Song o’ February ‘PRETTY
FLOWERS'
for Valentine's Day
A banjo in a love song? Yes, and this tune written by Steve Martin is a winner. “Pretty Flowers” is on Steve’s first bluegrass album and it’s sung by Vince Gill and Dolly Parton, with Steve on the banjo. (You’re listening to Dolly’s voice, but that’s Megan Joy in the photo above. Megan sang it on an “American Idol” appearance.)
So, on Valentine’s Day, guys, bring your special one pretty flowers. And remember: “If we sat down on the sofa/If I told you funny stories/ If I moved a little closer/Would you put your hand in mine.” Be careful, though.
That last line could easily become: “Would your dad kick my behind.”
See y’all, Mike
MIKE'S
TOP LOVE SONGS OF ALL TIME
One
of Elvis’ tunes tops my list. For Karen and me, it’s our
song.You may quibble
with my list, especially No. 3. But there’s only two
things that money can’t buy: “true love” and as for
No. 4, I can’t think of this without seeing the clay
modeling scene, or the “Naked Gun” satire.
1. “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You,” Elvis
Presley
.
2. “Pretty Flowers,” Dolly Parton and Vince Gill, written by Steve
Martin
.
3. “Home Grown Tomatoes,” Guy Clark
.
4. “Unchained Melody, “Righteous Brothers, theme from
“Ghost”
.
5. “Daydream,” Lovin’ Spoonful“
.
6. And I Love Her,” Beatles
.
7. “Crazy,” Patsy Cline
.
8. “Maybe I’m Amazed,” Paul McCartney
.
9. “Something,” Beatles
.
10. “Love Me Tender.” Elvis Presley
.
11. “All I Have to Do is Dream,” Everly Brothers
.
12. “Cheek to Cheek,” Fred Astaire
.
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