Aww…some Monday’s Music Moves Me

Dog Day Summer Blooms

In ancient times, “Dog Days of Summer” was connected with bad luck, mad dog attacks, unexpected thunderstorms, heat, and drought.  These days gained the “Dog Days” name because they are connected with a star in the Canis Major (Greater Dog) star system known as Sirius. Nowadays, “Dog Days of Summer” is associated for summer’s long hot days. Based on these interesting tidbits use your imagination to find music that’ll make us howl on the dance floor!

Arkansas is entering the “Dog Days of Summer” this week. In Northwest Arkansas the air temperature will reach 97 while the heat index will climb to 105. The Southern part of the state will experience temperatures approaching 105 with a heat index exceeding 110. Rain will become scarce while irrigation and air conditioning systems will be working over time. That brings me to my take on music. Here we go.

There is nothing more pleasant after a long hot summer day than a cool evening Summer Breeze. Originally recorded in 1972 by Seals and Crofts, Keith Urban brought the song to the 52nd American Music Awards.

It is the middle of July and the kids are enjoying their summer break from school, but back to school activities are just around the corner. The kids may have to sing this song just to remind themselves it is still Summertime, summertime.

For the urban dwellers, there is something unique about Summer in the City. The Lovin Spoonful gave us the top 40 hit, but Joe Cocker also had a video with his arrangement of the song.

Normally we think of baseball when we hear about The Boys of Summer, but there are those summer romances that happen and The Boys of summer are a component.

I have to admit, one of my all time favorite “Dog Days of Summer” songs comes from The Drifters. Have a blessed week.

11 thoughts on “Aww…some Monday’s Music Moves Me”

  1. My GBGV Life's avatarMy GBGV Life

    The flowers are beautiful! We are sick of the dog days of summer. We’ve had heat in the upper 90’s with humidity for almost two weeks now and now we have added smoke from the fires up north to it all. It is disgusting weather around our area.

    Like

    Reply
  2. CAAC's avatarCAAC

    What beautiful flowers! You did a great job capturing them. 🙂

    Keith Urban’s voice is well suited Seal and Croft’s classic. I prefer the original, though. Joe Cocker is an all-time favorite. I love his gritty vocals! Don Henley really had the hits back in the 80s. I always think of Miami Vice every time I hear him. WOW, the entertainment was amazing back in those days! The Drifters are pure magic that never fades despite the era you live.

    Thanks for joining the 4M party, my friend. Have a boogietastic week!

    Like

    Reply
  3. DrillerAA's avatarDrillerAA

    I believe the 60’s & 70’s had the best music of all time and the greatest variety. When the Percy Faith orchestra could share the same top 40 charts with Sam the Sham and Joe Cocker, there was something for everyone.

    Like

    Reply
  4. Sandee's avatarSandee

    The flowers are most beautiful. They jump right off the page. Wow.

    Love your videos. Summer explained so very well.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. my friend. 🙂

    Like

    Reply
  5. alanamautone's avataralanamautone

    Beautiful zinnia captures. For some reason, I can’t grow them in my yard-they get eaten by something. I enjoyed your playlist so much. I had forgotten all about Summertime and The Boys of Summer, and I love both songs. Keith Urban did a fantastic cover of Summer Breeze. Under the Boardwalk was a favorite of my childhood; I can listen to it over and over. The one tiny disappointment was Joe Cocker, although I did like the reggae feel he injected into his cover. I guess it’s just that the original is so engrained in my memory that to me it’s the one and only version. It’s so nice to sit outside once again (a respite from the smoke) to listen to your playlist.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

Leave a comment