Tickets on Sale for the Songs of Love 3rd Annual Benefit Concert Featuring the Fab Faux!

On Saturday, March 27, the Fab Faux will be performing in the 3rd Annual Songs of Love Benefit Concert at BergenPAC in Englewood, NJ.

Tickets are on sale now!!

Go to www.songsoflove.org/fabfaux for more information, and to order your tickets today!

Julian Lennon gives a plug for Songs of Love!

Songs of Love Founder John Beltzer with Jullian Lennon backstage at the CBS Morning Show on December 15, 2009.

Golfers Come Together to "Swing and Sing" for Songs of Love

On September 16, 2009, Songs of Love held its 11th annual "Swing and Sing" golf outing in Franklyn, NJ. After the golfers returned to the cluhouse from a day at the course they all added their voices on a "song of love" for 5-year-old Grace Giannotti who is battling cancer.

Watch the video of this wonderful event!.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/32762331/ns/today-today_participate

Songs of Love Celebrates its 19,000th "Song of Love" at B.B. King's in New York City!

On Monday, June 29, 2009, Songs of Love held a benefit concert at B.B. King's Blues' Club in New York City featuring Matt Cusson, Javier and Billy Porter. During the concert the audience members helped finish a "song of love" for Britney Vargas who is battling a kidney ailment.

This marked the 19,000th "song of love" and made a wonderful girl very happy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF-l0qTqQzs

Songs of Love to provide its "Medicine of Music" to children staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island

New Hyde Park, NY (April 2008) - John Beltzer, President and Founder of the non-profit organization called the Songs of Love Foundation recently met with the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island to offer free songs specifically geared to help children with challenging illnesses or disabilities. Songs of Love writes and records personalized songs based on the personality, hobbies and life of each child. Songs of Love CD's will be available free of charge to every child whose family stays at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island.

"Songs of Love is a very unique and insightful organization,'' said Robert S. Weitzner, President of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. "These amazing CD's will bring joy and laughter to our children and their families who are going through some very difficult times.''

John Beltzer of Forest Hills, Queens, founded the organization in 1996. A drummer in a cover band that began in 1980, with his brother Julio on vocals, he was inspired to start a non-profit that would help children after recording a song called Songs of Love. The song, written by his
brother Julio two months before he passed away in 1984, became the namesake of Mr. Beltzer's organization. Mr. Beltzer continued recording songs and in 1995, signed a record deal on Elektra Records with an artist by the name of Alana Davis.

"My goal is to ensure that every child who has family staying at the House will walk away with a song in hand,'' said Mr. Beltzer. "We have had thousands of letters exclaiming the benefits our songs have on the children. I look forward to creating an everlasting collaboration between the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island and the Songs of Love Foundation.''

The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is a "home-away-from home" for families who are caring for seriously ill children undergoing medical treatment in area hospitals. Located on the campus of Schneider Children's Hospital, the House accommodates families in a warm and supportive environment. Since opening in 1986, more than 12,000 families from the United States and more than 80 countries around the world have been served.

Many of the families are from Queens, Suffolk and Nassau Counties, as well as the surrounding metropolitan area.

Songs of Love on the BBC in the UK!

Songs of Love launches its program in Liverpool, UK . . . birthplace of The Beatles!

Watch the news story on the BBC from 1/13/09.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWBErTFUA-k

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

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

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

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.

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.

Songs of Love Celebrates 14,000 "Songs of Love" at the World Financial Center Winter Garden!!

On Friday, December 14, 2007, Songs of Love engaged the audience in the recording of its 14,000th "Song of Love" at the World Financial Center Winter Garden. The milestone song was created for 8-year-old Jayling Delacruz battling a chronic lung disease. Before the massive recording session, the audience was treated to the funky sounds of the Funk Filharmonik featuring former Tower of Power vocalist Tom Bowes. Tom also co-wrote and sang the lead of Jayling's "song of love."

Click video icon to see video of the special event.

Click .mp3 icon to listen to Jayling's "Song of Love."

http://www.songsoflove.org/jayling.mp3

Apple Bank Sings a "song of love" for Sharma Berry!

