It's Monday. It's time for music!
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 host is Xmas Dolly, and our co-hosts are Cathy from Curious as a Cathy, joined by the knowledgeable Stacy of Stacy Uncorked and Yours Truly.
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. No music video? Your post may be removed, or may be labeled *NO MUSIC*.
Today's theme is chosen by someone who remains anonymous: We are to build a playlist from the 60s – 80 to celebrate someone special’s 64th birthday. I know who this person is, but I'm keeping this information a surprise. Here's my birthday message to our birthday person:
You're having a birthday! You're going to have a good time! Happy birthday to you!
The first one is going to be a natural. How about six songs, two from each decade?
It was so tempting to include the Beatles When I'm 64 from 1967, but I thought that was a little too obvious. Instead, let's start with a 1968 song that I heard, for the first time, at a sweet 16 party.
Although this was first recorded by the Beatles, I decided to start with a Birthday performance by Paul McCartney that was a lot more recent. "Birthday" for our birthday person.
Next, from 1961, Neil Sedaka and Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen. I know the birthday person is past their 16th birthday, but I'm picking this anyway..
For the 1970's I'm going to pick two of my favorite 70's songs. Neither are about birthdays and one is long, but you can pick and choose here.
Elton John and Someone Saved My Life Tonight, from 1975.
From 1978, Donna Summer's cover of MacArthur Park. I loved this song when it first came out but I love Donna's cover even more. I'm going with another live performance. RIP Donna; you were taken from us too soon.
And now for my favorite decade, the 80's. No birthday songs here just enjoyment.
From 1981, Soft Cell and Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go, both covers of 60's songs and, oh, that combination.
From 1984, Foreigner and I Want To Know What Love Is. Let's enjoy one of the greatest songs ever.
I said six songs, right? Well, I'm slipping in a seventh.
Let's end this with one more Happy Birthday, this one from Weird Al Yankovic in 1982.
Oh, one last thing. If you loved Tony Bennett, here's a tribute I did to him on Saturday.
And that's a birthday wrap. Hope the playlist met with the birthday person's approval.
Join us again next week for another episode of #MusicMovesMe.
Thanks for allowing me to acquaint with new music.
ReplyDeleteAwesome playlist this morning. Sir Elton John is always a great choice and Neil Sedaka is a true blast from the past. I used to come home from jr. high and watch American Bandstand. Thanks for the memories.
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteGreat way to kick off your song set with two birthday songs. Neil Sedaka's song is so upbeat and fun. It's been long time since DH or I were 16 but mentally we feel like two teenagers still dating. :)
I always love Elton Johns music across time! Donna Summer was such a powerhouse singer. I love her version of "MacArthur Park" with its disco/dance party vibe.
Foreigner is another oldie band DH likes. They had some excellent hits. You can't think about the 80s without thinking of Weird Al and really this is a great pick because DH has such a great sense of humor. This might be the first time for me to hear Al's "Happy Birthday" tune. Thanks for celebrating DH's birthday with me. He's lovin' the attention and the music!
...Neil is my favorite
ReplyDeleteI still don't know who is 64, but let's party, anyway. Happy. Happy.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome choices. I love remembering the old songs...yes, someone save my life tonight...I want to know what love is...
ReplyDeleteAll fun and great memories, as always.
ReplyDeleteNice selection today!
ReplyDeleteGreat tunes my friend! I'm havin' fun how about you?!!!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteA great song list here. Very nice.
ReplyDelete