Wednesday 1 June 2022

Your five best choices

 

Inadvertently perhaps, but on her Blog yesterday, MEVELY, set me a challenge without meaning to. She mentioned the five songs that mean a lot to her. I thought about this, and as an ex radio presenter I would find it difficult to choose just five. Five hundred perhaps, but then, you don't have the time to listen to all of them.

So here's five. The first one used to be played a lot at home and on the radio many years ago.

It's raining (Goodbye, baby) - Domenico Modugno

A thousand violins, played by the wind

All the rainbow's colors

Are going to stop a silver rain

But it's raining,

it's raining on our love

 

Bye, bye baby,

one more kiss

And then I'll lose you forever

Like a fairy tale love goes by

Once upon a time it was here,

then it isn't anymore

What's trembling on your little face?

Is it rain or tears? Tell me what it is

I'd like to find new words

But it's raining, it's raining on our love

 

(Goodbye, baby!

I love you so much that I could die!

Bye! Bye!)

 

Bye, bye, baby,

don't turn back

I can't tell you to stay longer

I'd like to find new words

But it's raining, it's raining

on our love

It's raining (Goodbye, baby)

A thousand violins, played by the wind
All the rainbow's colors
Are going to stop a silver rain
But it's raining,
it's raining on our love
 
Bye, bye baby,
one more kiss
And then I'll lose you forever
Like a fairy tale love goes by
Once upon a time it was here,
then it isn't anymore
What's trembling on your little face?
Is it rain or tears? Tell me what it is
I'd like to find new words
But it's raining, it's raining on our love
 
(Goodbye, baby!
I love you so much that I could die!
Bye! Bye!)
 
Bye, bye, baby,
don't turn back
I can't tell you to stay longer
I'd like to find new words
But it's raining, it's raining
on our love
https://lyricstranslate.com

It's raining (Goodbye, baby)

A thousand violins, played by the wind
All the rainbow's colors
Are going to stop a silver rain
But it's raining,
it's raining on our love
 
Bye, bye baby,
one more kiss
And then I'll lose you forever
Like a fairy tale love goes by
Once upon a time it was here,
then it isn't anymore
What's trembling on your little face?
Is it rain or tears? Tell me what it is
I'd like to find new words
But it's raining, it's raining on our love
 
(Goodbye, baby!
I love you so much that I could die!
Bye! Bye!)
 
Bye, bye, baby,
don't turn back
I can't tell you to stay longer
I'd like to find new words
But it's raining, it's raining
on our love
https://lyricstranslate.com

The second selection by Don Williams is self-explanatory.

And here's the third one from Demis Roussos which means a lot to me because of the lyrics ... ... ...

This next one by Simon and Garfunkel is almost a hymn.

This fifth choice is a hymn I used to play when I presented a radio program called "Time For Reflections". The lyrics are based on Isaiah 43:1-2.

27 comments:

  1. Goodness! Me! Victor...I grew up with Domenico
    Modugno...
    He was an Italian singer, songwriter, actor, guitarist,
    and later in life, a member of the Italian Parliament..
    He is known for his 1958 international hit song
    "Nel blu dipinto di blu", for which he received
    Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song
    of the Year...
    I know what there is to know about this guy.....
    And...he died in Lampedusa in Sicily of a heart attack,
    on the 6th August 1994 (aged 66)..
    I'd forgotten about him..l really had..l'm covered in
    goose bumps..(do geese get bumps)..Thankyou.....
    And to Mevely of course...! :0).

    I'm gonna Google him now, make a mug of lemon
    tea, with honey..and listen to a few tunes..! :)
    I've time before the ladies coffee morning...!
    Made my day Victor! Made my day! :O).
    ♬·¯·♩¸¸♪·¯·♫ ♬·¯·♩¸¸♪·¯·♫ ♬·¯·♩¸¸♪·¯·♫

    Meant to say Victor..Finished your book..'As I Quote
    Myself' last Friday..Great..I've put it next to 'Feline
    Catastrophes' on the settee next to me, so l can
    have a quick read, while the adverts are on....! :O)

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    1. First of all, thank you for buying my "As I Quote Myself". So glad you enjoyed it.

      I remember Volare by Modugno, as well as his song "Il Vecchio Frac".

      Here it is:

      http://timeforreflections.blogspot.com/2015/03/any-italians-out-there.html

      God bless, Willie.

