My Music Monday song this week is "I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself" by Dusty Springfield. This song was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and it was a hit in 1964. I think it may be one of the best breakup songs ever, with lyrics including:
"I just don't know what to do with my time
I'm so lonesome for you it's a crime
Going to a movie only makes me sad
Parties make me feel as bad
When I'm not with you
I just don't know what to do"
I heard this song on XM Radio yesterday (60's on 6) and it has been stuck in my head ever since. In this case, with such a great song, this is not a bad thing ... so I'm passing it along to you.
The Beatles arrived in the United States 50 years ago today, on February 7, 1964. They were greeted with fever-pitch excitement by fans, concerts throughout the United States, and several appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. I was a toddler when they first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. I understand that I stood up and put my hands on my ears because I was scared of all the screaming in the audience. That changed quickly, and I became one of their youngest (and most fervent) fans. How about you - do you remember the Beatles from the 1960's? I would love to hear your Beatles thoughts and memories in the comments, below.
