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Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 5 – Three Little Birds – Bob Marley

10 Apr 2017 31 Comments

by Ritu in Tags, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Bob Marley, Music that means something, Song Challenge, Three Little Birds

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Today I shall leave you with the song from another true legend!

Bob Marley, and Three Little Birds.

This is a song full of hope and positivity. I know he was round long before, but I didn’t really get into his music until I went to university. And it was wonderful that Lil Princess, in her reception class at age 4, used to sing this together with her friends, as her teacher used to play it as a tidy up and calm down sing!

https://youtu.be/PGYAAsHT4QE

Don’t worry about a thing
‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing’ don’t worry about a thing
‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright

And on this last day I would like to invite anyone who would like to join in, to post a song a day for 5 days, following the instructions above!

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 4 The Carpenters and Maxi Priest Close To You

09 Apr 2017 40 Comments

by Ritu in Tags, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Close To You, Maxi Priest, Music that means something, Song Challenge, The Caarpenters

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

So, today I have two songs, but of the same name. They are both very different yet appeal to me in different ways.

The first is The Carpenters – Close To You. Simply because it is a song I love to listen to, so soothing, and it has a great sing along quality to it too!

Then there is Maxi Priest and his version of Close To You. A reggae beat, and a favourite of my Hubby Dearest, I had to mention it!

Why do birds suddenly appear, ev’ry time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev’ry time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.

https://youtu.be/AN25cGQUPRI

I just wanna be close to you
And do all the things you want me to
I just wanna be close to you
And show you the way I do

And today I nominate Hugh and His Geoffleship

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 3 Imagine – John Lennon

08 Apr 2017 45 Comments

by Ritu in Tags, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, hope, Imagine, John Lennon, Music that means something, Peace, Song Challenge

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Today I think I’ll choose Imagine by John Lennon.

I remember the time I first really got to know this song, and to consider the lyrics. We were singing it at a concert on my 6th from. I was around 16 or 17. The words really struck a chord, and as the years have gone on, they seem all the more poignant.

If only there was more peace in the world… I know it is something that we all wish, but not something easy to accomplish given the present global situation.

Still, we can enjoy this beautiful song together at least, and hope that one day it will happen.

https://youtu.be/DCX3ZNDZAwY

Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

You may say that I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one

And today I nominate my Brother Syl and the musical maestro that is Rob.

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 2 – Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – BJ Thomas

07 Apr 2017 25 Comments

by Ritu in Tags, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: BJ Thomas, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Music that means something, Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, Smule, Song Challenge

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Today I give you Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head. I know I posted this song last month too, as part of my #musicalmarch challenge, but I really love the positive message it sends. It is really me, if you know what I mean, even though things may be rough, I know it won’t last, and the sun will shine on me sooner or later!

And humour me… click on the link below to hear me warbling along to the song too! I do love a sing song!
http://www.smule.com/p/571646742_1173695589

Something even more fun, while rooting through old things at home, I found an old vinyl copy of this song!

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Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes
Will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me ’cause,
I’m never gonna stop the rain
By complaining,
Because I’m free
Nothing’s worrying me

It won’t be long
Till happiness
Steps up to greet me

And today, I nominate my bloglings, Rich and Erika! Because it’s all about the music, and I know you two luuuurve music!

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 1 – Rag’N’Bone Man – Human

06 Apr 2017 40 Comments

by Ritu in Tags, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Music that means something, Song Challenge

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

So today, on the first day, I am posting a relatively new song which really resonates with me. Often we are in situations where we have blame put upon us, and it isn’t our fault. Things happen that are not in our control, yet we are the scapegoat for all the issues. I find myself singing along to this song with so much passion… because I’m only human after all…

Human, by Rag’n’Bone Man.

Some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above
I’m only human after all
I’m only human after all
Don’t put the blame on me
Don’t put the blame on me

I’m only human
I make mistakes
I’m only human
That’s all it takes
To put the blame on me
Don’t put the blame on me

And today, I nominate

Judy and Willow

I’ll be back tomorrow with Day two, and two more nominations!!!

But I Smile Anyway…

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 5 – Three Little Birds – Bob Marley

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Don’t worry about a thing
‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing’ don’t worry about a thing
‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 4 The Carpenters and Maxi Priest Close To You

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Why do birds suddenly appear, ev’ry time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev’ry time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 3 Imagine – John Lennon

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

You may say that I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 2 – Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – BJ Thomas

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes
Will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me ’cause,
I’m never gonna stop the rain
By complaining,
Because I’m free
Nothing’s worrying me

It won’t be long
Till happiness
Steps up to greet me

Song Challenge (Music That Means Something) Day 1 – Rag’N’Bone Man – Human

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above
I’m only human after all
I’m only human after all
Don’t put the blame on me
Don’t put the blame on me

I’m only human
I make mistakes
I’m only human
That’s all it takes
To put the blame on me
Don’t put the blame on me

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A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are: Post a song a day for five consecutive days. Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional) Post the name of the song and video. Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Don’t worry about a thing ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright Singing’ don’t worry about a thing ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright

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A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are: Post a song a day for five consecutive days. Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional) Post the name of the song and video. Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Why do birds suddenly appear, ev’ry time you are near? Just like me, they long to be close to you. Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev’ry time you walk by? Just like me, they long to be close to you.

Share the love 💜

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are: Post a song a day for five consecutive days. Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional) Post the name of the song and video. Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Imagine there’s no countries It isn’t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace

You may say that I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will be as one

Share the love 💜

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are: Post a song a day for five consecutive days. Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional) Post the name of the song and video. Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn’t mean my eyes Will soon be turning red Crying’s not for me ’cause, I’m never gonna stop the rain By complaining, Because I’m free Nothing’s worrying me

It won’t be long Till happiness Steps up to greet me

Share the love 💜

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are: Post a song a day for five consecutive days. Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional) Post the name of the song and video. Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Some people got the real problems Some people out of luck Some people think I can solve them Lord heavens above I’m only human after all I’m only human after all Don’t put the blame on me Don’t put the blame on me

I’m only human I make mistakes I’m only human That’s all it takes To put the blame on me Don’t put the blame on me

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What I’ve been whittering on about recently!

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Don’t worry about a thing
‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing’ don’t worry about a thing
‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Why do birds suddenly appear, ev’ry time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev’ry time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be close to you.

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace

You may say that I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes
Will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me ’cause,
I’m never gonna stop the rain
By complaining,
Because I’m free
Nothing’s worrying me

It won’t be long
Till happiness
Steps up to greet me

A thank you goes out to fellow blogger and friend, Lisa, for nominating me for this fun challenge. The rules are:
Post a song a day for five consecutive days.
Post what the lyrics mean to you. (Optional)
Post the name of the song and video.
Nominate 1 or 2 bloggers each day of the challenge.

Some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above
I’m only human after all
I’m only human after all
Don’t put the blame on me
Don’t put the blame on me

I’m only human
I make mistakes
I’m only human
That’s all it takes
To put the blame on me
Don’t put the blame on me