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Greetings!
When I taught kindergarten I could be found “hopping” to the Bunny Hop this time of year.
So… I was thinking about that and decided the Bunny Hop could be just as fun for older folks, with maybe a minor adaptation.
But first…Where does this song and dance come from?
It started with Ray Anthony’s Big Band. The instrumental version was recorded in 1958. The Bunny Hop was the A side and on the B side was none other than The Hokey Pokey.
For those “youngsters” reading this – back in the day hit singles were recorded on 45 records that held just two songs. On the A side was “the hit” and on the B side…well second place.
So…back to the Bunny Hop. Here’s a video I made to show you the “Young at Heart Music” version of The Bunny Hop. Give it a try!
Now that you’ve mastered that…
You put your right hand in, you put your right hand out, you put your right hand in and you shake it all about. You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about!
Happy Easter!
Mary Sue
PS. I had an inspiring and educational day training with Teepa Snow last week. More about that in the coming weeks.
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Jean and Butters
are ready for Easter!
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My son Jesse and his best friend Hannah many years ago.
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Songs You Know By Heart is a collection of 18 favorites from the Young at Heart Music program. The CD features Mary Sue’s crystal clear vocals on classics such as Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Let Me Call You Sweetheart,Shine On Harvest Moon, Sunny Side of the Street, You Are My Sunshine and more. Great to listen to and perfect for singing along.
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 Mary Sue Wilkinson is the founder of Singing Heart to HeartTM and the Young at Heart Music Program. She is a career educator and professional musician. And she loves to sing! Her flagship program, Young at Heart Music, is devoted to bringing the joy of music and singing to seniors with decades of life experiences and memories tied to music. Mary Sue is available as a speaker sharing her expertise about the power of music to awaken memories and bring joy. Together with Tiyi Schippers, Mary Sue also provides music experiences for young children and training for early childhood educators.
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