The Story
Welcome to Pronouns: The Musical.
Some may ask, “Pronouns?”, but we at A Frank Angle say, “Why not pronouns!”
A subset of nouns, pronouns serve as a substitute for nouns and noun phrases. These bits of linguistics and grammar are versatile and can almost refer to anything.
Although pronouns can be personal, objective, possessive, indefinite, relative, intensive, demonstrative, interrogative, reflexive, and reciprocal, this musical extravaganza focuses on selected pronouns.
Program
Act 1: I
Act 2: You
Act 3: Me
Act 4: He
Act 5: Him
Act 6: She
Act 7: Her
Act 8: We
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. (Helen Keller, author and activist)
We’re all working together; that’s the secret. (Sam Walton, business leader)
When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty. (John Muir, naturalist)
Whatever we are waiting for – peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance – it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart. (Sarah Ban Breathnach, author)
Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children. (Sitting Bull, leader)
We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. (Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights leader)
Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together. (Linda Thompson, actor)
Guidelines
Songs must have We in the title
Cautions
- No duplicates songs regardless of artists
- Foreign language equivalents unacceptable
- Contractions are acceptable at the discretion of The Producer
Production Note
- To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please
Include the song title and artist in your text, and - 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
Welcome to the latest musical by aFa Productions – Pronouns: The Musical.
I’ve said it before, but establishing blogging friendships is one of the unexpected joys that I’ve encountered in my 10 years here at my little corner of the world. With that thought in mind, one particular song comes to mind for my faithful readers and commenters through the years – so, I contacted a group of sisters from Philadelphia to open Act 8. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Sister Sledge with We are Family.
Act 9: Us
Well, It’s still early here in California and I’m taking advantage of that. I don’t think I’ve ever been first! “We Are the Champions,” by Queen first came to my mind. So here goes! Happy weekend, everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY
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I was about to play when someone texted me and kept me chatting! Excellent choice, of course.
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Debra,
Congratulations on your first at being first! (No … I didn’t confirm it). Given the weekend for this run, I enjoy this start time. Meanwhile, I get to wake-up to a set of songs! Simply a great pic!
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This song played at my daughters high school graduations.
I had selected it but knew someone would post before me.
Great choice … I love it. 😎
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Frank, I’ve been singing “We are Family” in my head ever since I realised this week was “We”. I guess I figured you’d include that one 😀
I’ll stick with my Canadian connection with Serena Ryder’s “Together We Are One” – which seems appropriate with all the dreck going on in this world… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01wHgLfYK0U
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Dale,
My initial plan was not to use “We are Family” – after all, I typically leave the big hits for others. But, the urge to toast my readers was too strong to pass. Meanwhile, not only do I enjoy your song, the video was fabulous!
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Do glad you enjoyed!
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👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Excellent choice, Dale.
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Hello Musical Lovers! I’m sorry I missed last week – we were out celebrating MY birthday 🙂
So this week my contribution is the timeless Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes ‘Up Where We Belong’ complete with the movie clip that we all cheered and cried to back in the day https://youtu.be/bjrOcrisGyI Enjoy!!
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A belated happy birthday! Hope you had a wonderful celebration!
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Thank you Merrill , and yes there was much celebrating 😀
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Pauline,
A belated Happy Birthday to you. I’m sure you enjoyed yourself and Siddy was a willing co-celebrant!
Not only a classic song, loved the video with the movie clips of two classic movies.
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Siddy always has a wonderful time whenever friends and family gather around Frank – you would have thought it was HIS birthday! 🙂
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That a boy!
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Happy birthday to you!! One can never get tired of this song…
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Thank you Dale
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Great song choice … loved this movie when it was released. ~~~ : – )
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This is one of my all-time favorites! I’m glad you shared it. And a belated happy birthday!
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I’m happy that it is so popular – I wasn’t sure it would be 🙂 Thank you for the good wishes too.
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Loved those quotes you found Frank.. Keeping within your theme of working together, as we are one.. May all We Be Blessed with the gift of unity of one another as we also remember the beauty of our Earth Mother. So ” Blessed We Are” https://youtu.be/YiDpIaXQDrI comes to mind from this beautiful Singer Peia… Hope this introduction opens you to more of their music.
