“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” is the Peace Song of the Day for 10/23/2011. This song is from the movie and musical “My Fair Lady”. That show was based on the play Pygmalian, by George Bernard Shaw, which has some interesting observations on class and privilege.
You can fine the words to “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 113.
More about the choice of this song as a peace song… Continue reading Wishing for warmth: Peace Song for 10/23/2011
Duchess Susanna writes: This morning, on Twitter, the phrase “Rise & Grind” was trending. It inspired me to reflect on the importance of doing work you feel good about (right livelihood). And, also, the fact that our work does not define our whole selves.
So, The Royal Song of the Day is “Our Life Is More Than Our Work“. The song is by Charlie King, and appears in Rise Up Singing on page 257. You can find Charlie King performing the song on his album Somebody’s Story. There is a place to listen to a snippet of the song, and/or buy the album or MP3 at digstation. Continue reading Royal Song of the Day: Wednesday 7/13/2011