We woke every day to the clock radio, and during the summer we would sit a radio on the windowsill and sing as we played outside. Mom had broad tastes in music, and we grew up listening to artists like Herman's Hermits, Barry Manilow, Bobby Vinton, The Imperials. We could sing songs from Englebert Humperdink as easily as the latest Madonna hit. We danced to her old collection of 45's from the 50's as well as to our coveted Michael Jackson records. We were never embarrassed to sing along, because if Mom didn't know the words, she'd just make up her own.
Music is a wonderful way to express complex feelings, reduce stress, and get some great exercise.
I enjoy listening to many different artists and love the radio, but below are the artists that I enjoy so much that I have purchased their music for myself.