Songs for May 22

Mary McCaffrey, Sun Ra, Charles Aznavour, Roscoe Robinson, Jackie & Roy, Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, The Smiths, John Vanderslice, The Commodores, and Neil Sedaka.

Good morning, all! It’s a special kind of morning, a special kind of day coming on.

It’s May 22, and Sun Ra was born this day in 1914.

French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour was born this day in 1924. He has been called the Frank Sinatra of France, and has been honored, along with his family, for sheltering Jews from the Nazis during World War II.

Roscoe Robinson was born in 1928,

and Jackie Cain was born this day in 1928.

Trumpeter Kenny Ball was born this day in 1931,

and Morrissey was born this day in 1958.

John Vanderslice was born this day in 1967, and this clip is a real treat.

It’s National Maritime Day, and this clip really sparkles.

And finally, it’s National Solitaire Day.

Have a great day. Take time to hear a little music. Hope to see you tomorrow.