Good Wednesday afternoon friend, this joke will truly touch the hearts of "ALL" parents... A baby's laughter can be the most beautiful sound you will ever hear... Unless it's anytime before 7 am... Have a great day friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

@RavenRainWebber very nice to meet you Rain... My name is Matt... here is my overall favorite playlist that I created back in 2019 when I first became a premium customer here on Pandora... It is just south of 1950 songs, but I'm still adding songs to this playlist, just at a snail's pace... Enjoy the music...  MOHLovesAlaska Created Playlist  Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Wednesday afternoon dear friend... Today we are going to get to know the meaning behind the song Be Good to Yourself (2024 Remaster) by Journey... Enjoy the song as well as the read... Be Good to Yourself is a classic rock song by the American band Journey. Released in 1986 as a part of their album “Raised on Radio,” this song quickly became a fan favorite and a staple at live performances. With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, Be Good to Yourself holds deeper meanings that resonate with listeners to this day. The song is essentially an anthem of self-empowerment and self-care. It encourages individuals to prioritize their well-being and happiness amidst the challenges and pressures of life. Be Good to Yourself reminds us that it’s important to take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically, as this ultimately leads to a more fulfilling and balanced life. Be Good to Yourself was co-written by Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, and Neal Schon. The inspiration behind the song came from their personal experiences with struggles and the need for self-care. They wanted to create a song that would empower and uplift not only themselves but also their fans. Be Good to Yourself is often regarded as a motivational anthem due to its empowering lyrics and uplifting melody. The song encourages listeners to value themselves and their well-being, reminding them that they deserve happiness and self-care.  The song received significant commercial success. It reached the 9th position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of Journey’s most popular hits. Additionally, it resonated with fans worldwide, solidifying its place as a beloved classic rock song. A particularly memorable performance is their rendition at the 2005 California State Fair, where the crowd enthusiastically sang along to every word, truly capturing the spirit of the song.  While its primary message promotes self-care, listeners may also interpret the song as a call for kindness and compassion towards others or as an anthem for staying true to oneself amidst external pressures. Even decades after its release, Be Good to Yourself continues to resonate with listeners of all ages. In a world where people often neglect their own needs, the song’s reminder to prioritize self-care serves as a timeless message that resonates with individuals seeking balance and fulfillment. Listeners often feel inspired and uplifted when they hear the song, as it serves as a reminder of their strength and the importance of self-compassion. Its appealing melody, relatable lyrics, and overall positive message have made it a beloved song among Journey fans worldwide. (Just remember friend when others are treating you badly and unfairly "ALWAYS" be good to yourself) (Source comes from The Meaning Behind The Song: Be Good to Yourself by Journey - Musician Wages).  Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...     ... View more

