Sirius/XM radio absolutely is the best. Regardless of my mood, there’s a station that suits me. Today I had a really short trip into Tallahassee for some allergy meds, so on my way home I tuned my radio to the 70’s station.
“Me and Julio Down by the School Yard” by Paul Simon, was playing, and I sang along, even though I always screw up the lyrics. What were he and Julio doing down by the schoolyard? Whatever it was, it was against the law.
Then Ringo Starr’s “You’re Sixteen” came on, and I was immediately transported back to my living room in Floydada, Texas, where my 16-year-old self performed a corny dance routine to the song for my mom and a high school boyfriend. I incorporated a hat and cane for good measure. As I recall, neither member of my audience suggested I go into musical theatre as a career.
Steely Dan’s “Do It Again” was next. I know it by heart, so I cranked up the volume and rocked out. When I turned into the driveway at Doright Manor the mailman was pulling away and gave me a smile and a wave. I’m sure he was thinking I’d squandered my talent by NOT going into the music biz.
I’ve been so weary. Of politics. Of allergies. Of petty squabbles. Thank you Sirius/XM, for lifting the cloud.
Peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Do it again! – I haven’t heard it at least a decade. I bet you sang your heart out. I too sing while driving in the car alone.
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I’ll wager you’re a much better singer than I am!
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Haha, definitely not. It is why I always roll my windows up when I do a karaoke show 😀
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70s music is just the freaking best. I spent a good year perfecting my 70s Pandora station, and it makes me smile ear to ear when I’m listening to it!
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My husband likes the 60’s channel best, but to me there’s nothing like 70’s music.
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Magical Music, so thankful for it. I used to have a good singing voice but my croak is no longer so attractive, I often simply mouth the words so as not to offend even myself.
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I can sometimes carry a tune credibly for a few bars, but no one would ever suggest I sing professionally!
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Clearly a good station. My taxi driver in France – an older French woman – listened to a programme I think was called nostalgia. 50% of the records were in English of the eras you would like
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I have gotten into a habit of listening primarily to talk radio. It was was past time for me to soothe my soul with music.
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We quit the service over a year ago now, but every day they send me emails asking us to reconsider. I have to admit I do miss it sometimes. I miss the DJ’s more than anything else. – Marty
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90% of the time I have it tuned to NPR, Howard Stern, or Insight. Long car trips are best dealt with by listening to the comedy channels!
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