Good News

Tonight I saw my "little brother's" girlfriend in a musical play called "Good News". It's set in the 1920's before football is the national pastime, before men could make a living playing football.

Meghan Cowden was Carol Lane and very good. Actually everyone was very good. I usually hate school productions because they are flat and I can't understand a thing anyone says. They were all having a good time. For the most part everyone could sing and dance. Meghan's little brother Nicholas choreographed the musical and the dancing was good, fun and high energy. So glad I went.

There were a number of "popular" sayings that originated from this musical. "The best things in life are free" and, "Life is a bowl full of cherries" are two of them. However, this musical reminded me of the song "Sing, Sing, Sing, Sing" originally performed by Louis Prima in 1936 but made popular by Benny Goodman.

Song of the Day: Thursday

Today was a bit kick back. I'm moving slowly between projects at work, which is good. I've had a headache all day. Ibuprofen did not help at all.

Music did ease some of the pain. I have bee listening to my Spanish music station. Ojos de Brujo, Gipsy Kings, flamenco, tango and its derivatives. Good stuff that helped me focus and kept me upbeat.

I was surprised to see Las Ketchup in the mix. They are know for this Spanglish pop song from 2002. Apparently they are the daughters of a flamenco musician. The chorus of the song is a mangled rewording of this song. "Aseraje" is the Spanish approximation of "I said a hip hop...."  Interesting.

Song of the Day: Wednesday

This morning as I was making my green smoothie I began to sing this song. I'm not sure what triggered it. I just remember thinking that I wanted someone to feel for me the way the Big Bopper felt about the girl in this song.

Song of the Day: Tuesday

I woke up in a pretty good mood today. It helps that I got to sleep a little bit longer. Even the snow on the ground didn't get me down. Or the driver's side door freezing shut; I eventually got it open.
I found myself singing this song this morning. Been a while since I've had Rage Against the Machine in my head. "'I won't do what you tell me!"

Song of the Day: Monday

Today I woke up singing Vampire Weekend. This song is apropos since I had a doctor's appointment that was a waste of my time. So, I started my work day and week tired and in a pissy mood. Great song for this.

Song of the Day: First Sunday of Lent

Today was one of those days in which I awoke with a song in my head. It was an upbeat tune by an alternative female singer. Too bad I can't remember what it was!

So, instead, I present you with one of my favorite Florence + The Machine songs. This song is one of my faves because it's kind of an encouragement not to be afraid. I like those kinds of songs

Song of the Day: Saturday

Today I woke up with another Fun. song in my head.