Song Lyric Sunday – A little nonsense, now and then is relished by the wisest men.

Last week I took part in Jim Adam’s Song Lyric Sunday Challenge, the theme was songs that are about House, Room, Kitchen, Shower, Attic also suggested by Paula of Light Motifs II. 

Click on the link to see my post for last week:

https://talesfromthemindofkristian.wordpress.com/2021/12/05/song-lyric-sunday-is-the-kitchen-the-hottest-room-of-the-house/

The Song Lyric Sunday Challenge this week the theme is songs that include nonsense lyrics suggested by Amy Braun, ai love music aisasami.

Click on the link below to see Jim Adam’s post and to take part in the challenge.

https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2021/12/11/more-gobbledygook/

When thinking about the songs that are out there with unintelligible lyrics I wanted to post something a bit different, something profound, something Christmassy, except I couldn’t think of anything. I did remember that I was introduced a while back to the extremely unusual vocal talents of Yma Sumac, who could sing 5 octaves! She sang with lots of growling and strange sounds, some of which are possibly Quencha, as she was known as the Peruvian Songbird. She also had a distinctive look, I can’t make up my mind if she looks frosty or smoldering?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yma_Sumac

I couldn’t find any website that showed the lyrics and so I’m inclined to think that there aren’t any real lyrics, it certainly sounds like nonsense but it is also strangely compelling. The word Obfuscate, meaning unclear, obscure or unintelligible certainly applies to this!

I hope you enjoy this.

I have also included the following word prompts:

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/12/11/frosty-2/

https://fivedotoh.com/2021/12/12/fowc-with-fandango-except/

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/12/12/rdp-sunday-obfuscate/

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Song Lyric Sunday – Dreams

The Song Lyric Sunday Challenge is to post a song with a single word title. Click on the link below to see Jim Adam’s post and to take part in the challenge.

https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2021/04/10/the-singularity/

After some pondering, I have chosen this song written by Stevie Nicks and performed by Fleetwood Mac.

Dreams – by Stevie Nicks, performed by Fleetwood Mac.

Now here you go again

You say you want your freedom

Well, who am I to keep you down?

It’s only right that you should

Play the way you feel it

But listen carefully to the sound

Of your loneliness

Like a heartbeat drives you mad

In the stillness of remembering

What you had

And what you lost…

And what you had…

And what you lost

(Oooooh)

Oh, thunder only happens when it’s raining

Players only love you when they’re playing

Say, women…they will come and they will go

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

You’ll know

Now here I go again, I see, the crystal visions

I keep my visions to myself

It’s only me

Who wants to wrap around your dreams and…

Have you any dreams you’d like to sell?

Dreams of loneliness…

Like a heartbeat drives you mad…

In the stillness of remembering

What you had

And what you lost…

What you had…

Ooh, what you lost

Thunder only happens when it’s raining

Players only love you when they’re playing

Women, they will come and they will go

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

Oh, thunder only happens when it’s raining

Players only love you when they’re playing

Say women, they will come and they will go

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

You’ll know

You will know

Oh, oh, oh you’ll know

Also another band covered this song very effectively was the Corrs and so I’ve included their version below for your enjoyment.

Hot – Some Songs for Summer

The word of the day is HOT, so here are some HOT songs that came to mind..

Too Darn Hot – From Kiss me Kate.

 

Having a Heatwave – From There’s no business like show business

 

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2020/07/14/hot/

Don’t Stop – Songs that are Unstoppable

The Word of the Day is Unstoppable,

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2020/07/13/unstoppable/

 

I thought I’d share with you a song or two,

that makes me happy when I’m feeling blue,

They’re upbeat songs and full of class,

with unstoppable rhythms and a blast of brass

you just can’t help dancing around a bit

So now I’ve shared, you can all benefit 🙂

 

 

 

 

https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2020/07/13/your-daily-word-prompt-benefit-ydwordprompt-July-13-2020/

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2020/07/13/rdp-monday-brass/

 

Sunny – Yesterday my life was filled with rain.

 

The Word of the Day is Sunny and that made me think of this song by Boney M from 1976.

I hope you enjoy this reminder of a different time back in the 1970s.

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2020/05/30/sunny/

The lyrics are as follows:

Sunny,
yesterday my life was filled with rain.
Sunny,
you smiled at me and really eased the pain.
The dark days are gone,
and the bright days are here,
My sunny one shines so sincere.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny,
thank you for the sunshine bouquet.
Sunny,
thank you for the love you brought my way.
You gave to me your all and all.
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny,
thank you for the truth you let me see.
Sunny,
thank you for the facts from a to c.
My life was torn like a windblown sand,
And the rock was formed when you held my hand.
Sunny one so true, I love you.

Sunny

(Instrumental)

Sunny,
thank you for the smile upon your face.
Sunny,
thank you for the gleam that shows its grace.
You’re my spark of natures fire,
You’re my sweet complete desire.
Sunny one so true, I love you
Yes, I love you, baby.

Sunny,
yesterday my life was filled with rain.
Sunny,
you smiled at me and really eased the pain.
The dark days are gone,
and the bright days are here,
My sunny one shines so sincere.
Sunny one so true, I love you, yeah.

I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.

