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: Hope
Act 12: Love
Act 13: Positive Emotions
Act 14: Negative Emotions
Act 15: Growing Old
Act 16: Death
Act 17
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. Maybe above all else, people desire love, and go through many ups and downs in that quest.
No matter the situation, human encounters also provide a wide-range of emotions over a life with ups and downs. Time marches on. Although one gets older with each day, one grows old … and then, whether expected or suddenly – the last breath is taken – life as we know it is over, but one lives on in the memory of others.
Act 17 features songs with memory, memories, remember, remembering, remembered, or remembrance in the title.
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 gentleman, all we have to say is welcome to The King singing Memories.
A Frank Angle 
Well, Frank, this has been great fun. And so I give you my offering: the Shangri-Las, Remember (Walkin’ in the Sand”. http://youtu.be/V5YxtweUxrA
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Elyse,
The Shangri-Las were a great way to kickoff the comments … and it’s good to see you first again.
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Thanks! I sang this on the beach as a kid oh once or twice!
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I’m sure only twice because your memory is so keen.
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No. I probably just forgot the words!
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Frank, here’s The Smithereens official video from 1988 for “Only a Memory” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHYkYYikewU I considered posting how they look today playing it, but it’s just too depressing.
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Lame,
A definite throwback sound from the 80s. Given the late 80s, I didn’t know this one. Just watch a 2009 version from a bar … well, certainly a different look.
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Yeah, kinda let themselves go. Must live on a steady super size me diet.
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Lovely to hear Elvis again. 🙂 Here’s a nostalgic oldie from 1974, Nana Mouskouri singing ‘Try to Remember’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPZVGdm_CJ8
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Sylvia,
Definitely a classic. I didn’t know this version, which is very well done.
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Here you go, Frank: “Do You Remember,” by Phil Collins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=413gtjyel_k Need I say more?
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Cathy,
Ah yes … Phil Collins one of the many hits from Phil Collins … thus a great choice.
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A Memory Like I’m Gonna Be – Tanya Tucker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II1w_TBjaPw
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Resa,
Thanks for another genre because I love variety! …. plus I didn’t know this one, and enjoyed it!
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Thanks, Frank! I had fun enjoying Life: The Musical. Will there be another Musical?
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Oh yes … this is the second major musical, Time was the one that started it all … so I imagine the next one (already determined, but unannounced could start in March). If I figure out how to insert a poll, readers will make a guess in the next post. 🙂
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Okay, I’ll be patient. March will be here soon enough!
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Here’s “Thanks for the Memory.” It was introduced in the 1938 film The Big Broadcast of 1938 by Shep Fields and His Orchestra with vocals by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross. In the film, Ross and Hope’s characters are a divorced couple who encounter each other aboard the ship.
Near the film’s end they poignantly sing one of the many versions of this song, recalling the ups and downs of their relationship (then they decide to get back together). The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and became Hope’s signature tune, with many different lyrics adapted to any situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIRyvgfRkr8
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Tim,
I was wondering how long it would take for this song to appear. Nonetheless, the version from the movie and the extra info was a pleasant surprise.
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Here you go, darling. I hope you remember me (Lightnin’ Hopkins) http://youtu.be/5JTlsNYgZak
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Jim,
As I’ve said many times before, I love when you come through with a touch of the blues. Although I didn’t know this one, it was awesome!
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From my childhood Frank – Dean Martin ‘Memories Are Made of This’ I just loved his humour, his suave, debonair charm – sigh!! I was all of twelve. 🙂 http://youtu.be/NS2k43NJycE
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Pauline,
A great throwback to long ago. Besides, Dean Martin was a classic character of the times … he had a great TV show, too! Plus he is from Ohio, and his hometown (a small town) has an annual Dean Martin Festival!
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I did not know that Frank – now that would be a cool thing to see 🙂
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Oh yes … and here’s a segment from CBS Sunday Morning, which I think you will enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGnF-G0TGtg … 🙂
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Oh my goodness – that was interesting and just a tad over the top right at the end 🙂 Thanks for that Frank.
