Children Will Listen

In his play Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim wrote a song about how children are always seeing what we do and listening to what we say. So be careful what you say, children are listening. Listen closely as Barbra Streisand sings Children Will Listen.  

Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand

Diana Ross’ debut solo single carried a heavy gospel influence, accompanied by a message which encouraged consideration for others and a universal social conscience. Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand

Spirit

In their song, Spirit, Earth, Wind and Fire tells us that in love our spirits will be one.

Here There Is Wholeness

UUCDC is not the only church with musical talent. Enjoy Here There is Wholeness by Emily McKinney of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Springfield.

Cool Breeze

Jeremy Spenser, the original guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, wants you to know that there’s a cool breeze in the air. (If not right now, one should be coming along soon.) Relax and enjoy his Cool Breeze.

Mr. Blue Sky

Jeff Lynne wrote a song that conveys a positive message of hope and happiness. The meaning can be interpreted two ways: the joy of a rainy day ending and the sun coming out; or metaphorically, seeing the light at the end of a difficult time. Hear now as the Electric Light Orchestra performs Mr. Blue […]

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Bobby McFerrin wrote that in every life we have some trouble but when you worry you make it double. So what does he recommend we do instead? Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

Where Is the Love?

This poignant track from the Black Eyed Peas took initial inspiration from 9/11, police brutality and racism in the early 2000’s. The band commented, “There was a lot of separatism, racism, and we felt like the question we had been asking was like, ‘Yo, Where Is the Love?‘

You Raise Me Up

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains. You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas. I am strong, when I am on your shoulders. Listen now as Josh Groban performs the song You Raise Me Up.