Wishing you a Blessed Day Frank..
Take care and keep sending our Earth Mother some Love.. I feel her rumblings are about to shake more of us in this world..
Sending LOVE and well wishes your way..
Sue 💚🙏💚
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That was gorgeous!
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Hi Dale.. Big smiles again… And thank you, so pleased you enjoyed.. 🙂
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This is a new singer for me. I enjoyed the music and video very much.
I love to learn about new musicians … thank you 😎
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OFF TOPIC – So happy to share new music… If you enjoyed this then you may also enjoy https://youtu.be/IshQnROIx0I from Hang Massive. And hope Frank forgives me for using his comment box to post another link.. It doesn’t have WE in it.. But you will find it restful..
Enjoy. Its called Luminous Emptiness..
Take care.. And all of you have a Peaceful Sunday. 🙂
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Thanks Sue .. I like it … but the first one moved me more.
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🙂 me too..
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Thank you, Sue. I’m off to listen.
I think aFrank will bend a little for this one.
Happy Week …!!!
Isadora 😎
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🙂 He did.. 🙂
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Sue,
Wow … powerful, spiritual, emotional, relaxing, and much, much more! It also made me chuckle as I thought, “Yep, that’s Sue!” 🙂 Love their location! And yes – your song certainly captured an important aspect of the quotes I selected for this act.
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So pleased you enjoyed my choice Frank.. 🙂
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Well, since I saw the Leonard Bernstein exhibit in Philadelphia last weekend, here’s something from Candide: “Oh Happy We.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF9IjzXHuA8
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Fun stuff, Merril!
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Thanks, Dale. When my older daughter was in high school, she had a crush on Kristin Chenoweth. I may have seen this version of Candide a few times. 😉
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I imagine so… 🙂
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Merril,
Love the way you continued your theme in your selections. This one was light and fun! … and one I didn’t know. Excellent choice.
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Somebody thought Monty Python’s Ministry of Silly Walks is great video to use for R.E.M.’s “We Walk” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wC1GOdNUOQ. I agree.
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LOLOL … thanks for the laugh. A very funny video. ~~~ : – )
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That was fun!
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Yahooey,
Ok … first it’s not The Doors … secondly, it’s not the blues … but this is a hoot! Monty Python is legendary, plus I didn’t know this one. And to think REM did a song to it! Outstanding!!!!
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I could also have pandered and gone with your favourite from the Symphony of Science but the Ministry of Funny walks was too good not to share.
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Thanks for the reminder … Here’s We Are All Connected (Symphony of Science) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGK84Poeynk
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First off thanks for the ‘See the ball, Hit the ball’ quotes by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Chief Sitting Bull. Here now is the late great Aretha Franklin singing “For All We Know.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR_9OeMt5g4
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It’s nice to see an Aretha Franklin song added to this weeks songs.
This is one I hadn’t heard by her. ~~~ : – )
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Such a wonderful one, Tim. I didn’t know it.
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Tim,
Not only classic Aretha, but one from her early years. Gotta love it.
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Oh that was just beautiful. I’d never heard it before. Thank you!
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Good Saturday Morning aFrank,
I’m with Dale. I can’t stop singing ‘We Are Family’. LOL
Well, since I feel child-like energy this week, I chose a song from a favorite animation movie.
The Lion King 2 – We Are One https://youtu.be/O80wWDwP8vE/
Hope you enjoy the message and the music. I’m off to enjoy the list of music. ☕️
Isadora 😎
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I know LK 1 off by heart. For some strange reason we didn’t watch 2 ad nauseum for me to know this one that well. Now I feel like watching it again!
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I know what you mean, Dale. It’s such a heartwarming movie.
It’s raining here. The perfect movie day. Mmmmm … HAHA
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Not here! Beautiful sunshine and finally cooler temps!
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Send some down to Florida … still hotter than H.ll : O
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Ugh
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Isadora,
Another wonderful selection that fits one of the themes I established with the quotes. Thanks for supporting it with a great choice that carries an important message.
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I will wear a joyous smile today, aFrank, because of your great comment on my song.
