Charles Messina Poet Lyric

Soothes My Soul

Remember when "Suzie" wore her dresses tight 
When Elton John was Singin' 'bout  "Saturday night" 
Singin' bout the rocket man and his old blue jeans 
While Arlo Guthrie sung a song 'bout a train down in New Orleans 

Remember Led Zeppelin when they first came out 
The Beatles were Singin' songs that would make you "Twist-N-Shout" 
Pink Floyd was Singin' "Money"- wasn't off the "Wall" 
But "Mandy" hit the top charts...if I do recall 

Talkin' 'bout the era 'round nineteen seventy-five 
Right before the disco music came alive 
I don't know 'bout you, but I still like my Rock-N-Roll 
Jerry G. and Johnny Cash and Billy Joel  

Bruce Springsteen's got my number when I'm "Out On The Streets" 
Rolling Stones- "Painted Black"...has some really cool beats 
Elvis Presley was an influence ...he is said to be the "King" 
But Charlie Daniel's "That Devil"  Well, he sure could sing 

Meatloaf came about like a "Bat Out Of Hell" 
Neil Diamond sung "Sweet Caroline" and he sang it well 
The Doors sung a song 'bout "The Soft Parade"
David Bowie's "Space Oddity" really made the grade 

Eric Clapton picking on his lead guitar 
People say Jeff Beck was the best guitarist...by far  
So many great guitarist's it's so hard for me to to choose 
Johnny Winter and Muddy Waters sure can play those blues 

Remembering all the music from the good old days 
Jimi Hendricks Sang a song 'bout some kind of "Purple Haze" 
Jethro Tull was Singin' songs 'bout a "Locomotive Breathe"
And Elton sung a song about "Diana's" death 
 
Bob Seger sang a song..."That good ole...Rock-N-Roll" 
Gotta love that music, that just soothes my soul 
Remembering all the music from my younger years 
So many great musicians- brings my soul to tears

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Regina Mcintosh January 4, 2021 at 5:35 AM Wow. This is filled with memories for me... waves of harmony and graceful notes to breathe joy through the soul. Love this, Charlie. God Bless you always

Bj Legros Kelley December 29, 2020 at 10:55 PM Very nostalgic and amazing poem. Those were the days my friend. How about Danny's Song? It was sung by Loggins and Messina, and was my favorite song right before my first baby boy was born. My husband and I played it over and over, it made us cry! You share the same name as the artist. Bj Legros Kelley January 28, 2021 at 12:06 PM No, but that would have been so cute! We had chosen family names honoring his daddy and two grandpa's, they were all so honored and excited about that. The names were chosen before he was even on his way :-) Charles Messina December 30, 2020 at 2:44 AM Hi BJ, Yes...Those were the days my friend :) I love Danny's Song by L & M...Just wondering, did you name your son "Danny" lol Thank you for your visit and kind words. Happy New Year! Best Wishes, Charlie