Songs of Hope
Staff members at hospitals in the New York metropolitan area have been playing songs like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” the “Rocky” theme and “Every Breath You Take” to celebrate the release of patients who had been hospitalized because of the coronavirus.The Times reports:Many have chosen “Here Comes the Sun,” long associated with finding joy through hard…
What Songs Explain You?
A Times writer introduces herself to readers through 11 songs. Which songs would you pick to tell your life story?
What Are the Greatest Songs of All Time?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.What songs do you consider to be among the greatest of all time? Why?What do you love or appreciate about these songs? Is it the instrumentation, vocals, lyrics or something else that makes the music so outstanding?…
Lesson of the Day: ‘The Songs That Get Us Through It’
Note to teachers: Some of the essays in this collection deal with adult themes. Please preview them and choose those that you think are most appropriate for your students. Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “The Songs That Get Us Through It” Every year, The New York Times Magazine publishes an issue all about music that explores the…
What Catchy Songs Get Stuck in Your Head?
What makes something an earworm — a song, jingle, beat or melody that loops in your brain for days?
What Songs Matter to You Now?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here.How do you know when you really like a song? Is it because of how it makes you feel or move? Do you normally find out about songs through friends, social media or by following the artists you love? How much do you care about the lyrics of a…
