OK, here's another one... Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of camping, and how fun it is! Breezing Along With The Breeze, by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez:
My Way, as sung by Frank Sinatra - a true confessional and lesson that notwithstanding our frailties and qwirks we can still reach our goals. At my age, a kind of themesong I can subscribe to.
Hallelujah, sung by Leonard Cohen. Again an admission and a rationalizaiton of a way of life, using biblical references.
Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan - uplifting melody and dreamlike fantasy
The Battle Hymn of the Republic - perhaps a surprise for a Canadian, but the melody is enough to raise the dead.
Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold) - played on the airplane while landing at Ben Gurion airport. Brought tears of joy to my eyes due to my first visit to the Holy Land.
Love Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan ? Where do I start ?
Dylan has had so many hits ...where to begin?
Why not start with Subterranean Homesick Blues because it was such a great video. (And Jack Kerouac is in it as well as Dylan-- he's the guy with the beard who walks off at the end). Plus the fantastic lyrics..." 20 years of schoolin' and they put you on the day shift"...."You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows"...
Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and Bob Dylan's Tambourine Man were two of my 6 choices. Leonard Cohen is and has been since the mid-sixties my favourite musician. It's been said that Bob Dylan once called Leonard Cohen the only musician who intimidated him. In that regard he meant the dictionary definition of "intimidate" to mean "admre and respect".
(I've seeded this before): This is a cool song in any event-- but I especially like this version because its played-- on a xylophone!
Also, because its Teddy Brown-- from the 1930s!
Teddy Brown (1900–1946) was an American entertainer who spent the latter part of his life performing in Britain. He was born Abraham Himmelbrand in 1900, and first played in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra , but moved to the field of popular music in the 1920s.
He was noted for his rotund appearance, approaching 400 pounds in weight, and was often compared to (or considered the British answer to) another rotund band leader of the same era, Paul Whiteman .
Brown played several instruments, the saxophone , the drums , percussion , the xylophone , and he also whistled melodies while he played any of the percussion instruments.
He arrived in London in 1926. The next year he formed his own orchestra , playing at the Café de Paris . He went on to play in other nightclubs both in London and Paris including the Kit Kat Club. The custom-made Besson xylophone he played had a five-octave range, one more than the usual xylophone. In 1927, the UK division of Lee de Forest 's Phonofilm made a short film of Brown playing the xylophone.
Brown's rapid-fire style was an early influence on percussionist, band-leader Spike Jones , who would launch his own high-energy career a decade later.
From 1931 on Brown played on the radio, in films and the variety stage playing the xylophone. His appearance was dapper but quite stout but he was nimble and often danced around the xylophone while playing. He became very popular with audiences and appeared in the Royal Variety Performance in 1931. He was associated with The Crazy Gang , and was often the subject of their jokes. He died in 1946.
These two are both good but the male dancer is outstanding .. . . he never moves his shoulders compared to what his feet and knees are doing. This pianist is from Switzerland. He plays some of the best Boogie Woogie anywhere. He is so BIG over there, they hold a week-long Boogie Woogie contest every year and all the best players in the world are invited. In this video he is joined by the 2 amazing dancers...
The male dancer even has a forties haircut.
Turn up the volume, watch and give it a listen! If you experience any trouble tapping your foot to the beat, you had better hurry and schedule an appointment with your physician.
FOR THOSE WHO DON'T REMEMBER, HERE IS HOW THE BOOGIE WOOGIE WAS DONE! Most people 60 and younger do not know about the BOOGIE WOOGIE and may have never seen it.
This was his last concert in Tucson in Spring 2008 at the Old Town Artisans. He paired with a local guy named Arthur Migliazza. It was a phenomenal concert and if you ever have a chance to see him, don't miss out.
I hesitate to respond, as the songs that most move my wife and family are all in Hebrew and Aramaic.
Mrs E. is Israeli. We raised our son and daughter, and now help raise our grandchildren in a multi lingual home environment.
That helps keep our tradition alive.
It will present access ability problems for your fine thread however.
Let's give it a bash, and see what happens.
Here is my top five list.
1. Shir ha Avodah (Work of Worship Song). It contains the real first name of my wife. She is the centerpiece of my existence
2. Bah Shanah Ha Ba'ah. (Next Year). It portrays our family life together in various stages. Young couple. Newlyweds. Having and raising children. Same for grandchildren. Living out our lives together in the twilight of our years. (This is where we are at now).
3. Ain Adair Ka Adonai (There is None Like G-d). We live out our lives in a G-d centered fashion, as do so many others in so many ways.
4. Shir Ha Shirim (Song of Songs). Contains the phrase, "Ani Dodi, Veh Dodili. I am My Beloveds, and My Beloved is Mine. It is how Mrs. E. and I relate. We both think we are the lucky one in our marriage.
