Renditions of Good songs

My life has been very full this week. At the beginning I thought I was losing my job. Then I knew all was ok. Then I found a good friend might be thinking of getting married. I want to encourage them. It is a big change, and a small one and no change at all. Friends remain. But the challenge of married life is growth and discovery. I wish them well. My heart is full. === The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. === "Both Sides, Now" is a song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. It was first recorded and released by Mitchell on her 1969 album "Clouds." The song has become one of her most iconic and enduring works, and it has been covered by many artists over the years. The song's lyrics are often interpreted as an exploration of the complexities of life and the changing perspectives that come with experience and time. The phrase "both sides now" refers to seeing things from different perspectives or viewpoints. In the song, Mitchell reflects on how her perceptions and understanding of love, life, and the world have evolved over time. The song's verses describe various aspects of life, such as clouds, love, and dreams, and how they can appear differently when seen from different angles. It touches on the idea that things are not always as they seem, and our understanding of them can change as we gain wisdom and experience. === [Verse 1] Rows and floes of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I've looked at clouds that way [Verse 2] But now they only block the sun They rain and they snow on everyone So many things I would have done But clouds got in my way [Chorus] I've looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down, and still somehow It's cloud illusions I recall I really don't know clouds at all [Verse 3] Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels The dizzy dancing way that you feel As every fairy tale comes real I've looked at love that way [Verse 4] But now it's just another show You leave 'em laughing when you go And if you care, don't let them know Don't give yourself away [Chorus] I've looked at love from both sides now From give and take, and still somehow It's love's illusions I recall I really don't know love at all [Verse 5] Tears and fears and feeling proud To say "I love you" right out loud Dreams and schemes and circus crowds I've looked at life that way [Verse 6] But now old friends are acting strange They shake their heads, they say I've changed Well something's lost, but something's gained In living every day [Chorus] I've looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all [Chorus] I've looked at life from both sides now From up and down and still somehow It's life's illusions I recall I really don't know life at all

I fell in love with the song, having heard it on an Irish compilation === "The Spinning Wheel" was written in the mid-1800s by an Irish lawyer and poet named John Francis Waller. It's a beautiful ballad written in waltz time (3/4 time). To understand the song better, you'll want to know that "a chara" means "dear" and "The Coolin" refers to a traditional Irish air called "An Chúilfhionn," which translates to "The Fair-Haired One." === Mellow the moonlight to shine is beginning Close by the window young Eileen is spinning Bent o'er the fire her blind grandmother sitting Is crooning and moaning and drowsily knitting. Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. "Eileen, a chara, I hear someone tapping" "'Tis the ivy dear mother against the glass flapping" "Eily, I surely hear somebody sighing" "'Tis the sound mother dear of the autumn winds dying." Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. "What's the noise that I hear at the window I wonder" "'Tis the little birds chirping, the holly-bush under" "What makes you be shoving and moving your stool on And singing all wrong the old song of 'The Coolin'?" Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. There's a form at the casement, the form of her true love And he whispers with face bent, "I'm waiting for you, love" Get up on the stool, through the lattice step lightly And we'll rove in the grove while the moon's shining brightly." Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. The maid shakes her head, on her lips lays her fingers Steps up from the stool, longs to go and yet lingers A frightened glance turns to her drowsy grandmother Puts one foot on the stool, spins the wheel with the other. Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. Lazily, easily, swings now the wheel round Slowly and lowly is heard now the reel's sound Noiseless and light to the lattice above her The maid steps then leaps to the arms of her lover. Merrily, cheerily, noiselessly whirring Swings the wheel, spins the wheel while the foot's stirring Spritely and lightly and merrily ringing Trills the sweet voice of the young maiden singing. Slower and slower and slower the wheel rings Lower and lower and lower the reel rings E're the reel and the wheel stopped their ringing and moving Through the grove the young lovers by moonlight are roving.

