Positive songs for Mbo

Subject: Positive songs for Mbo
From: celticblues5
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:04 PM

Since Mbo has taken us to task several times lately for our curmudgeonly ways (ie - songs we hate, etc.), I thought we should have a thread of positive songs to soothe his kind, young heart. :-) You are only allowed to say, "Yes! I love that song too!" in response to postings on this thread. Those feeling the urge to hurl at the mention of a particular song should post those comments on one of the already-started "worst song" threads.

Three basic categories occur to me at the moment -

1) Songs that uplift you every time you hear them. A couple of songs that I would include here are "Forever Young" and the Moody Blues' "Vintage Wine" (and if anyone has the chords for VW, I'd appreciate them being posted).

2) Songs that are not positive in the sense of happy-happy-joy-joy, but which convey the necessity of caring for each other. Example - "There Were Roses."

3) Songs that are not necessarily happy, but that feel SO GOOD to play or sing that they always give you a sensual thrill. A lot of blues songs come under this category for me - with the way you can slide your voice around the notes. "Wild Women Don't Have the Blues," "Perfect Stranger."

All right, have at it!

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: wysiwyg
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:13 PM

The Pony Man, off a Gordon Lightfoot album. Honestly. Great song. Need me a duet partner on it.

~S~

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mbo
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:14 PM

Just let me know when you want to sing it, Sus.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: SDShad
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:29 PM

Hey, you've got competition for that particular duet, Meebo my man. I love that song. Wanted to learn it for years.

Shad

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mbo
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:33 PM

Actually, I don't know it...

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Amergin
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:36 PM

Folks in his age group would like Tom Paxton's "Going To the Zoo"....

Amerginwho'sonlyafewyearsolderthanMbo

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mbo
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:40 PM

I do like that song, Amergin! I did a parody on it for a Song Challege, here.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Amergin
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:42 PM

Was a very good parody, Mbo. Remembering hearing it on the Mudcat Radio too. Very well done.

Subject: Lyr Add: THE EENSIE-WEENSIE SPIDER^^^
From: Bill D
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:58 PM

Oh, SURE...this one is REALLY uplifting!

THE EENSIE-WEENSIE SPIDER

parody of the Mary Ellen Carter
Words: Bob Blue et al
Music: Stan Rogers

The eensie-weensie spider went up the water spout
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
And the eensie-weensie spider climbed again
She wouldn't let the elements distract her from her goal;
The purpose of her struggle was embedded in her soul.
Now, see the sun shine down on beasts, on women and on men
And like the eensie-weensie spider, rise again!

Chorus:
Rise again, rise again!
She will not let misfortune keep her from doing what she can,
So whether your legs number two, or four, or eight, or ten,
Be like that eensie-weensie spider, rise again!

This eensie weensie metaphor's a lesson for us all -
We cannot be defeated if we rise each time we fall,
And if you think this story's one you learned too long ago,
Then think about some other ones you know.
You know the myth of Sisyphus, and you know Jack and Jill
It's such a potent image going up and down a hill,
So every time you fall, or lose a lover or a friend,
Be like that eensie-weensie spider: Rise again!

Chorus

Perhaps you think this allegory goes a bit too far
Climbing up a pipe is not like reaching for a star
But whether its's a water spout or mountain that you climb
You've come this far; indulge me one more time.
It could be said that each of us climbs up a water spout.
The downward pull of gravity is not what it's about:
The upward pull of hope is what will save us in the end.
Be like that eensie-weensie spider: Rise again!

Final Chorus:
Rise again, Rise again!
Never let misfortune keep your from doing what you can,
And whether your legs number two, or four, or eight, or ten,
Be like the eensie-weensie spider: Rise again!

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Rollo
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 06:59 PM

the balfa brothers playing "Les flemmes d'enfer" is one of my all-time favorites.

whenever I am depressed and listen to this cajun stuff the Balfas shove some peppers up my a** and make me dance in the chair. no chance of staying depressed when someone drowns his sorrows in a good portion of cajun-fiddling.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: catspaw49
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 07:48 PM

"Tijuana Taxi"----Herpes Alert and Mia Farrow's Ass

What a tune...makes me wanna' fart.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: RWilhelm
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 07:53 PM

Anything by the Memphis Jug Band

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Uncle_DaveO
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 08:07 PM

That development of Eensie-Weensie, with the inspired spoof chorus is great!

Dave Oesterreich

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mbo
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 08:10 PM

This doesn't seem to be helping...

