Sunday, January 18, 2009

Music for our Boy

I just got back from our local shop where the proprietor got shot last month. His son said he's doing a bit better but isn't walking, probably won't. They never did catch the robber or find his car. I ventured out in this freezing weather because I wanted to enquire about the owner and get my lottery tickets (it can only be a matter of time folks, surely). While I was there I picked up some Cabernet Sauvignon for Craig. It was funny how many people gave me disapproving looks as I waddled my big pregnant bump out of the shop carrying a bottle of plonk!

Anyway, not long now before the little fella gets here. He must be as uncomfortable as me at this point. He's started having hiccups too.

Tonight I'm making a start on his music cd. We made one for Jack, as well as a journal, a scrapbook and enough photographs to wallpaper the Empire State Building. As much as I don't have quite the energy to do it all again to that extent we don't want this little boy to be treated differently.

Danny's music cd will include our current favourite songs and some classics. I also want to include songs that our friends like. Here's my list so far...

Really want but can only find on YouTube (see below) ~
Ray LaMontagne & Damien Rice: To love somebody

Recent Favourites ~
Ray LaMontagne: You are the best thing
John Mayer: Free fallin'
The New Pornographers: My rights versus yours
Elbow: One day like this (the song from my best friend's wedding last summer)
Oasis: I'm outta time
Coldplay: Viva La Vida
Ben Folds: You don't know me
The Verve: Rather be
Keane: Perfect symmetry
Amy Winehouse: Back to Black

A couple of cheesy songs, but must-haves ~
Johnny Cash: Father & son
Shane McGowan: Danny boy

Okay, anyone know how on earth I can snaffle music from YouTube so I can get this fabulous song on Danny's cd?


6 comments:

Strawberry Jam Anne said...

I only know any music I want I download from Tesco or Amazon. Good luck with finding what you want for your CD. Great idea.

Sad news about the owner of your local shop, maybe time will help, it is early days maybe.

A x

Pam said...

Hi Anne,
I usually get mine from iTunes but will try Amazon too. Can't get Tescos here.
Thanks for the award - it is humbly accepted!!!
Pam xx

Clippy Mat said...

that is going to be a beautiful CD. loved the youtube video.
:-)

Fredsueand me said...

hello pam, i will get it for you and email, i have a little program for nicking music. will do it now. hope your well mrs. x x x
P.S good choice of songs, new pornographers is fab aint it. x

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Pam said...

Clippy, I'll send you a copy if you like?

Hiya Lee: Got it this afty! Ta mate, lovely job. Hope you didn't mind me putting your wedding song on there - it's lovely. XXXXXX