Patriotic Songs at Monday's Music Moves Me #MondaysMuisicMovesMe #music

Happy almost July 4th my friends here in the U.S.A. Welcome back to my page and another new month of musical happiness. This month I am co-conducting the entire month for Monday's Music Moves Me.
That means that I will be choosing the themes for the month. I urge you to play along and hit the dance floor with your smooth moves.

This first week I have chosen Patriotic songs because here in the U.S. we will be celebrating our Independence Day. Now, I know I have friends from all over the world so, please feel free to post songs that are patriotic for your country. I am flexible! :)

So let' get to it, shall we...of course don't forget to sign the linky! I will be around during the week as I can.

Musically yours,
Michelle aka Naila Moon


First up: One of my favorite singers composed and sang a song about people coming to America looking for freedom and a new home. It was hugely popular in the movie he starred in called the "Jazz Singer." Neil Diamond's song...

Next up:

Finally: One of the best renditions of the Star Spangled Banner I have ever heard, was sung by...

BONUS:

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Mondays Music Moves Me...Holidays Just Got Better! #Hanukkah #Christmas #ChristmasSpirit #MondaysMusicMovesMe #BeTheMatch

Hello one and all! It is Monday and that means a new week and more music to be had. If you read my Sunday blog you found out that this week is all about "JOY". It is always with a joyful heart to join the ladies at the 4M's, hosted by Xmas Dolly and her co-host, Cathy, Stacy, Becca, and Colette.

A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STACY (who had a b-day last week) AND TO CATHY (her b-day was yesterday)!

I am continuing on with my month long holiday music. This Tuesday my Jewish friends begin the celebration of Hanukkah so my first couple of songs are to be in unison with them as they celebrate!

First up:
I discovered this flash mob/ orchestra. This took place in Chicago. The mash-up of songs is great and to me gives the spirit of the eight days.

Next up:

I love the Maccabeats. This was a new song for Haukkah in 2013. Note the not-so-underlying theme.

PARDON THE INTERRUPTION...

The Maccabeats supported an 8 days match donation in 2013, which they encouraged people to not only donate money, but to sign up to be a bone marrow donor. I am in full support of this effort no matter what time of year. My nephew has leukemia as well as my ex-husband. If it had not have been for a donor, my nephew would not be alive today and in remission. Please sign up to be a donor or at very least, donate for the cause. Thank you! You could #BeTheMatch!

Back to your regular scheduled program...

Moving on:

Next up this song speak nothing but joy. *grins*

And finally...

A friend of mine posted this song on Facebook. It was done to celebrate Christmas but it was also done to break a world record. 1000+ people came together to sing and perform this beautiful piece.

I am including it in my post today because it also speaks of great joy.

~Tis the season...Naila Moon