We will get back to baseball on Monday, but as I am still basking in the glow of Wedding Week, I thought that I would share an observation inspired by Becky and Jesse's wedding. The music that they selected for the reception was a wonderful blend of eras and moods. Their first dance was to "Lucky," a current love song for lovers of any age; and indeed, there were lovers of many ages at the wedding from Becky and Jesse up to Martha's Aunt Alice and Uncle Jack, and Aunt Jo and Uncle Bob who have been married 51 and 52 years respectively.
What was interesting to me was that when the DJ played Rod Stewart's version of the classic "These Foolish Things," I looked around the dance floor to discover that it was Martha and me, and the 5 groomsmen and their dates. Just us and the kids! There is something about the songs, particularly the love songs of the '30s and the WWII era that command attention from the grandchildren of the vets who fought that war. I think it is the fact, that so many of those songs were written for adults. They contain images and suggest moods that only those who have lived some and loved a great deal can truly appreciate. We can continue this discussion of music in the future. For now, however, let's end Wedding Week with that classic song to which I referred and dedicate it to lovers of all ages, most especially the newest pair, Becky and Jesse.
How beautiful, Austin! It was an amazing wedding weekend, and I appreciate how you captured the emotions in your blog. I love the video.
Posted by: Martha | October 30, 2009 at 07:10 PM
What a great song that will bring back great memories! Although Jesse and I just watched the video and at the part where the lyrics say "Two lovers on the street who walk like dreamers," Jesse thought Rod Stewart was singing lemurs, haha.
Posted by: Becky | November 01, 2009 at 08:50 AM