Chasin' the Blues Away
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
March 27, 2020 5:15pm CST
You had to be there, I guess. I was and it one of those things that pops back into your head so many years later when things go wrong, even as wrong as they are now.
Earl, was my best friend back in high school in southern California. Earl his older brother, Eddie and younger brother Keith were all musically talented, even made TV appearances. Eddie played piano, Earl could too, but he and Keith mostly sang. It was this song that I heard them sing in their living room that brings a smile even today. "Chasin' the Blues Away" was written in the 1920s by Irving Berlin who wrote "White Christmas" too.
In our current reality, nothing can keep you smiling all day, but when I hear "Chasin' the Blues away, unhappy news way, as rule they"ll go if you chase them awayyyy," in my mind, I smile for a while anyway.
Are there any songs or poems or sayings that float around in your mind these days that make you feel a bit better for a bit?
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@rebelann (117218)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Mar 20
I wondered what happened to ya. I thought you'd gotten a juicy gig in some movie or other.
I stay happy most of the time, it's easy when all I have to do is watch the drama between to elderly cats. One is upset because the other one has only been in my home for a little over 3 years and is totally ticked off about it while the other one wants to play so she hides and ambushes her. Both are over 13 years old. The poor pup hasn't got a clue what to make of those two, the new kitty has had a hard time getting used to a dog in the house.
Glad you're back.
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@rebelann (117218)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Mar 20
I remember you writing about your daughters chihuahua @JamesHxstatic Do you have any pets of your own?
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 20
Thank you! Pets offer a lot of entertainment, I know.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Mar 20
Oh gosh we have not seen you in a long time 
- good to hear from you again! Thank goodness for certain distractions that can make us smile if even for the moment . . . oh yes, there are many (can't pick just one 
). Hoping you and are your wife are doing well!
- good to hear from you again! Thank goodness for certain distractions that can make us smile if even for the moment . . . oh yes, there are many (can't pick just one ). Hoping you and are your wife are doing well!4 people like this
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 20
Thank you! We are doing fine, being careful and staying home.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
28 Mar 20
good to see you back. i'm glad we have youtube now.
are you still teaching english online?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 20
Hi, Yes I am and it is still really interesting. I talk to people all over the world and the main subject now is the virus, of course. Thanks for the greeting!
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
27 Mar 20
It’s so nice to see you.
I hope that you and Anne are well.
I hope that you and Anne are well.3 people like this
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 Mar 20
Thank you Marie! We are doing well so far.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
28 Mar 20
Now I have a snippet of that in my brain.
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@JudyEv (381952)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Mar 20
I'm not sure there is anything special that makes me feel better but then I don't really feel that bad. We are so very fortunate compared to some that mostly I just think about that - how lucky Vin and I are at the moment. That's a great song by the way. And I've already said 'welcome back', haven't I?
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
28 Mar 20
@JudyEv I agree. We feel really blessed and I have sympathy for those who are not.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
28 Mar 20
Keep away from the virus and stay safe ! Hope the haze of virus will disperse soon !
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
29 Mar 20
@JamesHxstatic Sadly,over there the number of confirmed cases has skyrocketed !
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 20
Thanks! We are trying, now with over nearly 105,000 cases, due to lack of leadership.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Mar 20
@changjiangzhibin89 Yes, 135000 plus now, 500 in my state of Oregon. I am glad to see that you are well.
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@LadyDuck (502343)
• Italy
28 Mar 20
Oh my goodness James, what a pleasant surprise to see you here today. Thank you to @hereandthere for sharing your post. Reading your post made me feel a little better, thank you for coming here and to visit us.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
28 Mar 20
There are alot of songs that help there. I have a sad day playlist for that very reason.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Mar 20
@JamesHxstatic songs can make my mood better or worse, so I started having a 'safe' list for the sad days
@garymarsh6 (23995)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 20
Sometimes these things are just what you need to give you a boost. There are many songs that do that to me thankfully!
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@garymarsh6 (23995)
• United Kingdom
28 Mar 20
@JamesHxstatic Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast !
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 20
Yes, music means so much to humans.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 20
Hi Dianne, and thanks, Things are going very well here. Music is a wonderful thing.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Mar 20
I`m happy. I am more happy now than I have been in 30 years. I know me being so positive is sickening but I cannot help it.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
28 Mar 20
We NEED a positive now and then. It sweetens things.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 20
Oh yeah! Hmm I wonder who made the post?
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@db20747 (43419)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
28 Mar 20
@JamesHxstatic I can't remember if it was me
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 Mar 20
Thanks Carol! Yes, it will pass sometime.
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@GardenGerty (169450)
• United States
28 Mar 20
I have a Southern Gospel song that seems to be my soundtrack for the virus. It is done by the Cathedrals Quartet and it is called "Don't Be Afraid". I wake up singing it, and drive, singing it, and it just is permeating my existence at this time. Not by choice, just by happenstance that I have performed this song in the past.
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
28 Mar 20
"I've Got Rhythm" but my all time feel good song is fairly new--it is from the Broadway musical "Something Rotten" called "It's a musical"---every time I hear it on Pandora or look at it on Youtube I can't help smiling, laughing and singing along with it!
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@moffittjc (128833)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Mar 20
James, it's good to see you back here. It feels like I haven't seen you here in a long time! Perhaps you've been here all along and just by chance I haven't seen you! Anyway, I hope you and Anne are doing well. Life sure has changed in the last few months, hasn't it? Thank God for music, something to keep our minds distracted as we navigate our way through these uncharted territories.
I can't quite think of any particular songs right now, as I literally just got out of bed! haha
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@moffittjc (128833)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Mar 20
@JamesHxstatic You’ve been gone for quite a long while! What prompted you to come back?
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 20
Hi Jeff and thanks! I have been gone mostly for over a year now, still tutoring online, still doing a few extras. I'm glad to see everyone here.
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
28 Mar 20
Hi James, happy to see you. I have an image in my head that makes me smile. You know the saying it aint over till the fat lady sings? Well in my head the 'fat' lady keeps loosing weight so by the time she reaches the microphone she no longer qualifies, haha.
@stapllotik (1935)
• India
30 Mar 20
Just to mention here few, I love wild child by Enya, Electric feel by mgmt. Shire theme song, lord of the rings. Central park, kingkong. Stay safe , TC.
