Jimmy Buffett was a singer and songwriter who wrote the song Margaritaville propelling him to fame and creating a lifestyle around a lazy Florida Lifestyle in the sun. His music created a following of fans known as parrot heads. Relaxed style of clothing featuring tropical shirts, shorts and flip flops are synonymous with the name Jimmy Buffett.
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Song Lyric Sunday – The Yardbirds
The Yardbirds
The theme for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday is to find a song by a band that you wished were still together. This was the band that had anybody who was anybody in it at one time or the other. It was a revolving door for superstar talent.
Song Lyric Sunday-Michael Jackson
Good Morning! Welcome to another Song Lyric Sunday where our host Jim Adams provides us with a weekly prompt to find a song. This week he has asked us for a song by an artist who is no longer living. I have chosen Michael Jackson as my artist. .
Song Lyric Sunday
Welcome to another Song Lyric Sunday. This week Jim Adams, our host, has asked us to choose a song that makes us think about life. I didn’t think too hard about this and went straight to my favorite musician, Van Morrison. His songs are always full of meaning and tell a story. I went straightContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday”
Song Lyric Sunday
The song Blue Moon has a history that few people are aware of. It was long known to be written by the famous Rogers and Hart team. However a daughter claimed that it was her father, a son of Polish immigrants, who wrote the song in 1931.
Song Lyric Sunday
Holding Back The Years by British Band Simply Red. To me it is a somewhat haunting song about the writer’s upbringing in a broken home and well, yes, that resonated with me.
The use of the Latin Pater (Father) and Mater (Mother) in the lyrics helps the reader/listener pay attention to the story behind the song.
Song Lyric Sunday
Welcome to Song Lyric Sunday. This week we are invited to choose a song that was from the year we were born. Well I looked and looked and was tempted to tell you I was born in another year and then I found a Tony Bennett song that was a hit around that time. IContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday”
Song Lyric Sunday
The Beatles’ “And I Love Her” was Paul McCartney’s heartfelt love ballad inspired by his relationship with actress Jane Asher. The song, showcasing George Harrison’s iconic guitar riff, was recorded in 1964 and is recognized as one of the band’s most-covered tracks. McCartney intended for it to be a soulful addition to their albums.
Song Lyric Sunday – I Gotta Feeling
The Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” was a chart-topping anthem that celebrated the band’s embrace of dance music. The song set records by spending 14 weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 and became the first to reach 6 million digital downloads. Its positive message resonated globally, making it a sensational success.
Song Lyric Sunday
“Brown Eyed Girl” is a beloved song by Van Morrison, who initially titled it “Brown Skinned Girl.” It’s about an interracial relationship and was a hit during the “Summer of Love.” Despite its popularity, Morrison considers it a throwaway song. The track has an interesting history involving radio censorship and commercial success.
Poetry For Healing 