Songs that tell a story
Welcome to Monday’s Mewsic Moves Me! I’m MIA in Blogosphere as DH is off for Presidents Day. Originally this day was set up to mark the anniversary of two great presidents’ birth – George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, so I thought Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” was suiting for both of these great men. After all, they were rebels, were they not? Washington went against the British empire to secure America’s freedom and Lincoln’s desire that all man be free abolished slavery.
Robin from Crazy Songbird’s World pitched a fabulous theme for this week, asking us to share songs that tell a story. I’m always on the look for new-to-me songs. With this theme I went to my ole pal Google and found a great list to choose at Spinditty. Of the 165 song titles I loved the name of this selection, Three Wooden Crosses by Randy Travis. My first thought was this is a story about Jesus on Calvary’s hill with the two thieves but it’s not. It is a story of redemption but one with a modern day twist. Spinditty says…
It tells the story of a farmer, a teacher, a preacher and a prostitute who were on an ill-fated bus trip to Mexico, all for different reasons.
Their bus ran a stop sign and collided with an 18-wheeler. The farmer and teacher died, and as the preacher lay dying, he placed a bloodstained Bible into the hands of the hooker. Now all that exists at the accident site are three wooden crosses.
The song is told from the perspective of the woman’s son, who is now a preacher himself. The listener is left to assume that the hooker read the blood-stained Bible, found redemption in its spiritual message, and went on to marry and have a family.
Here are the lyrics to Three Wooden Crosses.
DISCLOSURE…this is a mewsic linky party, which means all participates are sharing songs that one can listen to from YouTube or Vimeo and a not a post about mewsic or mewsicians. Failure to meet this basic guideline puts your URL in danger of being removed or labeled – NO MUSIC.
Did you get a chance to vote in my latest Battle of the Band? If not then I’d love it if you’d throw in your ballot. Have a boogietastic day! I’ll here tomorrow with another edition of Tickle Me Tuesdays, so please stop by for a dose of laughs and smiles!
X💋X💋, Cathy
21 Comments
Alana Mautone (@RamblinGarden)
One old favorite and one new to me. Near death experiences can certainly change the direction of a person’s life totally – I actually know someone (the son of a dear friend) whose life was changedby an accident on his way home from football practice in high school. Life really is all about the decisions you make, and some have life altering effects.
Mike
Three Wooden Crosses tells a great story
aisasami
I was sick all weekend ;( The weather has been a roller coaster as it can be warm one day and cold the next. I took Monday off (since I live in Japan and we don’t celebrate President’s Day) to just sleep and heal. But, great Randy song! Actually, Billy Idol has fascinating stories in his songs. “White Wedding” instantly comes to my mind as it talks about his sister’s wedding.
Love this prompt. It inspired to write my own post!
Cathy Kennedy
Amy,
I’m sorry that you’ve been sick. It’s that time of the year, though. Thankfully, we are in good health. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that our good fortune continues. You never know when that can change. I’m happy you found inspiration with this post to join in the fun, my dear!
Debbie D.
Sounds like you had a lovely long weekend, Cathy! 🙂 That image of the squirrels is adorable. I enjoyed your musical selections as well and the quote about marriage is spot on!
Cathy Kennedy
Debbie,
Thanks for joining me on the dance floor today. It’s always fun enjoying mewsic with friends.
Joyce Lansky
Wow! I never knew Billy Idol’s song was about two of the great ones!
Cathy Kennedy
Joyce,
The only thing Billy Idol’s song has in common with our late presidents is that they were rebels in their times. The song lyrics actually refers to a brand of bourbon whiskey but you’re right a Rebel’s Yell does reference a Confederate battle cry which if you take it as that then there’s a stronger relationship to Lincoln with this song then Washington but as I said I picked the song because of it’s title alone. Sometimes you have to be a rebel to do what’s right for yourself and country. Thanks for boogieing by, my dear! 🙂
messymimi's meanderings
There’s a story in the songs, the photo, and the quote — beautiful post!
-Eugenia
Love those adorable squirrels and your mewsic selection. Good job, girlfriend.
15andmeowing
Nice choices! I saw Billy Idol in concert in 1985 or 86. 🙂 XO
XmasDolly
Randy Travis is my favorite storyman. This is the fourth time I heard him in about a week. Usually I never hear his tunes anymore. Thanks Cat – this one is a most beautiful story! Great job. I have to say that picture with the 2 little squirrels kissing is an amazing picture! It’s just too cute! Great job girlfriend! HUGS
Kathe W.
Love those squirrels and yep marriage is definitely 100%!
John Holton
Couple of good picks here!
Patrick Weseman
A very nice collection. Thanks for sharing it with us.
angelswhisper2011
WOW! Billy Idol and Randy Travis…pawsome! We had The wooden crosses also on our list, but had to make a final choise for the bloggie. We’re a big fan of Randy, especially Grandpaw is and Granny is the Idol..eh..fan😸 The two cutie pies are beyond awwdorable..I think I have to leave an extra Pawkiss for them💗Pawkisses for a Happy Monday and thank you for the mewsic and story, CK🐾😽💞
Brian
Love that photo and those story tunes too!
songbird1329
That Randy Travis song, very inspirational.
Sandee
I didn’t know that about that video. Now I do. Most powerful.
Awww on those two cutie pies. They couldn’t be any cuter. Looks like a kiss is about to happen.
Love the marriage quote. It’s spot on.
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DrillerAA
Love the Aww Monday image.
I first found the Randy Travis “Three Wooden Crosses” when I bought a gospel CD of his several years ago. He recorded a second gospel album soon after that and his third collection of inspirational songs will be released this week. We seem to be on the same page this week, as I chose an old hymn of the church for my selection. Have a blessed week.,
Thomas Anderson
Hi, Cathy!
Happy Presidents Day, dear friend. (Don’t forget – no mail delivery today.) The official music video for “Rebel Yell” was played heavily on the hard rock/heavy metal show that aired late at night on weekends on the MTV station where I worked at the time. The most exciting part of the song/video for me is at 2:30 when Steve Stevens cuts loose on his guitar solo.
I enjoyed the plot twist and inspirational lesson found in Randy’s song “Three Wooden Crosses.” It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do about it – how you respond, the action you take – that makes all the difference. The marriage meme tells the truth and I appreciate you posting it.
Have a wonderful week, dear friend Cathy!