Gratitude and Thanks #MusicMovesMe

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.)   We have occasional theme weeks, but you are welcome to ignore the theme and use music of your choice.  Why not join us?  You don't have to sing, or play an instrument.  All music lovers are welcome. 

Today's theme is "The 11th month of the year is considered bleary. Let's share cheery songs of happiness and gratitude." 

Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky" was a happy song of 1977.

The Carpenters and 1973's "Top of the World".  

Andrew Gold - "Thank You For Being a Friend".  I am so grateful to those I call friend. 

When I think of gratitude, I also think of the Louis Armstrong song "What A Wonderful World".  What a wonderful song.  Thank you, Mr. Armstrong.

 

Finally, although it doesn't quite fit today's theme, here is a song I found the other day.  It is just a beautifully sung song and one might call it a non religious hymn, if there is such a thing.  Here is 1966's Violeta Parra and "Gracias a la Vida" [Thanks to Life].  This song has been covered by many artists, including Joan Baez and Kacey Musgraves, but what makes it so poignant is that Violeta Parra died by suicide the following year (1967) due to deep depression and a breakup with her partner.

We all struggle with sadness from time to time, which is why gratitude is so important in our lives. 

And that's a wrap!

Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.