Song of the Day - We All Sleep Alone - Cher

Once you've got a theme, there's always music that fits.  Please check out my Quarantine playlist on Spotify for hours of listening pleasure.

Song of the Day - Telephone - Lady Gaga, Beyonce

If there were still telephone lines today they'd be burning up!  Here's Gaga and Beyonce...

Song of the Day - The Fear - Lily Allen

I don't know what's right and what's real anymore

I don't know how I'm meant to feel anymore

When do you think it will all become clear

'Cause I'm being taken over by the fear

I've always believed that music is life and today's song is proof of that.  Here's Lily Allen..

Song of the Day - Heaven Knows - Donna Summer & The Brooklyn Dreams

Here's another classic tune from my work-in-progress playlist for this time we're living in.  Only Heaven Knows when it will end...

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - U Can't Touch This - MC Hammer

As I mentioned the other day, I've been working on a Spotify playlist for this very time we're living in.  I've literally found dozens and dozens of tunes from all genres and all time periods to fit the situation we're in.  Since we're all cooped up at home for who knows how long, at least there's music to fill some of the time.  Stay tuned for the playlist, but in the meantime here's a very apropo jam from MC Hammer... 

Song of the Day - Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police

I started a new playlist on Spotify for this Quarantine and here's another one of my entries...Very appropriate, don't ya think? 

Hump Day Song of the Day - Toxic - Britney Spears

Today's song is dedicated to that nasty little bug that's turned everyone's world's upside down.  Ewww!!!!

Song of the Day - A Good Night - John Legend

I hope everyone out there is doing okay and keeping safe in this unprecedented time we're living in.  If anything, I hope my posts give you pause for at least a minute or two in your day to listen to, or even just think of, a good song to brighten your day just a little.  Here's one of my favorites by crooner John Legend...

Song of the Day - The Gambler - Kenny Rogers

You've got to know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

And know when to run

You never count your money

When you're sittin' at the table

There'll be time enough for countin'

When the dealin's done

I don't know where my mind is these days, but I totally meant to post this yesterday.  On Friday, country music legend Kenny Rogers passed away of natural causes at the age of 81.  Kenny was one of the biggest crossover country artists in the late 70's and 80's, with a multitude of both pop and country hits, like Lucille, Through the Years, Lady, and so many more.  When I visited Nashville in 2014, it was a highlight seeing a tribute to him at the Country Music Hall of Fame.  Anyway, here's is Kenny Roger's most identifiable hit, The Gambler...

Song of the Day - Breathing Underwater - Emeli Sande

Something like flying

Hard to describe it

My God, I'm breathing underwater

Something like freedom, freedom

My God, I'm breathing underwater

Sigh! No words today!

Song of the Day - Feel It Still - Portugal The Man

I had forgotten all about this wonderful song until I heard it the other day.  Since we're all stuck at home, why not press play and give it a whirl?  Here's Portugal The Man...

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Right Back To Where We Started From - Maxine Nightingale

Ooh and it's all right

And it's coming on
We've got to get right back 

To where we, started from

One of my favorite songs of all time is very appropriate for these days.  It's very easy to lose faith and despair over the situation we find ourselves in, but we've got to be vigilant, see this through, and hopefully someday soon we'll be right back to where we started from.  Happy Friday!

Song of the Day - All Of My Love - RAYE, Young Adz

I have been loving British singer RAYE's work as guest vocalist on some really great dance tracks with Jax Jones, Martin Solveig, and David Guetta, so when I saw she had a new song out all on her own I had to check it out.  All Of My Love is a slow jazzy type of pop ballad that's pretty damned hypnotic.  Check it out...ooh, and check out the cover!

Hump Day Song of the Day - Roses - The Chainsmokers

It's been a really long time since I've posted anything Chainsmokers.  Honestly it's because I'm not digging them like I used to (insert sad face emoji here!).  Anyway, here's a hot one from their earlier, better days...

Song of the Day - Devil I Know - Allie X

Canadian singer Allie X has just released her newest album, Cape God, and this, its fifth single is hauntingly cool.  Dealing with demons she realizes she's inflicted upon herself, and though it's difficult, she's trying to break free.  Great tune!  Here's Devil I Know...

Song of the Day - Breathe Deeper - Tame Impala

Here's a very chill and very groovalicious track from Tame Impala's latest album, The Slow Rush.  Check out Breathe Deeper...

Song of the Day - Faith - Galantis, Dolly Parton, Mr. Probz

I know things have been crazy these past few weeks and I think it's going to get even crazier in the coming weeks.  Though not everyone is taking this coronavirus seriously enough, there are plenty of others who are taking it too seriously.  As for me, I'm just going to go with the flow, stay as safe as I can, and have a little faith that in the end its all going to be alright.  Fingers crossed!

Song of the Day - Truth Never Lies - Lost Frequencies, Aloe Blacc

Here's a really nice dance'pop tune by Belgian song maker Lost Frequencies, featuring the vocals of one Aloe Blacc.  Check out Truth Never Lies... 

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Back To Black - Amy Winehouse

I haven't posted an Amy Winehouse song in such a very long time.  I think this one fits the time we are in at this very moment, but though everything may seem dark now, we all have to take extra special care and the darkness will eventually dissipate.  Here's Back To Black...

Song of the Day - Lilacs - Waxahatchee

I never heard of this artist who calls herself Waxahatchee, but I'm totally digging the acoustic, folksy sounds of this beautiful song.  Check out Lilacs...

