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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 songs for the band, but Keagy sang the lead on this one from his drums.…

October 11, 2020
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.

May 31, 2020
SLS – Borrowed Angel by MEL Street

I knew him as Mel and loved his songs.

March 29, 2020
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.

March 22, 2020
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, “You Send Me” was released by Keen Records as a single in 1957 and was…

March 15, 2020
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.

February 16, 2020
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, George & Tammy, John & June,Waylon & Willie and so many others. I didn’t choose…

January 26, 2020
“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 had to go with what I know and love. Ritchie Valens became the first Latino…

January 5, 2020
“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 help of a friend named Oliver English. It was originally titled “Stupid” and Nelson changed…

December 29, 2019
“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.

December 1, 2019

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