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
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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
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
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
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.
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.
Click the video button to see the Songs of Love video that Daryn Produced.
Friday, December 14, 2007
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
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
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