Guests of the Apple Bank Upper West Side Community Event got to be recording artists for the day by adding their voices on Sharma Berry's "song of love." Sharma is being treated at The Children's hospital at Montefiore for Lymphoma. CD101.9 was on hand to spin some smooth Jazz and Metro New York Newspaper was the media sponsor.

During the event, Songs of Love Board Member Geri Fessler received the Songs of Love "Woman of Love" Award for her commitment to ailing children all across the world. Her Heather on Earth Music Foundation supports the work of Songs of Love and is set up to fund Music Therapy programs in children's hospitals across the world.

Golfers Sing Like "Birdies" at the Songs of Love 9th Annual "Swing and Sing" Golf Outing!

Three-year-old Corey Evans was serenaded by 125 golfers of the Songs of Love 9th Annual "Swing and Sing" golf outing.

Bob McGrath of Sesame Street and 15,000 young Mets fans record the 12,000th "song of love" at Shea Stadium!

On Thursday, May 17, Shea Stadium was turned into the world's largest recording studio when 15,000 children, led by Sesame Street's Bob McGrath, recorded a "song of love" for Ronald Sterling. Later that day, a CD of the song was presented to Ronald by Bob McGrath at St. Mary's Hospital for Children in Bayside, Queens, where Ronald receives ongoing care for his complex medical condition. Ronald suffers from Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome, an immune deficiency disease that puts him at high risk for infection, respiratory problems, eczema, and excessive bleeding.

Click here to see special page with photos, video and media appearances.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkFYu8eoXcw

Cast of Off-Broadway Show and Audience Record a "Song of Love!"

The cast of the Off-Broadway Show "The Altar Boyz" got together at Kampo Recording Studio in New York to record a "song of love" for 13-year-old Nathaniel Kristall who is battling a blood immunodeficiency disease. During a recent show at New World Stages Theater, the audience members had a chance to record their voices on all the choruses of Nathaniel's song!

Click above to hear Nathaniel's "Song of Love."

Click on the video icon to see video segment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6-kWXGGUWQ

Songs of Love on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams!

On Friday, October 6th, Songs of Love was featured on NBC Nightly News on its "Making A Difference" segment. One of the kids featured was the recipient of the 10,000th "Song of Love" Saeed Boynes who is battling Sickle Cell Disease.

The song was recorded by audience members at a Black Eyed Peas concert in Darien Lakes, New York.

Click on the video icon to see video segment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8uyDF0GPZ8

Songs of Love teams up with Nashville writers to make a song and video for Destiny Dyer!

In October of 2006, Songs of Love songwriter Carl Allocco teamed up with Tammy Cochran, Deborah Allen & Anita Cochran to compose a "Song of Love" for 11-year-old Destiny Dawn Dyer, a child living in Franklin, Kentucky, who suffers from a rare bone disorder. The team also recorded a music video for "Destiny's Song" which can be viewed below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoYqHhg8Z20

Golfers Raise Their Voices at the 8th Annual Songs of Love "Swing and Sing" Golf Outing!

Over 120 golfers at the Black Bear Golf Course in Franklin, NJ stepped off the tee to record a "Song of Love" for 7-year-old leukemia patient, Connor Davey.

The 8th Annual "Swing and Sing" Golf Outing attracted over 120 golfers.

This was the most heavily attended golf outing to date! We are grateful to the entire committee!

Songs of Love Celebrates 10,000 Songs at Black Eyed Peas Concert!

On Friday, September 8, The Songs of Love Foundation engaged thousands of Black Eyed Peas fans in the recording of the 10,000th "Song of Love." The concert took place at the Six Flags Darien Lake in New York. The recipient of the milestone song was 14-Year-Old Sickle Cell Anemia patient, Saeed Boynes, who is being treated at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx. The words to the chorus of Saeed's "Song of Love" was shown on 4 huge video screens so all the fans were able to sing along. All of the voices were captured live and recorded right over the song's track! Saaed was presented with his "Song of Love" and a copy of the video of everyone singing his name at his home in the Bronx.

Click above to hear Saeed's' "Song of Love."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cPu-2gf0ow