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(Sample) Week #34 DOLLY PARTON & PETER, PAUL & MARY FOLK SONG COVERS

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Lisa Peterson
August 17, 2025

Week #34

Dolly Parton/Peter, Paul & Mary Folk Song Covers

This is week 34 of the year and we will be celebrating Dolly Parton and Peter, Paul & Mary Folk Song Covers, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

Dolly Parton Cover Songs

  • America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)

  • House of the Rising Sun

  • In the Sweet By and By

  • Star Spangled-Banner, The

  • When Johnny Comes Marching Home

  • Whispering Hope

Peter, Paul & Mary Cover Songs

  • All Through the Night

  • Freight Train

  • Hush Little Baby

  • Rock-A My Soul

  • This Train

Featured Song

ROCK-A MY SOUL

This African American spiritual song, “Rock-A My Soul” may have originated in Virginia, with the first written record of the song published by William Francis Allen in 1867. The “Bosom of Abraham” in the title refers to a biblical place called Sheol, where righteous believers rest, awaiting the second coming of Christ. The song has been covered and used by diverse artists, including choreographer Alvin Ailey. Ailey used the song as the finale for his well-known work, Revelations.

  • 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?

Rock-A My Soul Here is a video by Peter, Paul & Mary. I hope you enjoy it!

MORE DOLLY PARTON HITS

MORE PETER, PAUL AND MARY HITS

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

Prioritize Your Sleep

Here are some tips that can help improve your sleep

  • Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day (if possible)

  • Avoid alcohol, nicotine and caffeine before bed

  • Engage in at least 20 minutes of movement/exercise daily

  • Create a bedtime routine that helps you to relax (a cup of warm non-caffeinated tea, take a bath, listen to music, journal, massage, etc)

  • Sleep in a clean, calm, quiet, dark, cool place

  • If you are caregiving at night, see if you can get support, so you can improve your own sleeping

  • Try humming for at least 5 minutes. This can release the needed melatonin for an improved ability to fall asleep and stay asleep

Share if you have any sleeping self-care tips or stories from this week at [email protected] 

What are some benefits to prioritizing your sleep?

  • Manage stress better

  • More energy

  • Improved mood

  • Better physical and mental health

  • Make better decisions

  • Decrease risk of accidents

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