Name that tune

[Jill]

Thanks Jill. We are OK, just not "hotter than a match head"!

I almost looked at this thread 7 hours ago (4:30am), since I thought you would be prompt with a new song. Good thing I stayed in bed.

Lots more lyrics come to mind, but I think the title is Summer in the City.

Peter, having just read a synopsis of the book, ' Hotter Than a Match Head ' I am glad that you are not, especially as sailing was mentioned. Joking aside, I hope that you and Ann are taking care of yourselves.

And yes, you think correctly, as it is ' Summer in The City '. In which case it's over to you.

[Peter_S]

I hope that you and Ann are taking care of yourselve

The short version of the story is yes, we are doing well. PM if anyone wants the longer version.

I know many of you know the artist; hopefully also the song.

"Love, look at the two of us
Strangers in many ways"

[Paul Victory]

I'm pretty sure it's by The Carpenters, but the name of the song eludes me right now. Maybe if I go for a walk, it will come to me.

[Paul Victory]

I'm pretty sure it's by The Carpenters, but the name of the song eludes me right now. Maybe if I go for a walk, it will come to me.

I was singing the song to myself and I came to the end of the first verse, which finished with the words "For all we know", which I think is the name of the song.

[paulgould]

I'm pretty sure it's by The Carpenters, but the name of the song eludes me right now. Maybe if I go for a walk, it will come to me.

I was thinking the same, but can't name the tune - going to have a guess anyway - "Top Of The World"?

Paul G

P.S.

Just seen Paul's latest post - he is more likely to be correct than I am.

[Peter_S]

Hello Pauls. Thanks for the quick responses.

Good thing that Paul V needed only a 5 minute walk to get the correct title.

The only possible problem with posting an easy song is the number of people who now have that song stuck in their head.

[Paul Victory]

Hi Peter

I've no problem with having Karen Carpenter's voice stuck in my head. She was a joy to listen to and it's just very sad that she died so young.

Anyway, I guess that means I need to think of a new song.

I accidentally came across this song when I was channel hopping on TV recently. It's supposed to be very well known, but it wasn't all that familiar to me. Anyway, here's a couple of lines from the song that may well prove how well known (or otherwise) the song is.

All the shine of a thousand spotlights
All the stars we steal from the night sky
Will never be enough

[plummy]

That's Lauren Alred singing (mimed by Rebecca Ferguson) from The Greatest Showman and Never Enough

[paulgould]

That's Lauren Alred singing (mimed by Rebecca Ferguson) from The Greatest Showman and Never Enough

Wouldn't have got that in a million years

Paul G

[plummy]

That's Lauren Alred singing (mimed by Rebecca Ferguson) from The Greatest Showman and Never Enough

Wouldn't have got that in a million years

Paul G

I love that song and the subtle, nuanced looks between the actors and actresses whilst the song is being performed are arguably the best I've ever seen. I watch it as You Tube favourite

[Tako]

Fully agree, it is epic!

https://youtu.be/6jZVsr7q-tE

The movie is great and has another great song:
“This is me” by Keala Settle

[paulgould]

Fully agree, it is epic!

https://youtu.be/6jZVsr7q-tE

The movie is great and has another great song:
“This is me” by Keala Settle

That's one of the nice things about music - it certainly divides opinions and tastes differ wildly.
That "epic" is not going to find it's way onto any of my playlists anytime soon

Paul G

[Tako]

Yep, tastes defer, fortunately!
Imaging how boring the world otherwise would be.

[Carole S]

Hope you all saw Lauren in Britains Got Talent recently
STUNNING

[Paul Victory]

That's Lauren Alred singing (mimed by Rebecca Ferguson) from The Greatest Showman and Never Enough

Correct! Over to you plummy.

[plummy]

Home, to a new and a shiny place
Make our bed, we'll say our grace

very early 80's - connected to a film release

[Wolfmiester]

hm, early 80s means I should probably know this ...

[plummy]

First clues - solo, male artist

[plummy]

Next clue - the first lines:

Far, we've been traveling far
Without a home but not without a star

[Peter_S]

Next clue - the first lines:

Far, we've been traveling far
Without a home but not without a star

Very familiar. We thought we had it, until we listened to our guess.

[Peter_S]

Very familiar. We thought we had it, until we listened to our guess.

Update: we did not give up, at least not for long. We were pretty sure it was Neil Diamond, since that was who we heard with those beginning lyrics.

Now, as I write this, Ann is dancing around the kitchen to Coming to America!

[plummy]

Coming to America is correct

[Draggon]

Dang! So obvious in retrospect! Haven't heard that song in ages, but I love me some Neil Diamond!

[Peter_S]

... I love me some Neil Diamond!

Ron, I considered posting another, but it would be too obvious. Or, am I setting up a double reverse?

Anyway:

"Their chauffeurs would drive"

[Draggon]

Anyway:

"Their chauffeurs would drive"

Peter, is that It Was a Very Good Year by Frank SInatra?