When we wish we could fly ...

What is a sure sign of homesickness?

Well, for me it usually is my listening to old songs from the old country. It's been four long years since I last saw and hugged family and friends in Germany. Listening to the music we used to listen to together somewhat takes the edge off that longing ...

Instead of growing wings to fly across the Atlantic, I embark on a musical journey that takes me back to a good place and time.

Here is the song that actually plays a lot -- I mean A  LOT -- lately around here. 

It holds so many memories it would take hours to share them ... Happy times!

The orchestra and choir are fantastic. The horn section is pretty darned good, in my opinion.  Also Peter Maffay was and still is,  the German rocker with lots of feeling in his lyrics and singing. 

Peter Maffay "Du" 

 

Erik Silvester "Du Liebst Nur Einmal"  

This is the German version of Percy's "Take Time To Know Her." And I absolutely love it -- even when I'm not homesick.

 

Vickie Leandros "Apres Toi"

This is one of those songs that make me happy and sad at the same time ... That lady has a lot of soul in her voice and presentation.