@LeonPandora, thanks for your friendly reply. I'm happy you love the playlist. I created it a few years back just for Valentine's Day to share with "ALL" in the community. Have a blessed day friend, take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Wednesday morning friend, welcome to This Day In The History Of  Music... Enjoy the read... 1). On this day In 1575, Queen Elizabeth granted Thomas Tallis and William Byrd a 21-year monopoly for polyphonic music and a patent to print and publish music. This arrangement was one of the first of its kind in England. Tallis composed in English, Latin, French, Italian, and other languages. 2). Making its premiere on January 22, 1934, “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District” is adapted from a novel of the same name written by Nikolai Leskov. The opera was banned for nearly thirty years by the Communist Party in Russia after it was deemed to be offensive; one performance at the Bolshoi Theatre was attended by none other than Joseph Stalin, who sat through the opera with great disapproval, much to Shostakovich’s growing fear. 3). On this day in 1959 Alone with an acoustic guitar and tape recorder in his New York City apartment Buddy Holly made his last recordings, including ‘Peggy Sue Got Married’, ‘Crying, Waiting, Hoping’, ‘That's What They Say’, ‘What To Do’, ‘Learning The Game’ and ‘That Makes It Tough’. The recordings would be overdubbed posthumously and were later released by Coral Records. 4). On this day in 1966 The Beach Boys went into Gold Star studios to record 'Wouldn't It Be Nice', which would be the opening track on their forthcoming album Pet Sounds. The musicians present on the day were The Wrecking Crew including Hal Blaine on drums and Carol Kaye on electric bass. 5). On this day in 1968 "Lady Soul" 14th studio album by Aretha Franklin is released (Billboard Album of the Year, 1968).  6). On this day in 1972 Don McLean's album American Pie started a seven-week run at No.1 on the US album chart. His second studio album was dedicated to Buddy Holly one of his childhood icons and featured both the chart-topping singles 'American Pie' (No.1 US hit for four weeks in 1972) and 'Vincent'. The repeated phrase "the day the music died" in 'American Pie'refers to a plane crash in 1959 that killed early rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens, ending the era of early rock and roll. This became the popular nickname for that crash. 7). On this day in 1977 Paul McCartney went to No.1 on the US album chart with the triple live album Wings Over America, Paul McCartney 's sixth US No.1 after The Beatles . The album cover was designed by Hipgnosis, who were nominated in 1978, for a Grammy Award for Best Album Package for this album and depicts an airliner about to open its cabin door. 8). On this day in 1981 A fire destroyed the recording studio belonging to Ike and Tina Turner  raging through the large structure for nearly 54 hours before it was brought under control. Bolic Sound Studios in Inglewood, California was built by Ike Turner in 1970. Artists who recorded at Bolic Sound include Paul McCartney , George Harrison , The Rolling Stones , and Frank Zappa . Ike & Tina Turner's hit single 'Nutbush City Limits' was recorded at Bolic Sound in 1973.  9). On this day in 1987 One Hit Wonder Steve 'Silk' Hurley was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Jack Your Body', the first 'House' record to top the UK chart.  10). On this day in 1994 D:Ream had their first UK No.1 single with 'Things Can Only Get Better', it stayed at No.1 for four weeks. In 1997 the track was adopted by the UK Labour Party as their theme for the 1997 UK General Election. Keyboard player Brian Cox became a renowned physicist and science broadcaster on the BBC. 11). On this day in 1994 American musician Rhett Forrester was shot and killed at a Northwest Atlanta intersection after he refused to give up his vehicle in an attempted carjacking, he was 37 years old. He was best known as the lead singer for New York-based band Riot from 1981 until 1984. 12). On this day in 2006 Arctic Monkeys scored their second UK No.1 single with 'When The Sun Goes Down', from their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. The song contains the line, "and he told Roxanne to put on her red light," a reference to The Police song, Roxanne. 13). On this day in 2012 Adele broke an American chart record that has stood for years after being set by The Beatles and Pink Floyd. The singers second album 21 clocked up 16 weeks at No.1 on the US chart matching the success of the Titanic original soundtrack. 21, released last January had now beaten The Beatles ' Sgt Pepper 's and Pink Floyd 's The Wall  which had previously held the accolade with runs of 15 weeks at No.1. 14). On this day in 2021 James Purify died in Pensacola, Florida, age 76 of complications due to COVID-19. The R&B singing duo James & Bobby Purify's biggest hit was ‘I'm Your Puppet’ in 1966, which reached No.6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Born On This Day In The Music World: 1). Born on this day in 1649 Pascal Collasse, French Baroque theatre composer, born in Rheims, France (d. 1709). 2). Born on this day in 1729 Giuseppe Luigi Tibaldi, Italian tenor and composer, born in Bologna, Papal States (d. c. 1790). 3). Born on this day in 1897 "Blind" Willie Johnson, American gospel blues singer and guitarist ("Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground"), born in Pendleton, Texas (d. 1945). 4). Born on this day in 1931 American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Sam Cooke who had the 1957 US No.1 & UK No.29 single 'You Send Me' and a 1986 UK No.2 single with 'Wonderful World', (which was first released in 1960). He began singing as a child and joined The Soul Stirrers before moving to a solo career. Cooke died on December 11th 1964 at the Hacienda Motel, at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California after he sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. He was shot and killed by the manager of a motel after an inquest and investigation, the courts ruled Cooke's death to be a justifiable homicide. His family has since questioned the circumstances of his death.  5). Born on this day in 1940 Addie Harris, singer with American girl group The Shirelles, notable for their popularity in the early 1960s. They were the first all-female black group to have a No.1 hit record with 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' in 1961. Harris died on 10th June 1982. 6). Born on this day in 1949 Steve Perry, vocals, Journey, who had the 1982 US No.2 single 'Open Arms', and the solo 1984 US No.3 hit single, Oh, Sherrie'. 7). Born on this day in 1960 Michael Hutchence, singer, songwriter from Australian rock band INXS, who had the 1988 UK No.2 & US No.1 single 'Need You Tonight'. Their 1987 album Kick has sold over 10m copies in the US alone and features four Top 10 singles; 'Need You Tonight,' 'Devil Inside', 'New Sensation,' and 'Never Tear Us Apart.' INXS has sold over 55 million records worldwide. Hutchence was found dead in his hotel suite in Sydney on 22nd Nov 1997 age 37. 8). Born on this day in 1965 "DJ Jazzy" Jeff [Townes], American Grammy Award-winning hip-hop DJ and music producer (DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - "Parents Just Don't Understand"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 9). Born on this day in 1965 American drummer Steven Adler, a member of Guns N’ Roses, from 1985 - 1990. He appeared in the reality TV show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, as well as on the first season of its spin-off Sober House. 10). Born on this day in 1993 Netta Barzilai, Israeli singer (Eurovision song contest winner 2018), born in Hod HaSharon, Israel. 11). Born on this day in 1998 Silentó [Ricky Hawk] American rapper ("Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)", born in Atlanta, Georgia. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...     ... View more

