Golden Oldies for Winter Music Therapy Sessions
Winter is officially here! ❄️ It’s time to sing songs about snow days, winter coats, and staying warm!
There are so many heartwarming Oldies that were meant for this time of year. Some of the common jazz standards from this era are now recognized as popular Christmas songs such as “Winter Wonderland”, “Let it Snow”, and “Sleigh Ride”.
I wanted to create a playlist of songs that were winter-themed but not typically associated with Christmas to use in music therapy sessions outside of the holiday season.
This playlist is a great option for working with older adults including geriatric groups, sessions in memory care, and hospice care.
Music from the Great American Songbook and popular songs from the 1920-1950s are my personal favorite!
These are some of my go-to winter Oldies:
Looks Like a Cold, Cold Winter - Bing Crosby
I've Got My Love to Keep My Warm - Frank Sinatra
Button Up Your Overcoat - Nat King Cole
A Marshmallow World - Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra
Love Turns to Winter To Spring - The Four Freshman
Suzy Snowflake - Rosemary Clooney
The First Snowfall - Bing Crosby
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