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Showing posts with label Lyrics Discussion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lyrics Discussion. Show all posts
'By the Light of the Silvery Moon': Doris Day, To my honey, I'll croon love's tune, Honey moon, keeps a-shinin' in June...
Now it's Beautiful Sunday with October Cherries.
Beautiful Sunday: October Cherries. YouTube Video by: kt jong
Well, just playing with days, weeks, months and years! Remember them so you won't get dementia...
The days of the weeks feature in many song titles too. Limiting them from the 50s to 70s compositions, there are already a few hundred songs.
Beginning from *The World Hits 'Beautiful Sunday' Album (1972 - image) by the October Cherries, a Singapore group, there are titles like, Blue Monday by Bob Seger, Sunday, Monday Or Always by Frank Sinatra.
Ruby Tuesday is by The Rolling Stones, Melanie, Twiggy, Bobby Goldsboro. Wednesday Evening Blues by John Lee Hooker, Thursday by Jim Croce, Black Friday by Steely Dan, AnotherSaturday Night by Cat Stevens, Sam Cooke, The Bay City Rollers, The Eagles and Earth Wind and Fire.
Sunday Best is by Bobbie Gentry, Sunday Morning Coming Down by Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, That Sunday, That Summer by Nat King Cole, A Monday Date by Louis Armstrong, Rainy Days and Mondays by The Carpenters. The list goes on...
*Beautiful Sunday, available by October Cherries on World Hits 1973 Single ES6-A, A Baal Production on Elastic Record. Composer/original recording is by Daniel Boone.
Here comes Ruby Tuesday...
"Ruby Tuesday": Melanie; YouTube Video by: Melanie Safka [official page]
Any other song you know that relates to calendar connections?
Just keep on commenting...
'Wednesday Evening Blues': John Lee Hooker. The guitar man on a lonely evening.
'Thursday' by Jim Croce: 'Cause I was looking for a lifetime lover, And you were looking for a friend. [reversed?]
'Black Friday': Steely Dan: When Black Friday comes, I'll collect everything I'm owed, And before my friends find out, I'll be on the road...
'Another Saturday Night,' Cat Stevens: I got in town a month ago, I seen a lot of girls since then, If I could meet 'em I could get 'em...
'Scarborough Fair' with Lyrics: YouTube Video by S.Vansay.
Here's a letter from a friend who lives in faraway Canada. She chats so cheerfully about her lovely garden and describes it 'live' here. Thanks so much JD.
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I must admit I chuckled when I read your suggestion below that I am "adept with nature". Oh my, no, though I wish I were. I do have a large garden, because it pleases me to have bright flowers and greenery in the yard and visible from my windows, but apart from planting, watering and weeding as needed, I am a very lazy gardener, and not particularly knowledgeable either. I like plants that mostly take care of themselves.
This is a photograph of the market gardener the writer was describing. It has been generated by AI and is not of any random picture from internet images.
My nephew is an avid gardener, and very knowledgeable; his mother was a market gardener and seems to know everything about plants. (Until she retired, she sold her vegetables & flowers at local seasonal markets.) I think that if she doesn't know something about a plant, then it must not be worth knowing. 😉 My nephew grows everything from seed, and this year is providing me with a number of herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage, etc.) and several geraniums, for which I am delighted.
The writer cleaning up her garden which usually takes some months.
Unfortunately, apart from a few deliciously warm days this spring, it has mostly been very chilly and windy here, so I have not yet done any work in the garden, nor have I purchased any flowers for the pots on the front porch and patio. There is a lot of clean-ups to do of winter-dead matter, as well as early weeds, and fallen branches. Once I get started, the garden will keep me busy until late autumn.
Rosemary and Thyme. These are herbs best grown where there's sunshine. They are drought tolerant and do not require much watering.
Geraniums below. Spectacularly bright red and attention seeking. The quieter greens are parsley.
Sage
Screenshot of 'Scarborough Fair' YouTube Video by S.Vansay.
I have always loved the above song from the Walt Disney movie and until recently, captured the above version again on YouTube video. This time around the words jumped out from the page and I realized that the lyrics sounded more meaningful.
"You think you own whatever land you land on/ The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim/ But I know every rock, and tree, and creature/ Has a life, has a spirit, has a name."
If we are aware of the tumultuous goings~on in the world around us today, the lines above are definitely familiar. News from today's headlines? Surely.
"You think the only people who are people/ Are the people who look and think like you/ But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger/ You'll learn things, you never knew, you never knew."
Christine Allado, a Filipino-British and current singing star and actress. Check her out on the many websites available that discuss her achievements and awards she holds.
I'm not much into politics and don't want to step on anyone's toes, especially the animals' mentioned in the lyrics, so I turned to AI and the answer came easily:
Yes, the lyrics of 'Colors of the Wind' from Disney's 'Pocahontas' can be, and have been, associated with modern conflicts, bombings, and environmental destruction by acting as a counter-narrative to violence, exploitation, and dehumanization.
