My friend Ruth asked, “Want to do a sing-a-long with me on Friday? I am going to post a play list of 4 or 5 songs that represent my life as it is right now.” My brain healthy twist is [and believe me Ruth knows a thing or two about brain health] to find the YouTube versions of each song with lyrics on the screen so readers (singers) can read along as they sing and bathe their brains with an amazing bath of feel good chemicals but you may take any approach you like.”
Of course I want to participate…
So this is my life as it is today in song…
Because there have been production delays with The Stranger In My Recliner that are out of my control and because I am having some health issues it feels like I am fighting for control. I made this my ring tone and I want to listen to the song instead of answering the phone:
Because on our first date we went to the beach, we were married on that beach, my stepson’s ashes are on that beach, we spend as much time as we can there and because this was our wedding song it is always on my playlist:
This song is on my play list and I listen to it often because it reminds me how far I have come from being abused and bullied:
This is the song I listen to when I miss my younger brother, David (which is pretty much every day.) He was murdered in a random road rage attack when he was 26-years –old. He had a wife and a 13-month-old son. I also lost one of my best friends on my birthday last year, she was only 44. I also think of my husband’s son John who died of suicide at 17.
That’s my playlist for today! Thanks for singing along.
For some brain games check out Ruth’s Cranium Crunches:
http://www.craniumcrunches.com
34 thoughts on “My Life in Song…”
I so wanted to participate in this, but just could not find the time. Your songs are great! (I admit to not knowing most of them — I really like the Taylor Swift song!)
Music really has a way of comforting and motivating us, doesn’t it?
It was fun. I love Taylor’s lyrics!
Oh, what joys and tragedies you’ve had in your life, Doreen. When I met you last year with your sweet, smiling face I had no idea. We don’t walk in anyone’s shoes and don’t know where they traveled. A good reason for kindness. Always.
I enjoyed getting to know you better here through words and songs. Love, love, love it my friend. xoxo
Thank you Cathy. Love right back at you!
You have had so much tragedy in your life. I completely understand venting or changing one’s mood with music.
Music really does improve my mood.
I wish I had time to play, I agree that music is such an expressive way to reflect our lives.
It was fun!
I’m loving your song selections and how the music reminds you of the peaks and valleys in your life.
Thank you Mary.
Kenny Chesney’s song “Who You would be today” hits me hard today, as well. Lost two brothers in 1997 and 1999 from cancer and post surgery. There is not a day that I don’t think of them and say their names.
My sympathy is with you.
I am so sorry about your brothers Susan. I agree with you, not a day goes by that I don’t think about my brother, my stepson and my best friend.
I was enjoying the amazing bath of feel good chemicals… until I got whacked by that Kenny Chesney song. Talk about an amazing bath of feel INCREDIBLY SAD chemicals. I’m STILL crying. Still I’m glad to have read this post. Reminded me once again how fleeting this all is.
I am so sorry Roz. I wanted to end with a happy song but I couldn’t get it to post.
I love, love, love your playlist, the attention and care you put into explaining it all, and the emotionally charged lyrics! I can hear you, loudly and clearly!!! I have to admit I have never before listeded to a Taylor Swift song and the lyrics are really gooooood! Thank you for openning your heart and your playlist!!! So glad to play in the sandbox together Doreen!
Thank you Ruth. That was fun! Taylor Swift is an amazing writer for such a young woman.
These are powerful songs, Doreen. Thank you for explaining your reasons for selecting these ones in particular, the lyrics become even more meaningful.
Thank you Donna.
OMG I love this! This gives me something to think about..
Our playlist change everyday but I think there are always songs we never let go of.
Those songs really do tell a story. Very personal and fitting for the pieces of your life. Love this idea and will have to think about what would be my life in song!
It was fun pulling the few songs together.
Where would we be without music in our lives? I sometimes share my favorite songs as well on my blog. You can remember so clearly where you were when you heard a particular piece. Thanks!
My playlist changes everyday but there are these songs that stay with me.
So much pain and tragedy – I rely on music, too, to help me through difficult times, though I have to admit I’m more of a rock and roll girl than a country one 😉
I like rock and roll too, my list changes every day but some songs stick with me.
Thank you for sharing, Doreen. Somehow I feel your post is so in ‘tune’ with the question I asked today on my blog and which you answered so eloquently. Thanks again.
I thought so too, Corinne and thank you.
Music heals…hope you recover quickly.
Thank you Pat.
Great list. I’m a sucker for a sad country song. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you Cindy. I am a sucker for those sappy tunes too.
Great playlist. I’m glad you’ve come so far from the person who was once bullied. I despise bullies and cannot understand how another person can take pleasure in causing us pain. You really got me with Kenny Chesney’s “Who You’d Be Today.” I lost three brothers in three separate car accidents, one in 1980, one in 1990, and one in 2003 and a fourth brother in 2012 from cancer. I was closest to my brother, Blake. My daughter, Katherine Blake, she goes by Blake, is named after him. He was only 29 when he died in a car accident and this song had me in tears. I couldn’t help myself, I played it over and over. Somedays I miss him more than others and today seems to be one of those days. I’d never heard the song, so thanks for the introduction. I have a feeling I will be listening to it often. I enjoyed all of your songs and can appreciate the meaning and sentiment for each. I will have to check out the playlist bloghop or blogfest (if that’s what it is). I want to hear what others chose.
I’m glad you’re doing well and I’m so very sorry for the loss of your brother and your friend. Take care.
I am so sorry for all of your losses. You take care too.