Wonderland or Not.

the incongruity of this escapes some
life is not just
I am not estranged from that fact

PEACE

Wonderland or Not.

Do songs motivate? Do they inspire? Of course they do. I could list inspirational/motivational songs until this blog burst, and cyberspace with it. For expediency I’ll go with the no-brainer. The number one song on the Song of the Century List — a list I was in total ignorance of until doing deep investigative research for this post. The quintessential song of motivation/inspiration, Over the Rainbow, sometimes known as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, written for The Wizard of Oz and performed by Judy Garland in the film. The

I rather love the Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole ‘IZ’ version, so you will enjoy that version here. I have listed alternate renditions below for you motivational enjoyment.

Grab a beer or a glass of wine and listen to the rest. You’ll probably find a few of your own to add to the list.

Patti LaBelle There are several very good Patti LaBelle renditions check them out.
Judy Garland Judy did many versions too.
Sarah Vaughn
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Punk Version
Queen
Jeff Beck
Eric Clapton
Rufus Wainright Nice.
Barnara Steisand
Jane Monheit lovely voice
Mandy Patinkin Never knew this man could sing.
Mariah Carey
Jason Mraz and Bushwalla
Brandon Sipes
Jewel
Aretha Franklin

What songs would you list when thinking “this is my motivation”?

Peace

Wonderland or Not.