Tuesday miTunes-How Great Thou Art

We sang this song last week in church and I recalled then that this was I think the first song I remember brining me to tears.  When I was a teenager-probably 16 or so, a man sang it in Sacrament meeting with such feeling, like from the very depths of his soul.  He was a good singer, but not a professional or anything.  Not many years after, he passed away.  His name was Frank Browning.  I'll remember him singing it with such passion whenever I hear it.  I don't always think of this as a Thanksgiving song, but the lyrics are very appropriate actually.

Tuesday miTunes-Once in Royal David's City by Amy Gileadi

This is a Christmas song not as common, but I really like it.  And this rendition is beautiful.

Tuesday miTunes-A Little Bit of Love

I like the lyrics of this song and it's catchy.  Even though it's a Christmas song, I could listen to it on my regular playlist. Part of the lyrics say 'a little bit of love goes a long, long way'  and it also says, 'a little bit of love changes everything.'  So true.

Tuesday miTunes-Ordinary Human by One Republic

This is a song from the movie "The Giver," which is one of my favorite books of all time.  I think I like the book so much because it is all about the power for good of one person.  My favorite part of the lyrics says, "I'm just an ordinary human, but I don't feel so typical today."

Tuesday miTunes-Bring Him Home by the Piano Guys

This is a great song from Les Miserables.  The song reminds me of the prayer of missionary parents.  And since I will be saying goodbye to my son in 64 days, I already have started saying prayers for him to come home safely.  I am excited for him and I am so happy he wants to serve.  The people of Atlanta will love him because he loves all people and is humble and patient and gets along with everyone.  And he loves good food and will appreciate that wonderful southern cooking.
Aside from being kind of a sad song, the piano and cello are so soothing and it is beautiful.

Tuesday miTunes-"Glorious" by David Archuleta

This great song is from the movie "Meet the Mormons" in theaters.  I loved the movie and the stories shared by people all over the world.  I already like his music and I love the lyrics of this song.  It reminds me that we are all playing a piece in the symphony and each part is important and each one of us is Glorious.

Tuesday miTunes- Autumn Leaves

This song is by Nat King Cole.  The video has some beautiful autumn scenes.

Tuesday miTunes-relaxing instrumental guitar for Fall

Music and photography by Robert Linton

Tuesday miTunes-The Piano Guys doing Home

I love Phillips Phillips' song called Home and who doesn't like the Piano Guys.  It's a great rendition and of course the guys put their own flare into it.

Tuesday miTunes-Bring Him Home by the Piano Guys

Tuesday miTunes-I'll Think of You

This is such a fun video.  It's also known as the Epic Patty Cake Song.  It would be so fun to do at Girls Camp.  Lots of practice and the right partners would make it amazing.

Tuesday miTunes-anything Andrea Bocelli

"Sogno" was the first song I ever heard of Andrea Bocelli and is still one of my favorites.  I don't understand the Italian words, but I can feel the emotions of the song.  I love to have his music as background when I am doing other things.

Tuesday miTunes-The Mission/How Great Thou Art by The Piano Guys

This great video is filmed at Iguazu Falls.  I love waterfalls.  Plus, The Piano Guys are just amazing.  I can't wait for the new album.  It's called "Wonders."

Tuesday miTunes-Only Time

This song by Enya is relaxing to me and the basic message of the lyrics is that only time will tell how our decisions and choices of today turn out.  For me, I think it gives me courage to do what my heart tells me is right no matter what anyone else says.

Tuesday miTunes-Over the Rainbow by Iz

I like this rendition of the song.  I think it's because I like the ukelele and it's a simple version.  The song reminds me that there are always better days ahead and we should hold onto our hope that things will be okay.

Tuesday miTunes-Puesta Del Sol

So I have a confession about my Tuesday songs.  I can't figure out how to put them on here without doing it as a youtube video.  So I have this song on my personal iTunes, but this video is the only one I could find, so I don't particularly enjoy the pictures they put on here and I don't really know what the words in the video say.  But if you can just listen to the song, you'll see why I love it.  It is so peaceful and relaxing and makes me think of being at a Paris cafe'.  Maybe it's more of a cafe' in Madrid, but it's very similar to me because I haven't been to either one.  See what you think...

Tuesday miTunes-Here Comes the Sun (yes, again)

I know I already did this song once about a year ago.  But this is the song I will be dancing to with my son on Saturday at his reception.  He wanted me to pick something and since I know he likes the Beatles and it's one of my favorites, it was the first one I thought of.  I texted him other ideas and said it was up to them, but he said they chose this one in the end.  So now I have been thinking of the words and if I could give my son a piece of advice about the future, I would say that we can always have hope that the sun will shine again and we will make it through the "long, cold lonely winter" moments of life.  I would also say that when I think of the sun coming, I also think of the Son of God coming, which also gives us hope.  That kind of hope and faith helps us get through our tough times, knowing that it will all be worth it in the end.

Tuesday miTunes-Flashback-Pat Benatar singing "We Belong"

So I decided to just listen to the radio and stopped at 101.1 KOZI, which is some oldies mixed with new stuff and after the commercial, this song started playing.  Immediately, I knew it was one of my 80's favorites, and I started singing along and I remembered every word.  It's funny how it just took me back and made me smile.  And it's kind of surprise treat when a song you like comes on the radio.  I think in our digital, on-demand age, we have lost something of that fun, surprised energy that comes from a certain song you like just playing in the universe by chance.  I'm not sure if that makes any sense, but there it is.

Tuesday miTunes-She is love by Parachute

Tuesday miTunes-Wild Child by Enya

I really like this song.  I'm not sure this video really captures the lyrics for me, but they are nice pictures.  The lyrics remind me to "stop and listen" and "take the time, from the helter skelter" to enjoy the day. It says, "let the rain fall down, everywhere around you" and "let the day go on and on."  Also interesting is why the title of Wild Child.  Although, I guess when you have small children around, it's most important to sing out "What a day!" in a joyful voice and try to savor the short time when children are small.  Easier after those days are gone.  More difficult when you are knee-deep in the day to day.