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Quotes from American Music Therapy Association Web Site:
"When we look at the body of evidence that the arts contribute to our society, it's absolutely astounding. Music Therapists are breaking down the walls of silence and affliction of autism, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease."
"Simply put, music can heal people."
"Music helps all types of people to remain forever young."
"(Music therapy) can make the difference between withdrawal and awareness, between isolation and interaction, between chronic pain and comfort -- between demoralization and dignity."
I think it is safe to say that music does, indeed, bring some form of comfort, feelings, emotions, healing to everyone. And I would bet each of you reading this have fond memories of some music.. I do.. it was broadcast this week that Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" was written for Caroline Kennedy. He told the press that the inspiration came when he saw the sweet girl standing with her pet horse and the words seemed to pop into his mind as if wished there.
Sweet Caroline Lyrics -- Neil Diamond
Where it began,
I can't begin to knowin'
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along.
Hands, touchin' hands
Reachin' out, touchin' me touchin' you
Chorus:
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I, look at the night
And it don't seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two.
And when I hurt,
Hurtin' runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when I'm with you
Warm, touchin' warm
Reachin' out, touchin' me touchin' you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined,
To believe they never would
Oh, no, no
I have my own memories of that very same song. When I was 16, I started dating my first TRUE AND HONEST love, Jerry. It was funny how that came about, we were both dating other people and on a double date with those other people. When it came right down to it, neither of us couples were fitting well with the people we started with, but we braved it out and the next day, I got a call from Jerry. He asked me out! What I witnessed while he was with my friend (and it was a first date for both couples, so there was no feelings or emotions yet tied in) made me hope that he would call. We were very much parellels of each other.
8 months into our dating, for my December birthday (my 17th), Jerry (who everyone said resembled Abraham Lincoln [me thinks it was his magnificent sideburns.. baby boomers.. you remember them.. yes?????]), Jerry came to pick me up to go out to eat in a stove pipe hat and tails he rented, with flowers. He walked me to his car, helped me in and sat in the seat. He gave me a beautiful necklace which I still have, and turned on the 8-track (again baby boomers.. can we get an OOOOOHHHHH RRRRAAAAHHHHHH?). The song he clicked to was none other than Neil Diamonds Sweet Caroline and he sang along with him while putting the necklace on my neck. After the song, he leaned in, took my face in his hands and said.. "I couldn't have captured you better .. I am not that good, but they are what I feel you are and why I love you."
Jerry died 5 months later.. music still heals me .. especially when I get down about a relationship I thought could work, but was shut down. I heard "Sweet Caroline" today and I felt a breeze blow my hair... I was inside and there was no wind.. but I know full well what (who) it was .. telling me the same thing he did those many years ago.. and close to both mine and his birthdays (our birthdays were only 4 days apart, though he was 4 years older).
So tonite.. I leave off with.. "good times never seemed so good."
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redtigr
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Nov 23 @ 7:42PM
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So sad. There is no love like first love.
hugs to you tonight... 
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TallBlonde1
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Nov 23 @ 7:45PM
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There's nothing like that first love....Poor Jerry, so young. 
Wonderful blog, thank you for sharing. 
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Angel603
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Nov 23 @ 7:50PM
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Wow..... what a great human story. So romantic and real. Thank you for sharing. I'm sure his love is still with you and one day you'll meet again.
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azgirl701
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Nov 23 @ 8:11PM
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so sad for you
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oceanlover734
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Nov 23 @ 8:11PM
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This was a sweet sweet part of you to share sis. I must admit it brought tears. music still heals me .. especially when I get down about a relationship I thought could work, but was shut down. I heard "Sweet Caroline" today and I felt a breeze blow my hair... I was inside and there was no wind.. but I know full well what (who) it was .. telling me the same thing he did those many years ago.. What an awesome moment to be given
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daisy315
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Nov 23 @ 8:30PM
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Music has always been my safety zone.. thats where I run to when my soul is aching..
Sweet Caroline... oh how I love that song...
wonderful blog... wonderful.. 
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cowboy2x4
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Nov 23 @ 8:32PM
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It was just their bodies that died,they still live..."within us"
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whatagal
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Nov 23 @ 8:37PM
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I can't say a word.
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MusicDesign
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Nov 23 @ 8:39PM
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Music has always moved me emotionally. When a song comes on that has a memory attached, my mind goes back to that place.
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Palomino
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Nov 23 @ 9:35PM
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OMG Luvs...I'm covered in goosebumps from my head to my toes. What a tragic loss of love and life.
Your blog is beautifully written, as usual, and suddenly I was a teenager again, feeling all of those emotions. Yes, music brings lots of memories to me...old and new. I not only consider the "essence" of the song, but the lyrics, as well. Sometimes I'll cry to a song and my daughter will turn it off. I turn it back on and tell her..."It's cleansing...let me continue".
A kudo for you, m'dear. ~*~*~
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katydid438
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Nov 23 @ 10:05PM
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Memories of my first love still come to me. A song, a scent, even the wind blowing through the trees. Thankyou
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sciurusniger
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Nov 23 @ 10:37PM
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I have no words, either....
~*~
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Loreli
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Nov 24 @ 11:16AM
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I loved this....
and i know what you mean about the memories sparked by certain music.
They are very special, even if they hurt.
What a nice remembrance you have of him.
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misschoos
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Jan 18 @ 12:12PM
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Kudos gf I love that song too.
Ooh, I found you here http://www.matchdoctor.com/thread_6_22500_5/It_s_Been_A_Bloggy_Day.html
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