Music Monday

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And today's theme?

Songs about flowers or gardens
First thing that came to mind was this classic by Peter, Paul and Mary.



Here's John Denver singing about growing a garden.





But Elton John's garden was empty.






From a little ballet called The Nutcracker, here's "The Waltz of the Flowers"





How about some Jimmy Buffett?




And finally ...









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  1. Catch My WordsMay 25, 2020 at 9:45 AM

    Interesting playlist. The first song was one of those songs sung around a campfire without ever having heard a professional band sing it. Although I'm a fan of John and Buffet, I had never heard those songs. Of course I know the one I posted and The Garden Party. Have a great week!

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  2. Mike GolchMay 25, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    I Love Peter Paul and Mary always have and always will!!!!!!!

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  3. Mary BMay 25, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    Fun set! I had completely forgotten about Garden Party. Excellent addition.

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  4. CAACMay 25, 2020 at 10:47 AM

    Robin,

    Tchaikovsky "The Waltz of the Flowers" is a good song pick. It's such a happy sound making me feel good all over. Now, I'm ready for Christmas to get here but I know that'll happen soon enough so for now I'll enjoy the season we're in. Nice play set of songs for this week's theme, my dear. Have a lovely Memorial Day! xx

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    1. songbird's crazy worldMay 26, 2020 at 8:12 PM

      I am hoping for some semblance of normal long before Christmas

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  5. csuhpat1May 25, 2020 at 1:34 PM

    Love your songs. Very sweet. Peter,Paul and Mary are so classic.

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  6. bookwormMay 25, 2020 at 2:59 PM

    A very nice selection. How could I have forgotten about Where Have All The Flowers Gone? I guess they are where my memory is! I had not heard this Jimmy Buffet song and it was so much fun (complete with Jimmy's Bob Marley T-Shirt). Waltz of the Flowers - another one I had forgotten. At least I remembered Elton John. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  7. XmasDollyMay 25, 2020 at 4:37 PM

    Great tunes you've put together my friend. I haven't listened to Peter, Paul & Mary in so long. Great idea. I've never heard Elton's song empty garden. It's so pretty. Tchaikovsky - Waltz of the Flowers one of our players was waiting to hear this one and you made their dream come true. Great job. hehehe~ If I remember correctly there was a cartoon made with this songs actually having flowers dancing to the tune. So cute... dam I haven't thought of that in years. Sheesh I'm getting so old! YUK! Anyway great tunes here my friend and thanks for playing along with us. You rock!

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  8. John HoltonMay 25, 2020 at 8:25 PM

    Great set!

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  9. Kim@StormsAndStardustMay 25, 2020 at 10:51 PM

    Thanks for the intro to some new tunes! I actually hadn't heard most of these, but seeing Scarlet Begonias reminded me that I should have included Grateful Dead's Sugar Magnolia to my list. Next time!

    Kim

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  10. peppylady (Dora)May 26, 2020 at 12:26 AM

    Nice grouping of garden songs

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  11. Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and GrannyMay 26, 2020 at 3:14 PM

    Oh, we love that song of Elton John, songbird😸Pawkisses for a Happy Tuesday🐾😽💞

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