Guess what time it is? 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 (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 sometime in the near future. Let's hope so!
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" You Pick" so we have the freedom to choose our theme. I don't quite know why I picked this theme but I am standing by it: Songs with the word "Stand" in the title tend to be inspiring, or calls to action. Here's a selection.
Let's start off with R.E.M.'s 1988 hit"Stand".
From 1983, Elton John and "I'm Still Standing".
1967's hit for the Four Tops: "Standing in the Shadows of Love".
1964 gave us one of many covers of Ben E. King's 1961 "Stand By Me", this time by Otis Redding. See what you think.
"Stand" is a 1969 classic from Sly (Sylvester Stewart) and the Family Stone.
2019's "Stand Up" (from the movie Harriet, about former enslaved woman and freedom fighter Harriet Tubman) was co written and sung by Cynthia Erivo. Erivo's song may give you goosebumps.
I've blogged about Harriet Tubman if you are interested in her amazing story.
Finally, "Stand Up" - Papa Roach is the most recent of my selections, coming from this year. (Warning, an "f" word). It's so full of energy.
Are you ready to sit now? (No, next week I'm not doing songs about sitting. Maybe another time?)
And that's a wrap!
Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.
...for me, what is better than Standing in the Shadows of Love?
ReplyDeleteStanding in the Shadows of Love brings back fond memories of the Four Tops and The Temptations. Some Great music from those groups. Otis Redding was one of those great under-appreciated artists. I was a fan back in the day. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteI loved the movie about Harriet Tubman. It's always been a subject near and dear to my heart.
ReplyDeleteSuper topic! Super songs! Stand By Me is one of my most favourite!
ReplyDeleteInteresting theme, what an eclectic mix of songs.
ReplyDeleteI think you have the wrong video for the last one. Also, how about "Get Up Stand Up" by Bob Marley? Great set notwithstanding!
ReplyDeleteHi, John, you are absolutely right about the last video. (Oops) First one to notice. Thank you; it's been corrected. Yes, I missed "Get Up Stand Up". Maybe next time! Alana ramblinwitham
DeleteOh Stand By Me!!! I love that song...and the movie!! I think it's neat that your hubs is a great Poe fan. The Poe Cottage!!! How envious am I??? Thanks for stopping by my blog!! ♥♥
ReplyDeleteNever heard that Papa Roach song. But, the others remind me that we need to take a stand for democracy and Ukraine and our rights- NOW!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking me back in time, Alana. Always love your selection. It's been a while I heard and watched Elton John croon, "I'm Still Standing" This was really cool. Now heading to listen the other ones which I have always loved too.
ReplyDeleteYou made my Friday noon lyrical. xoxo
Hope you are doing well.