The Friday Five: Music

Three months ago, my family and I lost someone very dear to us. My Zia Rose passed away after a 3 year fight with breast cancer and our worlds have forever been changed. While each of us celebrates her life each day, it is still very hard to come to terms with her death. Personally, I love looking at pictures and videos of her. Being with my uncle and cousins also makes me feel happy because I know she would want us to continue to laugh, sing, and gossip with one another as often as possible.

It must have been almost a year ago when I sat in my aunt and uncle’s kitchen and we talked about White Cabana. While Zia Rose cheered my efforts she also wondered why I hadn’t posted anything music related. Come on Jo, she said. I tried to tell her that, although I like listening to music, remembering song titles and lyrics and compiling play lists is not my forte. Before I could get another word in, she was spouting off a list of song titles with the word white in them. She was so excited and gave herself a pat on the back for coming up with such a genius post idea. She made us all laugh.

I meant to write this post soon after that visit but I never did. Today’s the day for music.

White Wedding – Billy Idol

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgFh4RHgn0A&w=480&h=360]

White Room – Cream

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZeqwdWoeo&w=480&h=360]

A White Sportcoat – Marty Robbins

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nFNnTA48K0&w=480&h=360]

White Rabbit – Jefferson Airplane

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgth6ZM0GxE&w=480&h=360]

Nights in White Satin – Moody Blues

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkw9zoIFPHw&w=480&h=360]

This post is dedicated to Zia Rose and Zio Nick.

Many thanks to my friend Joel who helped me compile this list of songs. I hope Zia Rose would approve. I know she would sing!

6 Comments

  1. Daniela February 3, 2012

    Many thanks to you Jordana for sharing and reminding us on a day when I was feeling sad, now I am smiling remembering the good times, instead of the sad times.
    xo
    Daniela

    Reply
    • Jordana February 5, 2012

      I’m glad the post – and the music – made your day a little brighter.
      xo
      J

      Reply
  2. Johanne February 3, 2012

    Lovely way to remember your aunt.
    xo
    Johanne

    Reply
    • Jordana February 5, 2012

      Thanks Johanne.
      xo
      J

      Reply
  3. Joanna Lea February 6, 2012

    Sorry to hear about your Aunt. Very sweet way to remember her with this post… 🙂

    Joanna

    Reply
    • Jordana February 6, 2012

      Thanks so much for reading…and listening…today.
      Jordana

      Reply

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