In a bit of a hurry today as we are getting ready to go to a wedding that is a 1-1/2 hour drive away. It is a bit of a swanky wedding in that the invitation specified “semi-formal” attire. I haven’t dressed in “semi-formal” attire for quite some time and in fact “had” to go out and get a new dress and shoes. Hubs had to get a suit since he didn’t really have the proper garb either. Pictures later for sure…gotta get my money’s worth!
Anyway, the Song Lyric Sunday prompt for today is “Listen.” Thanks, Helen. I actually found this a bit difficult since all the songs that came to mind had been used. Finally found something thanks to Willie Nelson, someone I don’t normally listen to but this is one of his songs that I really like.
I’ve sung a lot of songs and I’ve made some bad rhymes
I acted out my life in stages
With ten thousand people watching
Now we’re alone and I am singing my song for you
I’ve treated you unkindly but darling can’t you see
There’s no one more important to me
So darling can’t you please see through me
‘Cause we’re alone now and I’m singin’ my song for you
You came out in front but I was hiding
And now I’m so much better and if my words don’t come together
Just listen to the melody for my love’s in there hiding
I love you for my life, you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over, remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singin’ my song for you
I think that is kind of a good song for a wedding day, don’t you?
I picked this clip because it is from the movie “Honeysuckle Rose” which is where I first heard the song. It was a good movie and if you haven’t seen it you should give it a shot.
I know sometimes his voice gets very low but it’s fun to watch Dyan Cannon’s expression. Willie Nelson’s character cheated on her with Amy Irving and this is his way of saying he’s sorry. I think she forgives him. What do you think?
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You sound like me last year when my brother’s was semi-formal and I had to go out and get new clothes. I’m not a semi-formal gal, either. Give me blue jeans!
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I mean, really, I even had to go and get pantyhose! It must have been at least 10 years since I’ve worn those things.
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I didn’t bother with those. I wasn’t sure if people still wore them so I just passed 😂
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Great song and I love Willie Nelson.
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There are a few songs of his I really like.
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I don’t remember seeing the movie, but it’s a sweet song. We’ve seen Willie in concert a couple of times, though. 🙂
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I’ve never seen him in concert but there are a couple of songs I really like the way he sings. “Always on my mind” is another one.
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That’s a perfect choice for a wedding song. Hope that the big day turned out well for everyone. Post photos if you can!
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I’ll try. It was freezing at the venue so I had my coat on most of the time. I had a friend take a picture of my husband and I but it is not a favorite.
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Leon Russell did a great version of this. I think I like his the best. Great song!
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I’ll have to look for it. There were a couple of others too that I saw on YouTube but had no time to listen.
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