Music has a remarkable ability to change our thoughts when we hear it playing. From the time we were very young, we enjoyed listening to music and it even helped us to learn everything from our ABCs to some history (think School House Rock). As we got older, we still appreciated music and it continued to have a rather unique hold on us. When we were down, listing to the right song made us feel better. When we were happy, the right song made us happier.
Sometimes, music was specifically designed to make us laugh. For example, do you remember the song about the old lady that swallowed a fly? Things were not going well for her but as she continued to swallow one thing after another, it just went from bad to worse. That song may have been for children but we likely remember the words, long after we have reached adulthood.
That is where this song comes in. It is sung by a quartet of women and, let’s face it, they are fantastic! When you hear their voices, you will recognize that they could do almost any song they wanted but they decided to make us smile with their talents. They sing a song that is similar to the premise of the old lady that swallowed a fly, but it is geared more for older people. They don’t eat bugs, but they do lose their car keys, remote control and many other things. As adults, we can appreciate what they are going through.
This song may not be the most popular, and it might never make the top 40, but it certainly has something going for it. It has the ability to make us smile. Even if you are a youngster, don’t forget to smile as well. It won’t be long before you are singing the same song.