Good heavens, I’ve
had “guest stars” on my day on Word Wranglers for so long that when I actually had
to write a post, it snuck up on me. So here I am on Sunday morning. Thinking. I’m
wanting to do a list-type post, or a go-down-seven-lines-on-page-three, because
D’Ann’s are always so much fun—-however, there is an important lack in this
particular writer’s makeup.
Imagination. I don’t
have one. And maybe I’ll write about that sometime, but not today. Today I want
me a good list. Something interactive because you (the people reading this) are
the ones that make it fun in the first place, with a little help from D’Ann’s
imagination. Did you know she had two books out this past week? Two! And Kristi Knight had one, too—see
their covers over there? Aren’t they cool and isn’t it great what the Wranglers
are doing?
Thinking. Really. I
am.
Okay, I’ve got it. I’ve
got it! This will be the non sequitur of writing blogposts, but—for someone who
writes in silence—this is something that has affected my writing always, simply
because the items in question and their artists show up in manuscripts. All the
time. Ready?
What are your three
favorite songs—regardless of artist, genre, time period, whatever other
criteria—just the three that speak loudest to your heart? In no particular
order, mine are:
1. Desperado (any version, though the Eagles are my favorite)
2. Country Roads (John Denver)
3. Amazing Grace (Judy Collins, or any church congregation that's feeling grateful)
Your turn! Thanks for playing.
Hi Liz,
ReplyDeletePoor, Poor Pitiful Me by Linda Ronstadt--always played it after a breakup, even when I was the cause of the break :)
You Are My First, My Last, My Everything by Barry White--this I played with the relationship was going well.
Waterloo by Abba--because it is a fun sing along song, and is featured in so many movies.
Good ones, Morgan! I like them, too. I remember playing "Leaving on A Jet Plane" ad nauseum when the boyfriend was in Vietnam and "Arizona" when an OLD boyfriend took off for those parts, so my idea of relationship songs is probably skewed. :-)
DeleteSade's "Kiss of Life", Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway", Etta James's "at Last" These are theme songs for my three book, "Em" series.
ReplyDeleteGood ones, Em!
DeleteRod Stewart singing any of the Great American Songbook classics, but my favorite is "You Send Me." Norah Jones and "Come Away with Me," and the Dana Fuchs/Martin Luther (Across the Universe) version of the Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down." If you haven't seen Across the Universe yet, rent it! Absolutely best covers of The Beatles and a great story!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love Norah Jones, and even though I don't want to love Rod Stewart, I love him, too. Their voices just ripple along right under my skin. Another one is Rhiannon Giddens from the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Her "Leaving Eden" is on my short list of songs, too.
DeleteI second the love for "Across the Universe" -- love, love that movie.
DeleteJudy Garland's Somewhere Over the Rainbow (because I believe in dreams), the Beatles' Hands Across the Water (the lyrics and melody just fascinate me), and Danny Boy (you already picked Amazing Grace and this one, when I allow it, just breaks my heart).
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah, on all counts. I have cold chills just typing this!
DeleteThe Star Spangled Banner
ReplyDeleteSung traditionally by anyone with a powerful voice, it reduces me to tears.
Mony, Mony by Tommy James and the Shondells
Awesome song for dancing.
Viva La Vida by Coldplay
It always seemed to be playing on the radio when I was in the pool so it makes me think of summer.
Fun post!
Good choices, Mae. Thanks for coming by.
DeleteOh I love Marvin Gaye's version!
DeleteOkay, my choices are:
ReplyDeleteAmerican Pie by Don McLean. It reminds me of a special moment with a special person who is no longer with us.
December, 1963 (Oh, what a night) by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. I don't know why, but I just love this song. And will stay in the car until its over.
and Saturday Night by the Bay City Rollers. Because it's just a fun reminder of my teenage hood.
Oh, American Pie--the rock 'n' roll anthem to end all anthems!
