Song Spotlight: “You Can’t Make Old Friends”
Mood: Sentimental, Nostalgic, Reflective Themes: Friendship, Country, Companionship Tempo: Moderate Genre/Style: Country, Country Ballad “You Can’t Make Old Friends” is a touching duet by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton released as part of Kenny Rogers’s 2013 album of the same name. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton are two country musicians who shared a lasting friendship…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “You’ve Got A Friend”
Mood: Comforting, Supportive Themes: Friends, Friendships, Emotions Tempo: Slow & Relaxed Genre/Style: Folk-rock, Soft Rock “You’ve Got A Friend” is a song written by Carole King for her 1971 album Tapestry. The song’s comforting melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it an enduring anthem of friendship and support. In a world filled with uncertainties and…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: Qongqothwane (The Click Song)
Mood: Lively, Lighthearted Themes: South African folk, Song about bugs and insects Tempo: Upbeat Genre/Style: Folk, South African folk-pop “Qongqothwane” is a South African folk song, specifically a song of the Xhosa people. This song is often known as “The Click Song” in the western world as its Xhosa title with click consonants is difficult…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)”
Mood: Optimistic, Lighthearted Themes: Jamaican folk Tempo: Upbeat Genre/Style: Folk, Calypso In 1956, Jamaican-American singer Harry Belafonte released his single “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” that became one of his signature songs. The Banana Boat Song is a Jamaican folk song that likely originated around the beginning of the 20th century. The song was sung…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “Coat of Many Colors”
Mood: Inspirational, Optimistic Themes: Country songs, Reminiscing, Life Experience Tempo: Moderate Genre/Style: Country March is Women’s History Month in the United States, a month dedicated to honoring incredible women and their contributions to society. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we look up to the music icon Dolly Parton, who has dedicated her life to…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “I Get Around”
Mood: Positive, Restless Themes: Travel, Family Bands, The California Sound Tempo: Allegro, Upbeat Genre/Style: Early Surf Rock In the midst of the winter months, sometimes it is nice to change up the scenery and break out of the regular day to day routine, even if it is only through music and pictures. Why not take…
Read MoreVideo: Musical Moments
Too often, when we’re thinking about music in caregiving – or even “being musical” in general – we’re thinking about big events (going to a show or giving a performance) or long-term commitments (learning a new instrument or joining a band). But musical moments – short, sweet, shared experiences in music that may only be…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “The Spring Breeze Kisses My Face (春风吻上我的脸)”
Mood: Lively, Happy Themes: Lunar New Year, Spring, Chinese Pop Tempo: Moderate, Danceable Genre/Style: Chinese music, Lunar New Year music The Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays celebrated among Asian communities. Lunar New Year is known by different names across different cultures and communities around the world. The Chinese Lunar New…
Read MoreMusical Trivia Game To Try At Home
With cold weather and short days, a fun inside musical game is just the thing to bring some joy to the day. Why not try out a bit of timeline trivia with your care partners? What you need: Access to a greatest hits album (either a hard copy on CD or LP, or digitally on…
Read MoreSong Spotlight: “59th Street Bridge Song/Feelin’ Groovy”
Mood: Cheerful Themes: Happiness, Famous Duos, Simon and Garfunkel Tempo: Moderate Genre/Style: Folk Rock Simon and Garfunkel were a musical duo that rose to fame in an unusual way in the 1960s. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel initially went to grade school together, where they learned to harmonize and write songs together. Their first…
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