My friend had a dream catcher they put in a washing machine. Then they didn't have a dream catcher. But they still have their dreams. === This prog-pop classic is considered a forerunner to the synth-pop that was so prevalent in the early ‘80s. The track features Wright on vocals, keyboards and synthesizers with Jim Keltner on drums. The lyrics were inspired by a book given to Wright by George Harrison called Autobiography Of A Yogi. === [Verse 1] I've just closed my eyes again Climbed aboard the Dream Weaver train Driver, take away my worries of today And leave tomorrow behind [Chorus] Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe you can get me through the night Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe we can reach the morning light [Verse 2] Fly me high through the starry skies Or maybe to an astral plane Cross the highways of fantasy Help me to forget today's pain [Chorus] Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe you can get me through the night Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe we can reach the morning light [Verse 3] Though the dawn may be coming soon There still may be some time Fly me away to the bright side of the moon And meet me on the other side [Chorus] Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe you can get me through the night Ooh, Dream Weaver I believe we can reach the morning light

I can get angry, and stand up if it is worthwhile, worth fighting for === John Fogerty wrote this song about his brother Tom's departure from the band. They were very successful at the moment, and the departure was like a rain on the sunny day. When John Fogerty introduced the song at a 2012 show in Arizona, he said, "This song was originally written about a very sad thing that was going on in my life. But I refuse to be sad now. Because now this song reminds me of my little girl, Kelsy, and every time I sing it, I think about Kelsy and rainbows." === Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm I know, it's been coming for some time When it's over, so they say It'll rain a sunny day I know, shining down like water I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? Coming down on a sunny day Yesterday, and days before Sun is cold and rain is hard I know, been that way for all my time 'Til forever, on it goes Through the circle, fast and slow I know, it can't stop, I wonder I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? Coming down on a sunny day Yeah! I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain? Coming down on a sunny day

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. === Willy DeVille (born William Paul Borsey Jr.; August 25, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer and songwriter. During his thirty-five-year career, first with his band Mink DeVille (1974–1986) and later on his own, DeVille created original songs rooted in traditional American musical styles. He worked with collaborators from across the spectrum of contemporary music, including Jack Nitzsche, Doc Pomus, Dr. John, Mark Knopfler, Allen Toussaint, and Eddie Bo. Latin rhythms, blues riffs, doo-wop, Cajun music, strains of French cabaret, and echoes of early-1960s uptown soul can be heard in DeVille's work. Mink DeVille was a house band at CBGB, the historic New York City nightclub where punk rock was born in the mid-1970s. DeVille helped redefine the Brill Building sound. In 1987 his song "Storybook Love" was nominated for an Academy Award. === Come my love, I'll tell you a tale of a boy and girl and their love story and how he loved her oh, so much, and all the charms she did possess. Now this did happen once upon a time When things were not so complex. And how he worshipped the ground she walked on. When he looked in her eyes, he became obsessed. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel; it's as real as the feelings I feel This love was stronger than the powers so dark, A prince could have within his keeping; His spells to weave and steal a heart Within her breast, but only sleeping. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel; it's as real as the feelings I feel He said, "Don't you know I love you oh, so much, And lay my heart at the foot of your dress?" She said, "Don't you know that storybook loves Always have a happy ending?" Then he swooped her up, just like in the books, And on his stallion they rode away. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel. My love is like a storybook story. But it's as real as the feelings I feel; it's as real as the feelings I feel

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Written by Rodgers and Hart "My Funny Valentine" is a show tune from the 1937 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart coming of age musical Babes in Arms in which it was introduced by teenaged star Mitzi Green. The song became a popular jazz standard, appearing on over 1300 albums performed by over 600 artists. One of them was Chet Baker,for whom it became his signature song. In 2015, it was announced that the Gerry Mulligan quartet featuring Chet Baker's version of the song was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry for the song's "cultural, artistic and/or historical significance to American society and the nation’s audio legacy". Mulligan also recorded the song with his Concert Jazz Band in 1960 Via Wikipedia === My funny valentine, sweet comic valentine You make me smile with my heart Your looks are laughable, unphotographable Yet you're my favorite work of art Is your figure less than Greek? Is your mouth a little weak? When you open it to speak Are you smart? Don't change a hair for me Not if you care for me Stay, little valentine, stay! Each day is Valentine's Day Don't change a hair for me Not if you care for me Stay, little valentine, stay! Each day is Valentine's Day

