"When Swing Was King," Vital Signs Ministries' program for nursing homes and retirement centers continues as strong as ever. We've already presented Volume 9 twice last week with great success. There's another this afternoon and several more scheduled throughout the month.Volume 9, like all of the others, brings together 13 terrific songs from the big band era with a Power Point visual show and an entertaining commentary related to the sights and sounds of the program. "When Swing Was King" thus provides for the seniors a wealth of pleasant experiences: the great music of their youth, memories, visual and audio stimulation to combat the tedium of nursing home life, stories with humor and human interest, opportunities for conversation, and the development of new friendships.
We remain delighted and inspired by the ministry "When Swing Was King' has created. And we once again invite you to come along for the fun.
The specific lineup for Volume 9? Here it is.
Glenn Miller Orchestra: "American Patrol"
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Frank Sinatra, the Pied Pipers: "Street of Dreams"
Shep Fields Orchestra: "Lavender Blue"
Duke Ellington Orchestra: "Five O'Clock Whistle"
Vaughn Monroe & Orchestra: "Tangerine"
Ray Anthony Orchestra: "I Only Have Eyes For You"
Ink Spots: "Ring, Telephone, Ring"
Freddy Martin Orchestra: "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"
Doris Day: "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered"
Nat King Cole Trio: "It's Only A Paper Moon"
Benny Goodman Orchestra: "Let's Dance"
Harry James Orchestra with Betty Grable: "I Can't Begin To Tell You"
Bob Crosby Orchestra: "Muskrat Ramble"
Again, these folks could sure use another friend or two in their lives so your participation in "When Swing Was King" is more than welcome. Give us an e-mail or a call soon.