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Maybe I should make it a point to attend sometime … although it’s probably about 3+-hour drive.
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The 3+ hour drive makes me smile – in this country that is what you have to do to go anywhere else but where you are 🙂 You could make a weekend of it and have a dance too where the impersonators sing………
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Although the festival’s website still has 2014 info, I discovered elsewhere that the 2015 dates are June 18-20 … so who knows, we may take the drive! http://www.deanmartinsteubenville.com/
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I should like to go on record as encouraging you and Right to attend – just don’t go into the meatball eating contest! And of course a full disclosure post must follow, complete with photos.
PS I didn’t know Elvis had a son!!
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I never get tired of a good sentimental dose of Air Supply. Here’s “I Remember Love.” Here’s one of their later recordings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kHIAjbmn9c
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Debra,
I know Air Supply, but not this song. … yet it works!
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Here’s one Frank. It’s Weezer’s “Memories.” I know this band, but I didn’t know this song. It’s a silly video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Fq3U_FjYc
It’s been a lot of Frank!! It was great to be a part of this.
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Amy,
I must say that although I don’t know this song, I liked it … and the video was awesome causing lots of smiles! … and thanks for the kind words and for participating. I’m 99% sure on the next musical, but the decision is in a locked box within a safety deposit box in a secure bank vault that under 24-hour protection by multiple guards armed with significant weaponry. However, tomorrow I hope to have a poll about the next musical. (Opening night: TBA)
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Here’s one: Madonna “I Remember”: http://youtu.be/VZf3rintTqM
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X,
Great song … and good choice of the video!
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Quite a few of the above I didn’t know! This time I got 9 [none mentioned above].. Here’s one from a great band [from their golden era] Pink Floyd: Remember A Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmSjEu57Lxs … Happy Thursday, Frank! 🙂
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Marina,
One never knows what the readers will provide, but the collection so far is diverse. Meanwhile, hold back the others (especially the hits) to give others a chance with them … but slowly release the others. I didn’t know this one from Pink Floyd, but I like it. 🙂
Thanks for the extras for Act 16. You will notice that I moved them into that act, of course with credit to you.
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I know! As I did with ‘death’ I’ll leave them for next week! 😉 [thank you!]
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It’s winding down … so whenever you are ready … well, check my OITS post first because it will have an unused song or two.
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Okya, here goes: Rosetta Tharpe & Marie Knight with The Sam Price Trio: Precious Memories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhWimeXAZIg – 10cc: Memories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbAl52hSWgM – Michael Jackson: Remember the Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeiFF0gvqcc – Enya: The Memory of Trees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7kIyRdpXyo – Peggy Lee With the Benny Goodman Orchestra: The Lamp Of Memory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnilg4QBts0
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Marina,
That video is class Michael Jackson … thus an outstanding addition. Of the songs, Enya is my favorite – especially since it is a wonderful waltz. Love the music from the Peggy Lee era!
BTW … Did you vote on the poll?
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Yes, I did, the obvious one [Music]! 😉
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… but of course I won’t divulge the selection.
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This was actually what I sang in my high school choir for our Baccalaureate before Graduation – Mark Schultz and “Remember Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16YYBoQ3YMI
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Twixt,
Simply a wonderful selection to share in the spirit of the musical.
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Loved this Frank… and I am reminiscing one or two of my own this week..
I was listening to Elvis in the car on my back from town this morning.. Without his music- films- and our photographic albums so many of our memories fade..
I hold many memories within my heart..
Just what I needed right now Frank..
Have a great Thursday
Sue
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Sue,
Glad this act was about to bring some smiles to you. Meanwhile, I have one for you … back to the age of crooners … Do You Remember Me? (Perry Como) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj1eKcatK1g … enjoy!
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Thank you Frank…. Yes I do remember Perry.. and I Thank you so much for the thought to send him my way .. 🙂 and I did enjoy 🙂
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I knew you would enjoy it!