 

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2020/07/22/grace-2/

Victory in Europe day – 75 years since the end of WWII in Europe. Time for a Sing Song

 

So, 75 years ago today it was Victory in Europe day, V.E day. That’s a fact.

The war in the far east rattled on for a few more months, but the war in Europe was finally over and peace was restored.

Seeing the crowds gathering in the streets to celebrate the end of a long and desperate war must have been a sight to behold.

To celebrate I have recorded new versions of two wartime classics.

 

 

FOWC with Fandango — Fact

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2020/05/07/new/

https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2020/05/08/your-daily-word-prompt-behold-ydwordprompt-may-8-2020/

 

Pop! Positivity – 3 songs that make me happy.

 

I was tagged to take part in this challenge by Melanie B Cee of the blog sparks from a combustible mind. Click on the link below:

https://sparksfromacombustiblemind.com/2019/10/24/pop-positively/

 

“What is “Pop!” – Pop of Positivity?”

“Pop of Positivity”   It’s based on one simple thing.  “Life doesn’t have to suck all the time.”  Let’s face it… There’s a Helluva lot of negativity in the real world, and it’s pretty hard to escape it.  I thought of this as a means to brighten up everyone’s day.  Taking time away from thinking about the negative and switch gears and think of the positive.  Perhaps,  we can all share some smiles along the way too.

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#5 Theme: Post an Affirmation That Lifts You Up and a Song That Makes Brightens and Perks Up Your Mood.

Rules: 

1. Each Thursday, I’ll pick a Theme (Naturally, of something positive).
2. Tag 3 Bloggers to continue the themed positive message along. 
3. You, the recipient of the tag can select anyway fit on how you want to share this positivity.  (Example: Post an Affirmation that lifts you up as well as a song that brightens and perks up your mood).
4. You will create a Pingback to the original post, as well as notifying your tagged blogger that you have selected them.

 

So here we go:

and my song:

This always makes me happy, singing along to this silly song in the car.

 

If you are reading this post and you fancy having a go, then consider yourself nominated 🙂

 

Pop Of Positivity – 3 Songs that want to make me dance.

 

I’ve been tagged in the Pop of Positivity challenge by Sadje of the blog Keep it Alive:

Pop of Positivity #4 -Theme: Pick 3 Songs That You Want to Dance to and Make You Smile!

The Challenge was created by Beckie, of Beckie’s Mental Mess:

“POP!” Pop of Positivity Share #4 Theme: Pick 3 Songs You Want To Dance To and Make You Smile

Here are the rules.

Rules:

1. Each Thursday, I’ll pick a Theme (Naturally, of something positive).
2. I will, therefore, Tag Four Bloggers to continue the themed positive message along. 
3. You, the recipient of the tag can select anyway fit on how you want to share this positivity.  (Example: Any 3 songs that make you want to tap your feet, make you sing, and shake your thang!  Any era you like!  Just have fun with this one!! ).
4. You will create a Pingback to the original post, as well as notifying your tagged blogger that you have selected them.

 

So here are three songs that always make me want to dance:

1. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars.

 

2) Jive Bunny – Swing the Mood

 

3) Katrina and the Waves – Walking on Sunshine.

 

Now, if they don’t get you up dancing, then nothing will!

 

So, who shall I nominate to take part?

 

How about Kristian of Life Lessons from around the Dinner Table?

https://lifelessonsaroundthedinnertable.wordpress.com/2019/10/17/boisterous-laughter/

 

Two Starry Songs

When I head the Word of the Day was ASTRAL two songs instantly came to mind because of their first lines. Astral being a reference to the stars.

Click on the link below to see the Word of the Day word challenge, why not have a go?

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/05/05/astral/comment-page-1/#comment-22644

1. Firstly – Starry, Starry Night.

 

“Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)” – Don McLean

Starry, starry night
Paint your palette blue and gray
Look out on a summer’s day
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul

Shadows on the hills
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
In colors on the snowy linen land

Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free

They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they’ll listen now

Starry, starry night
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in violet haze
Reflect in Vincent’s eyes of china blue

Colors changing hue
Morning fields of amber grain
Weathered faces lined in pain
Are soothed beneath the artist’s loving hand

Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free

They would not listen, they did not know how
Perhaps they’ll listen now

For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night

You took your life, as lovers often do
But I could’ve told you Vincent
This world was never meant for
One as beautiful as you

Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frame-less heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget

Like the strangers that you’ve met
The ragged men in ragged clothes
The silver thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow

Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
And how you suffered for your sanity
And how you tried to set them free

They would not listen, they’re not listening still
Perhaps they never will

 

and Secondly, Dream a little Dream of Me.

 

Saturday Morning Music – Harmony

The Word of the Day is Harmony.

There are plenty of bands that were famous for their harmonies, here are three examples.

One of the best, in my view, was the Beach Boys – Good Vibrations.

Another excellent example of Harmony is Simon and Garfunkel – Bridge over Troubled Waters.

 

And here is one that you may not have heard. Peter and Gordon – World Without Love,

The song was written by Paul McCartney (of The Beatles) who was going out with Peter Asher’s Sister, Jane Asher at the time.

Some lovely harmonies on this one.

 

Happy Saturday everyone. 🙂

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/03/15/harmony-2/