Help me find a song for a photo slide show!

[Spinning]

I posted this on the Community board and didn't get a huge response.

I am making 2 photo slide shows for first grade and 3rd grade. I will need about 3 songs. I would like something fun and upbeat.

[piratesmate]

Well, I was thinking Disney until I went back & read your CB post. That made me Google lyrics kids music & I found this site http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicchild.htm with quite a list! Some have both MIDI files and the lyrics. They have a list of kids songs as well as patriotic, movies/musicals and old favorites.

I went to "Funiculi Funicula" because I've always liked the tune, but didn't understand the Italian. While I don't like the lyrics, it's a fun tune! That got me thinking...how about using some of the classical music that they used to use on Bugs Bunny cartoons? I can no longer hear The Barber of Seville without picturing Bugs Bunny & Elmet Fudd! ;) When my kids were little, if I needed to be out on a Saturday morning I'd put WPVI (channel 6 in Philly) on in the car as it comes in at 87.7FM...listening to the classical music that way was always fun!

[holycow]

Walking on Sunshine is a fun song...good beat.
You make me feel like dancing....Leo Sayer
How about You've never had a friend like me? (aladin)
Safety Dance...my kids love that one!
I will add some more if I think of any...I've been brain dead this morning! lol


HC

[wtpclc]

I do not know exactly what you're going for, but anything from Veggie Tales would be catchy, provided the lyrics were acceptable for school. The Pirates Who Don't Do Anythign is a personal favorite.

[jenniferma]

HOw about the songs to Shrek-- either that "Rockstar?" by Smashmouth song from the first one or the "Accidentially In Love" by Counting Crows. I used to babysit for a 6 year old boy who LOVED the first one and you might get their attention because they would defintely recognize both songs.

good luck!
jen

[ohiominnie]

my kids would love anything raffi, but then again they grew up with it. :)

[Alexander]

I've done tons of slideshows for my classes and my son's class over the years. They are usually for graduation. The songs I included have been:
Best of Friends (Fox & The Hound)
You've Got A Friend In Me (Toy Story)
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride (Lilo & Stitch)

And my 6th graders last year requested "We Don't Need No Education" (Pink Floyd) Probably not a great choice for younger kids!