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    2. Opened up just the same as yesterday Victor...
      I am just listening to a few of his songs on uTube..
      And just heard Volare...
      This was his biggy though....
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quJVER_NmdQ

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    3. Volare is one of his best songs. Here';s how to get Vecchio Frac:

      Go to the top of this page.
      Click on "Good Music" second line on the right.
      Choose "Torna A Surriento" or "Il Mare"
      Voila

      The guitar playing at the beginning of Vecchio Frac is great.

      God bless.

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    4. Great! Thankyou Victor..Have left a little
      comment...
      I'm in my element to~day....Grazie! Thankyou..!

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  2. Thank you, Victor, for allowing us a glimpse inside. Two, in particular, resonated. To say I'm stunned and delighted is an understatement. Back in the early 70's, I first cruised aboard the (now-defunct) TSS Fairwind. The ship's band, il Draghi, used to perform Piove every night -- I was so taken by it, I purchased their LP. Mind you, I couldn't pronounce any of the lyrics other than "Ciao, ciao bambina" but went around singing that part for months after. As soon as the music began to play here, it took me right back! The other I love is Demis Roussos. My favs of his are My Friend the Wind and Goodbye My Love.
    Anyway. Who could ever go wrong with Don Williams?!
    I've never been fond of S&G, but Bridge over Troubled Water could definitely be considered a hymn. I've played "Do Not Be Afraid" so often!
    Again, thank you for sharing these wonderful songs.



    PS - I like the term, "Radio Presenter" (v. disc jockey)!

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    1. What a coincidence we seem to love the same music. I did say you would have been great on my radio show.

      I did not know Demis Roussos was known in the US. I know the songs you mention so well.

      It was difficult choosing just five songs. There's also Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, The Beatles, Monkees, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Cliff Richard and so many more ...

      God bless, Mevely.

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  3. Well, it seems Blogger's up to its nasty tricks again. I didn't realize they pegged me as Anonymous .... this is Myra/Mevely.

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    1. Ah ... I forgot ... we called them Radio Presenters to discourage people just playing their own disco music.

      God bless.

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  4. It's me, again -- back to being Mevely. (Whew!) You're so right about finding it difficult to choose some and leave others behind. Those I published yesterday reflected only my happy times; perhaps it's better to say, those dearer to me evoke deeper emotions. (Unlike my Tom-the-musician, I'm lyrics driven.) In full disclosure: Hey! (Julio Iglesias), Even Now (Barry Manilow), You'll Never Walk Alone (Gerry +), and even tho' I don't care for Garth Brooks, The Dance.

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    1. I went to see Barry Manilow live. I took someone with me and she was amazed that I managed to get tickets to his open air concert. We got back home at 2:00 in the morning.

      Gerry and the Pacemakers "You'll Never Walk Alone" is the anthem of the Liverpool Football Club, (soccer). Here's Fr Francis version of the song, (amongst others):

      https://timeforreflections.blogspot.com/2020/09/lets-be-cheerful.html

      I like Garth Brooks' "If tomorrow never comes".

      So many good lyrics which make the song last for ever in our memories.

      God bless, Mevely.

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  5. SWEET songs, good stuff. I remember the first song. I think I heard it in a Bar in xxxxxx Italy. Great singer in a dirty suit but had a strong voice.... I am sure it was in the Gulf, at Toranto (coulda been Naples ;-) )

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    1. I'm so happy you liked my selection of music today, Jack.

      God bless you and yours.

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  6. Dearest Victor,
    Just to say hello, but I'm under the weather—nasty cold.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. Praying for you, Mariette. Hope you are better soon.

      God bless.

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    2. Thank you Victor! Feeling a lot better today and slept from 21:00—10:30... Sunny and warm today! AND Blogger functions today...🤗

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    3. I am so happy for you. Praise the Lord.

      God bless, Mariette.

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  7. Bridge Over Troubled Waters is a hymn, as far as I'm concerned, Victor. As a teen, I actually sang it at a priest's ordination (Anglican Church). It will always be one of my favorites.
    Blessings!

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    1. How wonderful, you singing at the priest's ordination. What a beautiful happy memory. Thanx Martha.

      God bless.

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  8. Oh I sure did like that last hymn. Beautiful words!!!

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    1. One of my favourites, Happyone. God bless you.

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  9. I love the last song . I sing it all the time..now that you have planted it n my brain again, it will be stuck there for weeks. Blessings

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    1. Soothing comforting words, based on Isaiah.

      God bless you, Nells.

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  10. There are too many fabulous songs to ever choose, aren't there. You did a great job finding five to feature.

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