I’m late here plus I am so late in responding to your wonderful comments because I am just exhausted. In my work, I counsel, approximately, 7 people per day, discussing the financial distress, budgeting and credit. After each session I need 20 minutes of paperwork. I can’t stop people from talking with me about their loss of a job, illness, marital breakdown, deaths so I often take the full hour with the people. This means, I must complete all the paperwork resulting in getting home around 9 pm, mentally exhausted. I read your blogs, but end up falling asleep. So, when I saw this week’s Monday Music Moves Me theme, I took it as a sign. I’m late writing this, but I enjoyed thinking bout ll the sunny songs which made me smile. I just took the 3 songs that popped into my head…
1. LET THE SUNSHINE IN SUNG BY PEBBLES AND BAMM BAMM-1965
I love The Flintstones which was a big hit back in the mid 60s when I was born and a wee tot. Obviously, I watched this show in reruns and loved it all especially when they had famous guest stars like Stony Curtis, Ann-Margrock and even “Bewitched” stars Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York as their characters, the witch, Samantha and her mortal husband, Darren. Anyhoo, I got sidetracked, this song, written by Stuart Hamlin in 1954, became a hit when Pebbles ( sung by Rebecca Page), the daughter of Fred Flintstones and Wilma and Bamm Bamm ( sung by Ricky Page, Rebecca’s mom), the son of Barney and Betty Rubble, sung this song on the TV show. It’s catchy and sweet and always put a smile on my face.
2. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE SUNG BY BING CROSBY-1941
My mom sang this to her granddaughter from the time she was born ( today, Camden is transitioning to a man) and loved her deeply. Even if my mom would question Camden’s decision, my mom would embrace her and still sing this song to him because love is bigger than judgements, one’s own beliefs and intolerance. This song has been debated in the origin, but it became big and is now the state song of Louisiana. The song was first published in 1940 and has been recorded way over 300 times. I think Bing does a great job of this classic.
3. SUNRISE, SUNSET SUNG BY TOPOL-1971
This is another song that my mom just loved. It is from the film, “Fiddler on the Roof” starring Topol who also played the character on Broadway. It was written by Jerry Brock with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. His daughter is getting married and the dad is remembering how his children used to be young and always near you until you must let them go. It’s a bittersweet song but so beautiful.
Here’s a picture of my mom and my cousin, Dieter, whom my mom adored. Dieter was born 6 months after my mom lost her baby brother. I believe Dieter saved my Oma from the grief of losing her son and saved my mom as well. When bombs would fall and, afterwards, the Russians marched in, followed by starvation, my mom would sing to Dieter who was just 4 when the war ended. She sang to him here, just 3 months before she died. I miss her so…
It's great to see you, dear friend! I'm glad you saw the b-day greeting I sent you by email, and thanks for the lovely reply and pics.
Regarding your exhausting work day, you owe it to yourself to set boundaries with your clients. If I were you, I would politely explain to each of them at the outset that you are under a tight schedule and cannot exceed the allotted block of time for their counseling session. You cannot effectively be of service to others if you are always sick and tired. Please take care of yourself, dearie.
I recall the song "Open Up Your Heart (And Let the Sunshine In)" from childhood. The only version I remember is the 1954 original, a top 10 U.S. hit by Texas-based singer and songwriter Stuart Hamblen, credited on the release as The Cowboy Church Sunday School.
I also well remember "You Are My Sunshine," the old-time country standard sung and recorded by The Bingster, Gene Autry, Doris Day and others. Thank you for sharing word of Camden's journey.
How about the deep, rich vocal by Chaim Topol performing the wedding song "Sunrise, Sunset"? Listening always gives me goosebumps. I saw the film with Mrs. Shady #1 upon its release.
Thank you also for sharing the story behind the last photo, one that stirs so many memories and the emotions attached to them. I know you miss your mother every day.
I will be returning with my next post on Sunday and invite you to visit if at all possible, but please remember that your health comes first. Our friendship is here to stay regardless.
