Donna Lundy

This is another song that my father taught us to perform when we were little girls. It was originally released by Danny Kaye and there are versions by Monty Python, Pinochio and this one, from the Lion King.

Family, Memories, Music

Back in the 60’s, the development of stereo was big news for the music industry. This song was one of the great demonstrations of how cool stereo can sound. It was also a song that my father loved and he taught my two sisters and I how to sing it for that year’s family Christmas party.

Around Here, Celebrations, Family, Just for Fun, Memories, Music

My family has had music in our lives for at least 4 generations. Music is what brought my grandfather to America from England. He came “across the pond” to join his brother, a concert pianist on tour in America. He loved it here and sent for my grandmother, and that’s how I came to speak with a mild southern accent rather than a cockney accent.

Over the years there have been a lot of songs that meant something special to me. Songs that I’ve performed, songs that were dedicated to me, and songs that bring forth memories of people, place and events that were a big part of my life. So I thought it would be fun to start trolling Youtube and posting some of them here on my blog as I find them.

Around Here, Memories, Music

If you missed SNL on Saturday night, you can still watch Taylor Swift’s monologue. It’s so cute!

Around Here, Just for Fun, Music

This is one of my all time favorite songs, written and performed by the great, late John Lee Hooker.

This song is performed by John Lee in the Blues Brothers movie and there are other clips on YouTube. But this one from a 1966 TV show is my favorite.

I saw John Lee in concert at Wolftrap when he was in his 80’s and could not stand up to play any longer. He sat in a folding chair and gave a great show – full set – and he rocked the house.

Just for Fun, Memories, Music