This week, I reached out to my readers via Facebook and Twitter, looking for “Sunday Singalong” song suggestions. I received quite a few great requests, including “Shaky Fruit”, “The 3 R’s”, and “Maraca Rock”, but the one I chose was just too fitting to pass up.
“April Showers” has been around for a long time – since 1921, in fact. It was originally recorded by Al Jolson, though Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and many other singers have versions as well. This song is used more often with senior citizens than it is with young children, but I like it so much that it just may have found a permanent spot in my repertoire.
Not only one, but TWO fellow music therapists requested “April Showers” this week. Kristin Bozard and Janice Harris will receive a free album download of their choice, and YOU can too! All you have to do is suggest a song (via email or blog comment) for next week’s “Sunday Singalong” video.
One more thing, and this is pretty exciting. Yesterday I wrote my 400th blog post! I’ve only been writing this blog for a little over 1.5 years, so I’m pretty amazed at hitting such a high number already. Thanks so much for being a Listen & Learn reader, and here’s to 400 more posts!
Congrats on your 400th blog post! I think I've sung this song about 400 times this month! 400 is our lucky number =) Lovely voice, lovely song.
Cheers, Kat
Hi Rachel….may I ask where you found the instrumental recording of April Showers? I’ve searched on iTunes but with no luck.
Thanks for all your posts…..you do a great job!
Corina
Hi Corina! I did find the instrumental track on iTunes, just by searching “April Showers”. It was last year, though, so maybe it’s no longer available :(
Hi Rachel! Thanks for your response. Would you mind looking to see what the artist and album names are? Perhaps if I search under those I might find it. I’ve found a few instrumental versions and a few kareoke versions, but they aren’t very good!
Thanks for your time…..and BTW, I love your website and blogs!
Corina
Sure – it’s from the album Pocket Songs Karaoke, Volume 66. I hope that helps!
Found it! Thanks again!