There is something very magical about music. The magic referenced in the title of the opening song today is the power of music to supply happiness and freedom to both those who make it and those who listen to it.
There’s something else very magical about music. Even if a song you might be listening to is 60 or 70 years old, the odds are pretty damn good you’ll remember it within 3 or 4 notes. I’ll bet that’s true with the songs in this medley. Know why? That’s because music is timeless.
The reason for this mini-rant and the photo below is explained in the early part of the medley. When the comment referenced in my explanation was made to me, it astounded me. No really, it shocked me and to be blunt, it pissed me off.
My love of music from the 50s and 60s is more than the fact the music was so great. Frankly, without the rock and roll pioneers of the 50s, we would never have had the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, and a huge roster of 60s artists who all combined to change the world.
And there is one more very important reason why I choose to play oldies. When I play a song from that incredible era, I’m doing a lot more than just playing oldies, I’m playing memories! I’m playing the soundtrack of your life!
And I don’t intend to stop. I refuse to allow my memories (and yours) to be ignored or shuffled off to some far away corner just because we’re in our seventies.
Memories … That’s What We’re All About
Play buttons are on the left … Volume sliders are on the right
The We’re Not Dead Medley
Lovin’ Spoonful – Kinks
Beatles – Dave Clark Five
Beau Brummels
Simon & Garfunkel
Mamas & Papas – Righteous Brothers
Herman’s Hermits – Raiders
Animals – Vogues
you knocked it out of the park again my friend ….. great medley!! These songs will go on long after we are gone!
xxoo
Thanks, Penny! 🥰
Yep, that music is positively timeless!
XOXO
THANK YOU RAY 🙂 Ted & I enjoyed the music. It was the perfect way to start the day. Hope you have a good one. Keep on rockin’
Lee & Ted, thank you and I’m very happy you enjoyed the music! 🥰🥰
This medley is one of my top three that you have shared Ray. These songs are indeed the memories of those precious years. It is such a pleasure to start the day this way.
Thank you so much, Marty.
Those of us fortunate to grow up in that era have had one incredible soundtrack to our lives!
Good 🌄 morning – what a great way to start my day! Brings back some great memories! Thanks Raybruce
Good morning, Bruce! I am so glad you enjoyed the journey back in time! 🙂
What a great mix of greats! The Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melodies” was one of the best “slow dance” songs of all time!
Tell that radio-station owner that if I am dead, heaven is great with these tunes. He should stick to the accounting side of the business because he is a poor judge of people’s likes in the music arena.
And your “blatherings” about the artists make listening to them just that much better for me!
Thank you, Jim! You have made my day again. 🥰I am so happy you the music worked its magic on you! That station owner has no clue about programming!
Hey there!~ Just had a bit of spare time and decided to spend it enjoying music that I will never EVER forget. So many memories. As Marty stated… you actually hit on 6 of my all time favorites. THANK YOU! Hope your day continues to be a wonderful one….
Thank you, Suzanne! 1965 was filled with so much great music, it was hard to stop! I am so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
Enjoyed them all, so happy your back and looking so good in that picture. Have a great day!
Thank you, Nancy! No one is happier about me being back than I am!
Rock On! 🥰
Ahhh, the 50’s and 60’s! And you said it, “we are not dead yet“. This was absolutely one of the best. Loved hearing the mamas, and the Papas, the righteous Brothers, the Beatles, of course, and everybody. This is always the greatest way to begin the day, and reminisce about things of days past. Sure do love having you back on the job, which is never a job. I remember my dad told me a long time ago if you love what you do, it is not work! Well, you’re right, it’s time to get on out of here, but remember this – – “you are the best” 🥰
Thank you, Sandy! You’re dad was absolutely tight. This ain’t no job, it’s a passion! I am so glad the memories and the music brightened your day! 🥰
Such a handsome guy in that picture. You are certainly…..not dead yet! Ray, I have to get some work done around of my house, BUT… It’s another beautiful day out and I think I need to take my dog and I for another ride and put the windows down again. When I said thanks for the memories, I thought
Of my brother in heaven. I told him to listen to these songs with me. Thanks again. I’m so glad you were my classmate.
Thank you, Linda 🥰
I do believe Sadie would enjoy the ride and if you play the music loud enough, the sound may make its way up to heaven, at which point your brother would smile down and say, “my sister rocks!”
Thank you Ray. What a beautiful thing to say to me. You made me tear up. I do hope my brother heard it in heaven.😘❤️
I’m sure he did, Linda ❤️❤️
Great music, my favorite was The Righteous Brothers. I get to play it for everyone around us at the beach. Thanks again for what you do.
Thanks, Linda. I am very glad you enjoyed it. 🥰
1965 was a very good year!
Thank you for doing your DJ thing with the intros and back stories…makes the medleys even better
And thanks for the “I’m not dead” photo
For me it was a pleasure to see you doing so well!
Thanks, Mary Helen 🥰
1965 was, for me, the year it all came together musically I’m very happy you enjoyed it!
As for the photo, there’s a reason why they are few and far between! 😉
Two words!!
Love ya!!
Love ya right back!