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Cathy strikes again! I have a sister called Cathy…we compete a lot too. I see I am going to have to get up a LOT earlier to insinuate my first choice here Mr Frank BUT…as I see you like to mix and match, I thought you might like a little taste of what my daughters spend their days listening to (ALL of their days and most of their nights…). I had to find something that was original ;). I introduce you to “K-pop” South Korea’s answer to rap music…I give you Yoon mi rae and “Memories” featuring my daughters favourite K-pop band “Big Bang” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmK-9MeXp6E
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Narf,
Way behind on comments, but I listening to this one early today … and I must say that this one is totally different from the other entry .. .and that’s OK … plus l like the aspect of different genres, and this one (to me) is a blend of genres in itself. 🙂
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I can’t stand rap. I was just sharing what my daughters listened to in a kind of frustrated sharing way. I must be getting old…”I just don’t get the music of today!” 😉
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I don’t get it either, but it was an interesting addition!
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All the songs I first thought of start with the word “remember”, for example Pink Floyd’s Shine on you Crazy Diamond, or “memories” however they don’t have it in the title. Luckily the blues is always here for a subject like this: John Lee Hooker’s Don’t You Remember Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4UfOJV8KN0
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Yahooey,
Cheers to another touch of the blues! I listened to this early, but I’ve behind on my comments.
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I could listen to the King sing ballads all day long. His voice resonates when he sings ballads which goes well with them. Great selection, aFrank. 😃
I wish I hadn’t missed the other postings. 😞
My selection is Sarah Brightman. In this video she is singing in Italian. I like that because the language can make a memorial song reverent. I believe English is the person who created the video has Englishhas their second language. They have the incorrect tittle. It should be Memory not Memories. Also, the person added that it was – Piano – but it’s an orchestra. 😃
A bit of humor with my entry. Sarah was married to Andrew Llyod Webber the creator of the play Cats. I hope you like Opera. I enjoyed searching for what could be a song that someone might remember me with.
However, my friend has a beautiful soprano voice. I asked her to sing Ave Maria at my services. She graciously agreed. Perhaps, a morbid thought but not when you’ve experinced death and have been brought back to life. Blessings to you …. Isadora
Sarah Brightman – Memories (Piano) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpyKjs6PueI
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Isadora,
Great choice for a song … and one that I’ve been waiting on! Sarah Brightman has an exceptional voice. I’m going to add another version, one sung by Betty Buckley and Sarah Brightman at the Kennedy Center Honors event for Andrew Lloyd Webber. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6K_gjfz-Gc … enjoy!
Although this is the final act, there will be another musical. However, I can say that the previous musical (Time) ended with an epilogue … so I’m haven’t discounted that idea. Nonetheless, the next musical will probably begin in March.
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I’m very happy your enjoyed my selection. I was going to post the one she sang with Betty Buckley but her voice is so pure I enjoy hearing her alone. It’s a nice one too. : )
Can you imagine singing at the Kennedey Center Honors? What an honor !
I am looking forward to the next musical. Music is very therapeutic. We used to use it at the Down’s Synrome school I had volunteered at and it did soothe them. I have every type of music imaginable playing all day long. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my entry. : )
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The Kennedy Center Honors is one of our favorite shows of the year. Great point about the music being therapeutic for those with Down’s … FYI – I’ve been volunteering at a dance studio that has a weekly event for adults (well mainly) with DS. They love it!
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You could do like me Isadora! I went back and have been harassing Frank with my additions since yesterday! 😉
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Harassing is an understatement … this should qualify you for the executioner sentencing you to Cinque Terra.
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It’s almost over! I promise never to do it again…
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You can go back through Time; The Musical … just do so when I don’t have a musical in progress. Juggling yesterday was very difficult – but I made it! … and cheers to your fortitude!!!
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No, I would not do that to you again!
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You alone probably tripled my stats for the day!
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I definitely could be guilty of that! Makes you look good, eh?
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Oh yes … plus you padded your top-commenter lead. 🙂
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Well now! Win-Win! 😉
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ooopppsss … I don’t know how that happened. I thought I posted it the way you wanted.
