after too much doom and politics I needed this smile: http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=slauoawai9 and http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=y7nk5ykwbh
Lyrics/Music W.Bullock/H.Spina Be optimistic! Don't you be a grumpy When the road gets bumpy Just smile (Smile and be happy!) Your troubles can't be As bad as all that When you're sad as all that No one loves you Be optimistic! Don't you be a mourner Brighten up that corner And smile Don't wear a long face It's never in style Be optimistic And smile
Somebody actually remembers that!! First I heard it was on (I think) WROR out of NYC in the late 40s. Gabriel Heater used it every morning. Gawd, either I'm old or have a hell of a memory.
My grandmother and I would spend hours sitting at her piano singing songs that most people never heard of. In fact, it's been years since I've heard them. But every once in a while, a friendly reminder of gentler days blows my way and memories of long ago melodies fill my mind. Thanks.