Marusic: The Sevens Have It

​I recently got an unexpected package in the mail from a friend who lives out of state. It was a CD called “Sounds of the 60’s.” Ordinarily this would be cause for smiles and an instant trip to my sound system to play my new treasure.

On this day, my eyes were misty amidst my smiles as I read (and re-read several time) the accompanying note. Here is a bit of what I’m referring to...

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My Sweet Maria,

This may look like an ordinary music CD and for the most part, it is. Except for the fact that it is being sent with much love, there is a bit of selfish thought behind it.

Because I’m well aware that you are a fanatical music lover, who enjoys a vast assortment of various musical styles … I chose one of my top three favorites and that would be OF COURSE, fabulous songs from the Boomer era!! Oh how this era of music fills my heart with joy and makes me sing, dance, laugh and sometimes cry, but most of all “remember.” Yes, another place, another time, an entirely different life. One I desperately miss.

So, I won’t allow myself to MISS you nor let you forget me! Play this CD now and then … see me, hear me, sing with me and let’s dance!

To your listening pleasure. Thank you for your friendship. Much love.​

I guess I’m an easy read when my buddy referred to me as ‘a fanatical music lover who enjoys a vast assortment of various musical styles. In fact, she inspired this month’s ‘Marusical’ post…

I’ve decided to focus on every ‘7th’ year of my life--narrowing down to one song choice for 1967, 1977, 1987, 1997, 2007 and 2017. Mind you, this was no easy feat, as I challenged myself to selecting a different genre from every wonderful decade, including R&B, pop, country, piano rock, alt rock and electronic soul.

So take your time from this point on. You may hear some favorites. I hope I introduce you to a couple artists you may not have heard of before.

And please keep your favorites and theme suggestions coming. I will be considering and incorporating each and every fabulous suggestion.  

Happy listening. It’s okay to dance. No one is looking!

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ShoutOuts

☙ Distinguishing between being lazy and being smart via Martie’s Foyer​

​☙ Simple stuff and a birthday giftback! Via WarnerWords

​☙ FarmaCOPEia: Autism & Horse Sense via flashPress

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Until next week, keep a song (or many) in your heart.

Hugs,

mar