"I'm gonna sit on the porch and pick on my old guitar ..."Lyrics & Music:Johnny Cash(1932-2003)
Which chair would you pick?
Natural, historical,
a chair with a view, a chair with dinner,or a comfy one next to a window?
Ever wondered how it feels to sit in a queen’s chair?
Watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II along with music by
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). The anthem “Zadok the Priest”
was composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727 and
since then was performed in all British monarch coronations:
And sometimes, you just can’t sit down…
Enjoy a high-energy part of the opera “Porgy and Bess”
by George Gershwin (1898-1937):
By the end of the day, all we need is “an easy chair”.
Relax with the beautiful love song, “Evergreen”, in our Evergreen post
Enjoy an English folk song from the 19th century: ‘Twas on a Monday morning That I beheld my darling, She looked so neat and charming In every high degree. She looked so neat and nimble-o, A-washing of her linen-o. Dashing away with the smoothing iron, Dashing away with the smoothing iron, Dashing away with the smoothing iron, She stole my heart away… Repeat and change to these words: Tuesday → A-hanging Repeat again, and again, it’s tedious work … Wednesday → A-starching Thursday → A-ironing Friday → A-folding Saturday → A-airing Sunday → A-wearing
This traditional song goes non-traditional in a charming performance by “Edward the Second”:
So glad we have washing machines these days…
Here are some energetic rhythms for your laundry chores by the virtuous musicians of “The Washboard Serenaders”:
“The Washboard Resonators”have an uplifting rhythm for you! Lyrics: Ira Gershwin Music: George Gershwin
Laundry in Italy Photo: Karen Jaffe
The joy of doing laundry, Italian style: “Il ballo delle lavandaie”(Dance of the Washerwomen):
"I'm gonna sit on the porch and pick on my old guitar ..." Lyrics & Music: Johnny Cash (1932-2003)
