Here's a tune with lyrics that readily describe the place songs, all music, can take in our lives. This song was popular in a different era, in a different musical style than is currently prevalent and preferred by many people in later generations. This version is sung by a prominent vocalist of the day, though many others including Mario Lanza, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, and in later years Mahalia Jackson, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder are named on the YouTube site as singing their interpretations with many available in videos there presently.
[If the video below does not appear when published in the wee morning hours, I apologize -- it will be because the powers that be have chosen to block it (as they did an earlier one of Perry Como as this post awaited publication). Why, I don't know, as I thought sufficient credit to all had been provided -- especially since this blog does not exploit by accepting advertising or gain monetarily from content.]
Read the song's lyrics beginning with these words from AZLyrics by clicking here on the link: (Writers: V. Youmans, B. Rose, E. Eiscu.
"Without a song the day would never end,
Without a song the road would never bend
When things go wrong, a man ain't got a friend
Without a song."
Frank Sinatra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfDlTc_1w50
(read extensive commentary and credits on youtube site)
Have you been missing the Sunday musical extravaganza we use to enjoy from Australia's Peter Tibbles with his assistant, Norma?
We heard such a delightful variety of music of all genres from popular to classical, introducing many musicians, some new to each of us as were some of their chosen songs from vocals to orchestral concerts. Then, there was Peter"s commentary, sharing interesting information with us we often hadn't known before.
Peter's musical selections are one of the features on Ronni Bennett's "Time Goes By" blog I enjoyed on Sundays, or other days if I visited later. Sadly, TGB is no longer active, contrary to the last post written by the person Ronni expected after her death would continue TGB. The blog, it appears, is not going to be revived, though no official statement to that effect has been released. However, we can still enjoy Peter's music selections.
Who is Peter Tibbles? If you don't know, read here by clicking on this link: https://www.timegoesby.net/weblog/tgb-elder-music-contributor-peter-tibbles.html
Previous TGB posts with all sorts of interesting topics and comments can be accessed by clicking on the various subjects shown on the right side bar on the home page: https://www.timegoesby.net/
A search on one of those links ultimately takes you to:
https://www.timegoesby.net/weblog/elder-music/. "612 posts categorized "Elder Music".
Click on any one of those posts and you can enjoy the musical variety and commentary Peter provided weekly that so many of us appreciated. We can continue to enjoy the music as there are so many melodies and tunes there with so much more, not all of which I was able to listen to or read about every Sunday -- perhaps you couldn't either. Now is a golden opportunity to catch up on all you missed, or to listen once again to your favored music, performed by the well known, lesser known and any new artists to you.
Many have expressed disappointment new columns from Peter are no longer available which is why I'm writing this, to remind all we can still hear Peter's musical offerings. We listen to music we especially enjoy repeatedly, so we can do so again and again with Peter's entertaining TGB musical columns simply by going to the TGB links above or following them on that blog's website.
What are your musical tastes?
Hindustani Classical is my number one choice followed by our vast repertoire of film music.
ReplyDeleteI Googled the music you mention and will have to explore more. I probably have heard some of the music, possibly with some different instrumentation from traditional American music that I have enjoyed.
DeletePerry Como had my favorite version of "Without a Song." Peter's columns were always refreshing and entertaining. I liked that he was not locked into any particular genre. I enjoy everything but Rap and Progressive Jazz.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why the link to the Perry Como version link I originally had got blocked and this Sinatra one apparently hasn't been as his version wasn't my favorite.
DeleteI don't know Peter Tibbles because I'm from a very different musical background, but there are plenty of long-gone musicians whose music I miss, like Amy Winehouse and John Prine. Fortunately all my currently favourite musicians are still alive and kicking.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many different musicians Peter presents, the ones you name he may have featured at one time or another. There are many other currently living artists showcased.
DeleteHi nick, I’ve feature John Prine a few times, and even devoted a column to him. You can find it here…
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By the time the blog ended I hadn’t used Amy Winehouse, although she was in the back of my mind for the future (which didn’t eventuate).
Thanks for the plug. It’s a shame there will be no new columns – even now I can hear a piece of music or think of a topic and think, “Oh, that’d make a good column”. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteSince you asked, as I’m not writing the column any more, my favorite style of music is classical music, particularly from the eighteenth century – Haydn, Mozart, Bach, Telemann, Beethoven, Bach’s sons, Maddalena Sirmen, Dittersdorf and on and on.
Thanks for stopping by, Peter. I like a variety of classical music, including Bartok, Debussy to name only a couple. Certain types of jazz, other than most Dixieland, is a genre I enjoy along with a few select groups, individuals, tunes in all the other genres including some that seem to mix them all. Your posts always give an enjoyable mix of all kinds of music.
DeleteSome of the music, as Ramana describes, has expanded my musical tastes from which we all might derive more enjoyment. Exploring music from other parts of our world can be interesting with some becoming infused with ours.
I wish I could better appreciate classical music but I just don't warm to it. A shame, because Jenny is a pianist and loves playing classical music.
DeleteI would say that my taste in music is very like yours. So little of the current music can come close.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting to think about why it is different types of music appeal to each of us. What determines what we like?
DeleteWell, it is too bad that your friend's blog no longer exists. I read about her death quite some time ago when other bloggers mentioned it. But, I do love music, particularly Frank Sinatra.
ReplyDeleteRonni Bennett, a virtual friend, was quite instrumental in facilitating older people get into blogging, had a lot of contacts in the media and government, other key professionals, wrote articles for NYT, WSJ, had TV appearances, participated in aging conferences and lobbied against aging, age discrimination, demanded high quality blogging standards among other things. She wrote about topics most avoided and did so respectfully in her effort to present to everybody of all ages what aging was really like -- that older people deserve respect -- that we have lives beyond disease, debility and distress. She hoped those who read her would consider and contribute to these ideas in an effort to influence our youth-oriented culture, including in the language used to describe old people. There's much more I could say.
DeleteI like Frank Sinatra, too, mostly when he became an older singer, rather than when he was a teenage heartthrob. There are some songs he sings I like better than others and other singers sing some songs best for my liking. That's one thing that's fascinating to me, is how we all develop our musical tastes. With your musical training background, talent and skills you hear music in a way lay people like me probably don't, so that likely has some bearing on what music you most enjoy.
My very favorite song used to be Perry Como singing And I Love You So. My daughter and son-in-law even played it at their wedding for me.
ReplyDeleteLovely song and especially for weddings.
DeleteDo you know the version of Angel From Montgomery by Bonnie Raitt and John Prine? It's wonderful. https://youtu.be/MaHNUYAKDn4
ReplyDeleteThanks! No, I wasn’t familiar with the song, but I did listen to the link you sent, read the lyrics, Prine’s account of how he created the song and what Raitt said. A talented duo to convey that old lady’s story, — much to think about — very moving interpretation they give that I can see has resonated with many people.
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