If you want a song that may not be known by most folks, but the images will stir up many memories, especially with the elderly, try singing Bill Staines' "Roseville Fair". Talk about word pictures! A great song too. I've used it and "River" especially when I am dealing with the families of someone who is dying. River is a great song to talk about life's journey with the family or patient.

In my work with Alzhimer's patients, I remember singing the song REDWING