Songs that bring to mind The Villages, Florida!

[graciegirl]

We have had so much fun with The Never Ending Story that I thought we might write a musical.

I don't have a plot in mind, but I do have a couple of characters and the actors who should play them. How about Chelsea singing "The Cockeyed Optimist" from South Pacific, Two choirs, one the POA who enter stage left with some kind of "Sturm und Drang" music from Wagner, or......"Night on Bald Mountain" I just can't seem to think WHO should play the part of our LOTHARIO, can you? ;)

Help me here.

Once upon a time in a land far away was a beautiful woman named Chelsea who always saw things in a positive light.............Chelsea enter singing.....The Cockeyed Optimist. Chelsea had many friends who lived with her in ................................

[graciegirl]

I feel stupid. I started out with some classical stuff but Puh-leeze don't stay with that stuff.

Anybody?

[Cassie325]

Personally I love the idea....but perhaps we should do something a long the lines of "Mamma Mia"...using music from the 50's 60's and 70's.

Personally....I would love to sing the song from Helen Readdy...."Peaceful". Most of the words are the perfect way I feel when I am here.....

Perhaps everyone can come up with a song that shares their feelings about TV's....then we could turn them into the musical...

Thoughts?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-I_6HBb0kw

[Rokinronda]

Maria, 1st happy 100 posts. You can sing PEACEFUL???? Goodness, I can't sing for beans! YOU GO GIRLFRIEND!!

[Cassie325]

:hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :2excited: :2excited: :2excited: :2excited: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I know everyone gets excited about 1000-3000 posts....but hey...we all have to start somewhere! I hit 100!! Thanks for pointing that out Ronda!!

Back to the topic....or how about "I am Woman"....

I also thought about Kenny Loggins...."whenever I call you friend..." or dare I say it....

Starship..."We built this city!"

Ofcourse anything ABBA, Carpenters, Mama's and the Papa's, Chrystal Gail, Patsy Cline, etc....you know the mushy stuff!!!

[The Great Fumar]

THE VILLAGES WILL CALL YOU .........
WHERE THE SKY MEETS THE SEA.....
COME TO ME MY SPECIAL ISLAND .....
COME TO ME , COME TO ME.......

THE VILLAGES , THE VILLAGES , THE VILLAGES ........

may as well add a little class to this string............

fumar as LT. CABLE

[sschuler1]

How about Anne Murray's "Snowbird"?

[graciegirl]

That's it!! Bring it on!!!

This thread is changed by the thread starter to... Songs that bring to mind The Villages, Florida!

[graciegirl]

The "VILLS" are alive with the sound of music?


I can't sing. My grandson's first words were "No sing, Ga".

[Cassie325]

THE VILLAGES WILL CALL YOU .........
WHERE THE SKY MEETS THE SEA.....
COME TO ME MY SPECIAL ISLAND .....
COME TO ME , COME TO ME.......

THE VILLAGES , THE VILLAGES , THE VILLAGES ........

may as well add a little class to this string............

fumar as LT. CABLE



I hate to say it fumar....I am not guessing what this song is....tell me more...sing it to us!!!

[Cassie325]

The "VILLS" are alive with the sound of music?


I can't sing. My grandson's first words were "No sing, Ga".


Gracie my dear....we can all sing if it is from the heart....anyway...you create the song and we will sing it for you...

anyone up for a new club????

TOTV Choir???

[Cassie325]

GRACIE.....we need to get together...we could write a whole musical with the songs from Sound of Music....I just looked up the lyrics and we can change them just a little to fit TV's lifestyle.....

It would be perfect!!! I am not kidding....let's do it!!

[The Great Fumar]

mariab

BALLI HAI .... SOUTH PACIFIC


AROHA FUMAR

[sschuler1]

Fumar,

Lt. Cable sang "Younger than Springtime". Bloody Mary sang "Bali Hai" and "Happy Talk".


How about "Shall we Dance" from The King and I

[chelsea24]

Chelsea enters singing to down-low twangy music behind her "Oh, I've got friends in low places . . . "

And segways into "Let's giv'em somthin' to talk about, a little mystery to figure out', Let's giv'em somethin' to talk about, how about love, Love, LOVE!"

***Did you get how loud that last note was?*** 1rnfl

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Oh GG, we can make a fortune. Chels can join also when she hits that really high note.

My children have told me not to sing to them. :'( :'( I even memorized songs to sing to them.

If we sing I am hoping people will give us money not to sing. ;D

HB

[Boomer]

For the winter scene. . .

