What A Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong's warm classic — a gentle opener that everyone knows.
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Here are 20 songs from the pickinbuster YouTube channel — the kind of familiar favorites I bring to a resident social. Feel free to share any of them with your residents and staff.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Judy Garland's timeless favorite, played soft and easy.
Stand By Me
Ben E. King — a room-wide singalong every time.
I Can't Help Falling In Love
Elvis Presley, slowed down for a sweet afternoon.
Fly Me To The Moon
A Sinatra standard for a calmer hour.
Moon River
Henry Mancini's gentle waltz from Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Blueberry Hill
Fats Domino — pure 1950s toe-tapping joy.
Love Me Tender
Elvis Presley's tender ballad.
Peggy Sue
Buddy Holly — an upbeat pick to lift the room.
Mack The Knife
Bobby Darin's swinging showstopper.
Yesterday
The Beatles, arranged for guitar and voice.
All I Have To Do Is Dream
The Everly Brothers — easy harmony and a familiar chorus.
Under The Boardwalk
The Drifters — a breezy summer favorite.
Up On The Roof
The Drifters, gentle and nostalgic.
King Of The Road
Roger Miller — a country charmer residents love to join in on.
Ramblin' Rose
Nat King Cole's easygoing classic.
Edelweiss
From The Sound of Music — a quiet, sentimental favorite.
My Favorite Things
Another Sound of Music standard, light and cheerful.
Shenandoah
A traditional American folk song, played simply.
Tom Dooley
The Kingston Trio — an old-time folk singalong.