Rock 'n' Recovery

The inteBIC Guide To Rock 'n' Roll
That's Good For The Soul

Music can play a very important role in recovery from any accident, illness, physical or emotional trauma. This is especially true for teens and young adults, for whom rock 'n' roll is often a major part of their lives.

The goal of our Rock 'n' Recovery project is to help instill a healthy attitude and a positive look to the future in young rock music lovers. The songs on the recommended playlist are intended to be upbeat, to relate specifically to a recovery-type situation, and to help lead to a better day. Please feel free to e-mail now and help us add to the selections at this site.

Initial selections on the Rock 'n' Recovery recommended playlist are:

• Takes A Little Time: Amy Grant sings that "it takes a little time sometimes, to get your feet back on the ground" and that "it may not be over by morning, but Rome wasn't built in a day" so "give it, give it time."
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• Watch Over Me: Local Detroit star Jill Jack sings about having an angel to "watch over me." She seeks "inner peace to protect me and the strength to find my truths."
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• Sometimes It's A Bitch: Stevie Nicks sings that "sometimes it's a bitch...sometimes it's a breeze." She talks of times with "my arms stretched triumphant on top of the mountain" and also of those with "my head in my hands...down on my knees." And she sums it up with "it's not what's in the mirror, but what's left inside."
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• You're Only Human (Second Wind): Billy Joel sings that "you're only human. You're allowed to make your share of mistakes." And he reminds us to "hold on, till that old second wind comes along."
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• Don't Stop: Fleetwood Mac sings the song that Christine McVie wrote for her ex-husband John, saying "don't stop, thinking about tomorrow." They suggest that "if your life was bad to you, just think what tomorrow will do."
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• The River: Garth Brooks sings that "a dream is like a river, ever changin' as it flows" and reminds us that "I'll never reach my destination if I never try."
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• It's My Life: The Bon Jovi band shouts out that "It's my life, it's now or never; I ain't going to live forever; I just want to live while I'm alive." And they remind us that "luck, it ain't enough, you gotta make your own breaks."
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• I Hope You Dance: Lee Ann Womack sings that "Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens" and that "when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance."
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• Change: Blind Melon suggests that "When you feel your life ain’t worth living, you’ve got to stand up and take a look around you." They conclude that "When life is hard, you have to change."
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Feel Free to e-mail now to let us know of
other songs which might be worthwhile additions
to the Rock 'n' Recovery recommended playlist.

 

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