Does anybody know "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?

I know. I know. I can hear all of you hollering, "Get your soon to be frozen:edit: off that stupid exercise ball you are using for a desk chair and get to TV."

Boomer

[Barefoot]

I left my heart in Belvedere Village.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Bare,

I :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree:


I left my heart in Belvedere Village.

[Barefoot]

"Big Girls Don't Cry"

(But they do when they're exiled to Canada!)

Hi HB!!

[Rokinronda]

'My Favorite Things' sing to the tune The Villages in Florida is the happiest place music in town squares and smiles on every face happy hours, movies and so much to do golfing and bowling and clubs up the kazoo When the bells ring, when the bands sing, when the day is done I fall asleep with a big smile on my face [left] cause ahead, theres more fun in the sun !!!!! [left] Thank you very much hehehehehehe

[The Great Fumar]

sschler1

You are correct , bloody mary did sing it..... However she did audition for the part of LT. Cable............

I stand corrected fumar

darn, never been caught before !!!

[Cassie325]

For the winter scene. . .

Does anybody know "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?


This I imagine would be the comic relief part of the show?? ;D

[nONIE]

Ronda,

Take a bow! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[Rokinronda]

verse 2: Polo and parties and gong shows and churches palm trees, and flowers, live oaks and some birches senior games, boomers and friends in between The Villages dear ones is like nothing seen! even car shows, dogs in pink bows, snakes and gators, too The Villages is a paradise for us [left] I know you'll agree, thats TRUE!!!! !!!

[samhass]

Ronda, Your talents never cease to amaze me. You are a wonderful artist, dancer...now a songwriter. Who knew??!! BTW.. I realize that you think you taught me the Electric Slide because you showed me how to do it. Show me another 10 times and I might get it down pat. ;D
I really do like your song. Maybe TV should us it in a commercial!!! It could be sung by the TOTV choir!!

[Rokinronda]

Thank you, thank you very much...snicker snicker........give me a song and I'll rewrite the lyrics. Warning: some lyrics may be too risque for TOTV!

[Rokinronda]

(verse 3 optional) falling down trees stained chairs in need even rats at pools I'm thinking that even with problems like these The Villages , Florida RULES!!!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Rhonda, another hidden talent. You amaze me.

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: for song writing skills.

One major questions will GG and I sing with the group?

HB

[graciegirl]

verse 2: Polo and parties and gong shows and churches palm trees, and flowers, live oaks and some birches senior games, boomers and friends in between The Villages dear ones is like nothing seen! even car shows, dogs in pink bows, snakes and gators, too The Villages is a paradise for us [left] I know you'll agree, thats TRUE!!!! !!!


Brilliant...........AS USUAL, Rhondakins!

Do this one........

I am 60 going on 70, what do I know of love................

[Rokinronda]

Sing to the tune '16 going on 17' from the Sound Of Music I am 60, going on 70 What do I know of love? gray hair and wrinkles age spots and freckles some baldness up above If you are 70 going on 80 it's tougher making love we have Viagra if theres a partner if not, theres always DOVE (dark chocolate that is!) if your 80 going on 90 what was it I just said? I can't remember what did you say dear? that body part is dead??!" or is my brain in my head or oatmeal is all I'm fed, or...... Not part of the song but.... if your 90 going on 100, thank the good lord for great genes!!! GG That was a tough one!!! But for you? I'll try!

[chelsea24]

"Don't know why, there's no clouds up in the sky, Stormy Weather . . ." :o

[Rokinronda]

Chels, LOL, God knew you were skeered, so he busted up the storm a bit!!!

[chelsea24]

Yes, and I am grateful! But (stamps foot) I missed my Mahjongg game and my buddies! :(

"Memories . . . like the corners of my mind . . . misty watercolor memories . . . of the way we were . . ."

(sigh) I guess I'll get some office work done.

[Rokinronda]

sing to 'Climb Every Mountain' from Sound of Music See every Village search high and low follow every cart path every path you know see every rec hall whats in store for you and please drink the kool aid lifestyle dreams come true PS: You will buy!

[samhass]

RR- The Joe Cocker song should have gone here. "I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends."

