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#FridayTune Just Breathe is an acoustic piece from Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam, which was released as a single in 2009. While a bit of a sleeper hit for the band, it eventually went platinum in the U.S. Per Vedder, it was his being aware of his own mortality, and realizing how fleeting time is, that inspired him to write the song Yes, I understand That every life must end As we sit alone I know someday we must go Oh, I'm a lucky man To count on both hands The ones I love Some folks just have one Yeah, others they got none Stay with me Let's just breathe Practiced all my sins Never gonna let me win Under everything Just another human being Yeah, I don't want to hurt There's so much in this world To make me bleed Stay with me You're all I see Did I say that I need you? Did I say that I want you? Oh, if I didn't, I'm a fool, you see No one knows this more than me As I come clean I wonder every day As I look upon your face Everything you gave And nothing you would take Nothing you would take Everything you gave Did I say that I need you? Oh, did I say that I want you? Oh, if I didn't, I'm a fool you see No one knows this more than me As I come clean Nothing you would take Everything you gave Hold me 'til I die Meet you on the other side Artist: Pearl Jam Songwriter: Eddie Vedde Released: September 21, 2009

FridayTune# The Song "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones launched her career in 2002 and became her most successful, earning 3 Grammy awards. I waited 'til I saw the sun I don't know why I didn't come I left you by the house of fun Don't know why I didn't come Don't know why I didn't come When I saw the break of day I wished that I could fly away Instead of kneeling in the sand Catching tear-drops in my hand My heart is drenched in wine But you'll be on my mind forever Out across the endless sea I would die in ecstasy But I'll be a bag of bones Driving down the road alone My heart is drenched in wine But you'll be on my mind forever Something has to make you run I don't know why I didn't come I feel as empty as a drum I don't know why I didn't come Don't know why I didn't come I don't know why I didn't come Artist: Norah Jones Songwriter: Jesse Harris Released: January 28, 2002 Album: Come Away With ME

#FridayTunes "You Might Think" by the Cars won the first-ever Video of the Year award at MTV's Video Music Awards in 1984. The video was considered very advanced for the time and was one of the first to use computerized effects. Oh well uh, you might think I'm crazy To hang around with you Or maybe you think I'm lucky To have somethin' to do But I think that you're wild Inside me is some child You might think I'm foolish Or maybe it's untrue (You might think) You might think I'm crazy (All I want) All I want is you You might think it's hysterical But I know when you're weak You think you're in the movies And everything's so deep But I think that you're wild When you flash that fragile smile You might think it's foolish What you put me through (You might think) You might think I'm crazy (All I want) All I want is you And it was hard, so hard to take (So hard to take) There's no escape (There's no escape) Without a scrape (Without a scrape) But you kept it going, till the sun fell down You kept it, going Oh well uh, you might think I'm delirious The way I run you down But somewhere, sometimes When you're curious I'll be back around Oh, I think that you're wild And so uniquely styled You might think it's foolish This chancy rendezvous (You might think I'm crazy) You might think I'm crazy (All I want is you) All I want is you, ah-oo All I want is you (All I want is you) All I want is you Artist: The Cars Songwriter: Ric Ocasek Released: February 1984 Album Heartbeat City

#FridayTunes Back to 1971 with Riders On the Storm by the Doors. The song is best known for being the last song Jim Morrison recorded before his death on July 3, 1971. Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Into this house we're born Into this world we're thrown Like a dog without a bone An actor out on loan Riders on the storm There's a killer on the road His brain is squirmin' like a toad Take a long holiday Let your children play If you give this man a ride Sweet memory will die Killer on the road, yeah Girl, you gotta love your man Girl, you gotta love your man Take him by the hand Make him understand The world on you depends Our life will never end Gotta love your man, yeah Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Into this house we're born Into this world we're thrown Like a dog without a bone An actor out on loan Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Artist: The Doors Songwriters: John Densmore Robby Krieger Ray Manzarek Jim Morrison Released: June 1971 Album: L.A. Woman

