Music to go with My New Hat

So what is it about a new hat that makes you want to get up and dance?

1.   You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker - This song was written by Randy Newman in 1972. But Joe Cocker made it famous when he sang it for the movie 9 1/2 Weeks. Tom Jones sang it for The Full Monty.

2.   Leopard-Skin Pill Box Hat - John Mellencamp - Bob Dylan wrote this song for his 1966 Blonde on Blonde album. But John Mellencamp's recording is my favorite.

3.   Wherever I Lay My Hat - Taylor Hicks  - This was written by Marvin Gaye and sung by so many. I love Taylor Hick's version.

4.   Hats - Amy Grant - A great song for dancing around the house when you feel like you are wearing way too many hats.

5.   Don't Touch My Hat - Lyle Lovett - What can I say? It's so Lyle Lovett

6.   Big Hat No Cattle - Eli Barsi - This is another great song by Randy Newman. We've all known men like this. It reminds me of some politicians.

7.   Hat Full of Stars - Cyndi Lauper

8.   Top Hat, White Tie - Ella Fitzgerald - This song was written by Irving Berlin for Fred Astaire in 1935. Many have recorded it. Great version by Ella Fitzgerald.

9.   My Hat's on the Side of My Head - Lynwood Slim and the Igor Prado Band

10. Top Hat Bar and Grill - Jim Croce - This song was written by Croce about some of the places he had worked in. He died way too early, in a plane crash in 1973. He was only 30 years old.

Dancing on the Fourth of July

So are you going to be dancing on the 4th of July? Here's my playlist to get the party started!

Back in the USA - Linda Ronstadt -This song was written by Chuck Berry and originally released in 1959. Ronstadt released her version in the 1978 hit album Living in the USA.
We're an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad - This song was released in 1973 and was the group's first #1 hit.
Only in America - The Drifters - This song has been done by many performers, but I like The Drifters version best.
Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival - This song was written by John Fogerty and released by Creedence in 1969. I also love the Tina Turner version.  I saw Tina do this live, when she was still with Ike, and again live when she was in her 60s wearing high high heels on a platform that swung out above the Oakland Coliseum. Tina is one impressive woman!
All American Country Boy - Alan Jackson
American Made - The Oak Ridge Boys - This song was written by Bob DiPioro and Pat McManus and  was the featured in the album by the same name in 1983.
Power and Glory - Phil Ochs - This song was written by Phil Ochs, a protest singer of the 1960s, as a kind of anthem about the best parts of America.
America - Simon and Garfunkel - America was written by Paul Simon and released in 1969. The lyrics describe a hitch hiking trip east across the United States by two lovers.
Surfin' USA - The Beach Boys - The lyrics were written by Brian Wilson and set to the music of Little Sweet Sixteen by Chuck Berry. The single was released in 1963.
An American Trilogy - Elvis Presley - Elvis began including this in his concerts in the 1970s
America the Beautiful - Ray Charles and Alicia Keys - This is from Ray Charles' Genius and Friends album. It's beautiful and is perfect to play when those fireworks start shooting off!