Welcome back to Weekend Music Share; the place where everyone can share their favourite music.
We all have our all-time favourite songs, don’t we? However, do you have your own top ten? I don’t know about you, but my top ten seldom changes.
Without further-a-do, let me share a song that features in my top ten.
Written by Alan Jardine and Roy Altbach, Lady Lynda was a track on the 1979 album L.A. (Light Album) by the American rock band, The Beach Boys.
One of the reasons why I love this song so much is because it includes the harpsichord, a musical instrument you no longer hear played anymore.
The song reached the top ten on the UK singles chart where it peaked at number six.
This week, share a song that features in your all-time top ten and tell us why it’s there. Share a link to it in the comments, or link back to this post from your blog.
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My thanks to Erika Kind for the inspiration for this feature.
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Not familiar with the song but love the Beach Boys! Their music was a major part of my past.
I’m surprised by just how many don’t know this song by the group, Eugenia. I seemed to have discovered a hidden gem.
Yes, I believe you have! Some songs become more popular in different parts of the world, no matter how well-known the group is.
Great song, Hugh! It takes me back. Mine? The one that makes pull over to the side of the road if it comes on the radio so I don’t crash the car? Shout by the Isley Brothers.
Glad you liked it, Jennie. And thank you for sharing the name of one of your favourite songs. I haven’t heard that song in a long time.
You’re welcome, Hugh. Love those oldies!
Like many on here you taught me a lesson. I never heard this one here in the states but it’s a keeper..:)
I hadn’t realised just unknown this song by The Beach Boys was, George. Very pleased to have introduced it to you all.
I don’t remember this at all, Hugh!
I’m surprised by how many people haven’t heard this song before, Mary. Probably because it was not released as a single in many countries.
I know a lot of the Beach Boys songs, Hugh, but as I don’t recognise that one, it’s not in my top ten. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
It seems to be one of their songs that not many have heard before, Norah. From what I know, it was only released as a single in the UK.
It’s lucky we have you to share it. 🙂
I’ve never heard that song before Hugh and I like it for obvious reasons, and not just because I like The Beach Boys. I thought the only song with my name in it was country music star Conway Twitty’s “Linda On My Mind” and when I worked at the diner during college, everyone used to play it on the jukebox. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKCvLvkfXM8
Your version is not one I’ve heard before, Linda. I can see why it would have been played a lot on the jukebox, though.
Lady Lynda by The Beach Boys is not a very well known song. For some reason, the band decided not to release it as a single in many countries.
Thanks for sharing your song choice with us.
That’s odd – it was a nice song. A lot of people did not like the Conway Twitty song due to its connotation, but all people named “Linda” got a kick out of it while it was popular.
One song that never fails to please me is Nowhere Man by the Beatles. I think it was a perfect song for the Top 40 era, timed at 2:44. It’s fairly simple, with great three-part harmony and a killer solo by George on a Fender Strat.
I agree it’s a killer song if only because of the way it was sung by the group. For me, instantly recognisable as a Beatles track, too.
Thanks for sharing it with us, Brian.
GreAt choice Hugh the Beach Boys were just amazing. Many memories of young children and early marriage…and dreams of long golden beaches!
One of my all time favourites… Dandy Highway Man by Adam and the Ants off of the Album Prince Charming 1981 ..just loved it for the sake of it.
I remember your song choice very well, Willow. I always wondered if he hurt himself jumping out of that tree because it looked so high up. A fun video, but weren’t all their music videos great fun?
Yes I think that’s why I loved them there was a lot of stress in my life then three children ,
Clicked before I’d finger as I was saying, three children hubby working away most of the time dancing round the room with them, one in my arms. Pure fantasy , my eldest used to call our middle lad Dunehead for some reason and he always sang ‘prince Dunehead’ happy days ..maybe not but we had our moments 🌹🌹
Now there’s a good old song I haven’t heard for years! ❤
And bought back to you by me. I should have kept my job as a DJ.
But then we’d miss all your intriguing stories! 🙂 xx
Wow, Hugh, I thought I knew every Beach Boys song, being a Cali girl from day 1! Lady Lynda is awesome! My favorite BB song has to be Sail On Sailor, their take on the blues! Gives me goosebumps!
And you’ve introduced a Beach Boys song I’d never heard before, Terri. I can see why it gives you goosebumps when you listen to it. The band certainly has a great range of songs.
Thanks for sharing this one.
I too had forgotten all about this song. Thanks for the reminder. It was wonderful to listen to it again.
One song that is consistently on my ‘top ten’ is Ça Ira by Joyce Jonathan. You can listen to it here: https://vimeo.com/123132476
What a great little song, Donna. I loved the video too. It was fun to watch. Joyce looked like she was having a lot of fun.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
My pleasure! I heard the song and saw the video years ago when I was in France. Since then I have always kept it on my ‘top play list’ and it has never become old!
Oh, wow, such a classic that takes me back to days of lightheartedness. 1979 was the year when the family moved to Liechtenstein. Gosh, so long ago. What a song can do… Let me also thank you for the mention in those song posts 😊
You’re welcome, Erika. You inspired me to start this feature so you’ll get a mention towards the end of every post. And I’m glad the music is bringing back memories of the time.
I don’t take it for granted and appreciate it very much. Thank you! And I am happy I could inspire you in order that we are gifted with such great pieces of music. Have a lovely rest of your Sunday and a great Monday!
I love that song and the Beach Boys – definitely my era! I hope Bach received a credit as co-writer for the introduction, too! Not just my top ten but in my all time top three is this one. It reminds me of an exciting but complicated time in my life. https://youtu.be/LHuyQZfqIL0
Thanks for sharing that with us, Clive. Not one I’ve heard before, but a beautiful song.
I must be showing my age! It is a beauty, isn’t it, back in the days when they were Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac.
I note in the comments under the video that the song was written by a 23-year-old. What great talent.
Yes, that was Peter Green, vocalist and lead guitarist. Sadly, his life went badly downhill.
That’s very sad to hear about his life.
Drugs, then mental health issues. An all too common story in the rock music world.
I’d forgotten all about this song! Lovely reminder. Thanks Hugh 🙂
Glad to have bought it back to you, Cathy. That’s what this feature is all about.
This is definitely in mine… Eternal Flame by The Bangles
Nice choice. Why is it in your top 10?
It reminds me of great days in childhood, singing to mirror with a hairbrush as a mic… And I just love the soothing nature of the melodies… 😊