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not == I'm much more upbeat about the future than the lyric == Via Wikipedia "Don McLean is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released in 1972, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart. It was reissued by BGO Records in 1996. The photo on the cover of the album was taken overlooking the Village of Cold Spring, NY. Record World said of the single "Dreidel" that the "intelligent lyrics sustain interest." Record World called the single "If We Try" a "ballad beauty."" == When I see you on the street, I lose my concentration. Just the thought that we might meet creates anticipation. Won't you look my way once before you go and my eyes will say what you ought to know. Well I've been thinkin' about you day and night...and I don't know if it'll work out right...but somehow I think that it just might...if we try. Faces come and faces go in circular rotation. But something yearns within to grow beyond infatuation. Won't you look my way once before you go and my eyes will say what you ought to know. Well you've got me standin' deaf and blind...cause I see love as just a state of mind...and who knows what it is that we might find...if we try. You're walking a different direction from most people I've met. You're givin' me signs of affection I don't usually get. I don't want you to pledge your future the future's not yours to give. Just stand there a little longer and let me watch while you live. 'Cause when I see you on the street, I lose my concentration. And just the thought that we might meet creates anticipation. Won't you look my way once before you go and my eyes will say what you ought to know. Well I've been thinking about you day and night...and I don't know if it will work out right...but somehow I think that it just might...if we try. Somehow I think that it just might if we try. Yes somehow I think that it just might if we try. Note - Don would often change the last chorus when he performed the song live. The words were something like "Won't you look my way once before you go and my eyes will say what you ought to know. It'd be so nice to see it all work out...cause that's what fantasies are all about..."

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Jim Croce's song was published after his death in a plane accident. Via Wikipedia "Time in a Bottle" is a song by singer-songwriter Jim Croce. He wrote the lyrics after his wife Ingrid told him she was pregnant in December 1970. It appeared on Croce's 1972 ABC debut album You Don't Mess Around with Jim and was featured in the 1973 ABC made-for-television movie She Lives! After he was killed in a plane crash in September 1973, the song was aired frequently on radio, and demand for a single release built. The single of "Time in a Bottle" became Croce's second and final track to reach number 1 in the United States. === [Verse 1] If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I'd like to do Is to save every day till eternity passes away Just to spend them with you [Verse 2] If I could make days last forever If words could make wishes come true I'd save every day like a treasure and then Again, I would spend them with you [Chorus] But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do, once you find them I've looked around enough to know That you're the one I want to go through time with [Verse 3] If I had a box just for wishes And dreams that had never come true The box would be empty, except for the memory of how They were answered by you [Chorus] But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do, once you find them I've looked around enough to know That you're the one I want to go through time with

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. One take and I didn't understand the ending, so I cut it. === Via Wiki "Blessed Be Your Name" is a song by English Christian singer-songwriters Matt Redman and Beth Redman and performed by Matt Redman. The track appeared in Redman's 2002 album Where Angels Fear to Tread on Worship Together label. The Matt Redman track was not released as a single. === Blessed be Your name In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow Blessed be Your name And blessed be Your name When I'm found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed be Your name Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be Your name When the sun's shining down on me When the world's all as it should be Blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Though there's pain in the offering Blessed be Your name Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise And when the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Oh, blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name, Lord You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name, I'll find a way to say Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name Blessed be Your name, from the risin' of the sun over us To the settin' of the same, though there's pain in the offering Oh, blessed be Your name Blessed be, blessed be, blessed be Your Holy name

