The other day, the “Do Re Mi” song got stuck in my head. You know, the classic tune about solfege from the 1965 film, “The Sound of Music.” Starring as a children’s nanny, Julie Andrews sings this song as a way to teach her students about the major scale intervals. (See the YouTube video below.)

Wow! I’ve just found my next favorite song of the moment. It’s called “Junk of the Heart (Happy)” by The Kooks. I’d never heard of these guys before, but this song (and some of their other stuff) is excellent. When I first listened to it on the radio, the positive lyrics were surprising. I mean,

So … yesterday was a special day. And I didn’t even find out until late evening. Apparently, July 10 is the official “Beatles Day.” Who knew? But I guess the real question is, how did I not know that. After all, the Beatles are the best band in the world. (Hands down.) So it seems

All this talk about happy birthdays has got me thinking about another great song for celebrating life … “Birthday” by The Beatles. Written in 1968, “Birthday” was released as a single by the band—becoming an instant favorite for millions of people. It’s even more energetic than the traditional tune “Happy Birthday.” And it features a 1950s