The Story
The sky towers above – seemingly endless, but is it.
The sky is a place for imagination – imagine the swift flight of a local bird – imagining the float of a butterfly – imagining the soar like an eagle – imagining being on a plane to an exotic land
The sky is a place for dreams – of course, the dreams to fly – but also the dreams to go beyond – dreams of a future love we don’t yet know – dreams of the love we have – dreams of a love that remains for someone who is gone.
The sky – a place for contemplation – wondering about what to do – wondering what will be – wondering what has been.
The sky as a metaphor – a smoke – whether haunting or hopeful – a sign of brightness and darkness – for calm and storm – a blanket – infinity.
The sky is a place for everyday things – a place that never seems the same – the place that is the steadiness of the sun, the moon, the clouds, and the stars.
Welcome to Sky: The Musical.
Program
Act 1: Sky
Act 2: Sun
The sun – the foundation of all living things on Earth.
The sun – it rises, it shines, then it sets …. then a new sun returns.
The sun – it carries all the colors in the world around us, but the objects determine their display.
The sun – the brightness of joy – the guide to brightness and hope while casting the shadow of burden.
The sun – it shines rays of memories, which sadden the heart which we can convert into smiles.
The sun not only displaces the darkness of night, it works to remove hatred.
Guidelines
- Songs with either Sun, Suns, or Sunny must be in the title
- Caution: No songs using Sun as a compound word (sunshine, sunbeam, sundown etc)
- No versions of Son are acceptable
- No duplicates songs regardless of artists
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
The sun not only provides our daily light, it also serves as the basis for many enjoyable songs. Our production team not only works hard at securing a quality opening performance to start each act, they try not to take the most-popular songs. However, this time is an exception because the song title is most fitting for what is to come. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome the great George Harrison and some of his friends with Here Comes the Sun.
Hi Frank, “Keep on the sunny side” by the Carter Family ( Mother Maybelle and the Carter Sister) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqIPDyK5Pmo
Thought this might be good for these days.
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The hair-do’s in the video are priceless. 😂
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Mouse,
Now there is a song I didn’t expect … and a throwback as well!
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Stumbled across it. It’s perky and cheery. Perfect for this sunny fest.
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Here are The Animals doing their lounge lizard groaner: “House of the Rising Sun.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRXb7K7k7bQ
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This was my 1st choice. Love the Animals especially this song. Great choice !!! 😎
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Tim,
You jump in early with a “lounge groaner” (but an early rock classic) … yet you passed on at least 5 jazz standards. The Producer says you deserve a gong, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-unLRNvjrt4 … so here’s On the Sunny Side of the Street (Louis Armstrong) for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQz3ixEQWz8 … although your lounge lizarding side wants David Brubeck’s version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXBzaHAojgk … enjoy.
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Thanks! After having past run-ins with your Producer, it’s good to find out that he’s as hip to jazz as you are.
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The smooth sounds of Midnight Sun (Lionel Hampton) were also possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ea5Hs6QGuw
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Canadian Content. Jimmy Rankin and “Whiskey When The Sun Goes Down”. Jimmy asked fans to send clips in to create the video of what they do when the sun goes down, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GciXwtpOJ_c Watch for Bubbles of Trailer Park Boys fame
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John,
I always appreciate your Canadian entries .. and this one was a lot of fun! … I saw Bubbles – he was one of the guys!
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Hi Frank! Beautiful post! Here’s the song I thought of right away! “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbBbFH9fAg
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Kelly,
Good choice … and a fun video!!! 🙂
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That video is scary!
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I can see that! … but I still think it was fun.
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Good – glad you thought so, that’s what matters!
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I’ll offer a songfrom my very first album — Beatles 65. I’ll follow the Sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfO1nbCX0g8
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Great choice!
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Thanks!
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Elyse,
Hooray for another Fab 4 song … and I’m sure you always wanted to be Paul.
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No. I wanted to marry Paul. Still do 😉
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Now that’s a great clarification! 😀
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Hey Elyse,
I stumbled across this song … and for whatever reason, you came to my mind. … Sunny Girlfriend (The Monkeys) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXWffQrwPYk
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I was a big Monkees fan (crushes on each one at times) and I’ve never heard this song! Thanks.