In the meantime, I'll be back here tamale, sitting in the balcony and waiting for you-- "At The Movies!" Have a good and reasonable day, dear friend BB!
Oh WOW, your days are much too long! There are a lot of people who need help. understand the difficulty you're in with a tight schedule but honestly you can't help anyone if you're not taking care of yourself and these long hours are definitely hurting you. The first song is such a sweet song. I remember singing it as a child. The second one is such a classic and one I often sing, first to my children and now to DH. The third one I don't know. Thanks for sharing your photo memories of your loved ones. It's sad that these people are no longer in your life but that's part of life. I wish it weren't so but it is. I'm glad you found the energy to join the 4M party and never worry that you're late. You're always welcome anytime! 😘
You too Birgit ... so much life we've all seen - your mother obviously saw a great deal. It is sunny thankfully ... and I wish you and the family all you could wish for - cheers Hilary
Hi Birgit…I am sure that you compassionate counselling is so appreciated even though it exhaust you…you are doing so much good….I can see why you chose these songs ..sunshine of my life is one of my favourite song when I am feeling down….and missing our mothers till the end of our days….xxxx
Birgit, Your post makes my eyes fill. I know your mom loves you very much and is keeping a close eye on you. You throw your whole heart into your work. Your clients are lucky to have you. Take special care of yourself. Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Hi, Birgit!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you, dear friend! I'm glad you saw the b-day greeting I sent you by email, and thanks for the lovely reply and pics.
Regarding your exhausting work day, you owe it to yourself to set boundaries with your clients. If I were you, I would politely explain to each of them at the outset that you are under a tight schedule and cannot exceed the allotted block of time for their counseling session. You cannot effectively be of service to others if you are always sick and tired. Please take care of yourself, dearie.
I recall the song "Open Up Your Heart (And Let the Sunshine In)" from childhood. The only version I remember is the 1954 original, a top 10 U.S. hit by Texas-based singer and songwriter Stuart Hamblen, credited on the release as The Cowboy Church Sunday School.
I also well remember "You Are My Sunshine," the old-time country standard sung and recorded by The Bingster, Gene Autry, Doris Day and others. Thank you for sharing word of Camden's journey.
How about the deep, rich vocal by Chaim Topol performing the wedding song "Sunrise, Sunset"? Listening always gives me goosebumps. I saw the film with Mrs. Shady #1 upon its release.
Thank you also for sharing the story behind the last photo, one that stirs so many memories and the emotions attached to them. I know you miss your mother every day.
I will be returning with my next post on Sunday and invite you to visit if at all possible, but please remember that your health comes first. Our friendship is here to stay regardless.
In the meantime, I'll be back here tamale, sitting in the balcony and waiting for you-- "At The Movies!" Have a good and reasonable day, dear friend BB!
Oh WOW, your days are much too long! There are a lot of people who need help. understand the difficulty you're in with a tight schedule but honestly you can't help anyone if you're not taking care of yourself and these long hours are definitely hurting you. The first song is such a sweet song. I remember singing it as a child. The second one is such a classic and one I often sing, first to my children and now to DH. The third one I don't know. Thanks for sharing your photo memories of your loved ones. It's sad that these people are no longer in your life but that's part of life. I wish it weren't so but it is. I'm glad you found the energy to join the 4M party and never worry that you're late. You're always welcome anytime! 😘
ReplyDeleteYou too Birgit ... so much life we've all seen - your mother obviously saw a great deal. It is sunny thankfully ... and I wish you and the family all you could wish for - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Birgit…I am sure that you compassionate counselling is so appreciated even though it exhaust you…you are doing so much good….I can see why you chose these songs ..sunshine of my life is one of my favourite song when I am feeling down….and missing our mothers till the end of our days….xxxx
ReplyDeleteBirgit, Your post makes my eyes fill. I know your mom loves you very much and is keeping a close eye on you.
ReplyDeleteYou throw your whole heart into your work. Your clients are lucky to have you. Take special care of yourself.
Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com