Lunchtime groove to share on a Monday

[davsand]

It has been a morning of paperwork and I've been having my own little concert in my office. (I warned the secretaries first!)

Hit a song on my playlist that I had to share with you all because it made me feel happy when I listened to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v894vHM5L4M



Yes We Can Can
Pointer Sisters

Now's the time for all good men
to get together with one another.
We got to iron out our problems
and iron out our quarrels
and try to live as brothers.
And try to find a piece of land
without stepping on one another.
And do respect the women of the world.
Remember you all have mothers.
We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
Yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together we can work it out.

And we gotta take care of all the children,
the little children of the world.
'cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
the little bitty boys and girls.

We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes we can can.




Peace to you all, and may your day be productive and happy!


Laura

[mother earth]

1. Aren't you the one who said you are not all white light and

hugs? Hmmm...I dunno, davsand, feel like I just got hugged with white light. :hug:

[davsand]

2. I'm sure even the darkest of souls gotta dance on occasion!

I simply can't remain unmoved by those lyrics and by the absolute JOY in that music.

FWIW, I'm a big fan of Bill Withers in addition to being a fan of the Pointer Sisters. Lean On Me is one of my favorite songs ever:


Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me

So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Lean on me...

[mother earth]

4. Speaking of dancing,

"Sing like nobody's listening,
Live like it's Heaven on Earth,
Work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
And dance like no one's watching."

:thumbsup: :hi:

[Kind of Blue]

3. What a great sentiment, Davsand! Wish I'd checked in to

see it earlier when I was working through a snafu that I didn't want to deal with. Anyway, "Yes, you can!" kept running through my mind and so I faced it and worked it out. Productive and happy describes this day pretty daggone good!

Funny, the Pointer Sisters' Sexy Ida has been popping into my consciousness all weekend long :crazy:

[I Have A Dream]

5. I've listened to this several times since you posted it.

Yeah, it does get ya movin'. :D