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Opening Songs

14 Aug 03 - 11:02 AM (#1001916)
Subject: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Banjo 1925

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.


14 Aug 03 - 11:04 AM (#1001917)
Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Russ

Keep on the Sunny Side.


14 Aug 03 - 11:30 AM (#1001946)
Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: Chris in Wheaton

Corrina, Corrina


14 Aug 03 - 12:55 PM (#1002031)
Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: Cluin

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


14 Aug 03 - 12:59 PM (#1002035)
Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Les B.

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.


14 Aug 03 - 01:00 PM (#1002037)
Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Les B.

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


14 Aug 03 - 01:34 PM (#1002064)
Subject: RE: Opening Songs
From: GUEST,Pete Peterson

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