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. === Hank Williams summed up his life with this number. His short life. via Wikipedia "I Saw the Light" is a country gospel song written by Hank Williams. Williams was inspired to write the song while returning from a concert by a remark his mother made while they were arriving in Montgomery, Alabama. He recorded the song during his first session for MGM Records, and released in September 1948. Williams' version did not enjoy major success during its initial release, but eventually it became one of his most popular songs and the closing number for his live shows. It was soon covered by other acts, and has become a country gospel standard. === [Verse 1] I wandered so aimless life filled with sin I wouldn't let my dear savior in Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night Praise the Lord I saw the light [Chorus] I saw the light I saw the light No more darkness no more night Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight Praise the Lord I saw the light [Verse 2] Just like a blind man I wandered along Worries and fears I claimed for my own Then like the blind man that God gave back his sight Praise the Lord I saw the light [Chorus] I saw the light I saw the light No more darkness no more night Now I'm so happy no sorrow in sight Praise the Lord I saw the light [Verse 3] I was a fool to wander and a-stray Straight is the gate and narrow the way Now I have traded the wrong for the right Praise the Lord I saw the light

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === My reasons for posting this are in tribute to the late Patrick Polou, a farmer in the Pyranees, a family man and a jazz officianado. He made for me a jazz piece for this number, but I did not know how to put these lyrics to it. He passed, too young from cancer, but he lived well. === Via Wikipedia 10,000 Reasons is a studio album by worship artist Matt Redman. It peaked on the US Christian Album chart at No. 1 and No. 149 on the UK charts. === [Chorus] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name [Verse 1] The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes [Chorus] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name [Verse 2] You're rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find [Chorus] So bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Bless you, Lord [Verse 3] And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore Forevermore [Chorus] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Yes, I will worship Your holy name Lord, I'll worship Your holy name [Outro] Sing like never before, O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Jesus, I will worship Your holy name Worship Your holy name

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Written by Redman via wikipedia Matthew James Redman (born 14 February 1974) is an English Christian worship leader, singer-songwriter and author. Redman has released 16 albums, written 8 books, and helped start three church-plants. He is best known for his two-time Grammy Award-winning single, "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)". Co-written with Jonas Myrin, the single reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Christian Songs chart in 2012. === Intimacy is an album by worship artist Matt Redman. It was released in the US as The Heart of Worship with a very similar cover. === "The Heart Of Worship" When the music fades And all is stripped away And I simply come Longing just to bring Something that's of worth That will bless Your heart I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself Is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear You're looking into my heart I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus King of endless worth No one could express How much You deserve Though I'm weak and poor All I have is Yours Every single breath I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself Is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear You're looking into my heart I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm coming back to the heart of worship And it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus Oh, it's all about You Oh, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You It's all about You, it's all about You I'm coming back to the heart of worship It's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it When it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === via wikipedia William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his signature 1973 song of the same name, Joel has had a successful music career as a solo artist since the 1970s. From 1971 to 1993, he released twelve studio albums that spanned the genres of pop and rock music, and in 2001 released a one-off studio album of classical music compositions. Joel is one of the world’s best-selling music artists; and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States, with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States. "Just the Way You Are" is a song by Billy Joel from his fifth studio album The Stranger (1977). It was released in September 1977 as the album's lead single. It became both Joel's first US Top 10 and UK Top 20 single (reaching No. 3 and No. 19 respectively), as well as Joel's first gold single in the US. The song also topped the Billboard Easy Listening Chart for the entire month of January 1978. === [Verse 1] Don't go changing to try and please me You never let me down before, mm And don't imagine you're too familiar And I don't see you anymore [Chorus] I would not leave you in times of trouble We never could have come this far, mm I took the good times, I'll take the bad times I take you just the way you are [Verse 2] Don't go trying some new fashion Don't change the color of your hair, mm You always have my unspoken passion Although I might not seem to care [Chorus] I don't want clever conversation Never want to work that hard, mm I just want someone that I can talk to I want you just the way you are [Bridge] Need to know that you will always be The same old someone that I knew Oh, what will it take till you believe in me The way that I believe in you? [Chorus] I said, “I love you,” that's forever And this, I promise from the heart, mm I couldn't love you any better I love you just the way you are [Break] Alright [Chorus] I don't want clever conversation I never want to work that hard, mm I just want someone that I can talk to I want you just the way you are, oh

