My dear friend, VJ, is on another adventure and right now, he has taken a trip into the Sahara, by Camel, and is staying in a tent overnight. He arrived in Marrakech, Morocco on Saturday and met up with a friend ready to embark on a 2 week travel around Morocco. This excursion has been on his bucket list and now it has been fulfilled! He contacted me via WhatsApp just to show me the golden desert and the caravan with his camel out front, resting where they will be pitching their tents. I told him, I hope no snakes or scorpions visit him in the night, but he is not fazed by this one bit. So, in honour of his escapade, I am choosing some desert songs that will work with the free theme over at Monday Music Moves Me.
1. WE’RE OFF ON THE ROAD TO MOROCCO SUNG BY BING CROSBY AND BOB HOPE-1942
This is a famous song sung by these 2 greats in their 3rd Road picture they did together. It’s sung almost tongue in cheek since they sing about making a picture with Dorothy Lamour who appeared in all but one of their famous Road pics. This song, written by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Johnny Burke is a fun entry to this funny movie as well as a great introduction to this famous duo. Well, you meet them beforehand, but this still helps develop these characters as they sing while fluffing up the camel’s hump. I wonder if VJ fluffed up his camel’s hump….not that there’s anything wrong with that.
2. THE DESERT SONG SUNG BY GORDON MACREA AND KATHRYN GRAYSON-1953
This is the 3rd remake of this Broadway operetta written by Sigmund Romberg with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein which takes place in Morocco and the Sahara Desert. Here we have Triple D Kathryn Grayson sing oh so lovingly to Gordon MacCrea, the hero in this film. I am certain that VJ is rolling his eyes to this loving tune sung by 2 great singers/actors that deserve better recognition today.
3. MARRAKESH EXPRESS SUNG BY CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH-1969
After the Hope and Crosby song, this was the 2nd song that came into my head and one that I thought was done by Bread or even Simon and Garfunkel but, nope this comes from this trio ( Neil Young was gone) and was written when Nash was in this city and took note to paper to develop these characters’ songs.
4 DESERT ROSE SUNG BY STING AND CHEB RABAH-1999
I am not a Police fan and not really a fan of Sting’s voice but I really like this song and felt it was perfect for my Desert theme. I really love Cheb’s singing which gives that Moorish feel.
I hope VJ looks at this post and can’t wait to hear about his escapades. What desert song can you think of?
I have three desert like memories but no songs to accompany. One, the camel ride I took at the Bronx Zoo as a young child (yes, they offered camel rides back then!) Never, ever again! Second, the tiny desert my husband and I visited in the Yukon years ago on an Alaskan cruise. We even had a picnic lunch there provided by the tour. And last (there is music for this one) watching Lawrence of Arabia in a church run coffeehouse at the base my husband was stationed at (the same city where the Friendsgiving my blog post today is about took place) So...https://youtu.be/jdFwhhH2x7I?si=njfq6Tb8MC2yZPlc
A desert theme is interesting, one I'd totally not come up on my own. I love those old Bob Hope and Bing Crosby films! The second flick, Kathryn Grayson has such a super soft voice. I love hearing women talk like this. I didn't know either of the songs at the end. CSN's song is quite catchy. Thanks for sharing. If you wish to join the 4M party then we'd love to have and if not, I understand. I'm glad you dropped a comment to get me over this way. ;) Have a boogietastic week, darlin' Birgit! xo
One more thing, tell your friend that's a cool pictures! A trip across the desert staying in tents doesn't sound like anything I'd want to do but it is a bit exciting to read of other people's adventures. :D
I have three desert like memories but no songs to accompany. One, the camel ride I took at the Bronx Zoo as a young child (yes, they offered camel rides back then!) Never, ever again! Second, the tiny desert my husband and I visited in the Yukon years ago on an Alaskan cruise. We even had a picnic lunch there provided by the tour. And last (there is music for this one) watching Lawrence of Arabia in a church run coffeehouse at the base my husband was stationed at (the same city where the Friendsgiving my blog post today is about took place) So...https://youtu.be/jdFwhhH2x7I?si=njfq6Tb8MC2yZPlc
ReplyDeleteA desert theme is interesting, one I'd totally not come up on my own. I love those old Bob Hope and Bing Crosby films! The second flick, Kathryn Grayson has such a super soft voice. I love hearing women talk like this. I didn't know either of the songs at the end. CSN's song is quite catchy. Thanks for sharing. If you wish to join the 4M party then we'd love to have and if not, I understand. I'm glad you dropped a comment to get me over this way. ;) Have a boogietastic week, darlin' Birgit! xo
ReplyDeleteOne more thing, tell your friend that's a cool pictures! A trip across the desert staying in tents doesn't sound like anything I'd want to do but it is a bit exciting to read of other people's adventures. :D
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