FMM: Rawls playing

After writing about fables, the word "imagination" suddenly came to mind. After all, you need a rich and vivid imagination to be able to come up with stories. Much more if you think up of fables.

And since today is Friday Magic Madness day, I'm digging up a song that I've written about more than a year ago. But it's such a nice song, it deserves a repeat.

"Pure Imagination" is a 1976 song from Lou Rawls. As kids, this song would be played a lot on cassette, whether it was at home or in the car.

True to its title, there's something very imaginative and fantastical about this song. It sounds so soothing, thanks to Lou Rawls' voice, and the lyrics were beautifully written.

So, as the song says: Come with me, and let's listen to this song again.

FMM: Two-gether

Lest you think that Odie being dragged out of the pound to be put down was the end of "Here Comes Garfield," it's not.

The ending is actually a happy one. 

After they grabbed Odie, Garfield rallied the other dogs in the pound to go against the oppressive leader. Then, they all overpowered him and were able to gain their freedom. And with that, Garfield and Odie came back home together to the chagrin - and delight - of Jon.

That happy scene was punctuated by this song, again from Desiree Goyette and Lou Rawls. Entitled "Together Again," it's today's happy Friday Magic Madness song.

Because best friends - whether they're cats and dogs - deserve to be together.

FMM: Rock & Rawls

Who doesn't know the iconic voice of Lou Rawls?

His voice is so distinct. So, buttery-soft and smooth. He sings in a way that's commanding yet calming. People will also say that his voice is very sensual. Which is true.

While he's best known for songs like "You'll never find another love like mine," that's not the song that made me familiar with his work.

And you'll be surprised at what song first made me familiar with Lou Rawls. It's the song for today's Friday Magic Madness:

Yes, it's a song from the cartoon show "Garfield."

As a kid, I'd watch the old Garfield animated series, and one episode featured this song. Once it played, I couldn't help but ask: "Who is this singer?" After finding out who, everything was history.

Thanks to Garfield, here comes Lou Rawls again.