Music makes the world go round

I went to Karrie’s last night to meet the ladies out on her deck to visit and drink wine. It was a lovely evening and the company was fabulous, as always. My girlfriends are truly the best—how lucky I am to have them. The weather was perfect as well. I love that fall is coming…less bugs, less heat, and more dreaming of high school football games and getting excited to don the first sweater. Fall is definitely my favorite season.
On the drive down to Karrie’s, I put a mix cd in that I hadn’t heard in ages. It had “If you want to sing out, sing out” by Cat Stevens on it, from the movie Harold and Maude. I’ll start by saying that is one of my favorite movies. It makes me laugh out loud AND bawl every time. So good. Anyhow, emotions overcame me hearing that song and I began to think of other songs that have that effect on me. Some are from my childhood, like, “I Started A Joke” by the BeeGees. I remember thinking that was the saddest song ever written when I was 4. I actually remember crying when hearing it.
Anyhow, here’s a short list of some that bring out a whole range of emotions in me.
“If you want to sing out, sing out” Cat Stevens – if you’ve seen the movie, you know. If you haven’t; rent it. It’s a simple theme. Cherish life.
“Eleanor Rigby” The Beatles – another one as a kid that broke my heart, no one came to the funeral! And all those lonely people.
“Tears of Rage” The Band – I’ve never heard so much emotion in a voice. This is a must listen selection. The fact that he committed suicide years later makes it even more heart wrenching. Plus, it is the most pertinent tambourine in a song.
“Summertime” Janis Joplin – just a great version of a bluesy classic.
“No Rain” Blind Melon – I think of college days and that little chubby bee girl. She gets me every time. Corny, I know.
“In My Life” The Beatles – Brian and I danced to this at our wedding. I sang it to Hattie everyday I was pregnant with her. Do I need to say more?
Here are a few more classics, for differing reasons. And this list is not even close to being comprehensive...just what's on my mind at the moment!
“Ophelia” The Band – one of the best songs ever. Ever, I say!
“Wish You Were Here” Pink Floyd - I could listen to this song a million times and not tire of it. A true classic.
“Little Wing” Hendrix or Clapton – same deal. Classic.
“Strong Enough” Sheryl Crow – perfect sing along (acoustic KBCO version is best)
“Black Coffee in Bed” Squeeze – another good sing along, and it reminds me of Lake Lotawana with Ferk when we were in grade school
“Stir It Up” Bob Marley – just for groovin
“Can You Hear Me Knockin” The Rolling Stones – their best song and awesome to rock out to. That’s a band term, rock out, right? (FotConchords)
“Working Man” Rush – only good played extremely loud
"Ghost at Number 1" Jellyfish - another one that is very good very loud
I could add another hundred, but will stop there.
Bon weekend.