Stuck in the Middle...

Not having anything witty to write about--or spiritual--or thought provoking--or... (you get the point) but wanting to blog I thought I'd share my little trip down memory lane that I traveled this morning when reading the news that Gerry Rafferty had passed away. Most people know that he sang "Baker Street" and "Right Down the Line" of course, but he also co-wrote one of my very VERY favorite songs in my early growing up years, "Stuck In The Middle With You". This song was a family favorite and my dad would often belt it out when the mood/circumstance was right. Still, to this day my adreneline level shoots through the roof when I hear it when I'm out and about. :-)

My dad has always been a music lover, has a pretty good voice and can carry a tune without music to help him along--so it was nothing unusual for him to walk through the house singing a line or two from a song that would fit the occasion and every so often just to fill the air with music I suppose.

Coming from a line of music lovers I have a couple of children who do the very same thing. Son #2 is notorious for singing for the occasion, while he's working, etc... He's got a great voice and can carry a tune perfectly. And we all love when he changes lyrics around Weird Al style!! So funny!! It's something that I sorely miss since he's moved away. Daughter #2 follows in his steps but she isn't as naturally blessed in carrying a tune (I'm not picking on her cause I am way worse and wouldn't dream of doing anything but quietly singing along with the music! She's much braver than I am!). As much as she loves to sing we should probably invest in some voice coaching. ;-)

Anyway, I digress...

I thought that today I would share with the world one of my favorite childhood songs. And hey, there's even a video...




Thanks some really fun memories Gerry!!