Song Lyric Sunday – Rolling in the Deep

It was interesting to learn that there is an award for Record of the Year and also Song of the Year. The main difference between the Grammy Record of the Year and Song of the Year awards is that the Record of the Year award recognizes the performance and production of a song, while the Song of the Year award recognizes the song’s composition.

Song Lyric Sunday – Isn’t She Lovely

Many songs have been written about the relationship between a parent and child. Usually they are about the unconditional love a parent has for a child. Some have been inspired by war and separation and of course the anguish a parent would feel.

Song Lyric Sunday – Margaritaville

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.

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

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

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.