Do you have a favorite song? A while back someone sent me one of those 'getting to know you' emails with some silly questions like 'have you colored with crayons recently?' and 'have you ever skinny dipped in the ocean?' I wondered why anyone would want to know such things then decided it wasn't important enough of a question to answer or even ponder but then I got to the 'what's your favorite song?' question. That one stumped me. And I have to honestly say that it has been different songs on different days. It's the same with favorite movies, but that's a ramble for another day, isn't it!?!
My favorite song in the 50s was without a doubt 'In the Still of the Night' by the Five Satins. I still stop to listen when I hear that song. But since then I've gotten more into the Big Band Era songs, so there are a lot of different songs that I like but for the life of me, I don't think I could pick one out of the bunch of them to call it a favorite.
One day, years ago, when I was driving my dad to a radiation appointment, I asked him some questions that I knew I'd want to know & soon it would be too late to ask him, so I asked what his favorite song was. He hesitated only for a few seconds before he said "Laura." I asked why that song? What made it so special to him; he said he just liked the music. He never cared for lyrics, it was the music he cared about.
So, over the years I've thought about songs; some have sentimental meanings for me , some are silly & just fun to listen to (Does your chewing gum lose it's flavor on the bedpost overnight? comes to mind) Some are sad songs, a lot of them tell stories, but most of the Big Band Era songs are just what I want to be listening to, pleasant music that brings back fond memories or just lightens my mood. I can list songs that would be in my top ten: Moonlight Sonata, Polkadots and Moonbeams, Walk Through the Raindrops, South Rampart Street Parade, (well, almost anything by Pete Fountain,) String of Pearls, Stardust, Yours, Moonlight Serenade, The Night is Young and You’re So Beautiful, Because, I’ll Walk Alone, On the Sunny Side of the Street... whoops, that’s more than ten... guess I could go on & on because music has always been a big part of my life.
Two of my all time favorites are: To Each His Own and Once in a While.
What about you?
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Now this is a tough one. I have a very large menu to pick from as I too had the same parents and music was such a big part of my growing up also, but I have to agree with you, it's a moment to moment, day by day thing with me. I'm a doowop kinda guy, (I got that from someone somewhere who couldn't seem to keep her records put away, tempting me until I had to steal them for myself). Note: No names will be mentioned. So I guess I will have to start with "Gloria" as my first selection. However, I can change my mind the minute "Everybody Loves To Cha-Cha-Cha", or "Tonight I Fell In Love", or "Dreamy Eyes" or "Tonight, Tonight" or "Who's That Knockin" comes on the radio and I find myself singing like a lunatic. Those musical mental stop sticks stay with me until the next song sticks in my brain and I hum it until the next one comes along. I do find many types of songs, not just doowop, pique my interest from time to time. I like some country, some classical, some 40's stuff (Dad would be proud), and even some show tunes. Quick, JAZZ HANDS EVERYONE!!!!! Okay, calm yourselves down! This is a very tough question to answer. It's late and I choose to not think about this anymore. Note: I do also like "In The Still Of The Nite", (which I sang and recorded on my one and only CD). There are also some 1960's and 1970's songs I really love. "War" and "Shannon" come to mind. If I had to answer, and I do, or I will sit here and type all night long, I would have to say I do not have a 'favorite' song. Favorite songs, yes. "Knock, Ring and Tap" is a catchy one for me also.
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I have no favorite song but favorite genres and the top of the list is ALWAYS show tunes. LOVE 'EM! Big band and classical round out the top three, for me but, honestly, I just love music and, with the top down on the car, I will blast away at the top of my lungs and have the time of my life. Yahoozers! Sing, everybody, sing! :-)
Wow, talk about memories. I hadn't thought of Knock, Ring and Tap in many, many years. One song that comes to mind when I think of your guitar-learning days, Capt., is "House of the Rising Sun" over & over & over. lol. Fun to think of now. And Jackie-Oh, how could I have not even mentioned show tunes. Love them, too. They're warm, fuzzy thoughts :)
Okay....two months is WAY TOO LONG to wait for interesting reading material.
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