Living in the Moment with Reflections of the Past

No matter how we look at things it is best to live each day as if it were our last and to rejoice in the moment. However, there is no reason not to reflect on the past especially those shining memories we have gathered through life.

Living in the Moment

“The Best of Times” is a song that was recorded by the American rock band Styx. It was released as the first single from their album Paradise Theater. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts.

“The Best of Times Is Now” is a song that was written by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams. It was recorded by American singer Perry Como. The song was also featured in the Broadway musical “La Cage Aux Folles”. The song expresses that one must cherish the present moment and live life to the fullest. Along with the melody and lyrics the song also emphasizes that as we live each day, we also create memories that will bring us joy for a lifetime.

“Let’s Live for Today” is a song that was written by David “Shel” Shapiro and Italian lyricist Mogol. Additional English lyrics were written by Michael Julien. It was first recorded in Italian and later by the English band The Rokes in 1966. The song became popular when English lyrics were composed and the song was recorded by the American rock band The Grass Roots in 1967. It is featured on their album of the same name. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was awarded a gold disc.

“One Moment in Time” is a sentimental ballad that was recorded by American singer and actress Whitney Houston. It was written by Albert Hammond and John Bettis. The song was released in 1988 as the first single from the compilation album 1988 Summer Olympics Album: One Moment in Time. It became Houston’s third number one single on the UK Singles chart and also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Reflecting on the Past

“In My Life” is a song that was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney. It was recorded in 1965 by the English rock band The Beatles. The song is featured on their album Rubber Soul. It is at number 23 on the Rolling Stone magazine list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

“The Way We Were” is a song that was recorded by American singer and actress Barbara Streisand. It is featured on her album of the same name. The song was released at the lead single of the album in 1973. It was written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, and Marvin Hamlisch.

“Those Were the Days” is a song that is credited to Gene Raskin, who wrote English lyrics to the Russian romance song. The song became popular when it was recorded by the Welsh singer Mary Hopkin and was released as her debut single in 1968. Paul McCartney of The Beatles produced it, The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“The Wind Beneath My Wings” is a song that was written by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley in 1982. It was first recorded by Malaysian-born Australian singer and recording artist Kamahl. He recorded it for his country and western album. The highest-charting recording of the song came in 1988 when it was recorded by American singer and actress Bette Midler for the soundtrack of the film “Beaches”. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The RIAA certified it Platinum.