Purs and hisses, Kittens and Dawgs! How was your weekend? It’s fabulous to see you! This week’s theme our anonymous co-host, The Shadow, requested us to come up with songs featuring the word SHADOW. I pulled together 10 songs, all introductions to my ears with the exception of one. I think you’ll find my selection crosses many genres and you’re bound to find something in my mix that you’ll like. *cross fingers* Hit play and enjoy!
Shadows On Your Side released in 1983 by pop artists Duran Duran on their album, Seven and the Ragged Tiger. Is that a weird title or what? In the book In the Pleasure Groove, by band member John Taylor said the song is about the darker side of fame that the band was living through during this period. I borrowed this tidbit from the hyperlink but did not read the book.
We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, and Me) covered by Beatles’ legend Paul McCartney in 2012 on his album, Kisses on the Bottom. This mewsic clip says ‘Video unavailable’ as do many in this set, but it plays on YT website. This is a very old song dating back to 1939. It was a hit release for The Ink Spots and Frank Sinatra in 1940 both ranking #3 on the charts.
Me and My Shadow was a popular song from 1927. Frank Sinatra & Sammy Davis Jr recorded the song in 1962 adding “Closer than Bobby is to JFK”. This is the only track in my set that’s not new to me.
Shadow in my Heart released in 1987 on The Psychedelic Furs album, Midnight to Midnight. This band crossed my path in recent years. One of you guys introduced them to my ears. I’m not sure why I hadn’t heard of them but digging on the net to see if this song hit the charts I not only learned that it didn’t rank here in the US but that they only had a grand total of four songs to rank on Billboard Hot 100.
Shadow Play is found on the 1978 Photo-Finish album by rocker Rory Gallagher. The Irish guitarist, singer/songwriter wasn’t familiar to my ears. That’s nothing new on me but he still didn’t jiggle any bells in my memory even after listening to his top five hit songs. This being said, I did enjoy some of these tracks. Sadly I learned Rory died in 1995 from complications following a liver transplant.
Shadows (another YT video that doesn’t want to play here but will over there) is a contemporary Christian rock song from the 2009 album, Church Music, by the David Crowder band featuring Lecrae. The last verse of the song speaks volumes…
When all seems lost
When we’re thrown and we’re tossed
We’ll remember the cost
We’re resting in
Shadow of the cross
Walking in the Shadow (please click the song title link to watch/hear on YT) from the German metal band Accept 2012 album, Russian Roulette. Their roots trace back to the 1960s but this is the first time for me to hear their mewsic. The song lyrics seem to impart the lyrists’ thoughts that the soul doesn’t go anywhere once it leaves the body and that’s very sad. I believe we have eternal life. Where we spend it is determined by our decision to follow Christ or not.
Blue Shadows on the Trail is not the old cowboy tune sung by Roy Rogers and many other artists from yesteryear but a different title written by Randy Newman for The Three Amigos (1987) film & soundtrack. Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, & Martin Short actually recorded this track for the soundtrack. This is the second song on my list that isn’t new-to-me. I just temporarily forgot.
Evening Shadows from mewsic great Van Morrison 2002 bluesy album, Down the Road, Morrison’s most commercially successful US albums in decades. This album renders the mewsic style that he listened to in his youth.
My Shadow (2008) is a song by British pop band Keane. For you Grey’s Anatomy fans you might recognize this song from season 6 episode “Shiny Happy People”.
I’m sorry for the inconvenience this playlist caused. I hadn’t realized these issues until late last week and I didn’t have the time or energy to correct it. I hope you find time to listen to some of the selections if not all.
Please join XmasDolly (4M Brain Child) and my fellow 4M Co-hostesses Stacy, Alana, Colette, and this month’s honorary co-host on the dance floor (ONLY link mewsic posts – anything else is subject for removal or branded “NO MUSIC“) below.
[tweetthis]I’m boogieing with the #MondaysMusicMovesMe gang. Come hit the dance floor with me! @xmasdolly [/tweetthis]
NEWS F⚡️LASH …
I had an accident early Friday evening. It involves my chin and some steps. I’m very stiff on the left side of my body, my chin is banged up but the swelling is down, and my jaw near my right ear feels odd. I think I will wait till Tuesday before calling my doctor to give it more time to improve as well as the weather. Updates to follow asap. Please say a little prayer for me.
Keep those tunes playing, your body swaying, and I’ll be boogieing over to see you soon. Please dance by tomorrow to see which artist took last week’s BoTB showdown golden mic. Did you vote yet? The polls close at noon today! What are you waiting for?
Have a sparkletastic day!
X💋X 💋, Cathy
