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Category Archives: Tuesday Tunes
Tuesday Tunes – “Vacation”
The start of summer also means the start of summer vacation for many families – I’ve always liked this song by the Go-Go’s: Have a great day! .
Tuesday Tunes: Kick-Off to Summer, 2014
. . Many folks consider Memorial Day Weekend to be the “official” start to the Summer season. There is the annual running of the Indy 500, the men fire up their grills, and the fashionable ladies are “allowed” to start wearing white shoes. I figured I … Continue reading
Tuesday Tunes – “I’ll Fly Away”
Willie Nelson does a neat version of this old-time classic: . Have a great day!
Tuesday Tunes – “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
This is one of those songs that truly stands the test of time. Audiences first heard this beautiful song on Broadway in 1945 – and it became an instant classic. Many performers have made this song part of their repertoire, … Continue reading
Tuesday Tunes – “How Can I Keep From Singing”
. Oh, my – if this doesn’t get you up off of your chair, dancing around, nothing will! (Dang, that little girl had some pipes….) . (“How Can I Keep From Singing” sung by Eva Cassidy – available on CD or MP3) … Continue reading
Tuesday Tunes – “Over The Rainbow” (Eva Cassidy)
. This is one of my favorite arrangements of this beloved song – It’s just a beautiful, soothing song, don’t you think?: . (“Over The Rainbow” by the incomparable Eva Cassidy – available on CD or MP3) .
Tuesday Wednesday Tunes: Storm Comin’
*Since yesterday was my Grandmother’s birthday, “Tuesday” Tunes has been moved to Wednesday this week* We’ll close out the month of April with another song about stormy weather – here in Texas, we’re heading into the turbulent season – “May flowers” … Continue reading
Tuesday Tunes (on Thursday) – “Remember When It Rained”
. This song is just so lovely – I could listen to it over and over again: . . Have a great day! . (The song “Remember When It Rained” is sung by the incomparable Josh Groban, from his multi-platinum album … Continue reading
Tuesday Tunes – “Stormy Weather”
. In keeping with the “April Showers” theme of this month, here’s Lena Horne’s signature song: . . A little searching on the Internet let me find “the rest of the story” – here’s the ballet sequence that followed Ms. … Continue reading
Tuesday Tunes – “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today”
This hauntingly beautiful melody is done to sheer perfection by Norah Jones: . .
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