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Thread #102487 Message #2077198
Posted By: Sorcha
14-Jun-07 - 04:43 PM
Thread Name: Getting paid to sing in Retirement Cent.
Subject: RE: Getting paid to sing in Retirement Cent.
Wee is pretty much right on, but a lot of care centers don't actually have the budget to pay entertainers. They rely on volunteer help. I'd say go for it. But, think stuff like White Cliffs of Dover, Red Sails in the Sunset, Don't Fence Me In, My Blue Heaven, pop hits of the WW2 and Korean era.
If you can get into Veterans Homes, then do the top hits of the era they served in. Some vets are rather bitter, so I'd personally be careful about the 'patriotic' stuff unless it's requested. If you have VietNam vets, CCR always goes over well.