Okay, as a teacher, you can give me an ‘F’. ~~~~~ : – (
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Nope … no F … an A because I volunteer to fix them. Next time, don’t paste the URL on a new line … just at least one space after the last punctuation will work. 🙂 Glad to help!
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Ahhh … now I get it. Thanks … I love to learn one new thing everyday. : )
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We get 2 votes Mr Frank as Stevie-boy is much cooler than I am with his music taste. He was a punk and then a goth back in the 80’s and this is his choice for your wonderful finish to this most worthwhile musical introspective. “Down Memory Lane” by one of his early favourite bands, “The Virgin Prunes”. You might just get a glimpse of Stevie-boy in this choice, then again, you might wonder why I haven’t had him committed. He makes good soup, whatchagonnadoeh? … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTz2JwLY5yI
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Well now … I always appreciate being introduced to something that I don’t know. Sounds very Narfesque. 🙂
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I thought you might not have heard of the Virgin Prunes. They were best mates with Bono from U2 so have some kind of rock star pedigree, just a strange one! 😉
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Besides …. such a classy name! … but not quite as good as Rocco Flamefart and the Ultimate Death Trip Chinese Icebox Jug Band.
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Yeah, he was going for a world record I bet 😉
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This was a tough one Frank. My selection is “Remembering Sunday” by All Time Low. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEBrjCasRSQ
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Catherine,
Another song that I don’t know … yet another song that I enjoyed! 🙂 Thanks for the introduction!!!
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My streak continues, you’re welcome.
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Lots of great songs here, Frank. I’ll add Jack Johnson’s “Do You Remember,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y5kxOGhqrw
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Robin,
Not only many great songs, but you just added another one. Well done!
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Good song, good video, hope it hasn’t been chosen already, Alan Jackson “Remember When” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOmZ66lIzJA
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Fasab,
Surprisely, not chosen yet. Great song and the video tugs at the heart. Good find!!!
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I don’t think you have this one yet: The Brothers Four singing “Try to Remember” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUZpjW7QHGo
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Lorna,
Yep … it’s taken early by anotherday2paradise (Sylvia), but a different version. Love this version! Nevertheless, I have a song for you as a replacement … but its Weird Al Yankovic with I Remember Larry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvM6bNwfTIg … I couldn’t resist.
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Oh, thanks for the replacement! I LOVE Weird Al!
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Hi Frank! I’ve sure missed your musicals. I searched through the songs listed, and unless I’ve missed it, I can’t believe no one mentioned Sarah McLachlin’s I Will Remember You. The song for dogs everywhere! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSz16ngdsG0
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Maddie,
I’m also surprised this song didn’t appear, so great choice. Because this is the last act, I make two points: 1) The next musical won’t start until sometime in March .. 2) Having an Epilogue (as I did with Time: The Musical) is possible – but still undecided.
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I made it. The whole thing. Done. Oh sorry… almost forgot my song! Carrie Underwood’s “Don’t Forget to Remember Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmAi_qJoPbU
Oh! And I love, love, love The Civil Wars. Too bad they couldn’t remain civil to each other and continue to sing together! This is Forget Me Not https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYQwVZIr6iE
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Dale,
Not only do I not know the song, I’ve never heard of The Civil Wars? …. but of course I know Carrie Underwood … what male wouldn’t? 😉
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This is my favourite Civil Wars song, Barton Hollow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooTyuRd9zSg And of course you would know Carrie Underwood! 😉
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“Wooooooooooooooo – ELVIS!”
That’s me screaming like a fool at the video that you posted. LOL
Here’s my selection: Memories are Made of This http://youtu.be/CGoBuptSkR0?list=RDCGoBuptSkR0
Love me some Johnny Cash too. 😉
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RoSy,
I’m so happy that you saw this because I put Elvis in the lead just for you! And thanks for Johnny Cash … I recently saw a play featuring his songs … it was well done!
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Oh – THANK YOU dear Frank.
I bet that was a great play to see.
{Hugs}
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