We will be in Houston during the Lyrid Meteor Shower on April 21-22, visiting my son Adam Smith Palmer and family. He has suggested (probably not seriously) that they might hold a large, loud backyard party (no lamps or lanterns, please) at 4am to watch the meteors.
I have offered to provide music for the occasion.
Here are some of the suggestions so far (please post other suggestions in the comments):
- Catch a Falling Star and Put It in Your Pocket - Perry Como
- Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
- Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes
- Star Light, Star Bright
- Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael
- Swinging on a Star
- others?
and maybe at the end of the party (as the sun rises), The Animals version of The House of the Rising Sun.
Addendum: An internet acquaintance sent me these suggestions as well. I especially like "Starry, Starry Night".