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#FridayTunes What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love and Understanding by Elvis Costello still remains a fitting song for our times. As I walk through this wicked world Searching for light in the darkness of insanity I ask myself, "Is all hope lost? Is there only pain and hatred and misery?" [Chorus] And each time I feel like this inside There's one thing I wanna know What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding? Oh What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding? [Verse 2] And as I walk on through troubled times My spirit gets so downhearted sometimes So where are the strong and who are the trusted? And where is the harmony, sweet harmony? [Chorus] 'Cause each time I feel it slipping away Just makes me wanna cry What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding? Oh What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding? Artist: Elvis Costello & the Attractions Released: November 1978 Album: Armed Forces Songwriter: Nick Lowe

“Young Americans” by David Bowie, has had a lasting impact on pop culture and music. The song’s timeless message of hope, defiance, and diversity in a time of political and social upheaval continues to be relevant in today's society almost 50 years later. YOUNG AMERICANS They pulled in just behind the bridge He lays her down, he frowns "Gee, my life's a funny thing Am I still too young?" He kissed her then and there She took his ring, took his babies It took him minutes, took her nowhere Heaven knows, she'd have taken anything, but (All night) She wants the young American (Young American, young American) (She wants the young American) (All right) She wants the young American Scanning life through the picture window She finds the slinky vagabond He coughs as he passes her Ford Mustang But Heaven forbid, she'll take anything But the freak, and his type, all for nothing He misses a step and cuts his hand, but Showing nothing, he swoops like a song She cries, "Where have all Papa's heroes gone?" (All night) She wants the young American (Young American, young American) (She wants the young American) (All right) But she wants the young American All the way from Washington Her bread-winner begs off the bathroom floor "We live for just these twenty years Do we have to die for the fifty more?" All night He wants the young American (Young American, young American) (He wants the young American) (All right) All right He wants the young American Do you remember, your President Nixon? Do you remember, the bills you have to pay? Or even yesterday? Have you been the un-American? Just you and your idol sing falsetto 'Bout Leather, leather everywhere And not a myth left from the ghetto Well, well, well, would you carry a razor In case, just in case of depression? Sit on your hands on a bus of survivors Blushing at all the Afro-Sheeners Ain't that close to love? Well, ain't that poster love? Well, it ain't that Barbie doll Her heart's been broken just like you and (All night) All night, you want the young American (Young American) young American (You want the young American) All right All right You want the young American You ain't a pimp and you ain't a hustler A pimp's got a Cadi and a lady got a Chrysler Black's got respect, and white's got his soul train Mama's got cramps, and look at your hands ache (I heard the news today, oh boy) I got a suite and you got defeat Ain't there a man who can say no more? And ain't there a woman I can sock on the jaw? And, ain't there a child I can hold without judging? Ain't there a pen that will write before they die? Ain't you proud that you've still got faces? Ain't there one damn song that can make me break down and cry? All night I want the young American (Young American) young American (I want the young American) All right I want the young American, young American (Young American, young American) (I want the young American) (All night) You want I, I want you (Young American, young American) (I want the young American) (All right) All I want is the young American (Young American, young American) (I want the young American) (All night) Artist: David Bowie Songwriter: David Bowie Released: February 21, 1975 Album: Young Americans

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#FridayTunes A long one, but a beautiful song by Van Morrison. AUTUMN SONG Leaves of brown they fall to the ground And it's here, over there leaves around Shut the door, dim the lights and relax What is more, your desire or the facts Pitter patter the rain falling down Little glamor sun coming round Take a walk when autumn comes to town Little stroll past the house on the hill Some more coal on the fire will do well And in a week or two it'll be Halloween Set the page and the stage for the scene A little game the children will play And as we watch them while time away Look at me and take my breath away, yeah You'll be smiling- eyes beguilding And the song on the breeze Will call my name out and your dream Chestnuts roasting outside as you walk With your love by your side The old accordion man plays mellow and bright And you go home in the crispness of the night Little later friends will be along And if you feel like joining the throng Just might feel like singing Autumn song Just may feel like singing Autumn song You'll be smiling Eyes beguilding And the song on the breeze Calls my name out in your dream Chestnuts roasting outside As you walk with your love by your side And the old accordion plays mellow and bright And you go home in the crispness of the night Little later friends will be along And if you feel like joining the throng Just might feel like singing Autumn song Autumn song Artist: Van Morrison Songwriter: Van Morrison Released: 1973 Album: Hard Nose the Highway

