[78-L] music making a big difference to residents in rest homes

[David Lennick]

When Mother's Pizza Parlors first opened in Ontario in the 70s, they played 
lots of old music, but not enough of it. I could count on hearing Judy 
Garland's "Stomping At The Savoy" every time..presumably someone bought the 3 
Decca "Wonderful Thirties" sets and figured that was enough.

dl

On 4/8/2012 6:23 PM, neechevoneeznayou at gmail.com wrote:
> In the Dallas Airport Terminal a there is a Papedeux restaurant that
> plays 1920s-1930s music, and very nice transfers. The source, I believe,
> is one of the satellite radio providers, so the material IS available.
> Just in case someone says it is difficult to come by...
>
> joe salerno
>
>
> On 4/8/2012 2:54 PM, David Lennick wrote:
>> A friend of my wife's is in a retirement facility in Toronto and the one time
>> we joined her for lunch, I heard a lot of Vera Lynn. Take that for what it's
>> worth. Another friend, a jazz collector and discographer who's still an active
>> member of a few groups and is over 80, is in a facility that has regular Sunday
>> afternoon presentations of everyone's favourite music.
>>
>> I hope I go deaf before I have to spend my days listening to Dame Vera (sorry,
>> Earl).
>>
>> dl
>>
>> On 4/8/2012 3:47 PM, Rod Brown wrote:
>>> I hope this seems entirely on-topic, since the music people in rest homes,
>>> assisted living facilities, etc., would presumably like to hear was first
>>> pressed on shellac.
>>>
>>> I'd been wondering in recent times whether the "old folks homes" in my area
>>> are giving their clients enough music of the sort they would chose for
>>> themselves. My uncle Alfred spent his last few years in a very good quality
>>> facility that got high marks in most every category, but the music played
>>> in the cafeteria at meal times was apparently chosen for the staff, not the
>>> residents. Lots of light rock from the 70s and even later. It was Alfred's
>>> only serious complaint.
>>>
>>> And while I was wondering about such things, this movie clip came my way.
>>> It's a good-un, imho. We get to see the great difference made in a very old
>>> man's mood and responsiveness, when he's given access to some of his
>>> favorite music. Powerful stuff. Well-known Dr. Oliver Sacks has weighs in
>>> briefly.
>>>
>>> Here's the link:
>>>
>>> http://www.wimp.com/reactionmusic/
>>>
>>> I think I need to check in at one or two local facilities and ask about how
>>> their residents get access to the music they love best. Maybe there's a
>>> volunteer opportunity there for a collector of 78s. I would undoubtedly
>>> learn a lot.
>>>
>>> Best wishes to all,
>>> Rod
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