It's Monday, it's Canada Day in Canada, and it's time for music!
Who are the Music Moves Me bloggers? Well, we are a group of music loving 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! 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 Rendezvous - songs about meeting at a place or time.
I had a lot of trouble with this theme but I hope you enjoy what I did put together.
The one song I thought of right off is Dr. John's 1973 hit "Right Place Wrong Time".
These other songs may not fit the theme but I'm going with them.
A Southern rock favorite - 1979's Charlie Daniels Band and The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Listen to how a meeting between The Devil and a boy named Johnny went.
A song I identify with summer is Martha and the Vandellas' Dancing in the Street from 1964. This is such a happy song, no matter what street you meet up in.
Speaking of happy, we are coming up on July 4, the American Independence Day, and this song has become a must-play for fireworks. Our close friends in Canada will be enjoying their fireworks tonight.
So, before we go further, let's celebrate Independence Day with the 1985 hit Living In America, Apollo Creed's entrance song, from the movie Rocky IV.
There's a place in New Orleans called...well, let the Animals sing the story. It's been debated if this song is based on a real place. It just might be this haunted hotel.
Time to go.This last song was almost just an afterthought because I know it's been on my blog before. This is a song about a woman and a meeting on the London Metro. Here's Berlin and The Metro from 1982.
And that's a wrap. Aren't you glad we met today? I hope so.
Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.
House of the Ring Sun is a folk song, there are many variations on the lyrics. I love The Animals’ take on it.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices as always,
I had 'House of the Rising Sun' running through my head the other day. It was a long time before I understood the lyrics, too.
ReplyDelete...I know them all, but the last one. Have a Jolly July.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job, Alana! You have music and your first choice put my body to movin'. :) Dr John takes me back to my youth. The last song sounds familiar but I'm not sure if I remember it. It has that 80s vibe for sure. Have a boogietastic week, my dear!
ReplyDeleteI had trouble finding songs for this theme too - you did an awesome job! :) Thanks for the dance!
ReplyDeleteA collection of songs. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat tunes I Love Charlie Danials Banc The Devil went down to Georgia.as usual I did my own thing.
ReplyDeleteThe Animals were one of my favorite groups back in the day. House of the Rising Sun was such a huge hit for them. I still love hearing it.
ReplyDeleteThese all brought back great memories, especially "Living in America." Haven't heard it in ages.
ReplyDeleteSome old faves here!
ReplyDeleteFantastic collection of oldies here! Especially liked the one by Berlin...
ReplyDeleteGreat songs here...love House of the Rising Sun.
ReplyDeleteLove The Animals. Vastly underrated. When you mentioned summer, my mind went to Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone.
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