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Touch the Strings by Mark McCain and Erika Johnson – Album Review

Album: Touch the Strings (CD) by Mark McCain and Erika Johnson. I included a whole album suggestion because this CD is great for times when students need to work silently. Some pieces may help to keep up a student’s pace … Continue reading

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“Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid – Song Review

Song: “Cupid Shuffle” (mp3) by Cupid on the album, Time for a Change (CD). Length: 3:51 Lyrics: Safe. Topic: Safe. Directions on which dance moves to do for this song. Theme: dancing. Recommended Age: Any. Genre: R&B. Year: 2007. Video: … Continue reading

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“American Honey” by Lady Antebellum – Song Review

Song: “American Honey” (mp3) by Lady Antebellum on the album, Need You Now (CD). Length: 3:45 Lyrics: Safe. Topic: Safe. Reminiscing about childhood and longing to have the good times back again. Theme: sentimentality, comfort, and longing. Recommended Age: Any. … Continue reading

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“Soul Meets Body” by Death Cab for Cutie – Song Review

Song: “Soul Meets Body” (mp3) by Death Cab for Cutie on the album, Plans (CD). Length: 3:50 Lyrics: Safe. Topic: Safe. Abstractly telling of the desire for something better. Includes a metaphor that someone else is a “song” he has … Continue reading

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“Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and the Wailers – Song Review

Song: “Three Little Birds” (mp3) by Bob Marley and the Wailers on the albums, Exodus (CD), or, Legend (CD). Lyrics: Safe. Topic: Safe. The speaker tells of waking up to find three birds perched on his doorstep. He personifies them … Continue reading

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