Finally, we are getting a new fence that no one can complain about and our home won’t look like an eyesore after our beautiful ivy fence had to be torn down. So many people have come up to my hubby asking what happened, because they loved our fence. When he told them, they were on our side and so upset that this had happened. We just hope we will get our fireflies back and praying mantises. Getting our fence built gave me the idea for the songs this week which I am joining Monday Music Moves Me and one song came into my head right away…
1. DON’T FENCE ME IN SUNG BY BING CROSBY AND THE ANDREW SISTERS-1944
This song was written by Cole Porter ( with Robert Fletcher helping with the lyrics) of all people. I thought it would have been written by some country western star but, nope, the elegant Cole Porter, mind you, he didn’t really like this song. Of course, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans sang the song and Kate Smith also made it a hit but Bing made a ton of money on this song for 1/2 hour in the studio.
2. I’M GONNA MEND MY FENCES SUNG BY DORIS DAY AND HOWARD KEEL-1953
I was certain this must have come from her hit film, “ Calamity Jane” but I did not see it listed and, I don’t remember it in this film. I think it’s a fun but sweet song. I love their voices together and so glad they appeared in this film. This was written by Robert Fletcher with an assist by Cole Porter so I almost think this is like a sister to Don’t Fence Me In,
3. SITTIN’ ON A FENCE SUNG BY THE ROLLING STONES-1965
Isn’t this a great song that does not actually sound like The Rolling Stones. I love the instruments in this song and feel that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were exploring different styles of music. I find this a refreshing change even though I do love their music.
Any Fence song you can think of?
Sad about the fence, hope this one causes no ofFENCE.
ReplyDeleteIt better not! We are doing to code. They can kiss my ass!!
DeleteSomeone is always offended about something. I'm sorry y'all had to get rid of the ivy fence. It shouldn't be that way but sadly it is. I say, if something isn't causing a safety issue then just leave things well enough alone. I'm glad you found music inspiration from this mess. Have a boogietastic week, Birgit! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I feel bad for our birds and the insects who found refuge in our ivy fence. Music always calms
DeleteIs the first photo the new one? No one better complain!
ReplyDeleteYes, the work in progress. It really hurt when the ivy fence had to be ripped out.
DeleteRobert Frost may have written "Good Fences make good neighbors" but you really had to get rid of a fence? Well, the only brightside is it gave you an idea for a blog post. Sittin' On a Fence intrigued me, too. When I think of Rolling Stones songs like 2000 Light Years from Home or (one of my favorites) Play with Fire, they really had an amazing variety of songs.
ReplyDeleteYup…we had this amazing ivy fence for over a decade but, someone complained and the city people are mini Hitler’s who gave us 1 week to get rid of the fence or we would be heavily fined. Now, the new fence will be to code and the neighbours can kiss my ass. I really enjoy this different Rolling Stones song which shows their diversity
DeleteI remember the whole fence fiasco. That was a pain. I'm glad you finally managed to replace it, but still sad about what you lost.
ReplyDeleteYes, it sucks and we had to get rid of the other 3 trees on the side of the house. Now, it’s up to code and my neighbours..most can kiss my ass!!
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