Motivation…..what the hell is that? LOL I do plan to walk more and create more and do my best to laugh more and enjoy the moments. I do this anyway but, we all can have bad days, which is ok, but I love to concentrate on the good rather than all the crap that surrounds us. This proud Canadian will enjoy this year despite all that one sees, endures and hears…it’s all in the attitude. Curious as a Cathy has a great theme this week about a “New Start or what motivates you” so here are my 3 picks…
1. RAISE A LITTLE HELL SUNG BY TROOPER-1978
2. I WILL WALK 500 MILES BY THE PROCLAIMERS-1988
I love dancing to this song which is just so upbeat and fun. I may not walk 500 miles, but I do plan to walk more, when I can.
3. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM SUNG BY THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS-1968
I know this version of this old song the best and for good reason, it’s excellent! The harmonies of this group is superb. I had no idea it was written back in 1931 and sung by Ozzie Nelson..yes the dad from the Ozzie and Harriet Show. This song speaks to my daydreaming ways which I do often and makes me want to get my ass upstairs and create some cards. I hope this will happen this weekend..we shall see.
What songs motivate you?
I think, somewhere in the recesses of my mind, I knew that Ozzie Nelson was a bandleader but I never knew his orchestra first did this song, and he was the original singer of this song. (I had to listen to a little of the original 78 rpm record on You Tube and loved its 30's vibe). Mama Cass had such a beautiful voice. I have to shovel snow and right now I'm just not motivated. No walking 500 miles for me today.
ReplyDeleteDitto, I knew he was a bandleader but …
DeleteI knew Ozzie was a bandleader and his wife, a singer. I didn’t know he was the first to sing the song. ..Birgit here.
DeleteLooks like someone has make himself cozy while listening to your great mewsic, Birgit😸😸Double Pawkisses for a Happy Week ahead🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteOh yes, that’s Kaspar’s spot and meows when he wants daddy’s legs.,…Birgit here
DeleteDon’t know the first song at all, like the Proclaimers who are, of course, proudly Scottish, and love the Mamas & Papas. I didn’t know this song as so old though.
ReplyDeleteI love the first song and you walk more than 500 miles. Yeah, I knew it was an old song but didn’t know the original singer was Ozzie.
DeleteThat first picture is priceless.
ReplyDeleteLove Walk 500 Miles.
Good job on a good attitude.
Cheers, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
He is a cutie! I have not walked this weekend at all…fell flat in my face. I make it my mission to think positive. Hugs to you Sandra, this is Birgit
DeleteNice set! I think I remember reading this about Ozzie Nelson but forgot. It's good to have reminders. The brain needs rattled a bit so it won't completely shut. :) All we can do is keep pushing on when the road gets bumpy. You have to have a good attitude to stay on course regardless of what's happening around you. Thanks for sharing your song picks this week. Have a boogietastic week, dear Brigit!
ReplyDeleteMy brain needs. Rattling constantly. I plan to have positivity in my mind even when I have. A bad day.
DeletePerfect choices! And this Canadian is with you, all the way. 🍁
ReplyDeleteThanks! Birgit here and that orange bully is just that so I hope the higher ups deal with him..show no fear and tell him , “ Bring it you dodo!”
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