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. I'm not used to singing with a mic, and the engineer lifted the soft bits and dialed back the loud which is not how I intended it, but makes sound engineering sense. === via Wikipedia Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 18 million albums. === Alleluia, Alleluia For the Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia, Alleluia For the Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia [Chorus 1] Holy, holy Are You Lord God, Almighty Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb You are holy, holy Are You Lord God, Almighty Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb Amen

My mic does not capture my range, so it is almost listenable. The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. I dialed itt back so as to not drown the mic === via Wikipedia Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 18 million albums. === Alleluia, Alleluia For the Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia, Alleluia For the Lord God Almighty reigns Alleluia [Chorus 1] Holy, holy Are You Lord God, Almighty Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb You are holy, holy Are You Lord God, Almighty Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb Amen

Dan Fogelberg's song, sung by DDBall. I'm aware singing badly is obnoxious. The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. Wikipedia writes "Daniel Grayling Fogelberg (August 13, 1951 – December 16, 2007) was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is primarily known for his 1970s and 1980s hits, including "Longer" (1979), "Same Old Lang Syne" (1980), and "Leader of the Band" (1981)." === Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean Higher than any bird ever flew Longer than there`ve been stars up in the heavens I've been in love with you Stronger than any mountain cathedral Truer than any tree ever grew Deeper than any forest primeval I am in love with you I'll bring fire in the winters You'll send showers in the springs We`ll fly through the falls and summers With love on our wings Through the years as the fire starts to mellow Burning lines in the book of our lives Though the binding cracks and the pages start to yellow I'll be in love with you I'll be in love with you Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean Higher than any bird ever flew Longer than there`ve been stars up in the heavens I've been in love with you I am in love with you

A Beatles number The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. ===

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. This is one voice track. One take. vox double === "Rainy Days and Mondays" is a 1971 song by the Carpenters, with instrumental backing by L.A. session musicians from the Wrecking Crew, that went to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King kept it from number 1. "Rainy Days and Mondays" was the duo's fourth number 1 song on the Adult Contemporary singles chart. However, the song failed to chart in the United Kingdom until it went to number 63 in a reissue there in 1993. "Rainy Days and Mondays" was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song was composed in 1971 by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams. It was released as the first track on the album Carpenters, popularly known as the Tan Album, and the B-side on the single is "Saturday", written and sung by Richard Carpenter.

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not. This is one voice track. One take. === "Rainy Days and Mondays" is a 1971 song by the Carpenters, with instrumental backing by L.A. session musicians from the Wrecking Crew, that went to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King kept it from number 1. "Rainy Days and Mondays" was the duo's fourth number 1 song on the Adult Contemporary singles chart. However, the song failed to chart in the United Kingdom until it went to number 63 in a reissue there in 1993. "Rainy Days and Mondays" was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song was composed in 1971 by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams. It was released as the first track on the album Carpenters, popularly known as the Tan Album, and the B-side on the single is "Saturday", written and sung by Richard Carpenter.

