Grey skies got you down? Still working from home? We've got just the thing! During our stay at home orders, our staff and board members got together (virtually) and created a playlist with songs that brought them happiness.
To visit the Spotify playlist, visit the link here. If you don’t have Spotify, you can also search each song in your preferred music player.
1. Morning Has Broken – Yusuf/Cat Steven
Shirley, Artist on the Wards + Glenda, Board Chair
Not deliriously happy, it just makes me feel good – Glenda
2. Chelsea Morning – Joni Mitchell
Bev, Artist on the Wards
3. Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Martina, Gift Shop Assistant Manager
4. It Can’t Be You – Basia Bulat
There’s something about the simplicity of the vocals and the ukulele that bring me such peace. I also like to pretend I can throw my voice as beautifully as she does while I’m singing along - Tyler, Executive Director
5. Somewhere over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Christina, Gift Shop Manager
6. What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Leonie, Nancy Lieberman Director
7. Fall On Me – Andrea Bocelli
[My Husband] and I were on a two week cruise vacation in the Mediterranean in fall of 2018 and spent an afternoon at the Bocelli family winery in Tuscany with Andrea’s brother. Andre and his wife were home so his brother took us to meet them. I will never forget that – An amazing afternoon and wonderful holiday – Jillian, Friends Board Member
8. On Top of The World – Imagine Dragons
This song helps me remember all of the aspects of my life that I am thankful for such as my family, health and overall support. This song really helps put life into perspective for me – Ojas, Friends Board Member
9. Blue Skies – Willie Nelson
An Odd song because it has minor keys. It is kind of sad, but uplifting at the same time which kind of fits right now – Lorna, Artist on the Wards
10. (We’re Not) The Jet Set – John Prine, Iris DeMent
A song that always makes me smile - Stephen, Board Vice-Chair
11. Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
This got me through many a tough time, and I love the whistling! - Melinda, Board Past Chair
12. Island in The Sun – Weezer
It makes me think of being young and carefree; of vacations and just being with the people you love. Anytime I hear it, it makes me feel warm and happy and grateful. – Kristin, Friend Board Member
13. Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
This song makes NO sense, but it sure is catchy! – Holly, Arts in Healthcare Administrator
14. Love’s Theme – Barry White
Dee, Bookkeeper
15. Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind, and Fire
Nothing makes me happier than disco music. – Tyler
16. Dancing Queen – ABBA
I would have to say anything by ABBA, so hard to choose – Holly
17. Under Pressure – David Bowie + Freddie Mercury
This song is a staple for dancing in the gallery between shows. Thank goodness for curtains! – Tyler
18. Harmony Hall – Vampire Weekend
Ellen, UAH Art Collection Manager