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Song Lyric Sunday – “Hold Me Now” – Thompson Twins
Night Ranger’s drummer, Kelly Keagy wrote the song about his sister who was coming of age. Keagy’s sister, Christy was 10 years younger than him and was growing up fast. The lead singer, Jack Blades sang lead vocals on most… Continue reading
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SLS – “Peppermint Twist” By Joey Dee & The Starliters
Let’s see if this inspires you to get up and dance! I’ll be exercising with my hula hoop shortly and “Peppermint Twist” is on my playlist. Continue reading
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SLS – Borrowed Angel by MEL Street
I knew him as Mel and loved his songs. Continue reading
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SLS – “When I Say I Do” by Clint Black
Both Clint and Lisa grew up in Houston and met on New Year’s Eve, 1990 when Lisa attended Clint’s show. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “You Send Me” SAm Cooke
This week Jim Adams has prompted us with Give/Get/Receive/Take/Send for this weeks Song Lyric Sunday. Today I have chosen an oldie but goodie performed on American Bandstand, 61 years ago on March 14, 1959. Written and performed by Sam Cooke,… Continue reading
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SLS – Stay – by Sugarland
“Stay” by Sugarland is a tear jerker and the first song of Sugarland solely written by Jennifer Nettles, their lead singer. Continue reading
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SLS – Duets – No One Picks Like a Nashville Picker Picks
This week for Song Lyric Sunday, Jim Adams has prompted us with songs involving Duets. So many came to mind and I had a hard time choosing. In country music history alone, there is Conway & Loretta, Dolly & Porter,… Continue reading
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“La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens
This week for Song Lyric Sunday, Jim Adams has prompted us with “La” in the title or lyrics. I found this difficult as there are so many obvious songs. I wanted to go off the beaten path, but couldn’t. I… Continue reading
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“Crazy” by Patsy Cline
This week for Song Lyric Sunday, Jim Adams has prompted us with songs with the word Crazy in the title or in the song. I chose “Crazy” by Patsy Cline. Willie Nelson wrote this epic tune in 1961 with the… Continue reading
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“Don’t Close Your Eyes” by Keith Whitley – SLS
The week of August 13th, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” reached #1 in America and peaked at #2 in Canada. Continue reading
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