Sailing by Christopher Cross — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song is "Sailing" by Christopher Cross. have lots of great memories of the summer of 1980 when this song was released. I had moved to Houston from Boston that May.
Listening
Sharing a new song we discovered or a favorite from our music collection every Friday.
Two of My Tina Turner Favorites
This Friday's song is actually two songs by the amazing Tina Turner. I picked "What's Love Got to Do with It" and "Proud Mary". The world is much richer for the gifts this strong and amazing woman gave to all of us.
Born to be Wild — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song is "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf. There was a cover of this song at the end of the latest Brokenwood Mysteries episode that brought back a lot of memories.
Sometimes She Stays — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song is "Sometimes She Stays" by Kip Moore. This really spoke to me when I heard it. Since Mother's Day will be this weekend, I would like to dedicate this to my wife Teresa. I probably would retitle it "Thank God She Stays".
The Breath You Take — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song is "The Breath You Take" by George Strait. I have been in a reflective mood for the past few weeks. Not really down, but lots of things seem challenging. This song is a great reminder of what is truly important in life and how your own awareness of that will shape the world around you.
Die a Happy Man — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song is "Die a Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett. This 2015 release was the first Rhett song we added to our music collection. I have been feeling a bit down over the past few weeks. I picked this as a great reminder of how truly lucky I am. I found the woman who makes me feel like this and she said yes...
A Man This Lonely — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song is "A Man This Lonely" by Brooks and Dunn. This 1996 song was always one of my favorites. Little did I know how true this song would become for me personally a dozen years later.
Next Thing You Know
This Friday's song is "Next Thing You Know" by Jordon Davis. As I approach my birthday this year, it has been a good reminder of how precious the time you have with those you love truly is.
Clancy’s Tavern — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song is one of my favorites in our music collection. "Clancy's Tavern" by Toby Keith was released in October 2011. My poor wife will tell you I drove her crazy because it was playing several times a day for weeks.
I Wish I Had Someone to Love Me — This Friday’s Song
Since it is St. Patrick’s Day, this Friday’s song is “I Wish I Had Someone to Love Me” by the Dubliners. Hope you have someone who loves you. Have a happy St. Patrick's Day.
Wreckage — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's Song is "Wreckage" by Nate Smith. This song really spoke to me when I first heard it. After my divorce, it was hard to imagine ever loving or trusting again. But God took pity on a broken man and brought Teresa into my life.
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
This Friday's song is "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" by Van Morrison. I picked this song for my wife Teresa. We are celebrating our twelfth wedding anniversary this weekend. My darling Teresa, Van Morrison says it better than I ever could...