While originally written in 1992 to reflect the perspectives of Native Americans against colonization, the song's themes are frequently re-interpreted today as a protest against the "conqueror" mindset.
"The rainstorm and the river are my brothers."
Here is how the lyrics associate with modern bombing and conflict:
* Critique of Disregard for Life ("You think you own whatever land you land on / The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim"): This lyric is interpreted as a critique of colonial or modern military efforts that treat landscapes and inhabited areas as mere territory to be claimed, bombed, or destroyed, disregarding the life, spirit, and communities that exist there.
* Dehumanization of Others ("You think the only people who are people / Are the people who look and think like you"): This line is used to comment on conflict, racism, and the tendency of groups to dehumanize their opponents in war, reducing them to "savages" rather than recognizing them as fellow humans.
* Interconnectedness ("We are all connected to each other / In a circle, in a hoop that never ends"): This directly contrasts with the destructive impact of bombing, emphasizing that the destruction of people or the environment in one place affects everyone.
"How high does the sycamore grow? / If you cut it down, then you'll never know."
"Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest/ Come taste the sun-sweet berries of the earth/ Come roll in all the riches all around you/And for once never wonder what they're worth..."
* A Call for Empathy ("But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger / You'll learn things you never knew"): This calls for understanding and dialogue, opposing the violence that creates refugees and destruction.
*According to reports in 2025, people have used the song on social media to comment on conflicts in the Middle East and other environmental issues, finding the lyrics to be a "generational rallying cry" against violence and destruction.
(This article is an AI generated reply.)
"Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon? Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned?"
"The rainstorm and the river are my brothers/ The heron and the otter are my friends/ And we are all connected to each other/ In a circle, in a hoop that never ends..."
"Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains/ Can you paint with all the colors of the wind..."
Judy Kuhn [left], the original singer and Vanessa Williams both sang, "Colors of the Wind."
They were characterized by a call-and-response format, and usually with a humorous storytelling twist. Furthermore, they were interactive and catchy usually featuring a dialogue or one-liners reflecting the 60's lightheartedness. Social change and upheaval, these pops provided a fun and carefree world for listeners.
Beats Juliet screaming quietly: "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou."
And she's on the balcony. Was Romeo at the door downstairs knocking?
By the way, the two Chinese ladies knocking on the door are Juliet Lim and Juliet Tan. They both come from 1A Meta Road, Singapore.
😄
'I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door' [1959]
Also by Eddie Hodges, the last lines of the lyrics are sung
so quickly they need good timing and fluency of the language
to vocalize them. Just listen to Little Pattie go...
“I’m gonna knock and ring and tap and knock and ring and tap
and knock and ring and tap until you do!”
Little Pattie: 'I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door'
YouTube Video by: VintageVideoClips.
'Knock Three Times' [1970]
There was no 'Dawn' when the song was recorded, so
Orlando asked Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson,
whom he had hired to work as background vocalists or,
in music jargon, backup singers. They became
'Dawn' and K3T became a big hit.
“Knock three times on the ceiling if you want me,
Twice on the pipe if the answer is no.”
Tony Orlando & Dawn - 'Knock Three Times' (1970 HD 720p)
YouTube Video by: NVNCBL @VINCENTDICRESCE.
Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Why?
Why who?
Y.M.C.A.
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Rain!
Rain who?
You rain nothing but a hound dog!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Everybody!
Everybody who?
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting!
'Knock On Wood' [1966]
Insulting indeed, when the teacher tells the child to
knock his own head in front of the class and says it's wood.
The term is also supposed to ward off bad luck.
But then the song itself, composed/sung by Eddie Floyd,
has a different theme. Amii Stewart sings it in style...
“Babe, you better knock, knock, knock on wood,
Babe, you better knock, knock, knock on wood.”
Amii Stewart - 'Knock On Wood' (Official HD Video)
It's March 2025 and there's been delays in posting
photographs on this blog. Here are a few taken
near the end months of 2024.
No showing off; just camaraderie!
"Old friends, old friends
Sat on their park bench like bookends
A newspaper blown through the grass
Falls on the round toes
Of the high shoes of the old friends..."
[Simon n Garfunkel]
The guitar champ.
With Ivor Lesslar, lead guitarist, black cap.
We were @ Novena Square. August 2024.
The Pop Pianist n Singing Wife.
With Mr. Sammin Ang and his wife Esther, two very accomplished musicians.
Of course there's Mr. Everywhere Jimmy Yap in the flowered shirt.
It's at a Singapore HDB coffee shop neighbourhood.
September 2024
The Elvis of Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Tall Happy Tay, the Vancouver Elvis and James Kwok
after a coffee session at Clementi Mall in
Singapore when Happy visited our island.
