It’s a Cruel, Cruel Summer

Here’s a song that pretty much summarizes our feelings about summer. Execpt where it says “dry” – because it’s really humid here!

Cruel Summer
by Bananarama

Hot summer streets and the pavements are burning
I sit around
Trying to smile but the air is so heavy and dry
Strange voices are saying (What did they say?)
Things I can’t understand
It’s too close for comfort
This heat has got right out of hand

It’s a cruel, (cruel), cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own
It’s a cruel, (it’s a cruel), cruel summer
Now you’re gone

The city is crowded, my friends are away and I’m on my own
It’s too hot to handle, so I got to get up and go

It’s a cruel, (cruel), cruel summer
Leaving me here on my own
It’s a cruel, (it’s a cruel), cruel summer
Now you’re gone

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Fair-Weather Friend Revisited

Here’s a song about fair-weather friends from country musician Johnny Cash:

 

Fair Weather Friends
Performed by Johny Cash

Fair-weather friends, fair-weather sailors
Will leave you stranded on life’s shore
But one true friend who really loves you
Is worth the pain your heart endures

You never know which way the wind will blow
Nor when and where the next turmoil will be
But he’s a solid rock when troubles flow
And he holds out a saving hand for me

Fair-weather friends, fair-weather sailors
Will leave you stranded on life’s shore
But one true friend who really loves you
Is worth the pain your heart endures

He’ll be your shelter in the night
He’ll be an anchor in the storm
When you can’t find your way, he’ll be your light
In the chilly wind of doubt he’ll keep you warm

Fair-weather friends, fair-weather sailors
Will leave you stranded on life’s shore
But one true friend who really loves you
Is worth the pain your heart endures

Fair-weather friends, fair-weather sailors
Will leave you stranded on life’s shore
But one true friend who really loves you
Is worth the pain your heart endures

 

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Under the Weather Revisited

Here’s a song using the idiom “Under the Weather,” brought to you by Sesame Street:

I’m Under the Weather Over You

by Polly Darton

Oh, I’m under the weather over you
It’s been raining since you told me we were through
You’ve been awful underhanded
And I just don’t understand it
Yes, I’m under the weather over you

Oh, it’s freezing and it’s snowing in my heart
You were cold when you told me we must part
When you said I had to go, ma’am
You were icy as a snowman
Yes, it’s freezing and it’s snowing in my heart

Oh, my tears are falling down just like the raindrops
That sprinkle on our heads from clouds above
When you rushed me out the door like a tornado
Like a hurricane you blew away my love

I’ll be happy when this thunderstorm is through
When the sun might shine again I was I knew
And if I ever meet you, fella, I’ll just put up my umbrella
Because I’m under the weather over you – achoo!
Yes, I’m under the weather over you

we were through = we broke up
underhanded = unfair
fella = fellow, guy, man

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Snug as a Bug in a Rug Revisited

Here’s a classic song which uses the idiom “Snug as a bug in a rug.” Enjoy!:

Snug as a Bug in a Rug
by Flatbush

Every time you say you feel that way
Makes me so afraid you’re gonna go
You’re gonna go!

When I hear your voice on the telephone
My emotions start heading towards the danger zone
And when I finally see what’s behind the voice of hurt
There’s only one thing to say, and these are the words:

I love you and I like you too, yeah
I call you mama like your baby do
Of all the girls you’re the one that I’ve dug
Your love keeps me warm – just as snug as a bug in a rug

You’re always with me even though we’re far apart
I have always given you the biggest part of my heart
Even if you’re feeling like our love is going astray
My love is with you each and every day

I love you and I like you too, yeah
I call you mama like your baby do
Of all the girls you’re the one that I’ve dug
Your love keeps me warm – just as snug as a bug in a rug

Every time you say you feel that way
Makes me so afraid you’re gonna go
You’re gonna go!

It is awful hard to see just where our love has been
I’m not sure you’ve even heard a single word I’ve said
Although we’re torn part by things we couldn’t understand
Just hold me and I’ll always try to be your lovin’ man

I love you and I like you too, yeah
I call you mama like your baby do
Of all the girls you’re the one that I’ve dug
Your love keeps me warm – just as snug as a bug in a rug

I love you and I like you too, yeah
I call you mama like your baby do
Of all the girls you’re the one that I’ve dug
Your love keeps me warm – just as snug as a bug in a rug

gonna = going to

I’ve dug = I’ve really liked

astray = lost, not going the right way

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Painting With Music

One of our Weekend Teachers, Lynne Hayden-Findlay has invited teachers and students to the Chelsea Opera’s performance of Musical Portraits on Friday, March 14th. The performance will be a beautiful concert of contemporary song literature from three renowned composers. Also students and teachers can get $15.00 discounted tickets. Use the promo code “FOCO” when ordering on line or bring this email to buy tickets at the door. Click on the picture below for more details and to purchase tickets.

musicopera

Join us for this beautiful concert of contemporary song literature from three renowned composers.
120 West 69th St., NY, NY (Btwn Broadway & Columbus

Friday – March 14, 2014 at 8pm

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What Is Love?

What Is Love?

by Haddaway

What is love?
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more
Baby don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more

What is love?

I don’t know why you’re not there
I give you my love but you don’t care
So what is right and what is wrong?
Give me a sign

What is love?
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more
What is love?
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, uh, uh
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, uh, uh

I don’t know, what can I do?
What else can I say? It’s up to you
I know we’re one, just me and you
I can’t go on

What is love?
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more
What is love?
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, uh, uh
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, uh, uh

What is love?
What is love?
What is love?
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more

Don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me
I want no other, no other lover
This is our life, our time
We are together, I need you forever
Is it love?

What is love?
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more
What is love?
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more

Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more
Baby, don’t hurt me
Don’t hurt me no more
What is love?

Can anybody answer that question? Anybody? What IS love?

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