My Monday: All I Wanna to Do -Sheryl Crow

https://youtu.be/hgmBaE1cqD4

A big Oscar night last night, hopefully the guests enjoyed a fun night of celebrating successes.

Freedom Friday: Moon River -Henry Mancini (Andy Williams)

In August of 1986 the beginning of a deep friendship occurred between me and my now husband of over 25 years. This version of this sweet song continues to be especially meaningful.

Throwback Thursday: Hooked on a Feeling(cover) -Blue Suede

https://youtu.be/NrI-UBIB8Jk
Best opening to a pop song!

What's New Wednesday: Wildest Dreams -Taylor Swift

https://youtu.be/e1ZfYJsf_UQ

No doubt she's a pop artist (who was once country). Congrats on the Best Album Grammy.

Traditional Tuesday: A Little Night Music -Mozart

https://youtu.be/o1FSN8_pp_o
A lovely 4 movements of strings given to us by the once child prodigy.

My Monday: Two Less Lonely People -Air Supply

https://youtu.be/lRvrbDVYdAA

Love their harmony, passion, and message.

Freedom Friday: I Got You Babe -Sonny and Cher

https://youtu.be/BERd61bDY7k

Great duo sing their signature song, early video.

Throwback Thursday: Ring of Fire -Johnny Cash

https://youtu.be/BAEKPE_mFRY

I love the way Johnny Cash sings so low and how he draws out his voice to slightly slow down the rhythm. It really works!

What's New Wednesday: Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

https://youtu.be/YQLqu-ThMOY

Grammy winner for best song.

Traditional Tuesday: Lacrymosa -Verdi (Requiem)

https://youtu.be/t3m5R1vVPzM
Beautiful fugue like entrances, indulgint lyricism in contrast to the forceful and exciting opening of the same mass.

My Monday: Presidents Day

https://youtu.be/3uxhzO2xab8

Happy Presidents Day!

Freedom Friday: Proud Mary -Ike and Tina Turner

https://youtu.be/hzQnPz6TpGc
Epic version that surpasses that of the original (see Thursday's post this week).

Throwback Thursday: Proud Mary -CCR

https://youtu.be/L-2Of9aznxg

I heard a great version of this on American Idol recently, I'll post the original today and another tomorrow.

What's New Wednesday: Raise 'em Up -Keith Urban

https://youtu.be/31KOGb1MU4g

I've been enjoying KU on American Idol and I thought it was due time I post a country song.

Traditional Tuesday: Requiem, Dies irae -Verdi

https://youtu.be/ZDFFHaz9GsY

This is an exciting mix of vocals and orchestra a wonderful use of accents and dynamic contrast.

My Monday: We Are the Champions -Queen

https://youtu.be/Ev4pwFMaZQc

Great song to celebrate the Bronco win over the Panthers. A fun night with my son.

Freedom Friday: Welcome Back Kotter theme song

https://youtu.be/5VlGyMG0ksg

I was remembering this song and show today when my co-teacher and I were discussing our HS Choir. We both agreed that the show is funny and this song is lovely.

Throwback Thursday: Piano Man -Billy Joel

 This was one of the songs that played over and over on our 'mix tape' when I worked at Red Lobster during my college summers. That job and this song were great motivation for me to stay in school. [BTW: we sang this song in the kitchen]

It's nine o'clock on a Saturday
The regular crowd shuffles in
There's an old man sitting next to me
Makin' love to his tonic and gin

He says, "Son, can you play me a memory
I'm not really sure how it goes
But it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete
When I wore a younger man's clothes."

La la la, di da da
La la, di da da da dum

Sing us a song, you're the piano man
Sing us a song tonight
Well, we're all in the mood for a melody
And you've got us feelin' alright

Now John at the bar is a friend of mine
He gets me my drinks for free
And he's quick with a joke or to light up your smoke
But there's someplace that he'd rather be
He says, "Bill, I believe this is killing me."
As the smile ran away from his face
"Well I'm sure that I could be a movie star
If I could get out of this place"

Oh, la la la, di da da
La la, di da da da dum

Now Paul is a real estate novelist
Who never had time for a wife
And he's talkin' with Davy, who's still in the Navy
And probably will be for life

And the waitress is practicing politics
As the businessmen slowly get stoned
Yes, they're sharing a drink they call loneliness
But it's better than drinkin' alone

Sing us a song you're the piano man
Sing us a song tonight
Well we're all in the mood for a melody
And you got us feeling alright

It's a pretty good crowd for a Saturday
And the manager gives me a smile
'Cause he knows that it's me they've been comin' to see
To forget about life for a while
And the piano, it sounds like a carnival
And the microphone smells like a beer
And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar
And say, "Man, what are you doin' here?"

Oh, la la la, di da da
La la, di da da da dum

Sing us a song you're the piano man
Sing us a song tonight
Well we're all in the mood for a melody
And you got us feeling alright

What's New Wednesday: Hello From the Dark Side -parody

https://youtu.be/UAMyh8DjCrQ

Traditional Tuesday: Clarinet Quintet Opus 115 mvmt III-Brahms

This piece is written for string quartet and solo clarinet. In this video smalin shows the clarinet with a live yellow line. I especially appreciate that we can see when the soloist is silent.

https://youtu.be/x6tbHKgV8Bo

My Monday: Back Home Again -John Denver

Had a great time away and now I'm glad to get back into the regular routine.