Kaskazi Loc: Ontario, Canada

Kaskazi Loc: Ontario, Canada

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

What a beautiful poem, Ron - just beautiful. Love the illustration too.

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Great song and wonderful composite, RR.

Kaskazi Loc: Ontario, Canada

Can't go without a memory of Ella - but what to chose from her so-rich repertoire? One of her Cole Porter choices, or something with Satchmo? Summertime is my all-time favourite, but to fit this theme, let's recall her Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fzZ4l2H5-w

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

This one always makes me cry. It was "our song" and as we age, it's words and meaning become more real (I can't believe I am tearing up as I write this"). Daisies are my favorite flower - always have been. Judd Strunk who's recording of the song drove it to the top of the charts, was from Patton, ME. I think many of you can also relate to the sentiment expressed and have your own mental picture of the story line.

A Daisy a Day

He remembers the first time he met her
He remembers the first thing she said
He remembers the first time he held her
And the night that she came to his bed
He remembers her sweet way of saying
"Honey has something gone wrong"
He remembers the fun and the teasing
And the reason he wrote her this song
I'll give you a daisy a day, dear
I'll give you a daisy a day
I'll love you until the rivers run still
And the four winds we know blow away
They would walk down the street in the evening
And for years I would see them go by
And their love that was more than
The clothes that they wore
Could be seen in the gleam of their eyes
As a kid they would take me for candy
And I'd love to go tagging along
Holding hands while we walked to the corner
And the old man would sing her his song
I'll give you a daisy a day dear..." (back to the chorus)

Now he walks down the street in the evening
And he stops by the old candy store
And I somehow believe he's believing
That he's holding her hand like before
For he feels all her love walking with him
And he smiles at the things she might say
Then the old man walks up to the hilltop
And he gives her a daisy a day
I'll give you a daisy a day dear
I'll give you a daisy a day

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PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

YES! I remember that one too. Cole Porter wrote some wonderful, memorable music

lhammer43 Loc: San Antonio, TX

This is one that always got everyone up from the drinking tables and out on the dance floor.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=silver+wings+merle+haggard&form=EDGSPH&mkt=en-us&httpsmsn=1&msnews=1&plvar=0&refig=4f720f58b92d47f18f43c3dd84242f30&sp=2&qs=LS&pq=silver+wings&sk=LS1&sc=8-12&cvid=4f720f58b92d47f18f43c3dd84242f30&cc=US&setlang=en-US

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PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Another goodie, Larry. Just watched a PBS documentary on Coountry music that included Merle Haggard, Jim has a number of his original records - which no one now wants.

dane004 Loc: WYOMING

Pat Good Morning Thanks for hosting the challenge. My Photos are scattered between 3 different drives, and most do not lend themselves to love sons. I will see what I can do.

Wonderful photos everyone.

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Thanks, Dane. What's the one by Johnny Cash about big rigs and I think part of it is "I'll be home tonight"? Or "In the Misty Moonlight, by the flickering firelight" There has to be something to go with your toys - has to be.

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Right on, Kas!

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

SWEET! Same to you, Pat and All!

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Love that one, Pat!!

Rufe Loc: Missouri

Another A Daisy a Day. Pat, it's always nice to have a song that brings back so many memories. I'm glad you have one.