The Sound of Music

Our live are so entwined in music,
whether we believe this or not.





Some of my earliest remembrances are of my uncle playing the same song on the guitar " The Wildwood Rose ". My dad was leaning how to play along with him so we heard it at home too. Every "Rowe" family reunion had good singers too. I remember the last few that we went to before I got married there were two young boys that sang "Running Bear". Every year it was the little highlight at the family to hear the family singing.

My parents were in a quartet back in the 70's, so I thought that is where it all started. I remember when we spent every available summer and long weekend traveling so they could go and sing for other churches. We traveled to Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee and all over Ohio. They actually made an album of their songs and my sister made a cd of it and I love listening to it, especially when I am missing my dad. It brings back those fond traveling moments.

When I hear those familiar songs on the "oldies" station it brings back some of the most amazing memories. So I know that it didn't just start for me in the 70's.

I remember my younger sister and I calling into the local radio station "WLEC" to request the song "Rockin Robin". This was almost a daily activity for us, nothing we could get in trouble for by our parents. I don't know for sure if our kids much of the requesting songs on the radio, but I remember a few instances.



When I was in high school they put in a jukebox, so everyday the same songs would play over and over again. Needless to say some of those songs bring back the aroma of the school cafeteria. Sometimes that is not such a good smelling memory. It's hard to imagine that a song could make you remember the smell of greasy french fries.



Then there are the songs that you hear when you are dating and falling in love. Every time Ed & I got in the car the song "Silly Love Songs" was playing. So much that I bought the 8-track tape of it for a gift.



Proceeding on, we have the song that as a couple we make the theme of the wedding ceremony. The Carpenters were one of my favorite groups back in the later 70's. The had such a smooth sound, "We've only just begun" was a favorite for weddings. Hearing those songs today also bring back fond memories about where we started from. "Precious and Few" was another song that many couples used too. As I think about that song it reminds me of how few moments we have at any given time. I remember to try not to waste what we are given, embrace each moment.


When the kids were little singing and dancing was a great part of their upbringing. Church was a big part of our lives and although they frowned on dancing, at home was another story. Even tough I was born with two left feet, I showed the kids what I could. (Sorry about that!)



The girls were great singers also, they politely sang for church services throughout their child hood. When they were a little older they piked the soundtracks they wanted to sing to. The songs that they chose were great and they still touch me when I hear them sing them or hear them on the radio. Those are some of my favorite songs.

I am glad to know that my grand kids also enjoy music and movement............ so the tune will go on! I frequently get videos or voice mail messages where they are singing to grandma.

So as the music plays on..........let us not forget to take the time to enjoy each moment................ every note..........every movement that we are able to hear and feel.

Here for your enjoyment.............
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WQ6Q_65qck&NR=1

Sorry I tried to get the video to post but it didn't work! I'm still a computer illiterate! You just have to bear with me.