Monday, October 28, 2019

Pumpkins & Bumpkins #MewsicMovesMe

The theme of this week's Mewsic Moves Me blog hop is "songs of the season...you can celebrate Halloween, or autumn, or both." It's one of the best times of the year so this was a fun playlist to put together...


Country Bumpkin is one of my all-time favorite classic country songs, even though I can't listen to it without shedding a tear or two. It's sweet story song that follows a couple through life -- from when they first meet in a bar, to the birth of their son a year later, to their deathbed goodbyes. It’s all framed by the refrain about country bumpkins and pumpkins: Her baby boy is “fresh as frost out on the pumpkin,” and at the end of her life, 40 years later, she says, “So long, country bumpkin.” It was a huge hit for Cal Smith in 1974, but I think it's a song that makes a perfect duet too, by who else by Conway & Loretta...



A couple more autumnal tunes...





And lastly, a good old Halloween classic...



We hope you enjoyed our choices this week! 

Did you "fall" for a particular song?

19 comments:

Mickey's Musings said...

We like your picture Mudpie. Torties blend well with Fall colours ;)
Lots of good song choices too for the season.
Purrs,Georgia and Julie

Cathy Kennedy said...

Melissa,

'Country Bumpkin' came to mind recently and am glad to see that you shared this morning. :) Thanks for hitting the dance floor today. It's been a delight to share it with you. Have a boogietastic week, my dear.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Those were sure good tunes! You look cute in there sweet Mudpie!

songbird's crazy world said...

Great playlist Cathy. Monster Mash is a classic

csuhpat1 said...

Very classic songs. Enjoyed them all, Thanks for sharing

John Holton said...

You're the first person who's used "Monster Mash" that I've run across today! Good list!

The Swiss Cats said...

Fall colors suit you very well, Mudpie ! Purrs

XmasDolly said...

I have to say out of all your tunes I'm liking Lorrie Morgan the best today! HAPPY HALLOWEEN & Of course Conway Twitty and Lorretta is No. 1... Celebrating Halloween is always "Monster Mash"~! hahahaha

The Island Cats said...

Great choices for fall and Halloween.

colodreamer said...

I love all your choices but George Strait has always been my favorite.

Hairballsandhissyfits.com said...

Country Bumpkin was one of my mom's fav songs! loved hearing it again1

pilch92 said...

I love this image if Miss Mudpie. Great music choices too.

Mike Golch said...

I was wondering if Someone was going to use Monster mash.

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat said...

Another great song selection! I haven't heard Lorrie Morgan's name in years!

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Our mom used to love the Monster Mash when she was a kid. That brings back a lot of memories.

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

What a great photo of you Mudpie. Did you and your Mom watch the PBS series of Country music? It was really good.

Christy Amular said...

Meowvelous site!!

bookworm said...

Loved your cat picture in the leaf. Of the set - Conway and Loretta, although the sad ending put a little frost on this pumpkin.I thought she would outlive her country bumpkin. But that's life. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.om

Unknown said...

Fall colors definitely suit you! Love the picture! And love your song selections, too! :) Thanks for the dance!