And in honor of this being only a 3-day work week for me, and probably for a lot of my blogging friends, it’s time to take a boogie break!! (Because let’s face it… are you really motivated to work today?) So turn up the music, get the blood flowing and shake what your mama gave you!!
Who remembers this song from the ’70s? Lord have mercy… my feet don’t want to stay still! (Okay, maybe it’s more the chocolate coffee as opposed to the cheesy ’70s video, but I think you get the point!)
It’s Tuesday! So that must mean it’s time for Motivational Music Monday (ha)! Go on then! Go check out what James has chosen for the week! And while you’re there, add a song you’ve been listening to in the comment section!
This week it’s all about the Hamster Run. And what do hamsters do? Why they go Round and Round, of course! Just like Ratt! It just kills me that Milton Berle was in this video. How on earth did they get Milton Berle for their video?!
It’s Monday! Which means it must be time for Motivational Music Monday at 50 in 50 Marathon Quest! Pop on over and say “hey!” to James! Be sure to let him know your favorite song for this week! He’s in the process of building his Spotify Playlist, and believe you me, it needs some additions! 😉
I’ve been having a great time with the group One Republic just recently. They’re one of those bands that just can’t go wrong with me. Their music hits my soul as do the lyrics. While Stop and Stare is actually stuck in my head at this particular time, I felt maybe Counting Stars was just a bit more upbeat, something one could trot along nicely to, not to mention the words are something that hit home with me…
I see this life, like a swinging vine Swing my heart across the line And in my face is flashing signs Seek it out and ye’ shall find Old, but I’m not that old Young, but I’m not that bold And I don’t think the world is sold On just doing what we’re told I feel something so right Doing the wrong thing I feel something so wrong Doing the right thing I couldn’t lie, couldn’t lie, couldn’t lie Everything that kills me makes me feel alive
It’s time for Jamesy’s MMM linkup at 50 in 50 Marathon Quest, calling forth for all motivational or not-so-motivational music to be posted for those of us in need of some new or different types of sound. Go visit his site and post a rockin’ good (or bad) song in the comments!
I’m not particularly in the mood to follow suit with what he’s posted, so I’m going completely different. I’m hittin’ up the good old Eighties! What a great era for music! Back then, we all liked to bang our head and rock out, even the girls. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Miss Teena Marie and Lovergirl, an oldie but always a goodie.
(Feel free to click the extra links above… you might find bonus music…) Hope your week is nothing less than wonderful!
It’s Monday! Ummmm… yay? Okay, well, yay for Motivational Music Monday at 50 in 50 Marathon Quest! Time to post some music that you’re enjoying this week! Got any ’80s songs that you’re in love with? Shout ’em out!!
I mentioned yesterday that James and I went to see Howard Jones and OMD over the weekend, so I think it’s most fitting that I come up with something from good old Howard, one of my all-time favorites.
I think one of the reason’s I was so drawn to Howard is because he was a fabulous lyricist. His words had meaning, and, as an impressionable teenager, I could relate to most of what he was trying to say. The song I chose is probably not a mainstream hit, but it is upbeat and a happy little tune, kind of quirky really. It’s called, “Life In One Day.” The lyrics follow, but I also chose a video that plays the lyrics. The original video is actually quite annoying, with breaks here and there and people talking in the middle of it, and if you’re actually going to listen to the song, then I want you to hear the song as I heard it back in the day.
Lyrics
The old man said to me Said don’t always take life so seriously Play the flute And dance and sing your song
Try and enjoy the here and now The future will take care of itself somehow The grass is never greener over there Time will wear away the stone Gets the hereditary bone
Don’t try to live your life in one day Don’t go speed your time away Don’t try to live your life in one day Don’t go speed your time away
The old man said to me Said you can’t change the world single-handedly Raise a glass enjoy the scenery Pretend the water is champagne And fill my glass again and again While the wolves are gathering round your door Time will wear away the stone Gets the hereditary bone
The old man said to me Said don’t always take life so seriously Play the flute And dance and sing your song
Try and enjoy the here and now The future will take care of itself somehow The grass is never greener over there Time will wear away the stone Gets the hereditary bone
I tried to live my life in one day Don’t go speed your time away
I bit off more than I can chew Only so much you can do
Wolves are gathering round my door Ask them in and invite some more
I tried to live my life in one day Don’t go speed your time away
Of course, the song that got me started on my positive thinking way of life was from him, “Things Can Only Get Better.” I listened to that song over and over again until I truly believed those words, heart and soul (it’s not easy being a teenager). I recorded a snippet of it at the concert… I wanted to sing and dance, too, but no way was I doing that on camera, so I only recorded about a minute. The lyrics to the first verse follow.
Lyrics
We’re not scared to lose it all security throw through the wall Future dreams we have to realize A thousand skeptic hands won’t keep us from the things we plan Unless we’re clinging to the things we prize
And do you feel scared, I do But I won’t stop and falter And if we threw it all away Things can only get better Wow wow wow oh, wow wow wow oh oh oh oh
It’s time for a little Motivational Music Monday over at 50 in 50 Marathon Quest! If you have a particular song this week that’s really getting it done for you, go let James know what it is! New, old, fast, slow… something’s gotta be making you happy!
James is going with running cadence this time as he’s chosen a fun little tippy-tappy ditty. I’m following suit, of course. The song I’ve chosen is supposedly best for a 13:42/mile pace, which I find to be interesting. I do have it on one of my playlists, so I’m going to have to give it a test to see if that’s really the case. Regardless, it’s a great little upbeat song to run to and what a great video to boot! If you woke up this morning, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be dancing… it certainly beats the alternative!
It’s time for a little Motivational Music Monday over at 50 in 50 Marathon Quest! If you have a particular song this week that’s really getting it done for you, go let James know what it is! New, old, fast, slow… something’s gotta be making you happy!
James is going with a karaoke-inspired song this week from The Commitments. I love that movie… it’s one I could watch over and over and it would never get old, mostly because the music is just so good. So while you’ll have to pop on over to 50 in 50 to see what James came up with, I am going to post my favorite song from that movie, Try A Little Tenderness. This is the best version of the song I’ve ever heard. While I couldn’t find the actual movie scene, I did find one with lyrics, so you can read along. Have a listen:
Now, here’s the funny thing… my boy MB also does a version of this song, but I’m sorry to say, The Commitments’ version is still my favorite. However, one can never go wrong with Michael…
I think the first time I ever heard the song itself was in the movie Pretty In Pink. Jon Cryer did a bang-up job in this scene… with the original version by Otis. Go ahead… watch and have a little smile…
Happy Monday my friends! Hope you have a smashing week!
