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The Power of Music

If you want to do something good for your brain, turn on your music player and sing along to a few songs. Better yet, sing and dance at the same time. Music stimulates many areas of the brain, including those responsible for memory, movement and mood, according to a new report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH).

 

I've always loved music. My parents have home videos of me as a wee baby, and I'm intently listening to the music playing and ignoring everything else going on. I've been singing since I can remember, and I took piano lessons for a time and played the flute for 6 years. I also recently learned that my great-grandmother was an opera singer! My grandma on my mom's side was a piano teacher. Music is in my genes! Music has also helped me process my feelings, and is always there to soothe my soul when I'm going through a rough patch. I even met my partner at a music festival!

 

Do you listen to music to boost your mood? How has music helped you? Share your story today!

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Vacation: The Go-Go's.

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Hey Lydia, you amaze me with your variety of knowledge on different kinds of music. I also like "Ride with Me" by the Mavericks

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One of the most beautiful love songs ever written was Unchained Melody sung by The Righteous Brothers and brought to life in the movie Ghost.  Here it is:

Just beautiful!

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Bill Withers song, "Lovely Day."

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I absolutely LOVE that song, JamesM!!!!

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Always makes me feel better!

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Yes

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Yes. 

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Just one more mood elevator...

"CAN'T STOP THE FEELING"  by Justin Timberlake

 

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This song is from an animated film called "SING!"  There is a lot of great music in this movie, but I find this one song always elevates my mood, puts me in a happy place, and even makes me wanna move even while sitting down.  So here goes.....

"Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing"  sung by Tori Kelly

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Originally recorded by Stevie Wonder. Tori Kelly did it justice!

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Some unknown or newly started singers are found on those variety or talent challenge shows like American Idol.  Here is one such talent with his on spin of a well known song:

Brian Crum sings  CREEP

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WOWWWWWW!  

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I find this song and video  to be a very happy step to a good day. "Open Door Season" performed by Deililck Haddon. Surprise yourself give it a try!

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I really like Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher." Alex does a superior job on drums, Michael is right on with the bass, but the master is Eddie. His guitar solo is just AWESOME! I also like "Dreams." RIP Eddie

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artist : Pharrell

the song : HAPPY

Makes my body move, makes my mood HAPPY. 
It makes me think of the world I want to live in and not this oneโ—๏ธ

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Ditto for sure!!!!!    ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ™ƒ

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I don't know if this qualifies as a song.  It is my favorite march and is very stirring and I think John Philip Sousa's finest -"Semper Fidelis".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgABUZ4i9co

 

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I've played John Phillip Sousa music from grade school throughout college. Parades, concerts, you name it!

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I've always enjoyed musicals and one of the greatest musical events in recent times was the film The Greatest Showman.  Several great songs and musical numbers came out of this movie and these three truly demonstrate "the power of music" to encourage and uplift the spirit.  Enjoy!

This Is Me sung by Keala Settle

 

Never Enough -- performed by Rebecca Ferguson (as sung by Loren Allred)

 

From Now On with Hugh Jackman

 

 

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I've got lots of, I call them, "happy songs. 

This is one of my favs-

https://youtu.be/UhDXGyrHLb0

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Thanks, RhondaF935810!

 I just recently found out I have Early Stage Parkinsonโ€™s..and I must admit I am pretty scared. Iโ€™m a very active person. 
Iโ€™m Alive video made me smile and cheer up! Thanks,   SLOTC

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I'm glad, Brian, it gave you a smile.  Keep on pushin'! 

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I love "I'm Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves. Definitely lifts your spirits and gets you moving!

 

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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Amy Winehouse

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She had a great voice-sorry she's passed on.
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My mother also loved the Great Nat King Cole's, "Unforgettable" which I did as well.

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So many great songs, however "You Keep My Hanging On" always make me turn up the volume and dance. 

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When Iโ€™m feeling low listening to Jill Scottโ€™s Golden is one of my top go to pick me ups. When I need to come to Jesus my go to is Imagine Me by Kirk Franklin.

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Jill Scott's "Golden" is definitely a pick me up.  "I Love the Lord", by Whitney Houston stirs my soul.  

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