5. Zeisse Pawnim (Yiddish for Sweet Face). My paternal grandmother, Bubbie Esther used to sing this to me when I was a child. The last stanza is translated as, "I would gladly stand for three days in a bread line, just to kiss your sweet face, and also to hold your hand". She doted on all us grandchildren. When we visited her,. we knew she could always make us all feel special. She is my life time role model. She forgot herself to focus on others. Outstanding!
Enoch, as one of my inspirational choices I listed Yerushalayim Shel Zahav for the reasons I stated above. I suppose if I were listing joyful Israeli music I would have added Tzena, Tzena, Tzena and Hava Nagila.
The Small Faces, a band from the 60's put out a song "Itchycoo Park", it was a big hit. Later in the early 90's a band called The M People in Britain put out a disco version. If this doesn't make you get up and dance have someone take your pulse.
No derailing please.
Smile - Michael Jackson
How many can I post ? Here's another "Make Somebody Happy"...
I will throw a Santana song in there too
Gotta luv Santana.
Here's another of their best-- Oye Como Va!
Gotta luv Santana.
Here's another of their best-- Oye Como Va!
i think NT is more of a Rock crowd than Disco afficionados. But dancing all night to disco...wow!
Claudja Barry - Boogie Woogie Dancing Shoes
Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Catch a Falling Star, by Perry Como! I love this song!
OK, here's another one... Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of camping, and how fun it is! Breezing Along With The Breeze, by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez:
The Sunny side of the street
(In no particular order)
My Way, as sung by Frank Sinatra - a true confessional and lesson that notwithstanding our frailties and qwirks we can still reach our goals. At my age, a kind of themesong I can subscribe to.
Hallelujah, sung by Leonard Cohen. Again an admission and a rationalizaiton of a way of life, using biblical references.
Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan - uplifting melody and dreamlike fantasy
The Battle Hymn of the Republic - perhaps a surprise for a Canadian, but the melody is enough to raise the dead.
Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (Jerusalem of Gold) - played on the airplane while landing at Ben Gurion airport. Brought tears of joy to my eyes due to my first visit to the Holy Land.
Interesting choices Buzz.
One addition: The fourth movement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony (Schiller's Ode to Joy - chorus).
Ode to Joy, by Beaker, the Muppet. This always makes me laugh out loud!
Excellent!
Excellent!
Love Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan ? Where do I start ?
Love Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan ? Where do I start ?
Dylan has had so many hits ...where to begin?
Why not start with Subterranean Homesick Blues because it was such a great video. (And Jack Kerouac is in it as well as Dylan-- he's the guy with the beard who walks off at the end). Plus the fantastic lyrics..." 20 years of schoolin' and they put you on the day shift"...."You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows"...
Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and Bob Dylan's Tambourine Man were two of my 6 choices. Leonard Cohen is and has been since the mid-sixties my favourite musician. It's been said that Bob Dylan once called Leonard Cohen the only musician who intimidated him. In that regard he meant the dictionary definition of "intimidate" to mean "admre and respect".
(I've seeded this before): This is a cool song in any event-- but I especially like this version because its played-- on a xylophone!
Also, because its Teddy Brown-- from the 1930s!
Teddy Brown (1900–1946) was an American entertainer who spent the latter part of his life performing in Britain. He was born Abraham Himmelbrand in 1900, and first played in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra , but moved to the field of popular music in the 1920s.
He was noted for his rotund appearance, approaching 400 pounds in weight, and was often compared to (or considered the British answer to) another rotund band leader of the same era, Paul Whiteman .
Brown played several instruments, the saxophone , the drums , percussion , the xylophone , and he also whistled melodies while he played any of the percussion instruments.
He arrived in London in 1926. The next year he formed his own orchestra , playing at the Café de Paris . He went on to play in other nightclubs both in London and Paris including the Kit Kat Club. The custom-made Besson xylophone he played had a five-octave range, one more than the usual xylophone. In 1927, the UK division of Lee de Forest 's Phonofilm made a short film of Brown playing the xylophone.
Brown's rapid-fire style was an early influence on percussionist, band-leader Spike Jones , who would launch his own high-energy career a decade later.
From 1931 on Brown played on the radio, in films and the variety stage playing the xylophone. His appearance was dapper but quite stout but he was nimble and often danced around the xylophone while playing. He became very popular with audiences and appeared in the Royal Variety Performance in 1931. He was associated with The Crazy Gang , and was often the subject of their jokes. He died in 1946.
How cool is that?
Let's go to the videotape!
It seems like this one was played like every 5 minutes on the radio--- but I like it anyway:
The Original 1984 Footloose dance, followed up by the adaptation of it to 2011 styles of dancing.