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Glad to bring back the crush.
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Ray Charles with That Lucky Old Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C0ca55mgFM
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😍
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Cynthia,
I always appreciate it when someone throws in a different genre, and you hit a great one with Ray Charles. Wow … lots of soul in that song!
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It just wouldn’t be right for an act entitled “Sun” not to include a Beach Boys song. 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70psCljGnXM
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…and being so concerned about NOT embedding the whole video here (like I accidentally did last time!) distracted me from adding the song title ~~ “The Warmth of The Sun”.
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Joanne,
Absolutely true about the Beach Boys needing to be involved. Great choice … and just like a good DJ does, well done at slowing down the pace.
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Here’s The Walker Brothers cover of Bob Gaudio’s great song, “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eAxCVTMJ-I
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Cathy,
Gotta love a throwback to a simpler time. Outstanding selection!
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As I said, I did have a lot of songs in mind, but I find I’m quickly running out of them. 🙂 So, before it’s too late, Sunny by Boney M: https://youtu.be/yD8DcgpLp_w
It was covered by a lot of artists, but that’s the version I know.
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X,
It’s Disco time … time to ballroom hustrle … woo hoo … Great for my morning!
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Och! I forgot NOT to go out on Tuesdays when there is a Frank Musical going on!! That said, thankfully, I found one or five songs to use… 😉 Sheryl Crow, Soak up the Sun should warm up our chilly days… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIYiGA_rIls
But I was looking for Paulo Nutini (only to realise the ALBUM was called Sunny Side Up… D’oh!) But he did make a little song against The Sun (newspaper that was not very nice to him) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4GK2ZnuE9M
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Dale,
Now there’s a song that Sheryl Crow has gotten a lot of mileage with … and still going strong. Although I’m not crazy about her voice, her music is generally fun … and then … well … nice video! 😉 … and Paulo’s song is funny, so thanks for the context.
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You know what? I’m not a huge fan either of Ms Crow… but that song has indeed been places! I thought you would like Paolo’s “rant” of a song!
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I remembered when she debuted that song (at an NFL playoff game in January years ago) … and it still gets a lot of air time!
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I watched one episode only of Big Brother (so not for me) and she guest-starred with this song!
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How about an outstanding acoustic version of “Island in the Sun” by Weezer? http://youtu.be/-8b2ju7_tuI
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Carrots,
I didn’t know this song, but past acts/musicals introduced me to Weezer. I like it!!! Thanks.
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The Doors with Waiting for the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0kypyGSKsE
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Yahooey,
Woo hoo … We don’t get many songs from The Doors … gotta love it! … Thanks.
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I could remedy that 🙂 I spent a year of my youth getting to know their catalogue really well.
I forgot to mention the uniqueness of this song – the eponymous album antedates the song. I also enjoy the messianic pun as we were not supposed to use son.
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Excellent … so I can now count on you submitting one of theirs – of course, assuming it qualifies. Take a look at the Ye Hear page for future acts and dates.
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This night owl doesn’t know any ‘Sun’ songs. Good theme though. 🙂
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Archon,
Knowing that you are a true night owl, here’s a song for you … East of the Sun (West of the Moon) by the beautiful Diana Krall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkk2mMq2x8E … enjoy!
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I am not awed and amazed that you found a theme song for my vampire alter ego, but that you did it so quickly and effortlessly.
Now, I’m off to check if AC/DC or Black Sabbath did a version. 😉 😯
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Well now … here’s something else for you … Iron and Steel (Iron Maiden) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWKr6jj6baQ … thoughts?
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Greetings to the Producer …
I’d thought about many, many popular ones to add to the play but this one has great words of encouragement for the people of Paris. I am adding 2 url’s (same song) because one has the words in the event that the cheering in the concert video muffles them. Here you are: Sun is Shining-Axwell & Ingrosso Tomorrowland 2015 https://youtu.be/MPa-kWJhnvA/ Axwell Λ Ingrosso – Sun is Shining LYRICS video https://youtu.be/Q8VVi4akOCM/
Enjoy … Isadora 😎
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OOOppsss … in my haste to add the song before I was bumped out, I forgot to comment on your song choice and great descriptions of the sun. “The sky as a metaphor …” I never looked at the sun in this way. A notable way to add another dimension to the brightest star in the sky.
