Background Music
Engelbert Humperdinck.
Yep.
He was the background music to my growing up years.
My mom loved him.
A lot.
I sometimes wonder, if Engelbert really did come a calling as Mom so often wished would she, could she ?
Uh.
Never mind.
She would.
She could.
We had a stereo in the living room
& Engelbert’s albums were on most of the time.
He was there during homework and on lazy Saturdays
& his tunes were constant as we washed and dried every supper dish.
Dancing and singing to Engelbert became quite routine in our happy, little home.
Then one lovely day I heard ‘Mandy’ and Barry Manilow entered my life.
By that time I had my own stereo, so I played his albums continuously
& yes.
It did drive my brothers crazy.
Oh Barry.
How I love him.
I always will.
So it is really no surprise when I say Mr Manilow was the background music in my children’s lives.
Those lucky kids.
My offspring will never, ever admit it but, I KNOW they know just about every Barry song.
Word for every wonderful Word.
It’s true
& now, since I am known as Gramma Jacki, I do believe it’s time to pass that torch.
But, who ?
Who will be next ???
Who will carry on this magnificently melodious tradition ?
hmmmmmm.
I suppose it really doesn’t matter.
Fun and memories.
That’s what matters
& that’s what makes those crooners and their croons so darn special.
Engelbert
&
Barry
ahhhhhh,
The memories ….
Ohhhhhh,
The fun ….
🙂
