It's Monday, and we all know what time it is, dear readers. It's time for music!
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Today is the first music post of June, and our guest conductor is none other than "csuhpat1" from Adventures in Weseland.
Today, our guest conductor chooses as our theme: "Your choice".
June is the month of weddings and romance. I can't remember if I've chosen this theme before, but I'm still going with it. With my 50th wedding anniversary coming up next year, weddings are a bit on my mind.
My first three songs are from my childhood and teens.
One of my main memories of the Dixiecups' "Chapel of Love" is attending the 1964 Worlds Fair in Flushing, Queens (New York City) with my graduating elementary school class, and standing in a line for a ride. Don't ask me why! But here's the song, which has nothing to do with World's Fairs.
The 5th Dimension and "Wedding Bell Blues" is next. This song was written and recorded by Laura Nyro in 1969, but I remember the 1969 5th Dimension cover letter.
Dusty Springfield and "Wishing and Hoping" was another favorite of mine from 1964. This was co written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach.
From 1994, the Proclaimers, and "Let's Get Married".
As I became an adult, I realized that marriage wasn't just about romance, and sometimes, it could be both a little profane, and a lot funny. From 1998, Adam Sandler and "Grow Old with You" (warning, lyrics contain the F word). This isn't the original song from the movie The Wedding Singer, but a 2019 update that includes reference to his daughters.
Finally, maybe not about marriage, but it sure is a catchy song. The B-52"s and Love Shack.
Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent theme! Ours is this Friday. We'll celebrate our 44th anniversary and I just don't know what's happened to the years, either. "Chapel of Love" is a great oldie and how cute is the band's name, Dixiecups?! You picked some fabulous songs for your theme.
Incidentally, I don't know if you did it or YouTube but all of your videos were muted. I don't know if there's an easier way to do it but I have to open each video to full screen to see the controls to uncheck the sound and then slide the volume up. I don't like when videos auto play but if that feature isn't enabled, I don't understand why it's necessary to have the video muted. Oh well...just wanted you to know how it's behaving. Incidentally, if y'all make plans to visit Biltmore and if you'd like to get together then perhaps our schedules will align for a meeting in Asheville. We have annual passes now. :) Have a boogietastic week!
Cathy, I tested the videos just now and they are all playing for me. Maybe because I'm the person who posted them? If you still have problems please let me know.
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DeleteGreat choices, Alana. I’ve also got weddings on my mind.
Great Choices especially love the Dusty Springfield one! ... Sorry I entered the My Linky twice. My bad. I am new here John invited me 💜
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You need not make any excuses for "Love Shack."
ReplyDeleteSome good tunes goin' down here. Dusty Springfield had an intoxicating voice. The 5th Dimension were just phenomenal and Bob Dylan...well enough said. Well played this week.
ReplyDeleteI love Chapel of Love and Love Shack! Bang, bang on the ceiling, Bang bang! Thanks for bringing them to mind!
ReplyDeleteLove the theme. And the music.
ReplyDeleteFun theme for this time of year and I love your choices!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your picks, especially Bob Dylan's and B52! 😊
ReplyDeleteLove those Dixie Cups with those groovy 60's dancers! So many memories brought back.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard the Bob Dylan song and I love the new lyrics for Grow Old with You (Loved the movie!!!) Great songs, Alana!
ReplyDeleteI thought the same way and we Match with Dixie Cups. Love Dusty but bad lyp syncing...lol. they all did that back in the day. I love the B 52s and this is a fun song
ReplyDeleteThe first three are among my all time hit parade members. Never heard the Proclaimers- or even the Adam Sandler song- but I DO love that tune. And, who is NOT a fan of the B-52's. Love Shack baby!
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