[sschuler1]

So you're a little bit older and a lot less bolder
Than you used to be
So you used to shake 'em down
But now you stop and think about your dignity
So now sweet sixteens turned fifty-one
You get to feelin' weary when the work days done
Well all you got to do is get up and into your kicks
If you're in a fix
Come back baby
Rock and roll never forgets
You better get yourself a partner
Go down to the concert or the local bar
Check the local newspapers
Chances are you won't have to go too far
Yeah the rafters will be ringing cause the beat's so strong
The crowd will be swaying and singing along
And all you got to do is get in into the mix
If you need a fix
Come back baby
Rock and roll never forgets

-Bob Seger

[Rokinronda]

get your kicks , of rte. 466!

[graciegirl]

sing to 'Climb Every Mountain' from Sound of Music See every Village search high and low follow every cart path every path you know see every rec hall whats in store for you and please drink the kool aid lifestyle dreams come true PS: You will buy!


You need an agent Rhonda. I will be your agent. I can see lotsa bucks in our future.

[Rokinronda]

money money money, MONEY!!!! yeah right!!! LOL

[Rokinronda]

Michael Franks, very talented, he writes all his songs and reminds me of Florida!! I have seen him live several times. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=X938XyuFc9Q

[graciegirl]

get your kicks , of rte. 466!


This one is Sweeties favorite. Brilliant girl, Brilliant. What a MIND!

[Rokinronda]

TODAY: The summer wind, came blowing in, from across the sea................

[chelsea24]

Ronda, I've never heard Dragonfly Summer, but it's absolutely perfect for TV. It says it all.
I'm going to ITunes to buy it. Wow, I love that song! :#1: Cool and sexy!

[graciegirl]

Michael Franks, very talented, he writes all his songs and reminds me of Florida!! I have seen him live several times. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=X938XyuFc9Q


Wonderful. Beautiful. Perfect.

[Rokinronda]

All his music is sexy, Chels!!! Except maybe Popsicle Toes!

[The Great Fumar]

DID SOMEONE SAY THEY NEEDED AN AGENT ??????

[Rokinronda]

dum de dum dum.......Raindrops keep falling on your head, wet fumar.....

[whartonjelly]

How about the song Tomorrow from the musical Annie ? I am always dfreaming about tomorrow , the future, when we will live in the villages!

[chuckinca]

YMCA

by the Village People.



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[graciegirl]

This is a great thread that the administrators just brought back up.

I miss Rockinronda, Chelsea and Samhass. No one can turn a phrase or add that zing like those girls. What a poet, that Ronda!!

[salpal]

You'll be swell! You'll be great!
Gonna have the whole world on the plate!
Starting here, starting now,
honey, everything's coming up roses!

Clear the decks! Clear the tracks!
You've got nothing to do but relax.
Blow a kiss. Take a bow.
Honey, everything's coming up roses!

Now's your inning. Stand the world on it's ear!
Set it spinning! That'll be just the beginning!
Curtain up! Light the lights!
You got nothing to hit but the heights!
You'll be swell. You'll be great.
I can tell. Just you wait.
That lucky star I talk about is due!
Honey, everything's coming up roses for me and for you!

[salpal]

Like the suggestion of YMCA with some revised lyrics...


I want to join the A-A-R-P!

[sandybill2]

From the Disney's movie--Song of the South

Zip a Dee Doo Dah
Zip a Dee Ay
My oh My What a Wonderful Day in The Villages
Plenty of Sunshine Heading My Way
Zip a Dee Doo Dah
Zip a Dee Ay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[getdul981]

From the original subject/title of this thread, my wife has said that The Monkey's song "Pleasant Valley Sunday" reminds her of TV.

In a thread, earlier, about how to describe the sweet, colored, fruit flavored refreshment that so many of us claim to have imbibed when we visited TV, I posted a video of Merle Haggard singing "Rainbow Stew".

When we hear these songs, we think of TV. The words don't even need to be changed.

[2BNTV]

Thank you, thank you very much...snicker snicker........give me a song and I'll rewrite the lyrics. Warning: some lyrics may be too risque for TOTV!

Rockinronda:

How about modifying the lyrics for "Crazy" by Patsy Cline.. Instead of talking about a person subsitute TV.

When I am in TV, I could listen to this song a hundred times and still love it.

I'm crazy about TV.

[Taltarzac]

I know I will probably be in for some flak, but there is a song that jumps into my head once in a while when the houses in the Villages start seeming to look quite a bit alike.

I know this is a much deeper song though about conformity, consumerism, materialism, etc.:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONEYGU_7EqU

[chuckinca]

Get ready to duck, Tal!



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[graciegirl]

That song's lyrics is mostly on target Tal.

We have the Camellia made of board ticky tacky.

But they do look pretty much the same.