October brings thoughts of a harvest moon so I thought I
would start with some moon songs like Blue Moon, Harvest Moon/For Me
and My Gal, Polka Dots and Moonbeams. Chuck Berry has a birthday on
the 18th so the classic Johnny B. Goode is included. John
Lennon would have celebrated a birthday in October. I’ve included his
wonderful song Imagine, appropriate as it is also the anniversary of
the United Nations this month. His song was one of hope that all people could
live together in harmony and peace. Chubby Checker has an October birthday so
let’s do The Twist. (continued below)
Moonbeams
and Magic!
-
Blue Moon
- Harvest
Moon/For Me and My Gal
- Polka Dots
and Moonbeams
-
Johnny B.
Goode
- Imagine
- The Twist
- Your
Cheating Heart
- Straighten
Up and Fly Right
- I’ve Been
Working on the Railroad
-
Malla
Femmena
- The Adams
Family
- Bad Moon
Rising
- The Candy
Man
-
Witch Doctor
-
That Ol
Black Magic
-
Viva Las
Vegas
I always like to recognize some obscure days
each month. Did you know that October 24 is Forgiveness Day? Many
a man (and maybe a woman or two) has asked forgiveness after they
strayed with Your Cheating Heart. They may have been
forgiven but only after they promised to Straighten Up and Fly
Right. The first railroad was built in U.S. in Massachusetts
in October of 1826 so we have I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.
Columbus has a birthday on October. I’ve included a wonderful
Italian song entitled Malla Femmena. Halloween – I just
love the little kids coming to the door trick or treating. Here
are some Halloween related songs – The Adams Family, Bad
Moon Rising, The Candy Man, Witch Doctor,
That Ol Black Magic. One more birthday, Nevada became the 36th
state on Halloween so Viva Las Vegas! Enjoy!
