Copacabana

Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl

with yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there 

She would merengue and do the Cha Cha

And while she tried to be a star

Tony always tended bar

Across the crowded  floor, they worked from 8 til 4

They were young and had each other

who could ask for more

Wow!  Does that take you back or what?  Yes.  It's true.  I was a big Barry Manilow fan back in the day (yes, that's why I'm like this).  One of his songs, Copacabana, has always been a fun favorite of mine.  It's fun to sing (and, of course, dance to).  Little did I know that Bella likes the song.  I heard the song playing in her room one night and had to ask.  I mean, what kid rocks out to a Barry Manilow song?

His name was Rico

He wore a diamond

He was escorted to his chair, he saw Lola dancing there

And when she finished, he called her over

But Rico went a bit to far

Tony sailed across the bar

And then the punches flew and chairs were smashed in two

There was blood and a single gun shot

But just who shot who?

This is where I find that my child has taken after me.  She listens to all kinds of music (50's, 80's, jazz, classical, disco and Rock).  It's fun to play a good obscure song for her and see that spark of interest.  It's fun introducing your kids to older music especially when you know they will appreciate the song.  The best is when you hear the song added to their playlist.  Bella appreciates the good singing and dancing you can get when listening to Copacabana.  What's not to love about that?

And, now that I've got your attention, and I know you will have this song in your head for awhile, let's sing this last verse together!

Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl,

But that was 30 years ago, when they used to have a show

Now it's a disco, but not for Lola,

Still in the dress she used to wear,

Faded feathers in her hair

She sits there so refined, and drinks herself half-blind

She lost her youth and she lost her Tony

Now she's lost her mind