Monday's Music Moves Me: Memorial Day Edition

Today's edition of Monday's Music Moves Me is a freebie. Since it falls on Memorial Day I thought it would be appropriate to pay tribute via music.

According to History.com "Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military."

Music provides a wonderful way to pay tribute. Provides a chance to take a timeout from enjoying the Holiday and reflect on the true meaning of the Holiday. To those who served and have lost a brother and/or sisters in arms I am sorry for your loss. To those who have a lost a family member due to the sacrifices of your family member I am sorry for your loss.

I'll start the music with David Ball's "Riding with Private Malone"...

Coffey Anderson "Memorial Day Song"..

George Jones "50,000 Names"

"Taps"

Enjoy the Holiday, enjoy the tunes, but remember the reason for the Holiday.

Tribute to George Jones

Geoge Jones was a giant in the Country Music World. His voice and songs will be missed. Jones passed away last week. George Jones was born on September 12, 1932 in Saratoga, Texas he died on April 26, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.Jones had 14 COuntry number one hits in his career, he was awarded a lifetime achievement Grammy Award (He also won four other Grammy awards), he was a Kennedy Center Honoree, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, The U.S. National Medal of the Arts, and many other awards.

I posted this video on my facebook page once I heard he had passed away. The song kind of fit. The question is Who will fill his shoes?

His first number one hit was "White Lightning"

This one is probably his best known song..

The Country Music World mourns his lost, we hope he rests in peace. What were your favorite George Jones songs? Any favorite memories?