Music has the power to evoke strong memories and a sense of place. When someone hears a song, they can be transported back to the first time they heard it or their last moments with someone who reminds them of the song.
Songs from the 1950s hold a lot of nostalgia and thoughts of good times for people who lived during that decade. The song might also bring on good times with people whose parents or grandparents played that decade of music in their homes.
Foxes and Fossils is a female quartet singing group backed by a male band. The women are young and represent the “Foxes” of the group, while the older men playfully take on the title of “Fossils.”
In this video, Foxes and Fossils cover the song “Mr. Sandman,” written in 1954 by Pat Ballard. Though originally recorded by Vaughn Monroe, it was the all-girl group the Chordettes who made the song famous.
Thanks to platforms like Zoom, the Foxes and Fossils perform “Mr. Sandman” in different locations. The four women crowd around one mic together while the men play their instruments from their own homes.
The Foxes dress in their pajamas, one of the women holding a pillow while another clutches a stuffed animal. This is in reference to the folklore character of Mr. Sandman, who can sprinkle his magic dust upon us to bring dreams.
The singers’ four-part harmony is absolutely delightful on the ears. One of the “Fossils” replies, “Yes,” when the girls address the Sandman. The entire video will bring a smile to your face, and you’ll definitely want to share it with someone.