@TannerPandora love it my friend... Here is a playlist I had created a few years ago just for Valentines Day 💝 💘... Love to share with you and everyone else here...  Love For 364 + One Valentines Day enjoy the music... Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good afternoon @TannerPandora I thank you for you along with @AdamPandora, @AlyssaPandora, @ErickPandora, and @MariaPandora for being my biggest supporters of these threads... Have a blessed day friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Tuesday afternoon, friend. Welcome to a long-awaited return to this post. Without further delay, here we go. Enjoy the read. 1). On this day in 1927, the first opera to be broadcast over a national radio network was presented from Chicago. Listeners heard selections from “Faust.” 2). On this day in 1942 Count Basie recorded the music single and Jazz standard "One O'Clock Jump" 3). On this day in 1947 Arthur Honegger's 4th Symphony premieres in Basel, Switzerland. 4). On this day in 1956 Victor Borge's one-man show "Comedy in Music" closes at John Golden Theatre, NYC; has a run for 849 performances, a Guinness world record. 5). On this day in 1966 George Harrison married Patti Boyd at Leatherhead Register Office in Surrey with Paul McCartney as Best man. George had first met Patti on the set of The Beatles movie A Hard Day's Night. She left Harrison in the mid-'70s and started an affair with Harrison's friend Eric Clapton, who wrote the song 'Layla' about her. The two married in May 1979 but split in 1988. Harrison and Clapton remained close friends with Harrison, taking to calling Clapton his "husband-in-law". 6). On this day in 1968 Jimi Hendrix recorded his version of the Bob Dylan song 'All Along the Watchtower' at Olympic Studios in London. Rolling Stone Brian Jones (percussion) and Dave Mason from Traffic (twelve-string guitar) both played in the session. The track was released in the US as a single in 1968, peaking at No.20. 7). On this day in 1972 Pink Floyd appeared at The Guildhall, Portsmouth, England. This was the first time that they were able to perform the whole of what became The Dark Side Of The Moon album in its entirety, the previous night's performance in Brighton having been halted for technical reasons. 8). On this day in 1978 the soundtrack album Saturday Night Fever started a 24-week run at No.1 on the US album charts and stayed on the chart for 120 weeks until March 1980. It went on to sell over 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling soundtrack albums of all time. Three singles from the album contributed by the Bee Gees  'How Deep Is Your Love', 'Stayin' Alive', and 'Night Fever'. The Bee Gees' involvement in the film did not begin until post-production. John Travolta stated, "The Bee Gees weren't even involved in the movie in the beginning. I was dancing to Stevie Wonder and Boz Scaggs. 9). On this day in 1987 Second Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: The Coasters; Eddie Cochran; Bo Diddley; Aretha Franklin; Marvin Gaye; Bill Haley; B.B. King; Clyde McPhatter; Ricky Nelson; Roy Orbison; Carl Perkins; Smokey Robinson; Joe Turner; Muddy Waters; Jackie Wilson; Louis Jordan; T-Bone Walker; Hank Williams; Leonard Chess; Ahmet Ertegun; Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; and Jerry Wexler.  10). On this day in 2004 As the third season of American Idol was aired on US TV a memo was leaked showing a list of songs banned from being performed at this year's auditions that included, Elton John 's 'Candle In The Wind' and 'Fallin' by Alicia Keys. Also, all songs by Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, No Doubt, R. Kelly, Tom Petty, Korn, and Linkin Park were not allowed after concerns over the cost of securing rights for the song's use, (or the composers not wanting their song's to be performed on the show). 11). On this day in 2007 Mika scored his debut UK No.1 hit single with 'Grace Kelly', which went on to become the third biggest-selling single in the UK in 2007 and spent five weeks at the top of the chart. The song is titled after Academy Award-winning American film actress and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. The bit of dialogue used in the song is from the film The Country Girl, which stars Kelly. 12). On this day in 2012 Adele was at No.1 on the US album chart with her second studio album 21. The album which yielded five hit singles including the lead single 'Rolling in the Deep', has now 31 million copies worldwide. 13). On this day in 2022 Adele postponed her entire Las Vegas residency, just 24 hours before the opening night due to half of her team having Covid. The shows would have been her first live concerts in five years and Adele was forecast to make more than £500,000 per performance. Born On This Day In The Music World:  1). Born on this day in 1735 Johann Gottfried Eckard, a German composer, was born in Augsburg, Electorate of Bavaria, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1809) 2). Born on this day in 1916 (James Woodie) J.W. Alexander, American gospel and soul music songwriter, singer, and producer (Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, Solomon Burke), born in Hamilton, Mississippi (d. 1996) 3). Born on this day in 1922 Telly Savalas, singer, actor (1975 UK No.1 single 'If'). He played Lt. Theo Kojak a bald New York City detective in the television series Kojak, with a fondness for lollipops and whose trademark line was "Who loves ya, baby?" Savalas died of cancer on 22nd January 1994. 4). Born on this day in 1938 DJ Wolfman Jack. Master of ceremonies for the rock 'n' roll generation of the '60s on radio, and later on television during the '70s. Died of a heart attack on 1 July 1995. 5). Born on this day in 1941 Spanish opera singer, conductor, and arts administrator Placido Domingo. He has recorded over a hundred complete operas and is well known for his versatility, regularly performing in Italian, French, German, Spanish, English, and Russian in the most prestigious opera houses in the world. 6). Born on this day in 1941 American singer-songwriter and guitarist Richie Havens. He had the 1971 US No.16 single with his version of George Harrison 's 'Here Comes The Sun'. He was the opening act at the Woodstock Festival and also appeared at the Newport Festival and Isle Of Wight festivals. Havens died of a heart attack at home in Jersey City, New Jersey aged 72 on 22 April 2013. 7). Born on this day in 1942 American singer and songwriter Edwin Starr. He had the 1970 Norman Whitfield-produced US No.1 and UK No.3 single 'War' on Motown Records. Starr died from a heart attack at age 61 on 2 April 2003. 8). Born on this day in 1942 American singer, and songwriter Mac Davis, who had the 1972 US No.1 single 'Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me'. He wrote 'In The Ghetto' and 'Don't Cry Daddy' for Elvis Presley and also starred in his variety show, a Broadway musical, and various films and TV shows. He died at age 78 on the 29th of September 2020. 9). Born on this day in 1950 British singer and songwriter Billy Ocean. His 1984 single 'Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) peaked at No.1 in the US and Ocean won the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the song. He accumulated a series of international hit singles 'When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going' (1985 and the theme song for the film The Jewel of the Nile), 'There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)' (1986). In 1988, his single 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car' reached No.1 in the US. 10). Born on this day in 1965 American musician and DJ Jam Master Jay, (Jason Mizell), Run-D.M.C. He was murdered by an assassin's single bullet on 30th Oct 2002. Run-D.M.C. had the 1986 UK No.8 single with Aerosmith  'Walk This Way' and the 1998 UK No.1 single 'It's Like That.' 11). Born on this day in 1973 Chris Kilmore, from American rock band Incubus, had the 2001 US No.9 & UK No.40 single, 'Drive', and the 2004 US No.2 and UK No.6 album A Crow Left of the Murder and the 2006 US No.1 album Light Grenades. Worldwide, Incubus has sold over 23 million albums. 12). Born on this day in 1976 English singer, songwriter, actress, and radio and television presenter Emma Bunton, (Baby Spice in The Spice Girls ) scored the 1996 UK No.1 & 1997 US No.1 single 'Wannabe'. She had the 2001 UK No.1 solo single 'What Took You So Long'. 13). Born on this day in 1979 Nokio from American R&B group Dru Hill. They recorded seven top 40 hits, and are best known for the R&B No.1 hits 'In My Bed', 'Never Make a Promise', and 'How Deep Is Your Love'. Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...     ... View more

