May Every Sunrise Hold More Promise and Every Sunset Hold More Peace

Today's selection is probably remembered by everyone who was alive in the 60's and 70's.

It was featured in Forrest Gump and also Midnight Cowboy.  The singer won a Grammy in 1969 and sold over a million copies.

"What song is it,"  you anxiously ask.  Why, it's none other than Everybody's Talkin' by Harry Nilsson.  Now tell me, WHO doesn't remember this?

 "Everybody's Talkin'" depicts the introverted Nilsson's inability to connect with others. Not hearing or truly seeing them, he declares an intention to leave for the ocean and the summer breeze.

So, here it is.  Enjoy!

      

Check back often for some more groovin' tunes.

Peace and ALL good things.

Kimmie

Those Who Are Free of Resentful Thoughts Surely Find Peace

One of the best movies with the best soundtrack, in my opinion, is The Graduate. The Graduate was released in 1967 starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft.  Hey, here's a little known fact.  Did you know that the beautiful leg in the promos for The Graduate was NOT Anne Bancroft, but LINDA GRAY from Dallas fame.  Who knew?  Now you do!

Remember the iconic line:
"Mrs. Robinson, You're tying to seduce me, aren't you?"  CLASSIC!

Today's song is 'The Sound of Silence'.  Soft, thoughtful.....

Simon and Garfunkle had several songs highlighted in this movie.  We'll check out the others down the road.

Hope this brings back lots of great memories.  It sure does for me.

                              


                             

Isn't this great music!

Peace and all good things, friend.

Kimmie

Expect Nothing, Appreciate EVERYTHING

Today's song was written in 1967 by John Phillips of The Mama's and The Papa's fame.  Phillips reportedly wrote it in about 20 minutes.  (He must have been greatly inspired!)  This song was also called the 'unofficial anthem for the counterculture movement of the 1960's.'

It was an immediate success and was responsible for bringing thousands of young people to San Francisco.  It was also part of the soundtrack from Forrest Gump.

So, did you guess today's song?  One of THE best songs of the 60's.  I know, I know.  I write that about all the songs.  It's like trying to say which child you love the most!

San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)

Enjoy, my friends. 

Peace and all good things.

Kimmie               

                                                 

Put Your Ear Down Close to Your Soul and Listen Closely

Today's post is from a suggestion from one of you and THANK YOU.  I love feedback and suggestions so keep it coming, friends.

This song was actually written in 1949.  The version that we all are most familiar with is the one recorded in 1962 by Peter, Paul, and Mary and was kind of an anthem for the civil rights movement.

Yep.  You guessed it!  Today's choice is If I Had a Hammer.  I think Mary Travers' strong voice is really showcased in this song.

Enjoy, folks.

Peace and all good things.

I Want To Feel Free As The Flowers

Here's another video that made its chart debut in 1966.  I remember it like it was yesterday and don't know anyone who doesn't know the lyrics.  ICONIC!  What am I writing about?

Why it's none other than the Mamas and the Papas 'California Dreamin'.  Other artists have performed this song but none can top the Mama and the Papas.  Next time you watch Forrest Gump, listen for it. 

Around the 1:28 mark, you'll see some really groovin' threads.  Lol.

Enjoy, my friends.  

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.  

            

If you're not barefoot, then you're overdressed.....

Do y'all remember Mr. Tambourine Man by the Byrds?  I used to play this one over and over again. 

The song was written by Bob Dylan, who did perform it, but then The Byrds did this version that I think we all know better.  At least I do!  They performed this on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 12, 1965.




This is another song  that I KNOW you know the words to.  You know what to do.  Turn it up and SING!

The Byrds

Mr. Tambourine Man