Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Songs of Love on "Hallmark Heroes" with Regis Philbin!!

Watch Songs of Love founder John Beltzer's appearance on "Hallmark Heroes" hosted by Regis Philbin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJLa11cp-A0

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Songs of Love Reaches its 17,000th Song!

On Tuesday November 18, 2008, the employees of Forbes Magazine got together to add their voices on the 17,000th "song of love" created for 6-year-old Cristian Rivera who is battling a brainstem tumor. The recording took place at the Forbes headquarters in New York City. Singer/Songwriter Alex Forbes, a member of the family, wrote and performed Christian's "song of love." Wallace Forbes, Alex's Dad, recorded the spoken introduction. Click button under photo to watch a video of the milestone event.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNrSHdeiTrM

Friday, May 16, 2008

Shea Stadium Turns Into a Massive Recording Studio as Bob McGrath and 15,000 Young Mets Fans Record a "Song of Love!"

Bob McGrath of Sesame Street and over 15,000 young Mets fans recorded a personalized "Song of Love'' at Shea Stadium for 10-year-old Matthew McKinnon. Matthew is receiving treatment for Nephrotic Syndrome - an indicator of a number of kidney-affecting diseases - at Schneider Children's Hospital in New Hyde Park, N.Y. Matt, and avid Mets fan, was present as he witnessed the massive crowd singing their hearts out just for him. Beach Boys "Pet Sounds'' co-creator Tony Asher composed the song. Mets PA announcer Alex Anthony added his voice on the song as well. Popular New York TV Weatherman Mr. G contributed a spoken introduction.

The Gibson Foundation and the Heather on Earth Music Foundation sponsored the event.

Click here to see special page with video, photos and to download song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w_CR9hJ_qw

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Hofstra University Sings a "Song of Love" for Alexa and Receives $25,000 From the MDRT Foundation!

Over 500 Hofstra students gathered at the Hofstra USA, North Campus to record the chorus of "song of love" written for 14-year-old Alexa Ayala who is battling non-hogkins lymphoma.

The event was sponsored by Hofstra Hillel - The Center for Jewish Life on Campus, Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Council, and the Student Government Association. Scott Curran, a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, a premier association of financial professionals, was also on hand to present Songs of Love founder John Beltzer with a check for 25,000 from the MDRT Foundation. The mission of MDRT Foundation is to increase member and industry participation and to give funds to worthwhile charitable organizations throughout the world.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Daryn Kagan, former CNN Anchor Features Songs of Love on DarynKagan.com!

Former CNN anchor Daryn Kagan has a wonderful new web site featuring inspirational stories from all over the world. With her web site, DarynKagan.com, she is committed, as she puts it, to "showing the world what's possible."

Click the video button to see the Songs of Love video that Daryn Produced.