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: Young
Act 5: Dream
Act 6: Teens
Act 7: School
Act 8: Adulthood
Act 9: Work
Act 10: Play
Act 11
Life … the time for the living to live. One’s life starts when one is born. Shortly thereafter, we are given something that stays with us no matter where we go – a name. Immediately, we are nourished, so we grow physically, mentally, and emotionally from babies into young children … and that’s when we start to dream about our future life. Growth never stops, so from children we move on as teens .. but school is still much of life at this point.
Eventually, we move into adulthood as women and men with many things going on in our life. Whether its work, play, or family, life can be complicated, so many times we hope for the best. Act 11 is about hope, so song titles must include Hope, Hopes, Hoping, Hoped, Hopeless, or Hopelessly.
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
Legends have started many acts at aFa Productions, and this one is no different. He’s in the building, so ladies …. no screaming … but give an enthusiastic welcome to Elvis Presley with Cross My Heart and Hope to Die.
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*** For a bonus clip after the song above, start watching this one at 3:00 minutes.
A Frank Angle 
Hi Frank, as I appear to be here early I am jumping in with Hopelessly Devoted to You. (Olivia Newton-John) with apologies for being so very obvious! http://youtu.be/tzmggUAqePY I truly couldn’t come up with anything else. I shall come back to see what else is on offer tomorrow. I’m hoping to be shocked at the huge range on offer.
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Pauline,
No apologies needed because it fits. For the opening act, I usually leave the more obvious out there for others to use … but nope … I didn’t consider Olivia … so thanks for coming through. … and you will enjoy the offerings because i know that the participants will come through.
PS: Don’t forget to include the title so others can see it. 🙂
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Right – thanks for editing that in 🙂
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Nice choice, Frank. Here’s mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycbgHM1mI0k Wishin’ and Hopin’ (Dusty Springfield) from way back in 1964. Oh the memories!
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Sylvia,
Love the throwback to that era … and it was one that didn’t initially catch my eye. PS: A reminder to always include the song title in the comment. 🙂
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Thanks. It was the first one that popped into my mind when I saw the theme. 🙂
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First in? This is not like me at all, I hope you’re happy now (Elvis Costello) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdSADksmte4
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Well I was until I clicked the button 🙂
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Fasab,
Love it when participants deliver a song I don’t know! … and that one seems vintage Elvis Costello. … LOL on the being the first. You were first in line at the door, then as you rushed in to get your seat it’s … where did those 2 come from. 🙂
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Gotta love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and their “Hope You Never” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUnJzeoPpuE from “She’s the One”
And if you’ve never seen him play at Red Rocks/ CO, you should.
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Mouse,
A classic song! I’ve been to Red Rocks as a visitor, but never a concert … (a bit far) … 😉 … but my Colorado friend raves about the venue.
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Was hoping you’d enjoy it.
Now to sing along with all available with this life….
Great fun, Frank
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Let’s hope this day is good (Don Williams). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWR78buhHbI
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Jim,
Cheers to another one that I don’t know. FYI: I had problem loading it from Grooveshark, so I replaced that link with a YouTube video.
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Maybe I should get the Ytoobs myself if it is a problem. Sorry.
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No problem because this was the first time I had problems loading .. thus odds are it was due to something at this end … but in case it wasn’t, thus why I put in the video.
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Because rules were made to be broken… I submit to you “J’espere que tu vas bien”, which translates to “I hope you’re doing well” in French. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YtJ1_8ZZu4
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Twixt,
Congratulations on being the first-ever to go this far outside of the box, and the producer has given it the thumbs up … Besides, I liked the tune!
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I feel deeply honored… if you offered a certificate for “first-ever to go this far outside of the box”, I would gladly frame and display it. Also, if you haven’t yet discovered the wonders of French music, I’d encourage you to give it a try!
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Not knowing the language makes it a bit difficult, but musically, I enjoyed this one.
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As we approach election day, Frank, let’s go back in time to 1960 when Frank Sinatra was singing High Hopes for JFK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHRTCVwSKMs
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Lame,
Nice twist to the song and the season .. besides, I didn’t know this version … but I considered this one with Sinatra singing with kids … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-bD0ZG5_2w
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Here’s a different High Hopes….Pink Floyd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMlFXouPk8 Enjoy!