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Lox
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 10:28 PM

The original version of "It must be love" by Labi Siffre.

It's sickly sweet but irresistable.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Little Hawk
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 10:34 PM

Spaw - I can understand someone having to fart...but wanting to? Say what?

How about "Whiter Shade of Pale"? There's something quite majestic about that one.

"Pack Up Your Sorrows" by Richard Farina is a great song.

"Jokerman" by Dylan is a killer.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Little Hawk
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 10:35 PM

Oh, and it's EM-BO, for cryin' out loud, not Mee-Bo!

EM-Bo.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Jim the Bart
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 10:41 PM

Little Hawk - Yes, yes, yes on Jokerman. Also:
Philosopher Stone by Van Morrison
Only you Know and I Know by Delaney and Bonnie
Old Love by Neal & Leandra (on a compilation called House on Fire, from Red House
The Poet Game by Greg Brown (same compilation)
I could go on

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Troll
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 10:53 PM

Almost anything by Gilbert and Sullivan.

troll

it could also be M'Beau, Little Hawk

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Chicky
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 11:08 PM

Prince of Darkness - Indigo Girls

From the title, it doesn't sound like a very uplifting song, but (to me) it's about refusing to stay stuck in destructive situations. About 10 years ago I listened to it for three days straight until I had the courage to leave my ex.

Cheers
- Chicky

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: rabbitrunning
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 11:10 PM

I think its called "Tubthumper" or something like that. The one that was on the radio and had all the little cheerful darling children singing "pissing the night away" in sweet innocent voices. I don't much care about the lyrics if the song gets me dancing!

Yeeha!

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mbo
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 11:12 PM

Great song, rabbit. "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba. "I get knocked down, but I get up again, you ain't ever gonna keep me down!"

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: catspaw49
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 11:18 PM

Well for me LH, its Meebo....like in Zeebo, Peebo, or Dweebo.........works for me. And as far as wanting to fart, a lot of stuff makes me want to fart and fortunately I generally can upon command. But if you want a positive...........Well, How about Bobby Goldsboro and "Honey"...I'm positive its lousy, makes me want to fart, and ranks right up there with "Whiter Shade of Pale." What the hell is that any way, a whiter shade of pale? Must be the color of a cake left out in the rain...............

Spaw

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mbo
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 11:22 PM

I'm pretty sure there's nothing you guys can do to cheer me up.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: rabbitrunning
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 11:28 PM

Well, we could start a "wallowing in my misery thankyouverymuch" songs for Mbo thread...

;D

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Troll
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 11:28 PM

Spaw: This ones for you.

Guy goes to Japan on business and comes back with a problem. Every time he farts it sounds like "honda". He goes to his doctor who sends him to a specialist in oriental diseases. The Dr. doesn't speak good english but the man finally gets him to understand the problem.

"Honda. Honda. Hmmm. I must check book. H.H.H. Ah. Honda. You have abcess."

"I have an abcess?" says our hero.

"Yes. Say here in book. Abcess make the fart go "honda'"

Good night Spaw.

troll

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: catspaw49
Date: 24 Aug 00 - 11:54 PM

Aw geeziz troll....that was bad, and I mean that in the best possible fashion. Now I think the young lad could cheer himself up from those college blues by joining with other students, from Max's alma mater Penn State, in the musicality and BTU value of flatulence. In their archive (Fartchive), I heartily suggest the "Baked Beans."

RIP ONE HERE

If you like, I have lots of others I could list. A great reason for wanting to fart. BTW, we have an excellent thread on flatulence right here at Mudcat.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Gypsy
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 12:06 AM

Lets see, Shady Grove done quick. Old Joe Clark, which the better half is hammering out on the mando at this moment. Must it be a song? Howabout a tune? Lots of those! Midnight on the Water, Coleraine, and Angeline the Baker.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Oversoul
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 01:01 AM

Sam McGee's "The Knoxville Blues". Or Robbie Basho's entire album, "The Falconer's Arm Vol.2". One more, Grayson and Whittner's rendition of "Old Jimmy Sutton". Or perhaps a cut off the first Fairport Convention album,(circa '68) "M.1 Breakdown". Maybe John Fahey's "Variations on the CooCoo". And finally, Michael Rabin playing Paganini's "Caprice #24 in A minor" followed by "Caprice #11 in C". These worked for me tonight. But I ain't that negative, yet.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 01:33 AM

