices (especially the itsy bitsy :-) ) Wasn't quite familiar with vacation- but the others all have special place in the recesses of my mind.
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