One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “Music on the Wind” by Suzy Bogguss!!!

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER)

I would usually follow that by saying that I would eventually start a category for it, but then never get around to it.

Well, now I’m getting around to it!

It will pretty much follow the pattern of The Most Awesomest Song of the Day.

I’ll select a song to celebrate and then give my thoughts about it. Nothing really brand new here that hasn’t been done before. But since I have a website, I can collect them and lay out what my own greatest songs are.

My radio show, “Prime Time Theme Attic,”  is on Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET but is on hiatus because of the pandemic.

Here’s the link for when the show returns: http://rdo.fm/r/4qntu )

Even though I always emphasize new music and artists, it’s always fun to take a short drive through the legendary artists, since they influenced those other artists!

But a song doesn’t have to be old or done by a legendary Theme Attic Hall of Fame member to be thus honored.

I can think of several songs that are only a few years old or less that I could identify as One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded.

On days that I spotlight a greatest song, it will take the place of The Most Awesomest Song of the Day.

This will be fun, and hopefully you will join me on my journey…at least sometimes!

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It’s the perfect time to listen to “Music on the Wind” by Theme Attic Hall of Fame member and multiple Philby Award winning artist, Suzy Bogguss!

A little breeze would be nice, because it wouldn’t feel so hot and it could also carry her music.

Growing up over the years, it was always a nice thing when you could go for a walk and hear a good song floating through the air from a car or a house.

Trying not to sound like an old curmudgeon but as a realist, the only thing you might hear on a walk today is a distorted death wave bass line.

Fracking probably produces less vibrations!

How sad!

So let’s get back to Suzy Bogguss!

From the ringing notes of the opening riff, you know this is going to be a fun ride because it’s followed by guitar strums and the even more important hand claps provided by “The Gay Caballeros!”

The song has a wonderful shifting Latin rhythm with superb syncopation and accents!

The arrangement weaves instruments in and out, and everybody gets a spotlight!

Featured on accordion is Joey Miskulin, otherwise known as “Joey the CowPolka King” from the legendary Cowboy group, “Riders in the Sky!”

There’s never been a few empty bars that Joey couldn’t fill!

Other notable mentions include Concertmaster Sid Page for his caliente flavored strings, and the late Tom Roady for his always inventive percussion!

“Music,” from Suzy’s award winning “Aces” album, was written by Andy Byrd, Victoria Shaw, and Jana Stanfield. Jana contributes to the fun by singing back up on the song!

Four songs from the album were hits!

When so much attention is focused on so many other tunes, it’s easy to have another gem overlooked–like when George Harrison was with The Beatles!

Another reason I like “Music on the Wind” is its romantic playfulness!

“How Can You Resist A Moonlit Night/
When There’s Music On The Wind/
You And I Could Listen Side By Side/
To The Music On The Wind?”

And then soaring above everything else, but gently nudged by a breeze, is Suzy‘s warm vocal!

Suzy Bogguss has one of the greatest voices!

Ever!

“Won’t You Come Outside And Dance With Me/
To The Music On The Wind?

I’ll be right there! You don’t have to ask me twice!

I suggest everyone else join us, too!

One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “Music on the Wind” by Suzy Bogguss!!!

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