13 Favorite Songs
Posted by adamswife on February 7, 2008
Edition 4
1. To Each His Own - My father used to sing this to my mother. It was “their song.” I have always loved its sentiment and how much my dad loved my mom.
2. You Light Up My Life - Ed declared this to be “our song” when we were dating. It’s true – he does light up my life.
3. You Picked a Sad Time to Leave Me, Lucille - with slightly altered lyrics this is a song bemoaned by truckers – “You picked a sad time to leave me, loose wheel.”
4. Kentucky Babe - Our dad used to sing this to us after we were in bed at night. A beautiful lullaby full of love.
5. It’s a Grand Night for Singing - Just because I love to sing and this is so exuberant.
6. There’s No Business Like Show Business - Who can resist Ethel Merman at her most boisterous?
7. Some Enchanted Evening – Because it’s beautiful and romantic.
8. Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah – Because it’s so much fun to sing and so full of hope.
9. Now The Day Is Over – A beautiful prayer at the end of the day.
10. How Great Thou Art – Because He is great, because it makes my heart sing.
11. Hey! Jude - This is a song that was played frequently at dances I went to when I was young. It reminds me of the guy who gave me my first kiss.
12. The Wichita Lineman - See #11
13. Knock Three Times - Because it’s so much fun!
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Laura said
Lots of great songs there! How Great Thou Art and the Hallelujah Chorus are my faves out of the list!
Happy T-13!
Starrlight said
Happy TT!
Cassie & TT&TOT Gang said
What a great list! I think I’m going to nick your idea one week
I also love How Great Thou Art, the Hallelujah Chorus, No Business Like Show Business…that one reminds me of another I really like “Make Them Laugh”–Donald O’Connor was priceless doing that song!
melanie said
Great list..love How Great Thou Art!
Comedy Plus said
At 56 years young I know and like every one of these songs. Have a great TT.
Solomon Broad said
I actually have #3 in my music collection.
Sandy (Momisodes) said
What a great idea for a list…..I haven’t heard all of these, but the ones I have, I really like. Especially Ethel Merman
Smiler said
I’m really bad with remembering names of anything, including songs, so much so that I couldn’t come up with a list like that of my own – and who knows what I’d come up with then… Handel’s Messiah is definitely a great classic!
storyteller said
How fun to find a list of songs I actually recognize for a change. So many of the younger folk list their play lists and I’m lucky to know one. What I hadn’t heard of before was the trucker’s version of “Lucille” … LOL
Hugs and blessings,
Dane Bramage said
Wow we had one song in common on our lists this week. As for #11, it was the closing theme to a local movie show that I watched for a decade. I undersatand that Paul wrote it for Julian Lennon when John left his mom for Yoko.
We did #8 this year at church and we sing #10 a lot.
I don’t think I’ve heard #11 in 35 years. I do know I like it.
And I think most of Tony Orlando’s stuff was fun.
Thanks for visiting my T13 #66 13 Movie Titles that are Song Titles too.
Rebecca said
I do a good Ethel M. impersonation.
Christine said
Knock Three Times…I can see myself in the kitchen…doing dishes with my mom…singing and dancing! We used to knock on the counter top…three times of course. LOL I think my favorite song is Moon River.
Forgetfulone said
Knock three times! That brings back childhood memories. And I love to sing along with Some Enchanted Evening. Not that anyone wants to hear me, but it’s fun!
Forgetfulone said
I finally have my meme up that you tagged me for! Thank you for the tag! Diana
Nicholas said
I remember Knock Three Times! “Twice on the pipe, clang clang!”
imaginary sarah said
Great. Now I’m going to have dreams about Ethyl Merman. *shudder*
Serina said
I LOVE knock Three Times!
Writing at Home Mom said
Oh I love your #2 so much!
Youuuu light up my life…
You give me hope
To carry on
You light up my days
and fill my nights with song…
*Let’s Sing!”
adamswife said
Writing at Home – I’m singing it, but I don’t hear you. Come on, sing out.
tommiea said
Very cute songs….Thanks for visiting my ABC TT.
Buck Naked Politics said
I know and like 3, 6, 7, 10, and 11. Nice list!
SandyCarlson said
I remember when You Light Up My Life was big! Wow. What a trip. Thanks for these.
melanie said
How Great Thou Art…Great song!
Lady Rose said
great collection of music happy tt
Lynne said
The Wichita Lineman, was that sung by Glen Campbell?
Barb said
I especially love 2, 3, 6 & 10. Oh, I loved Ethel Merman. This is a great TT! Thanks.
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