August 2024
I saw this sign in another country. Can't remember where.
Could be Thailand or Japan. Not a bad idea but I don't drink.
Singapore Recording artiste Tony Goh
With the very talented recording artiste Tony Goh who owns
a huge recording studio himself near the business district
around Shenton Way. Tony was from the pop 70s group,
TONY, TERRY and SPENCER. The vinyl costs some today.
Jean Granger/France and the Late Alfred Wong
With Jean [John] Granger from France and the late
Alfred Wong who passed away in late 2024. We
were at a music pub in the Novena area. Alfred used
to provide free jam sessions at his apartment
with coffee, milk and a huge spread.
'Old Friends':Simon and Garfunkel
YouTube Video by: kylecrazyford.
Which song are these lines from?
Have a guess.
Mr Tan's Mystery Singer n Dancer
Tan Soo Khoon's [left] garden party guests in February, 2025.
One lady was a well-known singer, the other a dancer.
Know them?
Another verse of lyrics from a well-known song.
Can you guess the title? Roaming in the desert?
"Riwayat mu-ini..."
We met by the Bengawan Solo River near
Serangoon Gardens in February, 2025.
With Jimmy Yap, Larry Lai, Andy, Trevor Nerva and Terry Nair.
When Ricky n Rickie Meet
Fun jamming at Ricky Wong's [far right] home with friends
that included Ricky Chng [checked shirt] and others. Meals were provided.
Comments are always welcome.
And Alphonso Soosay
sums it up on 3.3.25:
"Buddy Andy Young. Missing our 60’s days and catching up with our Ole friends fills our hearts with bittersweet nostalgia as our memories linger on as You have always shared with keeping closeness even though we are a distance away. Cheers."
Images: A Private Collection. Copyrights Reserved.
Newspaper Headlines From The Past: More Floods In Cities Today, Wildfire Spread Fast In Forest Area, Illegal Timber Trade, December Monsoon Rain Kills Many, Massive Landslide In Hill Resort, Poisonous Chemical In Rivers Uncontrollable, Acid Rain All Over Countryside, Polluted Beaches...
'Don't Go Near The Water': Beach Boys.
YouTube Video by: Angela de Lara.
This article has been re-posted from 10th August 2012, twelve years ago. Comments my dear readers? One Observation At Shopping Malls: I have no quarrel with people who are paid by others to distribute flyers to pedestrians and passers-by. But if we are trulygoing green this distribution of paper advertisements has to be curbed because the practice is growing worse by the day. People who accept these flyers, possibly out of curiosity or otherwise, throw them away at the next bin they pass. Some even do so without reading the flyers. And in our letter-box? It's filled with the same junk. Tons of paper rammed down the throats of mail-boxes. Meantime trees are destroyed. Statistics:
"Paper is the most common type of waste in Singapore and about 1.26 million tonnes of paper waste was generated in 2008. The recycling rate of paper is 48% in 2008, and most of this paper waste is sorted, baled and exported overseas for recycling as there are no paper recycling mills in Singapore (zerowastesg.com)." And paper wastage is only one problem...
Sixties Song Lyrics:
[1] In the final verse of his song, Tapestry (1970), 60s music composer and singer Don McLean (American Pie, Starry, Starry Night) reminds his listeners about the destructive nature of man:
And every fish that swims silent, every bird that fly freely Every doe that steps softly, Every crisp leaf that falls, all the flowers that grow, On this colorful tapestry, somehow they know That if man is allowed to destroy all we need He will soon have to pay with his life for his greed. [2] The Beach Boys have the same message with Don't Go Near The Water (1970) warns the public: Don't go near the water Don't you think it's sad What's happened to the water Our water's going bad Oceans, rivers, lakes and streams Have all been touched by man The poison floating out to sea Now threatens life on land Toothpaste and soap will make our oceans a bubble bath So let's avoid an ecological aftermath Beginning with me Beginning with you... [3] And one by Cat Stevens (Yusof Islam) asks his audience Where Do The Children Play (1970)? Well I think it's fine, building jumbo planes Or taking a ride on a cosmic train Switch on summer from a slot machine Yes, get what you want to if you want, 'cause you can get anything
I know we've come a long way We're changing day to day But tell me, where do the children play?
Well you've cracked the sky, scrapers fill the air But will you keep on building higher till there's no more room up there Will you make us laugh, will you make us cry? Will you tell us when to live, will you tell us when to die? Wastage: I have noticed a slight change now. Tissue paper is not offered free in fast food restaurants and coffee houses. You gotta ask for it! And that's good. But we got a long way to go. Paper, water, electricity, food. What else are we wasting everyday? There are other songwriters who write about warning green. Remember any?
Just a reminder. Have we improved much since 2012. If we have, it's really great, so do write in... [4/12/2024] Lyrics: from Lyrics Websites. Images: from Google.
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