Country western music has a long history in northwest Kansas. Whether it was listening to the Grand Ole Opry, tuning into KFDI radio, or watching Hee-Haw, people have heard many a country-western singer and many memorable tunes. While the locals in senior living communities may talk about big bands, they can belt out many country tunes.
With harvest completed and cooler temperatures inviting us to gather around the fire, I’m grabbing my guitar and preparing to “corral the crowd” for a country western sing-along. Here’s some of what we’ll be sharing.
- Don’t Fence Me In
- Home On the Range
- Hey Good Lookin’
- Tennessee Waltz
- I Walk the Line
- Happy Trails to You
Some of these and many other senior living community crowd favorites can be found on this playlist:
Hi JoAnne,
Growing up in the Northeast, I always pooh-poohed C&W, but I’ve come to appreciate it of late. An old friend who grew up in Oklahoma shared Johnny Cash, Willy Nelson, and Iris Dement with me. The songs have good stories and real feelings. I imagine they are quite evocative in a music therapy session.
Best, Carolyn
Some are great stories to discuss. And, some are predictable – the horse died, my wife ran off, my husband died a drunk.. It was fun discussing the stories good and predictable this week.
I love C&W….wish I could be a-dancin; to it! Someday my husband & I are going to take dancing lessons….but we are way too busy now!
Maybe while you are waiting for more time you can put on your favorite tune and dance away free style for a couple minutes. It can be great exercise and help reduce stress.
One that always gets requested with my folks is “Back In The Saddle Again”.
You’ve gotta crowd pleaser on your hands, partner.