It's Monday and it's time for music.
It's time for Music Moves Me!
The bloggers of Music Moves Me 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! Otherwise, your post may be labeled "No Music".) 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, last but not least, me.
Every
other week, we have a theme. On alternate weeks, we can blog on any
music theme we want. This week, our theme is "Wedding Songs".
June, after all, is the month for weddings. Weddings, one hopes, leads to lifelong love. Weddings also mean dancing. Dancing means...music.
Let's start with some classics. First up is one of Elvis Presley's greatest hits from 1961. This song came from the movie soundtrack for Blue Hawaii with a melody based on a French love song: Can't Help Falling In Love. This song has, since 1961, been covered by many artists.
Etta James and "At Last". I decided on this live version from Etta James' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
I want to get a little less traditional now. It's my understanding that one of the most popular songs played at modern weddings here in the United States is Taylor Swift's Shake it Off (Taylor's Version). I am not a Swiftie but I love this song so why not? It's a little hard to believe this song is from 1989. Time flies!
Another modern wedding song is also a favorite of mine. Here is Walk the Moon and Shut Up and Dance.
Next, Whitney Houston and I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
Finally, a little bonus, slightly off topic, but dedicated to those who are waiting for a proposal that just doesn't seem to be coming. Here's The 5th Dimension covering Wedding Bell Blues, a song written by Laura Nyro in 1966.
Bill, marry that patient woman already! She's been waiting since 1969!
And that's a wrap.
But before I go, one of our regular Music Moves Me bloggers, DrillerAA at Driller's Place, lives in a part of Arkansas that was hit hard by tornadoes and straight line winds on May 26. Please keep him, his family and friends, and the first responders working hard, in your thoughts and prayers.
Join us again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.
...I'll go with Etta James.
ReplyDeleteGreat play list. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" will definitely get you on the dance floor. Well played.
ReplyDeleteI am the mom of two swifties … I expect to hear that one at my daughter’s wedding. Interesting choice, great playlist.
ReplyDeleteHow cool your first pick is the one I used! :) Have a boogietastic week, Alana. ;)
ReplyDeleteGood list, Alana! Nice.
ReplyDeleteLove all these and must admit, I'm addicted to "Shake It off." Can't help it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I think I went a little too romantic with my songs. LOL,
ReplyDeleteFabulous songs , I love Marry me Bill especially! Also thanks for the heads up on Driller and all the emergency services sending love and prayers 💜
ReplyDeleteI'll go with Whitney and Etta. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAll good picks. I had the first couple and thought about "Wedding Bell Blues," then figured... not at a wedding (unless you're trying to not-so-subtly suggest something to someone there)...
ReplyDeleteShake it off is a fun one to dance to. Loving the ones you chose here. Funny, my much older cousin, who's now dead, was engaged to a woman from 1940 to 1980. When his mom died, he loved with her, that's when he married her. She waited that whole time.
ReplyDeleteYou got us on the dancefloor with all of your mewsic, Alana. Pawsome! Double Pawkisses for a Happy Week ahead🐾😽💞
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