Can Con Thursday - I'm Moving On

As most folks I know would like to see the truckers convoy exit Ottawa quickly, I'm sharing a song today that I hope will inspire them.

For Cancon Thursday, I'm sharing a classic Hank Snow song, "I'm Moving On." Written by Snow in 1949 and recorded in 1950, it spent 21 weeks in the number one position on the Billboard Country Singles chart. Growing up in the 1970's, we heard a lot of Hank Snow on the radio. My parents were fans and my brother and I eventually became fans too. I really love this television performance of "I'm Moving On" from 1967. 

Hope you enjoy it (and that the freedumb convoy folks get the hint - they have long since worn out their welcome)!! 

That big eight-wheeler rollin' down the track
Means your true-lovin' daddy ain't comin' back
'Cause I'm movin' on, I'll soon be gone
You were flyin' too high for my little old sky so I'm movin' on 

Way Back Wednesday - Wouldn't it Be Nice

Pet Songs has been a favourite record of mine for a really long time. For Way Back Wednesday today, I'm sharing a tune from that classic 1966 Beach Boys album.

A couple of years ago, Bill shared this clip with me and each time I re-watch it, I love it more. In 2016, to celebrate 50 years since the release of Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and Al's son Matt, recorded this version of "Wouldn't It Be Nice."

Take a look if you have a few minutes because the clip intros by Al and Brian at the beginning are lovely and seriously, Matt does a fantastic job on this!

Happy Hump Day kiddos, stay safe xo

Happy times together we've been spending

I wish that every kiss was never ending

Oh, wouldn't it be nice?

Because It's Tuesday - week of February 15

The Super Bowl and Valentine's Day are both over for another year, it was kind of nice to get them both out of the way at once for a change.  If these things bring you joy, I'm happy for you. A happy distraction is a wonderful thing these days. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of either, nor am I keen to watch the news recently, it makes me both angry and sad at the same time (I'm looking at you #freedumbconvoy people).

As today is Tuesday, I've decided to ignore all of the things that make me feel sad/mad and share a cover song with you.

Today's cover is by the Launderettes, it's their version of "Nobody But Me."

Written and originally recorded by the Isley Brothers in 1962, Nobody but Me has been covered by SO many bands, including Doug and the Slugs, the Residents and The Human Beinz (this song made the Human Beinz into one-hit wonders when it went to number 8 on the Billboard pop singles chart in 1968). 

I think that a lot folks will also remember hearing the song on an episode of the US version of the Office.

Anyway, I love this version by the Launderettes. It was recorded for their 2002 album, Shaken and Disturbed.

Enjoy it kids and remember, kindness is magic!!

No-no, no, no, no, no-no-no, no, no-no, no, no-no

Na-no, no, na-no, no-no, na-no, no-no, no, no-no, no

Way Back Wednesday - Bad 'n' Ruin

I spent most of the work day today in my office on campus. After two years of remote working, I finally went in to pack up my personal stuff and get the office supplies and stuff organized. It was dirty work, after all, everything has been sitting since March 2020. Lots of dust and also lots of mouse poop - gross. Our space is going to be repurposed into meeting and swing space. Almost no one on our team (of about 140 people) will be returning to work in our space full time. 

Most folks will be working between 60 to 100% remotely. I'm going to continue to work 100% remote an feel very lucky to be able to continue to do so. Packing things up felt strange. It's the first time in almost 30 years that I don't have a space to call my own on the Queen's campus. Also, I now have 2 bankers boxes and two IKEA bags full of stuff to find a new home for but that shouldn't be too hard. Just need to get organized.

As today is Way Back Wednesday, I'm sharing an oldie but a goodie, by the Faces, Bad 'n' Ruin. It was released in 1971 on their Long Player, long player. Enjoy yourself. I'm going to go wash my hands again (I think this will be about 8th time since I got home).

Happy Hump Day kiddos, what's left of it anyway!! xo

And I'll be down on Cannon street

Passport in my hand

Should you not recognize me, I've heavily made-up my eyes

Mama, you won't recognize me now

Brother, you won't recognize me now, oh lordy

Sister, you won't recognize me now

Mother, you won't recognize me now

Because It's Tuesday - week of February 1

Hey everyone. 

Still keeping warm? Hopefully you're not stuck in a snowbank or nursing a bruised knee from slipping on the ice. I don't have any hard feelings against cold weather. I'm actually a fan of wooly socks and cozy sweaters but ice, under the snow (now in it's 3rd week) is no fun at all.

What is fun though, is listening to good music. I love to do that and it's extra fun when a beloved classic song is covered by someone you're a fan of AND they do an awesome job of it.

Because it's Tuesday, I'm sharing a cover with you. Today's song was written by Gene Pitney and originally recorded by the incredible Roy Orbison in 1960. Gene Pitney and Ricky Nelson also recorded it but my favourite cover is by Fountains of Wayne. Whichever version you prefer, they'll all get your toe to tapping. I promise. Enjoy!!

Hope you have a good day and can find something to make you smile today xo

Today's teardrops are tomorrow's rainbows

And tomorrow's rainbows we will share me and you

So dry your eyes, little girl, dry your eyes,

And we're gonna see skies of blue