Good Tuesday afternoon friend, today we are going to look at the meaning behind the song 10,000 miles by Mary Capin Carpenter... I will be adding her version along with my personal favorite by Lily Kershaw... Enjoy the music as well as the read...  10,000 Miles (Album Version) by Mary Chapin Carpenter. 10,000 Miles with Lily Kershaw. (Personal favorite) As a music enthusiast, I am always on the lookout for songs that touch my soul and resonate with my experiences. One such song that has had a profound impact on me is “10,000 Miles” by Mary Chapin Carpenter. I first heard this beautiful ballad on a lazy Sunday afternoon, and ever since then, it has held a special place in my heart.  “10,000 Miles” is a song that beautifully encapsulates the emotions of love, longing, and distance. The lyrics speak of bidding farewell to a loved one and embarking on a journey that would take the singer 10,000 miles away. Despite the physical separation, the singer assures their true love that they will return. The line, “The rocks may melt, and the seas may burn, if I should not return,” stands out as a testament to the unwavering commitment and devotion between two souls despite the challenges they may face. In the third verse, Carpenter introduces the symbolism of a lonesome dove sitting on an ivy tree, weeping for her own true love. The dove becomes a powerful symbol of the singer’s own sorrow and longing. Just as the dove weeps for her love, the singer is filled with a profound sadness for their own separation. This melancholic imagery adds another layer of depth to the song, evoking emotions of empathy and understanding. Despite the sadness and distance portrayed in the earlier verses, “10,000 Miles” takes a more hopeful turn in the final verse. The singer implores their true love to come back and stay, expressing a desire for their reunion. The lyrics then acknowledge the importance of friendship, stating that if they had a friend on this earth, their true love would be that friend. This verse reinforces the theme of enduring love, resilience, and the significance of relationships in our lives.  On a personal level, I relate deeply to “10,000 Miles” as it reminds me of a time in my life when I was separated from someone I cherished dearly. The song became an anthem of hope during that period, reminding me that love knows no distance and that true connections withstand the test of time. First released in 1999 as part of her album “Party Doll and Other Favorites,” Mary Chapin Carpenter’s rendition of “10,000 Miles” beautifully captures the emotional depth of the lyrics. With her soothing vocals and thoughtful delivery, Carpenter brings the heartfelt emotions to life, leaving a lasting impact on anyone who listens. Over the years, “10,000 Miles” has been covered by several artists, but it is Carpenter’s version that remains the most iconic. Her expression of love, longing, and hope is a testament to the timelessness of this song. It serves as a reminder that distance may separate us physically, but love can bridge any gap, no matter how vast. As I reflect on the meaning behind “10,000 Miles,” I continue to find solace and comfort in its lyrics. Mary Chapin Carpenter created a masterpiece that captures the essence of deep connections and reveals the resilience and endurance of love. It is a song that will always hold a special place in my heart, reminding me of the power of love and the beauty that lies within the distance between hearts. (Source comes from The Meaning Behind The Song: 10,000 Miles by Mary Chapin Carpenter - Musician Wages).  Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...   ... View more

