Hello everyone. Some of you know this already, but Babu is turning 100 in March! We, of course, are having a whopping party and I am going to make a video slide for the special event. When I make videos like this I like to choose three songs and that’s where I need your help. They don’t need to be on a birthday or a 100 theme. I’d like a mix of oldies and new ones. I want upbeat and fitting and I wont know what’s fitting until I hear it. (This is where you are coming in.)
Here are some songs I was thinking:
If I live to be hundred – Ronnie Dove
100 years to live – Five for Fighting (Maybe a little too negative – I don’t want to say 100 is it!)
Fire and the Flood Vance Joy (just feels right)
Maroon 5 Sunday Morning (Speaks to Babu’s romantic side – she is a whole person!)
There is Emily by Frank Sinatra – quite low key but could certainly work.
As you can see this list is all over the place and quite on purpose. Please comment and share suggestions. I know you out there know the perfect song to go with her slide show video!
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I would try and pick songs from each of the decades she’s lived through- you could research the top 5 or 10 that year? And what’s her fav type- jazz, rock and roll, classical? You could play a selection to her and gauge her response as to which ones to include? I love Doris Day ones, disco tracks from the 70s, Elvis… the list goes on! What a lovely idea : ) G
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Unforgettable, In The Mood
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Are you looking for only english songs? Or are you okay with any language?
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How about “I’m sitting on top of the world”
I always liked my parents’ records like “No strings and No Connections” or it might be called “Fancy Free”
Anyway, have fun choosing, and have a simply marvellous birthday for Babu, bless her.
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Forgot to say “Al Jolson”
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Thank you for the help!
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There are several other Frank Sinatra songs that come to mind, and I bet Babu is a Sinatra fan. “My Way” might seem too prescient, but how about “Luck be a Lady Tonight” or “The Best is Yet to Come,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” or “Young at Heart.”
Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” is always amazing, gorgeous and uplifting, a song that melts everyone who listens.
You are making a celebration that will be a treasure for everyone who attends, especially for Babu. I love the sparkle in her eyes. Happy Birthday to her and 100 more!
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Hi,
Is Babu your mom? or granny? You’re so blessed to be with Babu that long. Happy for you. Wishing her more birthdays to come…
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She is my grandmother! 💕 I am indeed blessed. Thank you so much.
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Pick one of her favourites as well. I doubt she knows Maroon 5. Happy 100th birthday.
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Wonderful! Congratulations to her…
Dwight
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Thanks! It was a great day, never did the video though!
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You will have to write your own and record it!
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Write my own song? No one would want to hear that 😉 Are you a song writer?
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I am like you say…I write, but no one is too impressed!! LOL!
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WHAT?! Your poetry has impressed me thus far.
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Only on line!!
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