(Sample) Week #11 Bing Crosby Cover Songs (Part 1)

Author

Lisa Peterson
March 08, 2026

Week #11

Bing Crosby Cover Songs (Part 1)

This is week 11 of the year and we will be celebrating Bing Crosby Cover Songs (Part 1), by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • Alexander’s Ragtime Band

  • Aloha ‘Oe

  • America the Beautiful

  • Battle Hymn of the Republic

  • Beautiful Dreamer

  • Casey Jones

  • Chicago

  • Daisy Bell

SING ALONG

Featured Song

ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND

“Alexander’s Ragtime Band” was written by Irving Berlin in 1911. Vaude-ville singer Emma Carus is credited with spreading the song to Chicago, leading to the song’s popularity. Ragtime music in general was most popular between 1895 and 1919. This style of music got its name from the syncopated rhythms that sounded “ragged.” Ragtime was one of the first styles to be truly American in origin, reflecting the unique contributions of African American culture to popular music.

  • Is this melody familiar to you?

  • Are the words familiar?

  • Did you find yourself humming along?

  • How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?

  • Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?

Alexander’s Ragtime Band Here is Bing Crosby’s version. I hope you enjoy it!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

  • Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.

  • Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.

  • Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)

  • Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

SELF-CARE TIPS

FREE Resources for Caregivers

1) Free dementia resources and education for Oregon caregivers, at Oregon Care Partners https://oregoncarepartners.com/

2) A Global Resource Directory, Dementia Map at https://dementiamap.com/

3) Dementia Caregiver Support Groups. A wonderful one in Vancouver, WA is Hope Dementia Support group at https://hopedementiasupport.org/

4) Alzheimer's Association Helpline at https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline and 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900

5) Family Caregiver Alliance dementia support at https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/health-conditions/dementia/

6) Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers resources for family caregivers at https://alzfdn.org/

7) US Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans with dementia at https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Alzheimers_and_Dementia_Care.asp

8) Caregiver Action Network resources for dementia at https://www.caregiveraction.org/toolbox/?_disease=alzheimers

9) Dementia Friendly USA offers resources and Memory Cafe listings at https://dfamerica.org/

Here is a one-minute example of a Memory Cafe Music Moment:

Share which resources have been useful to you at: [email protected]

Subscribe to Sing & Remember to read the rest...

Join the "Sing & Remember" program to access this post, and 52 weekly messages to support you and your loved ones on your memory loss journey.

Already a paying subscriber? Sign In.