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 link may be labeled "No Music" or even removed.)
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 "Your choice". I'm going to be jumping around a lot in this week's post.
I can't believe it is (in the United States) almost the end of May. In the United States it is also Memorial Day, the day we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we at home could live free. Although Memorial Day is designed to honor those who made that sacrifice, I am casting my net (so to speak) a little broader.
Before I get into the cost of war, here is Dolly Parton with "Color Me America"
I was born, and spent my childhood in, New York City. I grew up among first and second generation Americans, many of whom had fled from one war or another. It is humbling to think of those who served in armies fighting against evil and how many young lives were lost so others could flourish. Some boys I grew up with ended up going to Vietnam, although, as far as I know, they all came back home.
Billy Joel's family was touched by the Holocaust. In turn, Billy has sang about the horrors of war. Here is Billy Joel and Goodnight Saigon, written from the point of view of a soldier serving in the Vietnam War.
Two songs from the country genre:
From last year, 21 Guns from Jamey Johnson.
George Jones and 50,000 Names, from 2001.
For too many people, war has touched their lives in ways they will never forget. Here is a classic song about war: 1970's War Pigs, from Black Sabbath.
I will end this post with an anti-war song from Simon and Garfunkel from 1966: 7 o'clock News/Silent Night.
I dedicate this post to all who have felt the horror of war.
And that's a sad wrap.
Join me again next week for a (hopefully) happier Music Moves Me.
Happy Memorial day. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSad to think how many lost their lives or were permanently damaged while fighting for our freedoms. My father was on the front lines of the Korean War and suffered from PTSD. Interesting info about Billy Joel! IMO, War Pigs is Black Sabbath's most profound song. I enjoyed the others as well.
ReplyDeleteA sombre day for many.
ReplyDelete...:"American Anthem" by Norah Jones should be included.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, I admit to getting a kick out of you adding Black Sabbath.
ReplyDeleteInteresting playlist. You know how I feel about Mr. William Martin Joel, and his recent unhappy news.
ReplyDeleteVery nice songs here.
ReplyDeleteThose are good ones.
ReplyDeleteSad songs but good ones as well. My mom definitely, suffered from PTSD, since she survived so many horrors of WW2 and when the Russians marched in. My dad fought in WW2 and was wounded. I lost 2 Uncle's on my mom's side, one was 13 months and the other, 19. He died June 30, 1945 of his wounds as did 178 other Gwrman soldiers, all on the same day. The only people left in the hospital were Russians. He's in a mass grave near Wittenberg. It's too dad when you think of the horrors of war. At least we have the freedom to express ourselves through music
ReplyDeleteI have that Simon and Garfunkel album (the LP) from long ago. I played it over and over again in those days. It still sounds good - and relevant.
ReplyDeleteIt still horrifying to think of what Hitler got away for so long during WWII and then you have those who have the gaul to deny that the Holocaust didn't happen. We need to stand against all forms of evil! War is awful and it comes at great cost. While some wars should never be or our involvement but it is what it is and I'm thankful for the brave souls who gave everything to protect free people around the world. Have a boogietastic week, my friend! xo
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