@Trevor1 Carrie Underwood nailed America The Beautiful today at President Trump's Inauguration. The background music failed, but she just went ahead and sang it a capella, and her voice was angelic. God bless you, Carrie, and your family, and God bless President Trump and the United States. Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

@ErickPandora good morning to you as well my dear friend, I hope all is well for you... I will be getting back to posting for GSOTD (Genre Songs Of The Day) and This Day In The History of Music in a few days or so... Good to see you here in the community... Have a great day dear friend, take care and GOD bless you... ... View more

@AlyssaPandora good morning dear friend, thank you as always for your great support and friendly reply... I was going to post yesterday, but there were some tech difficulties, so I will come back later today and post another song with it's meaning... I hope to connect with you later, friend... Have a great day... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

@AlyssaPandora Good evening friend, I'm glad you liked that... It is one of my favorite reading playlists because by the time it starts to get into the second time around I'm just about done with my reading... I do switch it at times, just not that often... Hope you enjoy the playlists friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

@Pandora Well, this question has a three-part answer that differs each morning but is also the same (gotcha thinking don't I?)  Every night I go to bed I listen to this playlist MOHLovesAlaska Created Playlist (12 songs south of 1950)... So obviously when I wake I'm still listening to the same playlist, that is until I start my morning daily reading time then I change it to one of these four different reading playlists that I have created just for my 1 to 2-hour reading time...  1). The Few created by MOHLovesAlaska (11 songs south of 50) 2). 8 Is Enough this one speaks for itself only 8 songs. 3). My Reading Playlist is exactly 135 songs... 4). For My Reading Playlist this one is 8 songs north of 200... Give them an ear if you'd like... Have a great evening friend... Take care and GOD bless.. ... View more

