We do! It will date us in a big way, but our song is “Two Less Lonely People” by Air Supply. I don’t know that there is any big reason this is our song, but we both liked it and were delighted to have found each other. – We still are. (It will be 30 years in June!) Whenever we hear this song we stop and dance.
This idea of songs for people, however, extends to our children. In this day and age of ringtone choices we tag our children with tunes that remind us of them for various and assorted reasons. From time to time the tunes change, but here is the current list:
If they call Mom, this is the tune she hears:
Jared – “A Wink and A Smile” from the movie, “Sleepless in Seattle” --- He picked it for his wedding.
Emily – “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – She is a true blue, dyed-in-the-wool, “Wizard of Oz” fan.
Anna – “He’s a Pirate” from “Pirates of the Carribean” – Loves Jack Sparrow! ‘nuf said.
Clark – “Superman” Theme Song – This story is a little longer. When I was expecting Clark his brother and sisters REALLY wanted us to name him Superman. As it turns out, his Great-Great and Great-Great-Great Grandfathers were both named Clark. We appeased our older children by telling them we’d give him Superman’s REAL name (but they all know who he REALLY is).
If they call Dad, this is the tune he hears:
Jared – “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” – He loved this song when he was a two-year old. He’d dance wildly whenever it came on the radio!
Emily – “God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You” – She is also a true blue, dyed-in-the-wool NSYC fan. And that is putting it mildly!
Anna – “He’s a Pirate” from “Pirates of the Carribean.” (See above.)
Clark – “Superman” by Five for Fighting
And, of course, for each other: When Chris calls me I hear “Pop! Goes My Heart,” from “Music and Lyrics.” And, when I call Chris, “Two Less Lonely People.” Can you tell who the romantic in our family is?
What plays when your loved ones call you??
