It is freebie week over at Monday Music Moves Me and it’s the first week of May…May! I can’t believe we are in the 5th month already, the days are longer, more birds are singing and it’s warm….forget that last one. I just hope we have a Spring and it doesn’t go to major heat waves. Anywhooo…here are my 3 songs about the Month of May
1. THE MERRY, MERRY MONTH OF MAY SUNG BY NELSON EDDY-1948
Poor Nelson Eddy was a big hit with Jeanette MacDonald in the mid to late 30s singing light operetta before falling out of favour. In his nightclub act, he had a good sense of humour and would often make fun of his old persona from his movies. His baritone voice worked well with MacDonald’s soprano and they had great chemistry. This old song, was written back in 2862 by Stephen Foster which, I’m certain, we have all heard versions of this song.
2. MAY TIME SWING PERFORMED BY SUSANNA HEYSTEK-2015
Apparently, this is a Canadian song, written by Graham Townsend that is quite popular. I don’t really know it but enjoyed listening to it and decided to showcase it here.
3. PEOPLE WHO ARE BORN IN MAY SUNG BY JULIE LONDON-1956
Julie London created a whole album based on each month of the year and this is her version of this May song written by Earl Brent. I have a whole new appreciation for this seductive siren that I first learned about when she starred as a nurse on the tv show, “Emergency.”
What songs do you think of that sing bout May?
Those are both new to me.
ReplyDeleteNot familiar with any of those songs. The only one that came to me off the top of my head was "Five Days in May" by Blue Rodeo. But if you want to broaden it to Spring in general, you have way more options. Like Carmina Burana. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's the first song that came to my mind. A Canadian classic!
DeleteMay Time Swing is a lovely peppy tune! Julie London had such a pretty voice. I really enjoy listening to her old songs. People Who Are Born In May is sweet.Thanks for joining the 4M party, Birgit. Have a boogietastic week, darlin'! xo
ReplyDeleteHaha! I think of Camelot the musical -- the May Day song. You are just warming up and in Florida, May is full summer. No more chilly nights. Here's wishing you a beautiful month!
ReplyDeleteMy mum was a fan of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, though I never got it!
ReplyDeleteStrangely, I remember the Merry Month of May song, but it isn't what Nelson Eddy sang. I really liked the last two songs, both new to me especially Julie London's singing.
ReplyDeleteI know the one you mean and meant to put the Bugs Bunny version here.
DeleteThis weather truly sucks! Feels more like March than May. I hope we get some semblance of spring before the summer heat arrives.
ReplyDeleteRegarding your songs, I only remember the first one, but am a Julie London fan. She does have a beautiful voice!
The one that comes to mind for me is the Bee Gees' First of May, which I used in my May 1st comeback post.