Beat Cancer Playlist
Posted 7/1/2011
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This seems like the perfect post for the start of a summer holiday week-end. We are in Maine, having driven up late yesterday, left after work (answering a question we have had: is it worth it to leave so late and not get here until after 11:00? The answer is most certainly "yes". When we awakened this morning to the water at our feet, all the time stuck in Boston traffic melted away as an irritant.), and are so happy to be back. Dear friends are arriving today, so we will be giving the tiny cottage the first guest test. Good food, wine, conversation, and music are sure to join the canoe trips and hikes as part of the week-end's enjoyment. So, this post is for you. Please consider leaving a comment and telling us what songs you would add to the list.
With this, I am signing off until Tuesday. Happy Fourth and Happy Birthday, America.
lindsayray Blog: CURE's "beat cancer" playlist
CURE's "beat cancer" playlist
Posted At : June 1, 2011 5:26 PM | Posted By : Lindsay Ray Related Categories: General
We asked readers on our Facebook page to suggest songs that sum up their cancer experience. We got such great responses that we decided to make a playlist to share with all of you.
Here are some of the song suggestions we received: Becky says: "Tubthumping" by Chumbawumba for the ongoing theme "I get
knocked down, but I get up again."
Sari recommends: "Move Along" [by the] All American Rejects. My oldest daughter chose it as my theme through Hodgkin's and my divorce that followed. I HAVE "moved along," healthy and happy! God is good.
Shannon says: "Girl Anachronism" by the Dresden Dolls. (I was a mess.) At chemo we sang a lot of Salt-n-Pepa to keep our spirits up. Also because I was a difficult draw even with a port a cath, I would do laps around the ward doing my best "raise the roof" and "break it down" motions to get the blood flowing.
Even CURE's publisher and cancer survivor Susan McClure suggested one of her own: How about "Psycho Killer," by the Talking Heads? Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa... Better run run run run awaaaaay!
And what song would I choose? I've never experienced cancer for myself, but I do know friends and family who have had the disease. I would want to convey to my loved ones that I support them, which is why I would pick 'You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story. It's upbeat and catchy with a strong message: "You've got troubles; I've got 'em too. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you. We stick together and see it through 'cause you got a friend in me."
We picked one song from each reader and organized them by themes, such as fighting and life, which embody the scope of the cancer journey. You can check out all the song selections and download the playlist or individual songs athere.
I Will Not Be Moved by Natalie Grant Fighter by Christina Aguilera Fight the Good Fight by Triumph Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
T ough by Craig Morgan Feelin' Stronger Every Day by Chicago The Climb by Miley Cyrus Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day
lindsayray Blog: CURE's "beat cancer" playlist
I'm Alive (with Dave Matthews) by Kenny Chesney I Run for Life by Melissa Etheridge I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor Hard Knock Life by Jay-Z
Alive by Pearl Jam Always Look On the Bright Side of Life from Spamalot Survivor by Destiny's Child Girl Anachronism by The Dresdem Dolls Bitch by Meredith Brooks Psycho Killer by Talking Heads Higher by Creed Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns Anyway by Martina McBride Cycles by Frank Sinatra Keep Breathing by Ingrid Michaelson Moment by Leahy Move Along by The All-American Rejects My Next Thirty Y ears by Tim McGraw You've Got a Friend In Me by Randy Newman Jai Ho by A.R. Rahman, Sukhvinder...
What song describes your cancer experience the best or helped you with treatment?
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