#MorningMusic with Isabel Leonard

Isabel Leonard shared some songs that keep her and her son in higher spirits, and that she finds to be uplifting especially during these times. You can listen to her playlist here and read her thoughts on her selections below!

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Song: “Happy”

Performer: Pharrell Williams

Album: Despicable Me 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Song: “La Bamba”

Performers: Ritchie Valens/Los Lobos

Albums: Ritchie Valens/Just Another Band from East L.A.: The Collection

“This song goes way back for me. I remember watching La Bamba as a young woman and being in love with the entire story! My son has recently discovered 1950's rock and I could not be happier! This has become a favorite for him now as well.”

Song: “Yakety Yak”

Performers: The Coasters

Album: Rhino Hi-Five: The Coasters

“Another favorite to sing along to in our house.”

Song: “Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow”

Performers: The Beach Boys

Album: Beach Boys Party!

Song: “I Got You (I Feel Good)”

Performers: James Brown & The Famous Flames

Album: I Got You (I Feel Good)

Header photo by Richard Termine.