You Are the New Day.
You can make the difference every day.
One of my favorite songs (traditional) by a group I listened to often long ago.
Go out and make a difference and be involved in someone’s life. Don’t close yourself off to living. Life is short.
I grew up in an American city that sat on the shore of Lake Michigan, America’s largest freshwater lake.
As kids every summer we would get on our bikes or take the bus and head down to the sandy beach called the North Beach. It was connected to another beach that sat just outside the city zoo. We would spend hours in the sun, walking the beach, eating sandwiches and soda.
As we grew up we would cruise down in our parents cars and suck up the sun and suds (beer in Wisconsin is a staple).
During that time we always had music playing. It went from a small “transistor” radio to a boom-box with cassettes. Over time it created a soundtrack for the summer. Some times the laid back sounds of soul music (loved the Motown sound and the Philly sound), sometimes it was just pop rock and other times the latest in jazz.
One thing for sure even now, the music paints a very clear picture in my mind of those times gone by. I can see it in my mind’s eye with clarity with the accompanying smells of the grill and the scent of coconut oil suntan lotion. There are so many songs that dial-up those images.
Whether on a beach in Florida, a local hot bar or hotspot in your town or your own back yard…
Whether it is the Beach Boys, the Temptations, Chicago or Santana…
Whether it was sounds of a Pitbull club mix or Daft Punk jam- you get your inspiration somewhere….
“What artists are in your personal summer soundtrack?”
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The church bells have rung all day
And all the music has faded far away
And the clock runs time through
While waiting for the sky to blue
Washed out water-color window pane
The west is grey, a sign of rain
The day grows old and finally dies
Still waiting to see blue in the skies
Overhead above, the clouds still shining
Taking every ounce of wishes from the lining
Lies the golden sun in its darkness den
While waiting for the blue skies once again
I was a big fan of Laura Nyro back in the day, still am. “Stoned Soul Picnic” and “When I Die” and so many more. Her voice was angelic and mysterious in the same way. Inspirational. I wrote some music because of her, this was lyrics one of them. From “Love Songs for A Lonely Night” Summer 1974 MGert ©
All Things Must Pass
More frequently these days I recall how precious life is. It is very fragile. We have our chance to look at life from many ways. But in the end it all will pass. That’s why I share this song from the late George Harrison. It has always been one of those songs that captures the spirituality of the passing of time.
Sunrise doesn’t last all morning
A cloudburst doesn’t last all day
Seems my love is up and has left you with no warning
Its not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
Sunset doesn’t last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this, my love is up and must be leaving
Its not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
None of lifes strings can last
So, I must be on my way
And face another day
Now the darkness only stays the night-time
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good at arriving at the right time
Its not always going to be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
All things must pass away
A VIDEO FROM VH1 – George Harrison’s last live performance before his death.
The longest day must have its end
Every man must lose a friend
Time won’t wait for any hater
Dying can’t be done any later
So mourn the sick, bury the dead, and let the words flow free
The only answers to love gone bad will never come to me
It seems like today will never end, tomorrow isn’t coming
A crowd of people stare at you; they’re so cold its numbing
[Bridge]
If love is timid, it’s not true
Life is what you make it do
Love the truth, pardon error
Ask the mirror who’s the fairer
Fight for your wants, build your wills, and be satisfied you’re living
It may only be a silent love, but love is for the giving
Ask the questions in your mind, hope is right for now
A time will come when you will know, you’ll do it anyhow
[Chorus]
The longest day must have its end
Every man must lose a friend
Time won’t wait for any hater
Dying can’t be done any later
This is from a song I wrote in January 1974. It really didn’t mean anything in particular if I recall (it has been a while) but I was just breaking up with a girlfriend at the time and I am sure I was heart-struck some how. I will have to get these songs documented somehow. It is funny how even all these years later I remember the melody of it. From “Love Songs for a Lonely Night” © MGert 1974
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