DeleteLove this! I'm an eclectic listener...and my favorites lists are ever changing..but here are 3 of my faves right now:
ReplyDeleteImagine, John Lennon/Beatles
What a Wonderful World/Somewhere over the Rainbow by Isreal Kamakawawioe
Dancing Away with My Heart by Lady Antebellum
Good ones, Kristi. Imagine can still make me cry for John Lennon after all these years.
DeleteHey, Liz!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out!
Shawn has a new release, too!
Oh, lord. 3 songs?
Nothing Like a Woman--Vince Gill.
All I wanna Do--Heart
Maggie May--Rod Stewart
Fun!
Good ones, D--and my apologies, Shawn! LIFE AFTER is a most excellent read, too!
DeleteIt varies but the 3 that come to mind today are
ReplyDeleteWe All Fall in Love Sometimes by Elton John
In My Time of Dying by Led Zepplin &
Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley
I must be feeling nostalgic today!
Nostalgia's never a bad thing! Thanks for coming.
DeleteI have to agree American Pie by Don MacLean would be one. Anything by Enya would be two, and I'd go for something vastly different for three and that would be Nessun Dorma-probably the Pavarotti version. though the longer I consider the more likely I am to change them....
ReplyDeleteI like the range of your choices, Nancy!
DeleteInteresting post and timely because I've been thinking about music a lot lately. With the passing of Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Donna Summer, it occurred to me that many of the people on the sound track of my life are gone. That said my three favorites are:
ReplyDelete1. The Congo Man by the Mighty Sparrow (my parents are West Indian so we grew up listening to a lot of Calypso. "Congo" was the first song I learned by heart.
2. MacArthur Park by Donna Summer (What can I say?)
3. Where There Was Darkness by Randi Crawford (a long-time favorite, her voice is amazing and the song sums up love so well that when I needed a song to symbolize the relationship between the lovers in What Binds Us, this was a no brainer. I then spent months tracking down the out-of-print song on CD.
I don't know any of these (except MacArthur Park by--who was it? Richard Harris?), but you definitely illustrate the connection between music and our writing. Thanks for coming!
DeleteI have hundreds, literally. My sister and I have made the playlist. But here are three of my favorites:
ReplyDelete1-Country-Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band
2-Jazz-Crazy Love by Van Morrison
3-Raggae-It Wasn't Me by Shaggy
Sorry, but here's three more:
ReplyDelete1-Classic Rock-Keep Your Hands to Yourself by Georgia Satellites
2-Classic Rock-Come To Papa-Bob Segar
3-Country-I Can't Sleep by Clay Walker
and here's a bonus:
Reggae-Sweat by Inner Circle
I promise I'll quit now. Leaving the blog...
You sound like me, Sandra! It took me forever to get it down to three, and I've been second-guessing mine all day.
DeleteAt Last - Etta James
ReplyDeleteOver the Rainbow - Israel kamakaawoie
I Want to Know What Love is - Foreignor
Nice choices.
DeleteSweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skinner
ReplyDeleteAll Night Long - Eagles
Rock and Roll Band - Boston
I love just about any classic rock from the 70's.
I'm the same way with a different decade--I still love the 60s best. I like your songs, though.
DeleteOh man! I can only pick three? Here ya go, in order: 1)Ebony Eyes by Smokey Robinson and Rick James 2) Chocolate High by India Arie and Musiq Soulchild 3)This Ain't a Love Song by Bon Jovi. Hey, you've got to admit, John Bon Jovi has the sexiet smile EVER in this video.
ReplyDeleteJohn Bon Jovi's smile is ALWAYS sexy. Thanks for playing, Shawn!
DeleteJohnny One Note and How are things in Gloccamora? (Because I usually got a job when I auditioned with them.) Along Came Bill from Show Boat because I realized altos could get jobs in musicals.
ReplyDeleteOh, I loved Show Boat!
DeleteOops,hit publish too soon--I don't remember the songs in it!
DeleteThis is really hard for me because my favorite songs change constantly. Okay, let's see...
ReplyDeleteBright Lights by Matchbox 20 (this has pretty much been a constant)
Amen by Kid Rock
Somebody That I Used To Know by GOTYE
Kid Rock is soooo good.
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