Holding onto Anger is Like Drinking Poison and Expecting the Other Person to Die.....

Howdy, fellow lovers of music. I have just returned from a little vacation and am now renewed, re-energized (is that a word??), and ready to devote more time to this blog.

If you've been paying attention, (and I'm sure you have), the heading of each post has an inspirational quote for you to think about. Some, more than others, may 'speak' to you, and that's my hope.

So, all that aside...there is another fantastic song that I've selected for you that 'speaks to me'. AND I know when the title is revealed, you are going to be very surprised, as I was. I thought it was just a great song from the early 70's. (Who knew?) This is actually a popular and well-known Christian hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and is set to a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune known as "Bunessan" (it shares this tune with the 19th century Christmas Carol "Child in the Manger"[1]). It is often sung in children's services.

This song was recorded in 1971 by Cat Stevens, who wrongfully is often credited for writing the lyrics. The song was recorded by numerous other artists such as Neil Diamond, Art Garfunkle, and Kenny Rogers to name a few, but none were as successful as Cat Steven's version.

Here is 'Morning Has Broken'.

 (PS I'm learning to play this on my mountain dulcimer. Beautiful tones!) So, sit back and enjoy!


             


Namaste, my friends.

Live in Joy

Peace to you all this beautiful day.

Today, I have selected a song by a  man whom I consider to be one of the all time greatest performers of my generation, Cat Stevens.  I know, I know, I have chosen something by him already and there are SO MANY other great performers out there.  All that is very true.  But, this morning, this song called out to me - 'Pick me, pick me'!  How could I say no?

Stevens developed a relationship with actress Patti D'Arbanville and the two were a pair throughout a period of two years or so. She left for periods of time to pursue her modeling career in Paris and New York.  During that time, he wrote several songs about her, including this song. The song has struck many critics as being protective and caring; the artist's expression of love includes words like "I wouldn't want to see you sad girl, don't be a bad girl".

The song is in the form of the singer's words to his departing lover, inspired by the end of their romance. Stevens later recalled to Mojo: "It was one of those chord sequences that's very common in Spanish music. I turned it around and came up with that theme--which is a recurring theme in my work--which is to do with leaving, the sadness of leaving, and the anticipation of what lies beyond." 

Oh, and here's a little trivia. In 1982,  Patti D'Arbanville had a relationship with Don Johnson of Miami Vice fame and had a child together.  Who knew?

The song was written, recorded and released in 1970.   Ok, figured it out yet?    

It is none other than 'Wild World'.   Now I KNOW you all remember these lyrics.  So, you know what to do! ♬♬♬♬ 

What great memories this brings back.

Enjoy.

Kimmie

Wasn't it Beautiful When You Believed in Everything?

The song in today's blog is one of my all time favorites, maybe because I thought Cat Steven's was the most handsome man I had ever seen.  LOL.   Ah, to be able to go back to the time when I was 16, listening to Peace Train......

This was Cat Steven's first No. 1 hit,  released in 1971 but was not released outside the US.

Hope you enjoy it as  much as I do.