Thematic
Songs for WhyTry -
*Note:
this is a list of songs that could be used when teaching
the WhyTry Program. These are songs that have
been suggested by people using the program as possible
musical examples that relate to the themes taught in the
WhyTry Program. Please use them at your own discretion.
You should be able to purchase these songs individually
online at www.itunes.com or music.msn.com
for a printable version of this list click here
We created an iMix on iTunes that contains most of these songs all in one place for you to purchase and download. To access this list make sure that you have itunes installed on your computer and then click here
If
you have any other songs that you would like to suggest
please email us
and let us know.
Reality Ride:
“
Spinning Wheel” – Blood Sweat and Tears
“
Keeping it Real” - Shaggy
Labels:
“
You’re an Original” Sheryl Crow
“
Changes” David Bowie (from Shrek soundtrack)
“
Landslide” Fleetwood Mac (& Dixie Chicks)
“
Simply The Best” – Tina Turner
Defense Mechanisms:
“
Let it Be” – The Beatles
“
My Stupid Mouth” – John Mayer
“
We Can Work It Out” – The Beatles
Climbing Out:
“
My Friends” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
“
Anything but Down” – Sheryl Crow
Jumping
Hurdles:
“
Whip It” – Devo
“
Don’t Give Up” – Eagle Eye Cherry
“
I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
“
Tubthumping” – Chambawamba
Desire Time and Effort:
“
Desire” – U2
“
Fly Like and Eagle” – Seal (or Steve Miller
Band)
“
I Will Survive” – Stephanie Bently (from “Holes” soundtrack)
Lift the Weight:
“
Stronger” – Britney Spears
“
Stronger” – Faith Hill
“
The Weight” – The Band
Plugging-in:
“
Help” – The Beatles
“
With A Little Help From My Friends” – Joe Cocker
(& the Beatles)
The Wall:
“
Drive” – Incubus
“
Don’t Stop” – Fleetwood Mac
Motivation Formula:
“
I Can” – Nas
“
Survivor” – Destiny’s Child
Online Music Video Resources:
We have compiled a list of music videos that you can access on