Musical May 2022 - Day 23 - Band on the Run

One of the very few Paul McCartney songs I like, and it's always fun to do a literal interpretation.

My parents used to think for the longest time that this was "Man on the Run," which is a little funny because my mom's always been a huge Beatles fan. 

There's nothing wrong with McCartney or the Beatles by any means; I just feel they're way too repetitive. I can't stand "Hey Jude" because they drag on that "na-na-na-na" part for far too long. Granted, that was the style back then; Mom told me people paid a lot more attention to the beat than to the actual words. 

Still, I often quip, "I can write one lyric over and over and over, too! Why am I not rolling in fame and fortune?"

Musical May 2022 - Day 12 - Here Comes the Sun

I liked the use of yellow in my previous image so much that I decided to use it for the next image. It really makes this very simple piece look much better. Figured a splash of pink couldn't hurt, either. 

Never was too crazy about the Beatles, but I feel "Here Comes the Sun" is their best song. It's one of those seldom-fail-to-cheer-me-up songs.

Happy Birthday (and Anniversary)

When I get older, losing my hair,
Many years from now,
Will you still be sending me a valentine?
Birthday greetings, bottle of wine?

If I'd been out till quarter to three,
Would you lock the door?
Will you still need me,
Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty-four? 

You'll be older too
And if you say the word
I could stay with you

I could be handy, mending a fuse
When your lights have gone
You can knit a sweater by the fireside
Sunday mornings go for a ride 

Doing the garden, digging the weeds
Who could ask for more?
Will you still need me,
Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty-four? 

Every summer we can rent a cottage
In the Isle of Wight
If it's not too dear
We shall scrimp and save
Grandchildren on your knee
Vera, Chuck and Dave 

Send me a postcard, drop me a line
Stating point of view
Indicate precisely what you mean to say
Yours sincerely, wasting away 

Give me your answer, fill in a form
Mine forevermore
Will you still need me,
Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty-four?

Happy 64th birthday in heaven, Dad. Love and miss you as much as ever.

On the side, happy anniversary to yours truly. My job at Kneaders Bakery & Cafe began three years ago on this very day. It may not be my dream job, but it's my financial cushion and definitely the best job I've had so far.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

When I get older, losing my hair,
Many years from now,
Will you still be sending me a valentine?
Birthday greetings, bottle of wine?

If I'd been out till quarter to three,
Would you lock the door?
Will you still need me,

Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty four?

You'll be older too
And if you say the word
I could stay with you

I could be handy, mending a fuse
When your lights have gone
You can knit a sweater by the fireside
Sunday mornings go for a ride

Doing the garden, digging the weeds
Who could ask for more?
Will you still need me, 

Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty four?

Every summer we can rent a cottage 

In the Isle of Wight
If it's not too dear
We shall scrimp and save
Grandchildren on your knee
Vera, Chuck and Dave

Send me a postcard, drop me a line
Stating point of view
Indicate precisely what you mean to say
Yours sincerely, wasting away

Give me your answer, fill in a form
Mine forevermore
Will you still need me,

Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty four?
 

Yes, we will, Mom! And we'll still feed you and need you when you're 65, and 66, and even 67!

Happy birthday!