For My Next Husband

My first husband and I “eloped” to Vegas. We told both sets of parents (mine were upset), but basically we wanted to do something impulsive and fun ~ we were in our mid-20s, independent, so no big deal. When we returned, my mother bought us a cake from the grocery store. The marriage lasted one year.

My second husband and I had a nice wedding, though small. It was at a hotel with a snooty French chef who didn’t “do” pastry. He also refused to allow outside food in “his” restaurant. He made us a baked Alaska as a compromise. That marriage lasted 21 years.

So, the one thing I absolutely require at my next wedding, should there be one, is a real actual proper WEDDING CAKE. And that brings us to this song: “Doll Parts,” written by Courtney Love in 1994. It’s not exactly a romantic song, but it’s honest, dammit, and that’s what counts.

These songs are for Bee’s month of music prompts. 🌹

Come To My Window

I’m not sure which songs count as queer. Do they have to be by queer artists or have explicitly queer lyrics? This isn’t clear to me. Wikipedia says there are gay anthem songs, and “Come To My Window” (1993) is one. I’ve always loved it, plus Melissa Etheridge is queer (not all the anthem artists are), so that’s double points.

PS: It’s not my fault that Wikipedia says gay and not queer; I’m using queer because Bee is using it for her prompt. I have no opinion on which word should be used. If either or both are now wrong, sorry!

Fire on Fire

Again, I was clueless about choosing a current song ~ one from this year? So, I let YouTube pull up a playlist and I stared at it. Started playing a few songs, meh. Then I saw this vid with bunnies against a moon. Wait, it’s from Watership Down? First, how is that new? Second, how is that a love song? Ooh, Sam Smith! I like him! I had to listen obviously.

Well, not only is this song utterly fantastic, but the video made me cry. The movie came out as a reboot in December 2018, so the date is close enough for Bee’s music prompt game.

Song Lyric Sunday: Landslide

Jim chose hill or mountain for this week’s theme and “Landslide” contains both. This song is personally meaningful to me, and I love the lyrics as well as the emotion conveyed by the singer. It was written by Stevie Nicks in 1975 for the album titled Fleetwood Mac.

I took my love, I took it down
Climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
‘Til the landslide brought me down

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changin’ ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
Mmm

Well, I’ve been ‘fraid of changin’
‘Cause I’ve built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I’m gettin’ older, too

Well, I’ve been ‘fraid of changin’
‘Cause I’ve built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And I’m gettin’ older, too
I’m gettin’ older, too

Ah, take my love, take it down
Oh, climb a mountain and turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well, the landslide will bring it down
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Well, the landslide will bring it down
Oh, the landslide will bring it down

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More Music Mania!

Laura tagged me in her new music game. I seem to be posting a lot of music lately, and to switch things up tonight I was thinking about responding to that interrogatory re all the rules I’ve broken and stuff, but then I thought… wtf? Just post more vids. 🙄

1. A comedy song.

2. A song with love in the title.

3. A song from a band that begins with E.

Not tagging peeps… add this to my lengthy rap sheet. 😱

If I Didn’t Have Your Love

It was difficult for me to find a recent love song, since I mostly listen to oldies. My daughter suggested Rihanna, and I played one of hers, but it didn’t grab me. Then I remembered I liked Adele, but my faves from her aren’t love songs. Taylor Swift is more stabby than lovey, which I like, but I’m trying to stay with the theme here. Then I remembered I bought Leonard Cohen’s last album, but I didn’t think there were love songs on it.

Wrong! Check out this hauntingly gorgeous or heartbreakingly sad, depending upon your perspective, love song. This is from You Want It Darker, Leonard’s 2016 album. RIP Mr. Cohen. ❤️

These songs are for Bee’s month of music prompts. 🎶

You’re Awful, I Love You

For whatever bizarre reason, this strange song from 2008 appeals to me. The lyrics are gross and ghoulish, but compelling somehow. They’re certainly not the norm anyway! My post title is the name of the album from which the song comes, in case you’re wondering why I comma-spliced. 😱

Hope you find “Love Me Dead” by Ludo at least somewhat entertaining.

This is for Bee’s month of music prompts. 🎶💖

One 💖

This is probably my favorite song from U2. I always think of it as “One Love,” but the title is simply “One.” It was written by Bono, but as a collaborative effort, and released in 1992. It’s not really a romantic love song, though some of the lyrics could be interpreted that way. Bono says it’s about AIDS and helping each other. So, there you go.

These songs are for Bee’s month of music prompts. 🎶

Love in the Hairband Years

I’ve always admired Joan Jett’s voice and style: she really rocks out her own way and takes no prisoners. And when Joan belts out a love song, you can bet it’s not gonna be full of moons and Junes and heart-shaped balloons.

“I Hate Myself for Loving You” was written in 1988 by Desmond Child and Joan Jett for her album Up Your Alley.

These songs are for Bee’s month of music prompts. 💖🎶

There Is Love 💖

“The Wedding Song” was written in 1971 by Paul Stookey and recorded by many. I find it such a beautiful piece that it can bring tears to my eyes depending upon my mood. I hope you enjoy it too.

These songs are for Bee’s month of music prompts. 🎶