Somehow, I gather it is not "College Blues", but "Womon Blues". Meebs, my son, you just gotta play the Blues til you get to feelin' better, cause you can't play the blues and stay sad. When you get to feelin' better try "Whiskey Before Breakfast" or "Blackberry Blossoms" on the fiddle. I can't count the times I have sat on the patio playing the "Blooz", and all the sad songs I know, until I just couldn't stand it anymore, and had to play "Whiskey Before...." ( and I call him EmBo, MeeBo, Meebs, Me'bro, M'Bro, and MattyBumpo......I don't think he cares what we call him, as long as we CARE......) Hang in there, Matt honey. It will get better, and you will survive. (NO "Survivor" jokes here, please--was bad enuf in the original)

"John Henry" is a good 'un too. Just feels good to play and sing. Or try some real hard core Gospel--"I Saw the Light", "Keep On the Sunny Side" etc.

If none of that works, try some of the Blues Gospel, like the Doc did--"Faithful Soldier", "I Am A Pilgrim",

If all else fails, just try banging the hell out of the guitar with discordant stuff,while you make up lyrics as you go.

Subject: ADD:Rainy Day People (Lightfoot)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 04:33 AM

Well, Mbo, maybe this will inspire you. I suppose iut's horribly easy-listening, but I really like it.
-Joe Offer-

---

Rainy Day People
(Gordon Lightfoot)

Rainy day people always seem to know when it's time to call.
Rainy day people don't talk
they just listen till they've heard it all.
Rainy day lovers don't lie when they tell you
they've been down like you.
Rainy day people don't mind if you're cryin' a tear or two.

If you get lonely, all you really need is that rainy day love
Rainy day people all know there's no sorrow they can't rise above
Rainy day lovers don't love any others, that would not be kind
Rainy day people all know how it hangs on a piece of mind

Rainy day lovers don't lie when they tell you, they've been down there too
Rainy day people don't mind if you're crying a tear or two

Rainy day people always seem to know when you're feeling blue
High stepping strutters who land in the gutter sometimes need one too
Take it or leave it, or try to believe it, if you've been down too long
Rainy day lovers don't hide love inside they just pass it on
Rainy day lovers don't hide love inside they just pass it on

jro

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Catrin
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 05:55 AM

Van Morrison - Moondance

Peggy Seeger singing that one about the mother and daughter - can't remember what it's called but it starts 'My mother was exotic, she was like a gypsy queen..' - I've just remembered what it was called ...'Different Tunes'

What about Ry Cooder singing 'School is Out' - NOT the Alice Cooper one! It goes something like

School is out at last
I'm so glad I passed
Something something dum-di-dum
Something something else

Well, so I can't quite remember the words, but I listened to that one a lot when I finished at Uni (aged 34)...

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Dulci46
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 07:39 AM

Don't know why Mbo needs positive songs but sure want to and my postive songs for him.

See That Rainbow Shine, Jean Ritchie

Ain't It A Wonderful Day, Sam Stone

And for fun "Silver Creek" , Sam Stone

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Troll
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 07:44 AM

McBo, M.Beau, Kid, they are all Matt. He's OK (but don't tell him I said so) and we are all having fun watching him grow.

troll

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: sian, west wales
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 08:45 AM

Maybe he's more in a "Saturday Night in Toledo Ohio" mood?

sian

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Whistle Stop
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 08:54 AM

"People Got To Be Free" by the Rascals. Recently appropriated for some commercial, in a truly awful cover version. But the original was great.

"Pretty Little Angel Eyes" (50's doo-wop; don't remember who)

"Rise Again" by the Rankins

"Summertime Blues" -- either the original by Eddie Cochran, or the cover by the Who; Cochran's "C'mon Everybody" also qualifies

"La Bamba" by Richie Valens -- a little shopworn, but still a great one

"Oh Boy" by Buddy Holly

Actually, there's lots of good, happy stuff to choose from, especially when you dip into 1950's rock and roll. Smile!

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: catspaw49
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 08:55 AM

Well, it is like being nowhere at all. Ya' know, all through the day, the hours rush by; you sit in the park and watch the grass die.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: sian, west wales
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 09:28 AM

Yeh, he's definitely in a Toledo blue funk.

sian

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mrrzy
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 09:39 AM

Something tells me it's all happening at the zoo is more uplifting to me that Going to the zoo, zoo, zoo, if that's the Tom Paxton one.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 09:44 AM

It's Not Easy Being Green" by Kermit.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: LR Mole
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 09:52 AM

Hm...I think I just hit the wrong button and disappeared.Anyway, I suggest the bluegrass version of Lou Reed's "Berlin". Or "The Boston Pops plays the hits of Jerry Lee Lewis. Or "Songs of Elderly German Boatmen:Someone Left Archaic Out in the Rhine">

Subject: Lyr Add: Cigarettes and Alcohol^^
From: GUEST,Mbo_at_ECU
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 12:24 PM

I've had this one in my head all day.

