Monday, December 3

Soaking It Up

SMID's Music Monday

Years ago in the United States, there was a television ad campaign for a bath soak called Calgon. As I remember it, the ad showed a woman harried and frazzled by the work of her day--phones ringing, children crying, dogs barking, pots overboiling--when she suddenly breaks out with the cry "Calgon, Take me Away!" The next shot on screen shows her soaking in the bathtub with a blissful, relaxed smile upon her face. As if all the world's problems could be solved with a dip in the tub.

A compelling idea, this luxurious soak in the bathwater.

As I sit here contemplating such a moment (fantastic at best) I can't help but hum the tune for the old gospel song. I love gospel. I love it in it's every interpretation and rendtion. In fact as I looked for a video clip to accompany this post I was very torn as to which I would choose. Though one of my favorite singers--of this tune in particular--Eva Cassidy has a kick-all version of this song, one which leaves me in tears nearly every time I hear it, I ultimately went with the following video. Because, really, if I am going to have a fantasy soak in the bath, with candles burning, and bubbles up to my chin, I am also going to bring along these guys to sing me into bliss and relaxation.

Wade in the water
Wade in the water children
Wade in the water
God's gonna trouble the water

Take me away boys.

Said by Jenn in Holland at 17:48

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10 comments:

  1. CableGirlMon Dec 03, 06:50:00 PM 2007

    You know, it's funny that you posted this today. I was in High School when those commercials were on the air and I knew a girl whose name sounded incredibly similar to Calgon. To be honest I don't even remember what her real name is because I always called her Calgon. Anyway, I was just thinking about her the other day totally at random.

    Did you hear me thinking?

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  2. Flower ChildMon Dec 03, 06:57:00 PM 2007

    awesome! I want to go take a bath now!

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  3. Jenn in HollandMon Dec 03, 06:58:00 PM 2007

    cg-
    Hahahahahaha! Yeah, it has to be you baby. You have undue influence on my writing with your random thoughts of a girl with a rather unfortunate name! (I do wonder what the real one was!)

    fc-
    Take me with you!

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  4. Potty MummyMon Dec 03, 10:04:00 PM 2007

    This is a little hard for me to get a handle on, as in the UK Calgon is a tablet you put in the washing machine to stop limescale build-up...

    Perhaps not the best addition to a warm bath.

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  5. soccer mom in denialTue Dec 04, 03:14:00 AM 2007

    Fortunately I know the actual gospel tune otherwise I would've thought this to be an odd song to inspire your bathtime!

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  6. JanTue Dec 04, 05:49:00 AM 2007

    Sounds wonderful. I remember those commercials. Have fun !

    Jan

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  7. LeslieTue Dec 04, 07:01:00 AM 2007

    I remember those Calgon commercials. I also remember the "Ancient Chinese secret, huh?" ones for the laundry detergent. Ah, those were the days.

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  8. JenTue Dec 04, 01:05:00 PM 2007

    I love that song. I went to a really alternative elementary school and gospel music and folk songs were the main stay of our music program. We sang this frequently, albeit without the power that it warrants.

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  9. Alex ElliotWed Dec 05, 01:45:00 AM 2007

    That was a childhood flashback. I used to get my mom Calgon for Christmas every year.

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  10. Wholly BurbleWed Dec 05, 02:57:00 AM 2007

    Around my house, I still have "Calgon moments" and that's why I put in a large soaking tub!

    And the music, wonderful choice. I just went to YouTube and listened to a host of their selections. Thanks for the fun time ;-))

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