George Harrison singing that song …. timeless.
Adios,
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
This one is new to me … I like it … and a big WOW to the concert set!!!!! The act intro was fun to write, and that line as a metaphor just came out – then I tweaked it … glad you enjoyed it.
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I’m having a good time listening to the selections everyone is adding. Thanks for hosting this FUN musical event. 😎
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I always say that I have the most fun because I listen to all the songs… Then find more … So knowing that others listen too makes me smile. 😀
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okay this will not surprise you… Village of the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEZwa1Funh0 from the genius himself [why Zappa, who else!]! 😉 and one more: The Chemical Brothers – Setting Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5NX1FC-7-w Happy Wednesday, my friend. 🙂
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…and yep, you’ve got the best one, I think! 😉
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Marina,
I was waiting on Zappa (although I didn’t know the song, but I knew it existed). It’s interesting because it’s a song that (to me) is un-Zappa like with strands of Zappa-esque sound intertwined … ah yes … part of his brilliance. Meanwhile, in terms of Setting Sun, here’s a different song with the same title (done by Flock of Seagulls) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCm4SX1q4-I
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Ah, thank you, Frank! They had a really nice song back then -a hit too: “I ran ” remember it? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIpfWORQWhU]
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Absolutely remember that one from the early days of MTV.
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and here’s one more – by the Velvet Underground: Who Loves the Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yILeTWwfpDI
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Now that was sun … and I’m getting ready to post one that I was surprised not to hear.
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I didn’t see The Rivieras – California Sun or am I mistaken? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy57Xdk9u0o]
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You are correct … and that is a classic … I recall having the 45. 🙂
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🙂 !!
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Love your descriptions of the sky and sun, Frank. Since I’m sitting here watching the sunrise, I’ll go with Morning Sun by Robbie Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPwjcF4YuBk
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Robin,
What timing. You were watching the sunrise and provided a beautiful song with glorious images. The combination was a wow for me. Thanks. Here’s one for you that I think you will like .. it’s peaceful, but the images aren’t as good … but still fitting for the occasion … and an instrumental … The Sun in the Stream (Enya) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTyHjYMDxg4 … enjoy.
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Thank you, Frank. 🙂 That was lovely.
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Great theme and great songs!
Here’s another that I don’t think anyone has posted yet. The Kinks, “Sunny Afternoon.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLs09J_x6-c
Also, it doesn’t fit your theme exactly, but the comments made me think of this– have you heard the Blind Boys of Alabama sing “Amazing Grace” to the music of “House of the Rising Sun?”
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Merril,
Hooray .. .now there’s a classic hit .. I love it!
It’s of the Blind Boys of Alabama, I didn’t know of them … so I searched to listen … WOW .. many thanks, so here’s the link for anyone who is interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SmthYxI5aA
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I’m surprised you hadn’t heard of them, Frank, but I’m glad I introduced you. 🙂 They are pretty amazing.
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Nice description of the theme. One has to stay up late to get in on the good ones. *sigh*
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John,
Cheers to your enjoying my description. Here’s one for you … Ain’t Goin’ Down Till the Sun Comes Up (Garth Brooks) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3osgTynhGY … and it will get your blood moving this morning.
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Thanks Frank
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I don’t have a song, but I wanted to stop in and say hi before I get to work. My NE Ohio sky is gray today. How’s the Cinci one? But I can’t complain. This has been one of the most gorgeous falls ever. Have a great day, Frank!
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Carrie,
Yesterday was a hectic day … and a hectic day … thus a little late. Cincinnati was gloomy in the morning, then a rainy afternoon. … and I had two volunteering events and a meeting with my accountant/friend. No song is OK because I enjoying coming through! 🙂 … I like this instrumental, which also has a great view. Here’s Catching the Sun (Spiro Gyra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbxnkULd5xY .. 🙂
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Great song! Thank you.
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The Sun King by the Beatles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy0koqi2g9o I had this in mind due to the bits of Spanish at the end of the song. A little late but great extra welcome home for you! I found some interesting notes about the song & the Spanish at the end of it http://oldies.about.com/od/thebeatles/a/The-Beatles-Songs-Sun-King.htm I read all comments to make sure it’s not already here, but hey,I’ve missed seeing my title before.
