It's Monday and you know what time it is: time for Music Moves Me!
Who are the Music Moves Me bloggers? We are bloggers who blog about music each Sunday or 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.
Why not join our music loving folks? It's so easy. 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").That's all it takes!
Each
month, except December, we have a guest host. This month, we are following a format that we will most probably be following for next year - we will continue to alternate "free to choose your music" weeks with a theme, but instead of having a guest host picking themes for a full month, we will have a guest host for each week, choosing that theme for the theme week. The hope is more fun for everyone who participates in this fun musical blog hop.
Today is a "free to choose" week, and I am choosing song with "Ever" (or Forever) in their titles.
Evergreen, a 1976 hit from Barbra Streisand.
Two beautiful song from the 1980's with the same title Forever Young. First, Alphaville and their 1984 hit, Forever Young.
Rod Stewart and his song, from 1988.
I would be remiss if I don't include Bob Dylan's 1973/74 recording of "Forever Young", which was originally written in 1966 as a lullaby for his young son. He recorded two versions in 1973, a slow version and a fast version.
I like the slow version better, so here it is. You may find similarities in this song and Rod Stewart's song above. Rod Stewart's version is not a true cover but was similar enough that Stewart contacted Bob Dylan and agreed to share the royalties from his song with Dylan.
Best Song Ever - One Direction. This song is so catchy and the video is funny. I would have hated to be the person who cleaned up the mess, though.
How about a song with both words? Let's wrap up with Perry Como, and Forever and Ever, from 1949.
And that's an ever-wrap.
Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me!
Perry Como music reminds me the closing music of any department store!
ReplyDelete...music will forever be a part of my life.
ReplyDeleteBarbra and Rod …what more could I need?
ReplyDeleteMONDAY MUSIC! I am on it, girl! /Carol C
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tom. There isn't a day go by that I don't play some kind of music. Usually inspired by you!
ReplyDelete"Evergreen" might be my favorite Barbara Streisand song. I like Rod's version of "Forever Young". You did a great job coming up with this theme this week. Have a boogietastic week, my dear!
ReplyDelete"Forever Young" - one of my favorite Dylan songs and what we all aspire to be, I guess.
ReplyDeleteForever Young is my favourite song of all time!
ReplyDeleteLoved getting a chance to rehear the first four great tunes. I was never a fan of that Perry Como tune- I think he ticked her off, so they broke up and he's trying to enveigle back into relationship.
ReplyDeleteAnd, that one direction- catchy tune, but never heard it before.
This was a clEVER idea!
ReplyDeleteYou've showcased some real gems here, Alana! ☺ Rod Stewart's version of Forever Young is my favourite and brings back lots of memories. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat playlist, Alana! Alphaville is our favourite from the list and Rod Stewart😻Double Pawkissies from us🐾😽💞
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