I love Australia. It is ANZAC Day. And this song is about Gallipoli, the battle which forged the national identity of Australian armed forces along her mates in NZ and UK. == "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" - Eric Bogle Now when I was a young man, I carried me pack, and I lived the free life of a rover From the Murray's green basin to the dusty outback, well, I waltzed my Matilda all over. Then in 1915, my country said son, It's time you stopped rambling, there's work to be done. So they gave me a tin hat, and they gave me a gun, and they marched me away to the war. And the band played Waltzing Matilda, as the ship pulled away from the quay And amidst all the cheers, the flag-waving and tears, we sailed off for Gallipoli And how well I remember that terrible day, how our blood stained the sand and the water And of how in that hell that they called Suvla Bay, we were butchered like lambs at the slaughter. Johnny Turk he was waiting, he'd primed himself well. He shower'd us with bullets, And he rained us with shell. And in five minutes flat, he'd blown us all to hell Nearly blew us right back to Australia. But the band played Waltzing Matilda, when we stopped to bury our slain. We buried ours, and the Turks buried theirs, then we started all over again. And those that were left, well we tried to survive, in that mad world of blood, death and fire And for ten weary weeks, I kept myself alive, though around me the corpses piled higher Then a big Turkish shell knocked me arse over head, and when I woke up in my hospital bed, And saw what it had done, well I wished I was dead. Never knew there was worse things than dyin'. For I'll go no more waltzing Matilda, all around the green bush far and free To hump tent and pegs, a man needs both legs-no more waltzing Matilda for me. So they gathered the crippled, the wounded, the maimed, and they shipped us back home to Australia. The legless, the armless, the blind, the insane, those proud wounded heroes of Suvla And as our ship pulled into Circular Quay, I looked at the place where me legs used to be. And thanked Christ there was nobody waiting for me, to grieve, to mourn, and to pity. But the band played Waltzing Matilda, as they carried us down the gangway. But nobody cheered, they just stood and stared, then they turned all their faces away And so now every April, I sit on me porch, and I watch the parades pass before me. And I see my old comrades, how proudly they march, reviving old dreams of past glories And the old men march slowly, old bones stiff and sore. They're tired old heroes from a forgotten war And the young people ask, what are they marching for? And I ask myself the same question. But the band plays Waltzing Matilda, and the old men still answer the call, But as year follows year, more old men disappear. Someday no one will march there at all. Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me? And their ghosts may be heard as they march by that billabong, who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me? == "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" is a song written by Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle in 1971. The song describes war as futile and gruesome, while criticising those who seek to glorify it. This is exemplified in the song by the account of a young Australian serviceman who is maimed during the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War. The protagonist, who had travelled across rural Australia before the war, is emotionally devastated by the loss of his legs in battle. As the years pass he notes the death of other veterans, while the younger generation becomes apathetic to the veterans and their cause. At its conclusion, the song incorporates the melody and a few lines of lyrics of the 1895 song "Waltzing Matilda" by Australian poet Banjo Paterson.

The great jazz standard was played on a pleasure cruise. The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === "Isn't She Lovely" is a song by Stevie Wonder from his 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. The lyrics celebrate the birth of his daughter, Aisha Morris. Wonder collaborated on the song with Harlem songwriter and studio owner Burnetta "Bunny" Jones

A common hymn at my Catholic Church br Sr Deidre Brown, a Loretto sister. == I went to a funeral today of an elderly, godly man. His sister is a Palatine and led me to adopt Vincent Palatino as my patron when I became Catholic. I love the hymn. It speaks to me. == The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not == Verse 1 Come as you are, that’s how I want you Come as you are, feel quite at home Close to my heart, loved and forgiven Come as you are, why stand alone? Verse 2 No need to fear, love sets no limits No need to fear, love never ends Don’t run away, shamed and disheartened Rest in my love, trust me again Verse 3 I came to call sinners, not just the virtuous I came to bring peace, not to condemn Each time you fail, to live by my promise Why do you think, I’d love you the less? Verse 4 Come as you are, that’s how I love you Come as you are, trust me again Nothing can change, the love that I bear you All will be well, just come as you are. © Deidre Browne Published by Spectrum Publications. http://www.spectrumpublications.com.au/

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Swanee is a 1919 Gershwin/Caesar number that Al Jolson made popular. It was a quick step number that paid homage to the 1851 minstrel Old Folks at Home.

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not == My friend, Nikki, is cruising. And I remembered an old minstrel number from 1851 which was written by Stephen Foster. via Wikipedia "Old Folks at Home" (also known as "Swanee River") is a minstrel song written by Stephen Foster in 1851. Since 1935, it has been the official state song of Florida, although in 2008 the original lyrics were revised. It is Roud Folk Song Index no. 13880 === I began searching for this after spotting Gershwin and Caesar's Swanee. Next video I'll show my friends Stuart and Domato.

The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not === Give Thanks Released: 1986 Format: CD, tape, download Label: Integrity Music, Hosanna! Music, Sparrow, Epic, Sony Producer: Tom Brooks, Michael Coleman (Executive), Ed Lindquist (Executive) Certification: Gold === Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ His Son And now let the weak say I am strong Let the poor say I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us And now let the weak say I am strong Let the poor say I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Moen