I have a lot of "favorite" songs that are favorites for different reasons. Some I love because they tell a great story ("The Ballad of Mr. Shorty" by Marty Robbins is a classic of this type), others because they evoke wonderful feelings. This great tune by Eric Clapton is one of the latter ...
The music is great, and the lyrics are sublime:
It's late in the evening, she's wondering what clothes to wearShe puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hairAnd then she asks me, "Do I look all right?"And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight"We go to a party and everyone turns to seeThis beautiful lady that's walking around with meAnd then she asks me, "Do you feel all right?"And I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight"I feel wonderful because I seeThe love light in your eyesAnd the wonder of it allIs that you just don't realize how much I love youIt's time to go home now and I've got an aching headSo I give her the car keys and she helps me to bedAnd then I tell her, as I turn out the lightI say, "My darling, you were wonderful tonightOh my darling, you were wonderful tonight"
As Thanksgiving approaches and I think of all the things for which I am grateful, the love of the wonderful woman who makes life worth living is high on the list.
Have a good day and enjoy the rest of your weekend. More thoughts coming.
Bilbo
A lovely post, Bill.
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