Dancin' the Boogie-Woogie
Silvan Zingg Piano
Dancers: Maeva & William
These two are both good but the male dancer is outstanding .. . . he never moves his shoulders compared to what his feet and knees are doing. This pianist is from Switzerland. He plays some of the best Boogie Woogie anywhere. He is so BIG over there, they hold a week-long Boogie Woogie contest every year and all the best players in the world are invited. In this video he is joined by the 2 amazing dancers...
The male dancer even has a forties haircut.
Turn up the volume, watch and give it a listen! If you experience any trouble tapping your foot to the beat, you had better hurry and schedule an appointment with your physician.
FOR THOSE WHO DON'T REMEMBER, HERE IS HOW THE BOOGIE WOOGIE WAS DONE! Most people 60 and younger do not know about the BOOGIE WOOGIE and may have never seen it.
Some unusually good rockabilly dancin':
Bill Haley & His Comets - "Rip It Up" - from "Don't Knock The Rock" - HQ 1956
Those are some old looking teenagers
Swanee River (like you've never heard it before):
Booginator 3 - Mr. Boogie Woogie in Tucson
This was his last concert in Tucson in Spring 2008 at the Old Town Artisans. He paired with a local guy named Arthur Migliazza. It was a phenomenal concert and if you ever have a chance to see him, don't miss out.
That was amazing.
Here is an obscure one.
This one, with it's reminder of "the three great pillars of happiness", has always made me smile.
Of course I'm down to only two now but hey, it beats the alternative. (smile)
All one really needs to be happy in life is, "Loose Shoes, T....."
Dear Friend John Russell: Super topic.
Thanks for posting.
I hesitate to respond, as the songs that most move my wife and family are all in Hebrew and Aramaic.
Mrs E. is Israeli. We raised our son and daughter, and now help raise our grandchildren in a multi lingual home environment.
That helps keep our tradition alive.
It will present access ability problems for your fine thread however.
Let's give it a bash, and see what happens.
Here is my top five list.
1. Shir ha Avodah (Work of Worship Song). It contains the real first name of my wife. She is the centerpiece of my existence
2. Bah Shanah Ha Ba'ah. (Next Year). It portrays our family life together in various stages. Young couple. Newlyweds. Having and raising children. Same for grandchildren. Living out our lives together in the twilight of our years. (This is where we are at now).
3. Ain Adair Ka Adonai (There is None Like G-d). We live out our lives in a G-d centered fashion, as do so many others in so many ways.
4. Shir Ha Shirim (Song of Songs). Contains the phrase, "Ani Dodi, Veh Dodili. I am My Beloveds, and My Beloved is Mine. It is how Mrs. E. and I relate. We both think we are the lucky one in our marriage.
5. Zeisse Pawnim (Yiddish for Sweet Face). My paternal grandmother, Bubbie Esther used to sing this to me when I was a child. The last stanza is translated as, "I would gladly stand for three days in a bread line, just to kiss your sweet face, and also to hold your hand". She doted on all us grandchildren. When we visited her,. we knew she could always make us all feel special. She is my life time role model. She forgot herself to focus on others. Outstanding!
Enoch.
Enoch, as one of my inspirational choices I listed Yerushalayim Shel Zahav for the reasons I stated above. I suppose if I were listing joyful Israeli music I would have added Tzena, Tzena, Tzena and Hava Nagila.
Dear Friend Buzz: And Ha Tikvah (The Hope - Israeli National Anthem).
Enoch.
Dear Friend John Russell: Thanks.
Enoch.
When I'm feeling really happy and want to take it to the next level I go with "Walking on Sunshine".
Stevie is, and always has been, king...
Well, I listen to Alternative Rock. There is a lot fo new stuff out there I like. This one always makes me smile when it comes on the radio.
My Sweet Summer is Gone
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Perfect. Genius. If you remove one note the whole thing would collapse. Every note exactly where it should be. Not one missing. Not one extra one.
For when I have the time to relax.
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For Lady in Black.
Thank you. I couldn't figure out how to post it.
This song makes me both happy and sad at the same time.
My husband proposed to me while playing this song.....
Aretha-- wow!
(Brings back memories...
)
another all time fav ...
Three more and then I'll stop, lol...
sylvester - do you wanna funk ( original video clip)
"Danceable"....Heh!
Disco Evita Side 1
Non-stop hot disco dance mix
The Club Med Theme Song in the 80's
(Version Française) Ottowan: Haut les mains
(English version) Hands Up
The Small Faces, a band from the 60's put out a song "Itchycoo Park", it was a big hit. Later in the early 90's a band called The M People in Britain put out a disco version. If this doesn't make you get up and dance have someone take your pulse.
the one and only
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Dylan:
Norah Jones is fantastic here:
Somebody To Love/ White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane