It's Sunday, it's an off day for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge, and it's time for music! I normally don't music blog on Sundays, but this is a day of rest in a blogging challenge I'm participating in.
If you are looking for my Shadowshot Sunday post please click here.
Who are the Music Moves Me bloggers?
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.
Music Moves Me is brought to you by Cathy of Curious as a Cathy, Stacy of Stacy's Random Thoughts, Marie, and myself. Why not join us? You don't have to sing, or play an instrument. All music lovers are welcome.
This week's theme is: April 15 marks the anniversary of the Titanic tragedy 114 years ago. With that in mind, build your song picks using ships, icebergs, big band music, … for your playlist this week.
The Titanic has fascinated many of us and I was fortunate enough to have known one of my spouse's aunts, who was born in 1912 and lived to age 107. Obviously, she was not old enough to remember the Titanic but, to me, she was a link to history. She was a baby when the Titanic went down, taking anywhere from 1,490 to 1,635 souls with it. The exact death toll is still unknown.
Why not start with music popular in 1912? Here are two such songs.
Al Jolson covered the popular 1912 song Waiting for the Robert E. Lee in 1947.
Irving Berlin wrote music and lyrics for his song about the loss of his dear wife from typhoid fever. They had only been married for five months. Here is When I Lost You, covered by Bing Crosby.
A number of songs are associated with this tragedy. From the movie Titanic, Celine Dion and My Heart Will Go On.
From the Irish Rovers, The Titanic. I love the video.
And that's a wrap.
Join me again next Sunday or Monday for another episode of #MusicMovesMe.
..."My Heart Will Go On" is about the only one that I know.
ReplyDeleteI remember those songs. I did not know the story behind the Berlin song. It makes the lyrics even more poignant.
ReplyDeleteCeline Dion is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteNice handling of the theme
ReplyDelete"My Heart Will Go On" is such a sad, but beautiful song. This is the only one in your set that I know. I appreciated the introduction to the rest and I enjoyed the Irish Rovers song. That's really sad to read the backstory behind Irvin Berlin's song. Have a boogietastic week, Alana! xo
ReplyDeleteThese are great songs. I love the one sung by Bing especially when one knows the meaning behind this song.
ReplyDeleteThe Irish Rovers...what an awesome video!
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