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Resa,
Fab Four music is always a plus, so well done. We in the US need a different link, so here it is .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHgQ8fS3o28
I enjoyed the extra-information link. Oh … and before I forget … nice outfit.
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I didn’t see this song named here, so I’m going to take a chance hoping I don’t get no big red button lol. My sister used to love, The Police – Invisible Sun. And if you allowed Sunshine in the title, I would definitely go with Bill Withers – Aint No Sunshine (because that’s my fav song).
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Kia,
Glad you just didn’t submit your fav song (Bill Withers) because The Producer would have brought forth the buzzer because “sunshine” is a compound word, thus unacceptable. However, here’s Invisible Sun (The Police) for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIylUcGDi-Y
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I may have missed it, aFA, but I did not see any mention of Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=By+the+Beatles+Here+Comes+the+Sun&Form=VQFRVP#view=detail&mid=487F94FE3AC906CCE83B487F94FE3AC906CCE83B
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Mudge,
Good news that it’s not in the comments … bad news is you still missed it because it was the opener!
Another bit of good news that here’s one for you … and good for a curmudgeon … Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying (Jerry and the Pacemakers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpwqmw0YXlg … enjoy.
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I wish that was the only thing I missed.
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That a way … a perfect Curmudgeon response!
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I’m adding the wrong buzzer sound effect to the rim shot that you gave me earlier.
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Glad to be of service for adding tools to the curmudgeon toolkit.
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Love the Beatles song. Here’s one from way back, and I must add it’s way before my time, although it used to be on the wireless a lot when i was a kid. https://www.google.com/search?q=Keep+your+sunny+side+up&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 ‘Keep your sunny side up’ circa 1929 with The Kentucky Serenaders – Joe Cassidy on vocals.
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Sylvia,
I listened to this one yesterday, but then had to leave before commenting. Love the way your selections typically deliver a surprise to me. 🙂 … This one made me think of you .. Well, Jimmy Buffet lives in Florida and you’ll love the images. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ8gm8G8s6A .. Colour of the Sun (Jimmy Buffett)
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Thanks so much, Frank. I love the song. It’s beautifully warm and sunny here in West Palm Beach. 🙂
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Wonderful!
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Hey, Frank…Ella Fitzgerald…On the Sunny Side of the Street..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0grl8rKUiw
Stay sunny, my friend….
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Kayjai,
Great that you could join us … but the song has been used (but a Louis Armstrong version)
Good news is that I have a Canadian artist for you … Brothers Under the Sun (Bryan Adams) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-JRqMMIGiY 🙂
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Sorry, I missed that one! Thanks for the alternate, Frank!
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Glad to come through … especially with a Canadian for a Canadian.
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Aaaah I keep missing these! Ah well, I submit this rather belatedly — here is “Circles Around the Sun”, by Dispatch. I reserve no decent explanation as to what they’re actually talking about in this song, but it is quite catchy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2V8sdbyrAI
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Alisha,
You generally come through with one that I don’t know .. and this is no exception. Yes .. catchy & fun! 🙂 .. thanks! … FYI: Future dates are on the Hear Ye page (I think).
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Coming back for a second offering with more Canadian content, and a feel-good tune, from back in the day: Lighthouse with Sunny Days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dAb_TyzAj8
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Yahooey,
Thanks … loved Lighthouse back in the day. Here’s a one day .. Sunny Day (Brandy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr68S8I5NfU
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Here’s one not to be forgotten … Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me (Elton John) … but this one with George Michael & Sir Elton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t-AVCTn8JA&feature=youtu.be
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I arrived late, but wanted to add an old favorite–Jackie Deshannon and “Where Does the Sun Go?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzpDSs_1ZNg Hope you enjoy it, Frank. I did my best to scour the comments and think I’ve left you with an original, but I’ve been wrong on that before. 🙂
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Debra,
You are safe! Not only a good song, a good throwback to the late 60s. Good choice!
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Elvis (I) Don’t Care if the Sun Don’t Shine 😉 https://youtu.be/eGaXbRqZOAs
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RoSy,
Finally got around to listening … One I don’t know, but hey – it’s by your man!
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Yes! 🙂
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