#FridayTunes Kris Kristofferson was an American country music singer, songwriter and actor. He passed away on September 28, 2024. In tribute to him, here is a performance of “Me and Bobby McGee" which he wrote in 1969. The song would become a number 1 hit with Janice Joplin's release in 1971. Busted flat in Baton Rouge, headin' for the train Feelin' nearly faded as my jeans Bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rained Took us all away to New Orleans I took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna And was blowin' sad while bobby sang the blues With those windshield wipers slappin' time And Bobby clappin' hands we finally sung up every song that driver knew Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin' ain't worth nothin', but it's free Feelin' good was easy Lord, when Bobby sang the blues Feelin' good was good enough for me Good enough for me and Bobby McGee From the coalmines of Kentucky to the California sun Bobby shared the secrets of my soul Standin' right beside me Lord through every thing I done Every night she kept me from the cold Then somewhere near Salinas lord, I let her slip away Lookin' for the home, I hope she'll find And I've trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday Holdin' Bobby's body next to mine Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin' ain't worth nothin', but it's free Feelin' good was easy Lord, when Bobby sang the blues Feelin' good was good enough for me Good enough for me and Bobby McGee Me and Bobby McGee Me and Bobby McGee

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#FridayTunes The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. It marks the transition from summer into fall and represents a time of year when crops must be picked and stored for winter. The full moon not only marks the peak of harvest but also provides light for harvesting. This year it occurred on September 17th at 10:35 PM EDT. It was also a supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse. HARVEST MOON Come a little bit closer Hear what I have to say Just like children sleepin' We could dream this night away But there's a full moon risin' Let's go dancin' in the light We know where the music's playin' Let's go out and feel the night Because I'm still in love with you I wanna see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon When we were strangers I watched you from afar When we were lovers I loved you with all my heart But now it's gettin' late And the moon is climbin' high I want to celebrate See it shinin' in your eye Because I'm still in love with you I wanna see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon Because I'm still in love with you I wanna see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon Artist: Neil Young Songwriter: Neil Young Released: November 2, 1992 Album: Harvest

#FridayTunes The Cure, an English rock band formed in 1978, are regarded as one of the most significant alternative artists of the 1980s. They were one of the first alternative bands to have gained commercial success in an era before alternative rock had broken into the mainstream. Friday I'm In Love became one of the band’s most successful songs, reaching the top 40 in seven countries. Happy Friday! FRIDAY I'M IN LOVE I don't care if Monday's blue Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too Thursday, I don't care about you It's Friday, I'm in love Monday, you can fall apart Tuesday, Wednesday, break my heart Oh, Thursday doesn't even start It's Friday, I'm in love Saturday, wait And Sunday always comes too late But Friday, never hesitate I don't care if Monday's black Tuesday, Wednesday, heart attack Thursday, never looking back It's Friday, I'm in love Monday, you can hold your head Tuesday, Wednesday, stay in bed Or Thursday, watch the walls instead It's Friday, I'm in love Saturday, wait And Sunday always comes too late But Friday, never hesitate Dressed up to the eyes It's a wonderful surprise To see your shoes and your spirits rise Throw out your frown And just smile at the sound Sleek as a shriek, spinning 'round and 'round Always take a big bite It's such a gorgeous sight To see you eat in the middle of the night You can never get enough Enough of this stuff It's Friday, I'm in love I don't care if Monday's blue Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too Thursday, I don't care about you It's Friday, I'm in love Monday, you can fall apart Tuesday, Wednesday, break my heart Thursday doesn't even start It's Friday, I'm in love Artist: The Cure Songwriters: Robert James Smith, Simon Gallup, Perry Bamonte, Boris Williams, Porl Thompson. Released: May 15, 1992 Album: Wish

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#FridayTunes It is that time of year again....... Wake Me Up When September Ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Like my father's come to pass Seven years has gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when September ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Ring out the bells again Like we did when spring began Wake me up when September ends Here comes the rain again Falling from the stars Drenched in my pain again Becoming who we are As my memory rests But never forgets what I lost Wake me up when September ends Summer has come and passed The innocent can never last Wake me up when September ends Like my father's come to pass 20 years has gone so fast Wake me up when September ends Wake me up when September ends Wake me up when September ends Artist: Green Day Songwriters: Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool, Mike Dirnt. Released: September 20, 2004 Album: American Idiot

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