Cheers 🍷🍷
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Cheers … clink!
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Love your song choice Frank. I know I have gotten to know many bloggers over the years.
The first song tht popped into my head is “We Are The World” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9BNoNFKCBI
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Colline,
Perfect … simply perfect for the theme taking place in this act … and one supporting my mantra that the majority of the world is good.
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I believe that too Frank. It is a minority of people who are not so.
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Excellent choice, Colline!
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Thank you 🙂
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I have to put in We Are the World by a host of talent in keeping with the inspirational theme today. https://youtu.be/M9BNoNFKCBI
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John,
This rarely happens, but it has happened before – that is two people posting the same song within minutes of each other … in other words, you were probably typing when Colline submitted the song – so you didn’t see it.
The Producer has very narrow allowance for error – and you’ve seen to hit it … so you only get one swat … As they would say at school in the old days, grab your ankles
Here’s a song for you that has a title that fits what is unfolding here … We Are Giants (Lindsey Stirling) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jBCvDLQppM
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Thabn you kind sir. May I have another?
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The Producer enjoys punishment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqsu00M_uNQ
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Yowch. I think I’ve had enough.
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A wise decision.
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Thank you.
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Buahahaha! Wasn’t sure if you wanted another chance at a song or another slap… guess Frank knows you best 😉
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He did not offer a song chance so slap it is.
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I know. I was shocked, I tell you. Shocked!
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Does this mean you were shocked?
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Totally shocked 😉
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Excuse me, but you were shocked, right?
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Like there’s no tomorrow
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Which means today was a shocker?
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The biggest shocker EVAH!
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Ha haha. I give up. You are a master.
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LOL 😘
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😀
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https://tinyurl.com/2lmyu3
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Ha haha. Thanks, Frank.
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Buahahaha
And yet, still no song…
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Nope. Just the threat of another swat.
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There was one… look under the original slap!! I didn’t see it…
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I saw it. Just was holding my ankles at the time.
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LMAO…
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Thanks for the amusement the two of you gave me.
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Any time, Frank!!
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This is funny!
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Love Lindsey Stirling. How did I miss this song? Oh yeah, was focussing on the beating you were giving John…
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LOL … distractions can be a good thing. 😉
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Loads of terrific “We” songs here. Here are my two contributions because I couldn’t decided which one I liked better after the Freddy Mercury anthem. We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister https://youtu.be/4xmckWVPRaI and Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” https://youtu.be/qxZInIyOBXk
A little rebel and a little love this weekend.
Happy weekend.
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Monika,
LOL … I recall that Twisted Sister video back in the day. Thanks for the chuckle … and gotta love Pat Benatar!
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Gawd… Hadn’t seen that Twisted Sister one in eons! They were beyond Fugly, weren’t they?
Pat – such a powerful voice. Saw her a few years ago, hasn’t lost it at all!
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Even more remarkable in that she’s so elfin in stature with s big voice. Dee Snyder will always have a soft spot in my heart.
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Seriously! And she’s been with her husband for a bazillion years – he’s part of her band and it was lovely to have her introduce him as her one true love.
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Mariah Carey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g We Belong Together
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Can’t diss her talent, that’s for sure…
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Yeah, agree! She’s a diva, and has earned it.
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Resa,
Nice song by a big star showing what she has. 😉
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I can’t be the first to think of this one: Pete Seeger, We shall overcome. https://youtu.be/M_Ld8JGv56E
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Elyse,
You may not be the first to think of this one, but you are the first here to use it!
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Lovely, Elyse!
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Thanks to Dale for her outstanding maitre d’ work – here’s a song that was the runner-up to start the act. …. We Didn’t Start the Fire (Billy Joel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFTLKWw542g
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Thank you, kind sir! I do enjoy playing along and hope no one minds my poking my nose everywhere…
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You’re fine!
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How sweet of you to promote Helen Keller to First Lady.
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Shimon,
Oh no … it happened. For whatever reason, my mind confuses Eleanor Roosevelt and Helen Keller. THANK YOU for spotting this!
Here’s a song for you … Knowing you enjoy jazz, here’s Can’t We Be Friends (Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPQwHt3f8Yo
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Love this bantering song…
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