The Story
Life: The Musical is an original aFa production is a journey featuring songs of about life. Each act features an aspect of life as a theme with music supplied around that theme.
Program (Past Posts)
Act 1: Life
Act 2: Born
Act 3: Names
Act 4
Life is a process, so this act is about being young, so all song titles must include any of these keywords: Young, Youth, Kids, Child, or Children. First come, first serve on the songs, so no duplicates.
Production Note
To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please 1) include the song title and artist in your text, and 2) paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line). The latter will provide a link, thus not embed the actual video … but I don’t mind unembedding, so apologies are not necessary.
Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, three of the biggest names in the music industry are taking the stage, so lets give a rousing A Frank Angle welcome to David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash singing Teach Your Children!
A Frank Angle 
You are so creative! I love how your mind works–and the response you get to your musicals. Thanks.
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Patti,
Thanks for the kind words. However, it is my policy that those who comment can’t leave without a song … so here’s Nat King Cole & his daughter (Natale Cole) with Too Young. http://youtu.be/ISyt8JVHebg
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I think this is technically a Christmas song, but I’m pretty sure my parents played it year round throughout my years growing up — Peter, Paul and Mary singing “Children Go Where I Send Thee” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acRo8riN8Os
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Twixt,
Glad the theme rekindled a memory growing up. I admit not knowing this one, but a great addition to expand the genres available in this act. Great choice!
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This ought to work for you. Billy Joel … Only the Good Die Young.
http://grooveshark.com/s/Only+The+Good+Die+Young/4yrRXF?src=5
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Jim,
Here’s a young Billy Joel singing the song. http://youtu.be/NJBoHa3GArA
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How about this one — which speaks to what I am no longer: Young Girl (Gary Pucket and the Union Gap) http://youtu.be/qJFVPxBpezk
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Elyse,
Great choice … but think how young you are compared to many of the former First Ladies that are alive!
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Not to mention QEII!
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Oh … the other queen!
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If it’s alright, I dug out this British Invasion classic by The Who: (The Kids are Alright) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afam2nIae4o
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Lame,
Great choice from the early days (and the video causes me to chuckle) … More more from The Who, see my reply to TBM.
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Guns’n’Roses, Sweet Child of Mine: http://youtu.be/1w7OgIMMRc4
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X,
Another great choice … and a definite classic! Oh how I love this series for all the music I get to enjoy!
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I looked forward to this all day, Frank. I’m not sure if that says more about you or me. LOL! But I love music from every decade, and it’s fun to pull some out of the vault! This was first introduced by Buffalo Springfield, but I like the Neil Young version, too. “I Am A Child.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5plUrqi0zwA
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Debra,
Glad you look forward to this series …. and I admit, me too … especially because I listen to all the songs!!! … and because I enjoy a wide swath of music, it’s always been fun! … and cheers to your good choice!
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This song brings back wonderful memories for me. I thought Cliff Richard was the absolute ‘Bee’s Knees’. Here’s The Young Ones … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JKtHcM05Dk I love your choice of song too. 🙂
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Sylvia,
Great trip by in the time machine to what were simple times. Awesome! … and that’s one big lake!
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Yes, those “simple times” seem like an eon ago. 😕
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… Yep … and that’s OK.
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Great choice, Frank! Although there have been amazing renditions of this spiritual [for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NDwW8onaoA with Bessie Griffin, Sometimes I feel like a Motherless Child], for sentimental reasons here is Van Morrison’s version of ‘Sometimes I feel like a motherless child’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA_55K75kOY
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Marina,
Awesome … two different versions of the same song. Both are outstanding, so tough choice for a favorite, thus I loved both!
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Yikes, I’m horrible when put on the spot. Saying that, never ever choose me as your jeopardy partner.
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TBM,
Although I know I could count on you if I needed guidance to good London pubs, no problem forgoing you as a Jeopardy partner … so here’s a song for you …. Because you are in UK, here’s The Who with Slip Kid http://youtu.be/a4xjr9v5ehk
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I don’t have a song for you here…but Lord have mercy “Teach Your Children” is a beautiful song.
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Laurie,
Glad you enjoyed the opening act, but never fear because here’s a song for you … Where do the Children Play (Cat Stevens) http://youtu.be/C2rDp6FnbP0
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Sweet Child O’Mine by Guns N’ Roses, I don’t mind some of their songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4&feature=kp
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Catherine,
Nice song … but already taken by List of X. Never fear because I have a song for you … Show Biz Kids by Steely Dan featuring Michael McDonald in this live clip. http://youtu.be/TAmCxOuSMoY
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I missed it, I looked too. Thank you for having a song for me, I like Steely Dan. Nice choice.
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Super!
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How about the True Detective theme by The Black Angels – “Young Men Dead” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRlbVdTfE08
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Fasab,
I don’t know this one …. but I do now! 🙂 To me, as has a feel of a Door song. Maybe it’s the voice. Thanks for the introduction.
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Yes, you’re right, it does have a Doors feel to it. Just chose this one because it’s a bit different and a lot of my other choices were already gone!!
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🙂 … there are still many songs available! 🙂
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Oh, I love love love the CS&N: “Teach Your Children”, most excellent choice!
Can’t believe this one hasn’t been posted yet, unless I missed it in the comments. And, it’s a nice tribute to one of my all-time-favorite artists…
Bob Dylan, “Forever Young” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds8IevHRPGM
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Hey V,
That video is a great pictorial tribute … excellent addition.
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When I Was Young – The Animals … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur30bn_3G58
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Resa,
Now there’s a song I haven’ heard in a long time. Thanks for knocking the dust off of that one.
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Better late than never…
How about this one by The Supremes … Love Child …. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdmGO-GvHyo
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RoSy,
MoTown songs are always welcome! But I’m surprised you didn’t submit Young and Beautiful by Elvis … so here it is for you. http://youtu.be/k8bmnTWezDk
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Oooooooh – I was so close. But – I took the unpredictable choice.
Just listened to this again. He is so dreamy & that voice – Ahhhhhhh…
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.. and why am I not surprised by your reaction.
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😉
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Well now… there are so many songs out there. How about this heartbreaking one by Lou Reed, “The Kids” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY_i-R2ldyA
And if that’s too sad, how about this oldie by Neil Diamond, “Two Bit ManChild” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt-dLcigCX8
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Dale,
I didn’t know the Lou Reed song, but knew Neil’s. Cheers to your catching-up efforts!
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