frances.mp3

     I absolutely love this song. I grew up listening to this song with my mom so whenever I hear it, my mind gets transported to my childhood. I get this nostalgic and happy feeling. But even without those memories, I think the intention of this song was to make the listener feel happy and hopeful. To accomplish that, the song is very light and upbeat. The singing too is also done in an airy and high voice. The tempo of the singing matches the melody, and it is completely the opposite of a mellow song. The lyrics also match the mood of the song. It's all about waiting for love, and being excited for it-no matter how long it takes. It romanticizes love. It very much feels like a young girl is waiting excitedly to feel romantic love, and her mom is telling her "You can't hurry love," yet despite it, the young girl is still excited.       Speaking of said lyrics "You can't hurry love." I think that's my favorite part of the song. The lyrics and tune of...

     It would be a missed opportunity to not  do my listening blog on this song. I love this song. It definitely takes me back to my childhood. As everyone knows this song was in the "Cars" movie, which I watched a lot growing up. Because of that, I associate this song with happy memories. I can't help but think of the long road trips I had when I was younger, and we'd watch this movie in the car. I can probably quote the movie haha. Anyways, what I'm trying to say is that listening to this song instantly takes me back to those simpler times. It evokes this child-like joy and happiness within me. But I think the composition of the song helps with that too. The song as a very upbeat melody, and from what I can tell, it's played in major keys which are considered the "happy notes". The lyrics are also positive. It's sung in the first person perspective of a guy professing his love to someone, saying that their "life could be dream" is onl...

      Right off the bat, this song grabs your attention. It starts with what I think is a tambourine and a beat. On top of that, Ruth Brown has a pretty unique singing style. I wouldn't call her a crooner but I wouldn't call her a belter either. The style of the music fits into the swing style. For the most part the melody is consistent but occasionally, the trumpet or guitar will get a solo bit and really shine.     Lyrically, this song isn't very poetic, nor does it produce vivid imagery. It often repeats the phrase "Mama, he treats your daughter mean" Though I think her singing style and the lyrics get the point across. The singer and song present their feelings of frustration with the man in the song, and the repetition of the song adds to the frustrated feeling. Almost as if they're trying their best for "Mama" to see it from their point of view. Which-now thinking about it-could be why the guitar goes off on its solo bits, as if it's "...