Hump Day Song of the Day - Mr. Todd Terry - Riton, Gucci Soundsystem

Happy Hump Day everyone!  Here's a groovalicious tribute song to legendary New York disc jockey Todd Terry, and the song is classic house.  Check it out...

Song of the Day - Born To Love - Meduza, SHELLS

I'm loving the sounds of Italian production trio Meduza and this latest jam with British singer SHELLS is house music at its finest.  Here's Born To Love...

Song of the Day - Intentions - Justin Bieber, Quavo

Okay, before I get any flack for posting Justin Bieber, check out the song.  It's pretty good!  Here's Intentions...

Song of the Day - Bird Set Free - Sia

Sometimes you meet a person who touches you in some way or another, and though you may not consider that person a real friend, you are happy that person is there in your life in whatever capacity.  I'm talking about a person who makes you smile when you see them  and who's company you love to be in, no matter what the circumstances.  I think we've all got those kinds of people in our lives, those in the extended family of friends whom we cherish.  I most certainly do, and today's song is dedicated to one such person who has been suffering for a long time and has finally been set free from her pain.  

Though it is a relief that she is gone, her loss is still painful.  My heart goes out to her family, whose own combination of relief and pain must be so hard to deal with.  I only hope that they, too, will find peace in the fact that she is now in a better place and no longer continues to suffer.  May they let go of all of the anguish they've endured at watching her suffer all of these months, and now finally begin the long, slow process of healing.  Rest in peace my friend.  You will be missed!  

Song of the Day - Chiquitita - ABBA

Chiquitita, tell me what's wrong

You're enchained by your own sorrow

In your eyes there is no hope for tomorrow

How I hate to see you like this

There is no way you can deny it

I can see that you're oh so sad, so quiet

On my way home from work yesterday, I put on my ABBA playlist, just because I can never go too long without listening to them, and suddenly this song came on.  I heard it like I've never heard it before.  You see, yesterday was two months since we lost my sister Chrissy and she'd been on my mind all day.  Without even really paying attention or knowing why, I began to cry, and I cried all the way through the song, my sobs ebbing and flowing all the way until the end.  The release was something I needed.

Chiquitita, tell me the truth

I'm a shoulder you can cry on

Your best friend, I'm the one you must rely on

You were always sure of yourself

Now I see you've broken a feather

I hope we can patch it up together

As I moved on through ABBA Gold, a sense of relief came over me.  My heart's been mending and the tears in the car were the first I'd shed for her in a few weeks.  I guess I was afraid the sorrow had dissapated and I admittedly have been feeling somewhat guilty about it.  But it's still there...I'd just put it on the back burner, as I'm supposed to.

Moving on is a conscious decision that needs to be made, because halting one's life entirely is no way to heal.  It's important to keep living, and still equally important to never forget.   My sister lives on in my heart and in my mind, and even though I've been feeling a lot better than I was even a month ago, I know there will be days and moments, like yesterday, that will bring her spirit rushing back and the sorrow will visit me again.  That's how it's supposed to be!  No guilt because there is no reason to feel guilt.  The way I've been dealing with her loss is normal and healthy.

Chiquitita, you and I know

How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving

You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end

You will have no time for grieving

Chiquitita, you and I cry

But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you

Let me hear you sing once more like you did before

Sing a new song, Chiquitita

Try once more like you did before

Sing a new song, Chiquitita

After listening to a few more songs, I found myself returning to Chiquitita.  As I read through the lyrics this morning, I realized why the tears had come so out of the blue.  Yeah, the sad anniversary brought Chrissy into my consciousness, but it was the lyrics that brought me to the release of my tears.  In many ways, she was Chiquitita, and I know that in many ways she was so sad and so quiet, with little hope for her own tomorrow, but she is dancing once again and her pain is gone.  In a way, that makes me happy.

I love you Chrissy and I miss you! 

  So the walls came tumbling down

And your love's a blown out candle

All is gone and it seems too hard to handle

Chiquitita, tell me the truth

There is no way you can deny it

I see that you're oh so sad, so quiet

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Strut - Sheena Easton

I've been watching a show on Amazon Prime called Red Oaks, which is a sitcom set in a 1980's Westchester, NY country club, and the best part about it is the music.  Talk about bringing you back!  Here;s one I knew I had to post when I heard it.  Ah, memories!  Here's Strut...

Song of the Day - Meet Me On the Roof - Green Day

Green Day has not lost a beat in all these years! Still making great music...here's Meet Me On the Roof...

Hump Day Song of the Day - Dance - CLMD, Tungevaag

Norwegian producers CLMD and Tungevaag have come out with a very straightforward and fun dance song that's got nice vocals and even nicer beats.  Check out Dance...

Song of the Day - Shame, Shame, Shame - Shirley & Co.

I heard this classic in the supermarket the other day and was boogeying right down those aisles.  Nothing but fun!

Song of the Day - Pink (Freak) - Elliot Lee

Check out this very unique and funky rockish pop tune by Brooklyn-based artist Elliot Lee.  Here's Pink (Freak)...

Song of the Day - Stupid Love - Lady Gaga

What a pleasant surprise we had this week when Lady Gaga put out a new single ahead of an upcoming album.  Stupid Love is vintage Gaga and I couldn't be happier that she's back. I'm already hearing comparisons to Born This Way and I can see that, and I do hope the new album will be more of the same.  We'll just have to wait and see.  In the meantime, check out Stupid Love...