It's Monday and it's time for music!
Today I am joining up with other Music Moves Me bloggers (and you can join us at the linky above). We are a group of music loving bloggers who blog about music each Sunday or Monday (or even later in the week). 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. This week's theme is "you pick" .
I had a (sort of) theme for this week, but first, I have to announce a new induction into Rock and Roll Heaven. Singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull passed away on January 30 at the age of 78. She had a hard life in some ways due to drug addiction and a spell of homelessness while she was addicted, but she also carved her own path.
She had a four year romantic relationship with Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, and this may be her best known song, written by Mick and Keith Richards. Here is "As Tears Go By".
There is also, years later, the song "Broken English" shows how much her hard life changed her voice.
What I was originally going to use as a theme was the Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Snake.
Here are two songs mentioning snakes.
Jim Stafford had a hit with the song "Spiders and Snakes" in 1974, where it spent over five months on the charts here in the United States. Here he sings the song to and with Dolly Parton.
The song The Snake was first written and recorded in 1963. A couple of its covers have become hits; this is one of them.
Here is Al Wilson's 1968 cover of The Snake.
Finally, just because, here is a song about celebration. Maybe I'm celebrating the fact that spring is coming closer and closer each day. So here is 3 Dog Night and their 1975 hit "Celebrate".
...heaven's choir keeps getting bigger!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteTo quote Indiana Jones “I hate snakes.” But the songs are great.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see a very young Dolly Parton, and I did enjoy 'Celebrate' - first time I've heard that.
ReplyDeleteA nice tribute and I love the snake songs.
ReplyDeleteCome on! Haha, I have to admit to never hearing The Snake before.
ReplyDeleteI recognize the song "As Tears Go By" but not the artist's name. May Marianne rest in peace! Cool idea to use the Chinese New Year inspiration for your song picks. "Spiders and Snakes" by Jim Stafford featuring Dolly Pardon is so cute and I've used it on my site. I love the sound 70s music! Have a boogietastic week, darlin' Alana! xo
ReplyDeleteGreat choices. Have a good week. Take care.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection, especially Jim Stafford (and Dolly Parton), Al Wilson, and Three Dog Night!
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of snakes, but do like to "Celebrate."
ReplyDeleteWonderful songs of Marianne Faithful😻We didn't know the songs of the snakes, but we knew the singers. That outfit of Al Wilson is pawsome! Love how you put it all together! Double Pawkisses for a Happy Week ahead🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteI was sad to learn Marianne had died. I love her voice and appreciate this tribute. ❤️ The snake songs brought a smile, especially Al Green's. Love Three Dog Night also! My first rock concert in 1971.
ReplyDeleteLove 3 Dog Night and enjoyed the snake songs especially the one by Al Green. So sad to hear she passed away. It sounds like she was lucky to have made this far, I hope that doesn't sound cruel. So sad.
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