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Debra,
Wow … ANOTHER song I don’t know … plus what an interesting video … and definitely in the style I would expect from Pink Floyd.
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Here’s my offering, Frank. This song seems to fit all aspects of Hope, even when things seem Hopeless. From the band that started in the stomping grounds of my Alma Mater’s all time rival – Athens,Georgia – I give you REM and “Hope.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2-N26xUIE0 And hint: I’m a Georgia Tech grad.
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Cathy,
Good choice … and great to know that even as a faithful Yellow Jacket, you are able to even hint about the rival (although you didn’t mention them by name). 😉 So here’s a sidebar from me to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8jSPYyTCEs
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Loved it, Frank. To hell with Georgia! 🙂
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Based on a poem by Emily Dickinson 🙂 Trailer Bride sings and plays “Hope Is A Thing With Feathers” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73A6rBGDdAU
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Cynthia,
Wow … so far this act is loaded with songs that I don’t know (which is fine) … and cheers to the poetry link! … Speaking of links, I fixed it, so thanks for letting me know.
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Loved the Elvis clip… man that girl had legs all the way up to her bum….
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Bulldog,
Glad to know that your eyes are still working well. That’s Mary Ann Mobley … Miss America 1959 … (this film was made in 1965) … here’s a tribute video to her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzHco0BReyQ
Meanwhile, because all commenters need a song, here’s one from me to you … soothing … with good images to calm you done from the previous video …Hope has a Place (Enya) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHO202wLddY
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Thanks Frank…
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Hope you enjoy both the song and the tribute.
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Paul McCartney, Hope of deliverance: Paul McCartney – Hope of Deliverance (Live 1993) …: http://youtu.be/9ypKvNt81RY
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X,
A welcome addition with Sir Paul .. awesome … and a happy, bouncing song with a good message.
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Shaggy, Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_h0bVilA_c
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Robin,
The set continues with another song I don’t know (there’s been a lot today) … I like this one, and far from my expectations of Scooby-Doo! 😉
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Jeeves Travel Hopefully by Andrew Lloyd Webber. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmZjfVo25EU
Thank God for YouTube, Frank. That’s all I can say when I’m late to one of your parties.
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Elyse,
Congratulations on continuing the theme of songs with hope that the host doesn’t know.
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I just used YouTube because all of the songs I knew were taken by the time I got here!
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Whatever works … but there still are some more known songs out there. … plus, the song after yours continues the trend.
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I hope I don’t fall in love with you by Tom Waits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtLVXBqfqBY
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Catherine,
Alright … so I’m irresistible .. 😉 …. Nonetheless, congratulations on continuing the string of songs I don’t know. … but I have heard of Tom Waits. 😉
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I came back to find out what other music has been posted – and my, I’m a bit like you Frank, there are a number here I have never heard of before. Isn’t it great to get your listening repertoire expanded! For instance, I’d never heard of Shaggy and love that song and the video – that Robin is a wonder isn’t she! I think I’ll pop back again just in case some more get posted 🙂
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Pauline,
Never encountered so many songs that I didn’t know. Oh well …. but some very enjoyable ones as well. There is one song that I’m surprised we haven’t seen added, so I may add it in an hour or two … thus we you probably know! … and yes, Robin is a gem!
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Okay, Frank…i found one! It’s The Mavericks, I Hope You Want Me To: http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/I+Hope+You+Want+Me+Too/3C90Y0?src=5
I hadn’t heard it, but I kind of like it! Cheers! Hope is a good thing.
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Amy,
We in the same boat on this song … that is I didn’t know it and I like it! Well done!!!!
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Thanks! Glad I could introduce you to something good and new, Frank!
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That’s, I Hope You Want Me Too…Pardon me.
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To everyone – After a long string of songs I didn’t know, I’m surprise this one wasn’t used … I Hope You Dance (Lee Ann Womack) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV-Z1YwaOiw … thanks to all for participating!
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Well now… truly had to put my thinking cap on for this one. Then resorted to Google! How about “Helplessly Hoping” by Crosby, Still an Nash! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doIEwzc6k_k
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Dale,
Absolutely works … and gotta love CSN!
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