(Sample) Week #9 Connie Francis Cover Songs (Part 2)

Author

Lisa Peterson
February 22, 2026

Week #9

Connie Francis Cover Songs (Part 2)

This is week 9 of the year and we will be celebrating songs that focus on songs covered by Connie Francis, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • My Wild Irish Rose

  • Oh My Darling Clementine

  • On Top of Old Smokey

  • Red River Valley

  • She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain

  • Too Ra Loo Ral

  • When the Saints Go Marching In

  • You Made Me Love You

SING ALONG

Featured Song

TOO RA LOO RAL (THAT’S AN IRISH LULLABY)

“Too Ra Loo Ral (That’s An Irish Lullaby)” is an Irish American song written by James Royce Shannon in 1913 for Shameen Dhu, a Tin Pan Alley musical. Only the chorus is included here, but there are additional verses in which the singer nostalgically reflects on their mother comforting them as a child.

  • 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?

Too Ra Loo Ral Here is Connie Francis’ version. I hope you enjoy it!

Connie Francis Greatest Hits Youtube Playlist

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

Adding Movement to Our Routines

Did you know that our feelings and emotions happen in our bodies? When we use movement to express them, they can release and not get stuck. Here is a fun video that shows us how to honor our feelings and let them go, through the simple act of movement.

You can help honor your feelings and then release them through movement. If you give this a try along with the video, let us know how it was for you at [email protected]

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