The Silver Linings Playbook

I loved this book!  I liked that it has a positive message - believing in silver linings is to remind you to keep on trying.  The old saying that every cloud has a silver lining is what the main character Pat, is counting on in his life now that he is back home living with his parents. I don't want to write too much about the story since I don't want to give away any key plot points.  But I will just say that there is a happy ending for Pat and Tiffany who are both damaged people.  Do yourself a favor and read this one!  I can't wait to see the movie.  The DVD will be out on April 30th.

Here is a link to the Bonnie Tyler song that is featured in the book -

http://youtu.be/ykexpgHrTkI

I highly recommend The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick.

 

 

"A House is not a Home"

This is a beautiful rendition of the song "A House is not a Home" sung by the British singer Rumer.

Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/aiOqnCns59Y

Macaroons and tea

 

The Cranes sing "Goldfinger"

My friend Mary sent me this link to a funny "Frasier" episode.  The James Bond tribute on the Oscars is what brought this clip to mind.  Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/QcJdgHhQDL4

 

Daniel Craig as Bond

The Impossible Dream

When I was growing up, my family and I always watched Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C starring Jim Nabors and Frank Sutton.  This classic show was a spin-off from The Andy Griffith Show and you can still watch full episodes on YouTube and it's available on DVD.  Jim Nabors is a wonderful singer and I thought I'd post his version of "The Impossible Dream" here as a tribute to my father who passed away last month.  As I recall, he loved Gomer Pyle...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJ2jYumJJo&feature=colike

The show ran from 1964 to 1969.  According to Wikipedia, "Gomer Pyle" has become U.S.M.C. slang for "a recruit who continually messes up or needs extra training."  But I think Gomer had a wonderful, optimistic, sweet nature and even Sgt. Carter eventually learned a few things from him.  Gomer would often say, "Surprise, surprise, surprise!" and "Shazam!"

Here is a list of interesting trivia about the show from www.imdb.com -

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057752/trivia

My husband and I were able to see Jim Nabors perform in Hawaii when we were there on our honeymoon.  He has lived there for many years.  I seem to remember that I shook his hand after his show.  Hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane!

End of the World

I was watching a Mad Men rerun the other day and they played the song "End of the World" by Skeeter Davis at the end of the show.  I haven't heard that song in a long time so I'm posting a video of it here -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ5WeXtOacU&feature=colike

It is a sad song but it's beautifully done and the video is lovely.  Here are the lyrics:

Why does the sun go on shining?
Why does the sea rush to shore?
Don't they know it's the end of the world,
'Cause you don't love me any more?

Why do the birds go on singing?
Why do the stars glow above?
Don't they know it's the end of the world.
It ended when I lost your love.

I wake up in the morning and I wonder,
Why everything's the same as it was.
I can't understand. No, I can't understand,
How life goes on the way it does.

Why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know it's the end of the world.
It ended when you said goodbye.

Why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know it's the end of the world.
It ended when you said goodbye.

 

 

He only lives twice..

At the end of the season finale of Mad Men on June 10th, the theme song from You Only Live Twice was played.  The classic James Bond film starring Sean Connery, came out in 1967 which is when the episode took place.  It's a great song by Nancy Sinatra and fits Don Draper perfectly since he lived two lives (as Draper and Dick Whitman).

Hope you enjoy it -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgFtQPgHyek&feature=colike

You Only Live Twice or so it seems,
One life for yourself and one for your dreams.
You drift through the years and life seems tame,
Till one dream appears and love is its name.

And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on,
Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone.

This dream is for you, so pay the price.
Make one dream come true, you only live twice.

And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on,
Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone.

Scene from season 5 finale

When a Woman Loves a Man

One of my favorite movies is Bull Durham starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins.  This romantic comedy from 1988 is about a fan who has an affair with a minor league baseball player each season.  This time she can't decide between the experienced catcher (Costner) and the up-and-coming new pitcher (Robbins).  The song "When a Woman Loves a Man" is by Joe Cocker and plays at the end of the movie.  Hope you like it as much as I do -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl6-vonIlpw&feature=colike

A Major League Love Story in a Minor League Town

Rita Hayworth is Stayin' Alive

My friend Sue just sent me this great clip from YouTube where someone spliced dance routines of Rita Hayworth in sync with the Bee Gee's classic song "Stayin' Alive" from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.  Saturday Night Fever is one of my favorite movies.  Some clever person did an outstanding job putting old movie clips together with the music.  I thought it was a nice tribute to the memory of Bee Gee Robin Gibb who passed away on May 20, 2012 of cancer at the age of 62. 

Enjoy -

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=mz3CPzdCDws

You Really Got Me

At the end of the most recent episode of Mad Men, they played a song by the British group The Kinks called "You Really Got Me."  The song came out in 1964 and is one of their biggest hits.  Mad Men really uses music well.  The scene where Peggy says goodbye to Don really got me!

Enjoy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk3Ei_yoI4c&feature=colike

All Out of Love

I heard this classic song by Air Supply on the car radio when I was on the way home from the gym today.  Hope you enjoy it too -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKvNiYHOTHA&feature=colike

Song from Mad Men

There was a familiar song by Dusty Springfield played at the end of last Sunday's episode of Mad Men.  It's called You Don't Have To Say You Love Me and here it is -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR4vE9xL3yk&feature=colike

Hope you enjoy hearing it again as much as I did.  They always have good songs on the show.

Blue Christmas

Here is a good video of Elvis and Martina McBride singing Blue Christmas -

http://youtu.be/3KK6sMo8NBY

Enjoy!

I'll Be Home for Christmas

Here is a great version of the classic song, I'll Be Home for Christmas by Dean Martin and Scarlett Johansson -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QESEUv9k2p0&feature=colike

Do You Know Where You're Going To?

I was watching the movie Mahogany starring Diana Ross the other day.  This movie came out in 1975 and I remember really liking it at the time.  It still holds up today.  Anthony Perkins is such a creepy guy and Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams are so gorgeous!

Here is the theme song from the movie -

http://youtu.be/1-NEC6PXQ0M

I've got a Name

I've Got a Name is my favorite Jim Croce song.  It's such a shame that he died so young in a plane crash.

http://youtu.be/YcqauC49Xmc

Perhaps Love

This duet by John Denver (who wrote the song) and Placido Domingo is so beautiful it gives me goosebumps!  Enjoy -

http://youtu.be/3YnfCH7LNcM

Oldie but a goodie

I heard this song on the car radio today -



Enjoy the O'Jays singing Love Train!

Afternoon Delight

Here's another classic song - Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band from 1976 - 



It was used in the soundtrack for the Oscar winning movie Good Will Hunting - which you should see if you never have!

Dancing Queen

I love ABBA and this is one of my favorite songs of theirs. We have their greatest hits on DVD.  Another favorite of mine is Waterloo.

Enjoy -

You Light Up My Life

Here is You Light Up My Life again since I lost the other video I had posted -