Not sure what to write, I looked at my notebook where I jot down ideas and thoughts. On February 8th, my favorite show CBS Sunday Morning, aired a great segment with Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. A couple married for 55 years, who co-wrote famous song's from the 1960's, 70's, and 80's. They are extremely talented people, having met at age 20, fell in love, married, and then wrote some of our all-time best 1960 hits. At the end of the interview, Mann said "I can honestly say I love Cynthia more now than I have ever loved her". You could see the love and respect they have for each other during the entire interview - love that many of us only dream of!
Some of their songs everyone will remember: On Broadway, Blame It On The Bossa Nova, You Lost That Lov'n Feeling, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, by The Animals, (anti-Vietnam War song), Here You Come Again (Dolly Parton), Just Once, (You're My) Soul and Inspiration and Somewhere Out There. To name just a few. Barry Mann played bits from some of their songs through out the interview. They are 75 and so talented....he played the piano, and sang with such panache!
In 2010 they were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. They have not stopped, they can add to their repertoire photography for him, and she recently wrote a novel. How any two people could have so much talent is beyond me. Mid 70's, and they look fabulous (this is where money comes in handy), and still going strong doing what they love. I have so much respect for people who know what they want, don't listen to the nay-sayers, but just keep the creative juices flowing.
The 60's Oldies But Goodies is my favorite all time music. Big Band music is my favorite to dance to, but 60's music makes me happy like nothing else....it stirs my soul like no other music!
As a side note, I think I'll have to make sure my kids have all my favorite Oldies but Goodies for me, when I get to be an Oldie But Goodie myself! Maybe I can sit back and listen and bounce my feet around and move my shoulders and embarrass them...it's called pay-back!
Same time same place, I'll be back on Monday. Thank you and God Bless! Aleta
"Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope some day you'll join us, and the world will be as one." John Lennon
Those old tunes always bring on a smile for me too. If I'm ever in a coma be sure to have great oldies in the background for me. That's sure to wake me.
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