Is it my imagination
Or have I finally found something worth living for?
I was looking for some action
But all I found was cigarettes and alcohol

You could wait for a lifetime
To spend your days in the sunshine
You might as well do the white line
Cos when it comes on top . . .
You gotta make it happen!
You gotta make it happen!

Is it worth the aggravation
To find yourself a job when there's nothing worth working for?
It's a crazy situation
But all I need are cigarettes and alcohol!

You could wait for a lifetime
To spend your days in the sunshine
You might as well do the white line
Cos when it comes on top . . .
You gotta make it happen!
You gotta make it happen!

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: sledge
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 12:32 PM

It suites me well by Sandy Denny, you don't always have to have a lot to have it all.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 12:46 PM

Now I'm worried. If all Mbo has left is cigarettes and alcohol, and he doesn't smoke or drink, well???? Molly is looking for a penpal and doesn't leave for Italy until the end of September. She plays guitar and piano - I was saving that. She also sings in a school chorus and some local groups. Also acts - played the Spartan virgin in Lysistrata among other things. Mbo, snap out of your funk and I will give you an address.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mbo
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 12:49 PM

Oy, I played the Magistrate and various Spartan messengers and bard in the dramatic reading we did. Man I hate that play, or at least the translation we had. Hope this doesn't ruin my chances.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Little Hawk
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 12:49 PM

My God, Spaw, I looked up that site you posted.

How tasteless! How offensive! How vile!

I've put it on my list of favourites.

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: DougR
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 01:09 PM

Satchmo singing, "What a Wonderful World," and "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover," by Art Mooney.

Though these are a bit ancient for MBO.

DougR

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: hesperis
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 01:14 PM

"What A Wonderful World" - In Satchmo's best honey-growl
"Georgy Girl" - one of my total favorites. It was my theme song in high school, back when I was a mousy, quiet brainiac with no friends. A lot can happen in 5 years, eh?
"The 59th Street Bridge Song" - or anything else by Simon & Garfunkel
"Running from the Shadows (Cast by the Light of Love)" - one of my mother's best. Also the "Moon Trilogy" Also... I like her stuff, ok?
"Porgy and Bess Suite" - played by the Boss Brass.
"Contrapunctus 1" - JS Bach, performed by the Canadian Brass. Never fails to calm me when I'm hectic... Also the lovely horn solo "Cor Royale"
Oh, am I supposed to stick to songs?
"The Power of Love"
Anything by the Beatles. Favorites are When I'm 64, With A Little Help From My Friends, I want to hold your hand.
"San Francisco" - Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair...
"Dancin' in the street" - Yeah!
Barbara's Chakra Dance - music is Yulduz Usmanova, I think. Can't quite read the hen-scratch notes for this dance, don't know the title. (Circle dances tend to go by the title of the dance.) This music is fantastic!!!!
"Tower of Strength" - I think it's by a band called the Mission, but I lost the track notes my friend gave me along with the mix tape.
The Native songs George brought in to Song Circle. Those were really magical.
All Sophy's celtic ballads.
If I want to be miserable and enjoy myself with it, "The Highwayman" performed by Loreena McKennitt. I never fail to cry.
"The House of the Rising Sun" - If I need to really wail, this is the perfect song for it.
"Solitaire" - Deep Purple. Also, "Anya"
Oh, a few more more, even though they're instrumental:
"Saltarello" by Dead Can Dance.
"Savage" - flamenco guitar and cuban? drumming. By Daniel Cox, on mp3.com.

I have a lot of favorites.

Anything done by Enya. Ever. Favorite one is "Lothlorien" on the Shepherd Moons album.

I could keep going...

~*sirepseh*~
D'ya feel any better now, Mbo?

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: Mbo
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 01:19 PM

"Mousy, quiet brainiac with no friends." Sounds familiar!

Subject: RE: Positive songs for Mbo
From: hesperis
Date: 25 Aug 00 - 01:20 PM

Sheesh, I love a lot of OLD stuff!
Quick, somebody get me some new music!