It's my mom's birthday today! (completely unrelated haha xD)
This is the song that I would like to share today. I have about a bAgAZiLLIoN english songs that I like so it was really hard for me to choose. So today I decided to go with the oldies.
That’s What Friends Are For
This is not the original music video, but it has all of my favorite singers in one song so I picked this cover. I really like this song because it shows what it means to be and have a friend. It can be interpreted as romantic or platonic, friendship exists in both. Even in family relationships, there is friendship inside.
I really like the lyrics, especially the first few verses before the chorus!
This song was first recorded by Rod Stewart in 1982. I love Rod Stewart's songs, his singing is timeless. I used to watch his Christmas special with Michael Bubble with my dad at home. It goes to show how much of my music taste was influenced by my dad.
I want to talk about other songs that these 4 artists in the video have sung.
Dionne Warwick
She is an absolute powerhouse. Her vocals are deep and thick, but it doesn't prevent her from hitting higher notes. One of my favorite songs from her is "I Know I'll Never Love This Way Again". My mom likes this song!
Stevie Wonder
Stevie was one of my dad's favorites. My dad would play the keyboard and we used to sing some of his songs together. I really like the song "Overjoyed". I also like "Lately", but it's kind of sad haha.
Whitney Houston
What is there to say. EVERYONE knows who she is xD. I sing her songs in karaoke a lot when I'm in the mood to break my vocal cords.
Luther Vandross
I sang one of his songs at my dad's funeral, it's called, "Dance With My Father". I think it's a very beautiful song, and I tried my best not to cry when I sang it in front of everyone. I also like "Endless Love". His voice is so smooth like butter, it reminds me of Leslie Odom Jr. sometimes. There's also another version of this song by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, which I think is equally as great.
All in all, a lot of these songs are very inspiring and it reminded me that somethings never change. These artists performed these songs in the past, some decades ago! And it still resonates with how life is today. That's what I like about these songs, and many more!
That was a lot, but I hope you guys enjoyed the little trip to the past! xD (maybe it wasn't that long ago for *ahem* some of you.)
