Opening Songs

Subject: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Banjo 1925
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 11:02 AM

We are looking for opening songs for a banjo & song duo that performs mostly for convalescent/rest home/assisted living audiences.
   At present we are using a 'smile' set - "Smile, Darn Ya' Smile," "Smiles," and "When You're Smiling." The intent of this selection is obvious.
   We welcome suggestions as to other songs that would be good for 'openers.'
   The Banjo Buddies.

Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Russ
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 11:04 AM

Keep on the Sunny Side.

Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: Chris in Wheaton
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 11:30 AM

Corrina, Corrina

Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: Cluin
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 12:55 PM

"You Are My Sunshine". A good singalong and also a good finisher-upper (musically speaking, that is).

Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Les B.
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 12:59 PM

What kind of banjo - old timey clawhammer, bluegrass, or jazzy plectrum? Different stokes for different folks.

Bluegrass has a lot of up-tempo songs, and so does old timey. Probably a lot of pop tunes from the 20's to 40's for plectrum.

Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Les B.
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 01:00 PM

I forgot to add - "Golden Slippers" - "Buffalo Gals" - "Going Down the Road Feeling Bad".

Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Pete Peterson
Date: 14 Aug 03 - 01:34 PM

Hello Stranger, as sung by the Carter Family and lots of groups since.