Day 18: a song from 1961. I’m going with the fun, upbeat “Calendar Girl” written and sung by Neil Sedaka.
I want you guys to understand how many “Calendar Girl” videos I started and rejected in order to find this most perfect one for you. Nothing, I repeat ~ nothing ~ is too much trouble for my peeps. Now, you have to click on it and watch, right?
Day 19: a song that makes me think about life. This would be another song written by Neil Sedaka (and Phil Cody) called “Solitaire.” I used to think it applied to one or more men I’ve known, but maybe it applies to me now. I’ve posted before that I prefer versions other than the Carpenters, and I haven’t changed my mind. Here’s my favorite version, sung by Sheryl Crow.
I’m *still* trying to figure out that dancing Coke bottle. Lol.
What song was it that Neil made popular in the 70s. I can’t seem to think of it off the top of my head at nearly 5:00 am.
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“Laughter in the Rain”? Probably the only Sedaka song I actually like (I just don’t care for his voice). Heard it a lot on the radio every time it rained; that was a thing L.A. DJs did back in the day. 😀
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‘I go Ape’ was one of the first I can remember but that was the early 60s I think, as well as Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen and Oh Carol. His version of Solitaire was brilliant (well, he did co-write it with Phil Cody) .
We saw him in concert in the 80s and he was fantastic.
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Happy Birthday maybe?
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It was very popular.
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Lovely, I do like a bit of Neil Sedaka. I’m a big fan of the Carpenters too.
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Thanks!
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Hmmm… interesting!
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These are great! I love the Carpenters and Sheryl Crow! 😀
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Thanks!
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I like Sedaka’s music, especially his ballads.
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