Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy

Shame on me. I missed National Friendship Day. It occurs annually on the first Sunday of August each year, so I am six days late. To you, my friend, thanks for your friendship. There are many terms for friend: chum, pal, mate, bestie, companion, confidant, cohort, ally, and buddy. That's quite a list of words … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy →

Song Lyric Sunday

It's time once again for Song Lyric Sunday, presented by Jim Adams. This week our topic is an easy one - Pick a song about enjoying the outdoors. I have opted to pick one that not many will know, but has a special place in my heart and an interesting story behind it. Cruising Down … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday →

Tune Tuesday – Mack the Knife

Bobby Darin was a talent. He was a songwriter, a singer, an actor, and played multiple instruments. Today is the anniversary of his birth - he was born May 14, 1936. As a baby, he had bouts of Rheumatic Fever, which caused some damage to his heart. He beat many odds and lived longer than most … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Mack the Knife →