Last one!! Coz it's nearly November - yikes!! You know how I had an accidental little brother week last time? Well this is the special ladies version.
The Eagles - "Heartache Tonight"
The Eagles wrote some top tunes, no? This isn't my favourite but it reminds me unfailingly of my Mum. She was ironing in the hall of one of my childhood homes, maybe 25 years ago, and if you listen carefully you can hear a double kick drum beat? Well as she was ironing and singing (she has a great voice) her leg was shooting out and kicking the double beat in the air with her foot - it was hilarious and cool all at the same time and I see it every time I hear this song.
The Beatles - "Blackbird"
I've mentioned this before but this always reminds me of Beloved Wee Granny. It first came up in conversation maybe, I dunno, 20 odd years ago during a general chat about The Beatles. So she'd be in her early seventies. I remember being impressed Granny knew who they were and then really impressed when she could rhyme off some albums. Which is really dumb when obviously she was only the age I am now in the sixties and had two teenage children! My folks had the White Album on LP when I was a kid so I knew it really well and mentioned this track. She immediately sang the first two lines and said something along the lines of "that's a lovely song." So it is forever associated with her. And since I know someone will ask, yes, she is still with us but is a wee, frail old lady in a nursing home and I reckon not long for this mortal coil. But she still has her smile and her peaceful aura so we're very lucky. I'm very lucky indeed.
It's amazing how songs can take you right back. At work earlier this week. Night Owl by Gerry Rafferty came on the radio and as I was alone I had to turn the radio up and have a nostaligic sing alone. Such a happy tune with a sad song. Although back in the day I had no idea it was referrencing the singers struggle with fame and alcoholism. But I can't stop singing the song all week. (Tad embarrassing when I'm walking up the street.)
ReplyDeleteTwo more great choices! Sorry to hear that Wee Granny's not so well but I'm glad to hear she still has her smile and peaceful aura xx
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