Okay. So I think it's high time I post something on this blog. I confess I feel a little left out. So, here goes.
Personally I don't know how everyone else keeps mom around, but for me I have some songs that remind me of her. I put some of them on playlists on my Ipod that I listen to often, and when I'm not expecting it, a song comes on and I just think "mom." Therefore, I am going to share with y'all what these songs are and why I relate them to mom. And if anyone think of any other songs that I missed or that remind you of her please pitch in. :D
Okay. Here I go.
1)First of all, the one song that always gets me thinking about mom, as crazy as it sounds, is I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Yes. That's right. You heard me. Don't deny it. It is her song. Every time it comes up I can just see her singing along to it and doing her little upper body strut.
2) Every time this song comes on it's like a stab to the heart and then yanking at the heart string, but oddly enough I love it. This song is If I Ever Leave This World Alive by Flogging Molly. Mom loved this song. And ironically it's fitting.
3) No matter which version it is, or who sings it, or even when it is sung, it's a mommy song. Amazing Grace. Yup. I know it gets me every time.
4) Monday, Monday by The Mamas and the Papas. I just remember growing up during my early years and hearing this song played frequently. And she would sing along with so much emotion and volume that I can still hear her singing it my head.
5) Now I don't know if mom liked this song of even if she knew it, but every time I play Cristofori's Dream by David Lanz it somehow reminds me of mom. I don't know if it captures her personality, or it describes her life, or if it's how I feel and view my relationship with her, but I seem to find myself playing it for her sometimes. And I even end up crying while playing sometimes. If anyone has ever done this, you know what I'm talking about when I say they are the most amazing moments of my life.
If you have any others you can think of that are "mommy songs" please mention it. I'm sure all of us would love to have a "mommy playlist."
Yea some one else posted. Sorry, I should be, but life has gotten crazy.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, "Who let the dogs out", I have no idea why but she would really get into that song every time it came on.
I'll think of some other, right now (note the time of posting) it's really late.
I will have to come back again if this takes. I don't want to write too much in case it doesn't post. But any song with Styx reminds me of your mom because it reminds me of how much fun we had at their concert. She loved their music and I still do. When I hear Elton John it reminds me of Shelly because she played his record so much when we were younger. I still can't sing "How Great Thou Art" because it pulls at my heart strings. Auntie Karen
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