Long Distance Dedication
If I learned anything from junior high (other than how to survive the ridicule that accompanies pubescence), it’s that nothing says love like a mixtape (or Casey Kasem). So, in addition to the eighteen videos that have now been submitted by people from three continents, I’d like to bring the children an additional gift - a CD of songs dedicated to them by our friends, donors and supporters that share a little bit about who you are and your personal messages for the kids.
To participate, all you need to do is post a comment below with your name, the name of the song you’d like to dedicate and why you’ve chosen that particular tune. If you’d prefer, make your own muxtape, and leave your dedication and a link below.
If you need some musical inspiration, here’s a few songs that I’ve posted to Twitter and the blog throughout the last few months that somehow serve to commemorate the journey:
- The Sweetest Gift by Sade (posted on 5/29/08)
- Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield (posted 5/28/08)
- Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall (posted 5/23/08)
- Say by John Mayer (posted 5/7/09)
- Look Up by Lauren Hayworth (posted 4/30/08)
- New Soul by Yael Naim (posted on 4/27/08)
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (posted 4/9/08)
- Let the River Flow by Up with People (posted 4/9/08)
- Even a Miracle Needs a Hand (posted 4/7/08)
In retrospect, I may need to move farther afield from the genre of cheese. Here too are a few songs that the children have shared with us:
PS: If you’d still like to submit your video for our Stories Matter project, we’ve extended the deadline through Monday, 6/16/08. For more info, check here.
Posted: June 13th, 2008 under The Foundry.
Comments: 10
Comments
Comment from Mario Olckers
Time: June 17, 2008, 1:53 am
Youssou N’Dour & Neneh Cherry “7 Seconds”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbBSDE-Dywo
Comment from Mario Olckers
Time: June 17, 2008, 2:10 am
Oh, and here’s the video of USA for Africa - We are the world http://url.ie/g7v
Comment from Sanjay
Time: June 17, 2008, 4:25 am
I’d like to make 2 song dedications to the kids from one of my all-time favorite musicians, Bob Marley:
1. Three Little Birds - This song just puts me in a happy mood anytime I hear it and I hope it does the same for you!
2. Redemption Song - This is just such a powerful, moving song - just great and I wanted you guys to hear it.
Comment from Ashlee
Time: June 17, 2008, 12:27 pm
I am still working on my song, but I asked Elliot which song he wants the kids to hear, and he said “E eats everything” by They Might Be Giants.
Comment from parmonkular
Time: June 17, 2008, 1:09 pm
I’ve got a few, too, so feel free to pick and choose.
“Big Rock Candy Mountain” as sung by Lisa Loeb - I love this. It is so sweet and catchy and daydreamy. It’s another song that Elliot likes, too.
“We Rule The School” by Belle & Sebastian - It’s about leaving your mark on the world, no matter how big or small. Definitely good stuff.
“Do You Realize?” by The Flaming Lips - Totally optimistic and about how short life is and how important it is to love the people around us right now.
Comment from Vanessa
Time: June 17, 2008, 9:54 pm
The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
Carole King & Louise Griffin - Where You Lead I Will Follow
Colin Hay - Beautiful World
Dave Matthew Band - Everyday
Des’ree - You Gotta Be
Eric Clapton - Change the World
Jackson 5 - I’ll Be There
Jimmy Cliff - You Can Get It If You Really Want
Judy Garland - Get Happy
KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
Marvin Gaye - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Stevie Wonder - Always
Comment from laura gordon
Time: June 21, 2008, 4:27 pm
Here’s one, although I’m still thinking of others.
“Forever Young” by Rod Stewart
I want to dedicate this song to Mama Lucy’s students because this song reminds me of my mother and all her hopes for me. She always used to sing it to me when I was little and I’ve appreciated it more and more as I’ve gotten older.
Comment from Jason Hargrove
Time: June 24, 2008, 3:28 pm
My dedication to the kids__
* Glow - Satoshi Tomiie
* MLK - U2
* Lose Yourself - Eminem, Radio edit, ;)
* It’s a Good Life if You Don’t Weaken - Tragically Hip
* Change the World - Eric Clapton
and of course, Rocky Balboa’s favourite…..
* Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Comment from Taylor Barr
Time: June 24, 2008, 5:34 pm
I would like to dedicate to all the kids in Tanzania-
“Stronger” by Robert Randolph and the Family Band.
the reason I would like to dedicate this song because I believe Love can conquer anything, and with hearing all of your stories, both YOU and I will be stronger.
Much Love,
Taylor
Comment from Meg
Time: June 26, 2008, 10:33 pm
Hey girlie! Better late than never…
1. Lovely Day — Bill Withers
2. Love — Musiq Soulchild
3. Isn’t She Lovely — Stevie Wonder
4. New Soul — Yael Naim
5. Don’t You Worry ’bout a Thing — John Legend
6. Love and Happiness — Al Green
7. One Love — Bob Marley
8. Find a Way — Elliot Yamin
9. How Sweet It Is — Marvin Gaye
10. Many the Miles — Sara Bareilles
11. Bright Side of the Road — Van Morrison
12. Blue Skies — Ella Fitzgerald
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