@braidenchapman I'm doing great because I serve a great GOD whose mercies fail not and are renewed every day... And congrats on getting A's in school, wishing you the best in all that you do... Take care friend, and GOD bless... ... View more

@Pandora I would have to agree with @EstefC and @AlyssaPandora on this one... My like and love for music change with my mood and the tempo I'm in the mood for at the moment... A perfect example of that is when I read I always play one of my reading playlists that I have created just for reading... Have a great Thursday... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Thursday afternoon dear friend, This is a blond joke so please don't take offense if you are blond, and besides if you are I still think you'll love this one... A blonde, a brunette, and a redhead are all on their way to heaven... One day, a blonde, a brunette, and a redhead were on their way to heaven. God told them that there were 1,000 stairs to reach heaven, and on every stair, he would tell them a joke. If they laughed, or even just smiled, they would not make it into heaven. The redhead managed to make it to the 45th step before laughing. The brunette reached 200 and cracked a smile. The blonde made it to the 999th step and burst out in laughter before God had even told his joke. "Why are you laughing when I haven't even told my joke yet?" God asked the Blonde. "I just got the first one!" she answered. Have a great evening friend, take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Thursday afternoon dear friend. The next song that I have chosen for this post is a husband & wife duo. I think you will love this song by Chris Stapelton featuring Morgane Stapelton... Enjoy the song as well as the read... Amanda (feat. Morgane Stapelton) by Chris Stapelton. "Amanda" by Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton delves into the introspective journey of a country boy as he reflects on his life and the passage of time. The lyrics reveal a poignant struggle with self-awareness and acceptance, encapsulated in the realization of aging and the changes it brings. The narrator expresses a sincere attempt to conform to societal expectations and norms, as highlighted by the phrase "It's an awful awakening in a country boy's life." The recurring theme of Amanda as the "light of my life" suggests a central figure, possibly a woman, who holds immense significance. The mention of faith and the idea that it "should have made you a gentleman's wife" adds a layer of regret or unfulfilled expectations. This could imply a sense of longing for a different life path and the recognition of choices made. The juxtaposition of the narrator's musical journey with the realities of aging and conformity is noteworthy. The pleasures of life in a "hillbilly band" symbolize the joy and authenticity found in pursuing one's passions. The narrator's journey with a guitar from adolescence to pushing forty emphasizes a commitment to his roots and a resistance to societal pressures to conform to age-appropriate behaviors. In essence, "Amanda" explores the tension between personal passions, societal expectations, and the inevitability of change. The lyrics touch upon the universal themes of self-discovery, the passage of time, and the longing for paths not taken. The emotional depth and sincerity conveyed through the narrative make it a relatable and introspective piece, capturing the essence of the human experience. Have a great evening friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good early Thursday morning to you, dear friend. Here is a really nice lyricless song that I think you will love. I hope you enjoy the meaning behind the song. Enjoy the read as well as the music. Song for Bob by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis. Andrew Dominik’s The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) is a majestic Western drama documenting the last months of legendary Wild West outlaw Jesse James. Based on the Ron Hansen novel of the same name and starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck in the roles of Jesse James and Robert Ford respectively, the contemplative film is a psychological study of the two main characters and their increasingly tense relationship. To a certain extent, the superb cinematography of the North American bleak winter landscapes by DoP Roger Deakins and an equally gorgeous slow-tempo soundtrack is almost taking center stage. Composed by Australian musician and author Nick Cave and long-time collaborator, multi-instrumentalist, and Dirty Three frontman Warren Ellis, the all-instrumental hypnotic score underpins the oppressive atmosphere throughout the entire film. It is the second time the pair collaborated on a major feature film, having already scored John Hillcoat’s 2005 “Australian western” The Proposition. If the whole soundtrack is based around short repetitive motifs on the piano or violin and arranged for a string ensemble, the music remains anchored in roots and instrumental rock music with the presence of an electric bass on several tracks. The result is a consistent and standalone piece of work, with many gems such as the elegiac “Song for Bob”: An alternative Western devoid of the usual action scenes traditionally associated with the genre, The Assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford flopped at the box office on its release. But since then, the outstanding cast, stunning photography, and magnificent score have more or less conferred a cult status on the film. (Source comes from Nick Cave & Warren Ellis: Song for Bob | SpellbindingMusic) Have a great Thursday, take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Tuesday evening dear friend, I know it has been a while since the last posting... Well, hopefully, this will get a chuckle out of ya... Have a great evening friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more