MaryTN

[I know this isn't Musical Theater-related but any suggestions would be appreciated.] My Polish Grandmother is turning 90 in July. She still drives and loves to argue politics (she's a NY Dem). It's going to be a great party.

My three kids (13, 16, and 19) all sing -- two mezzo-sopranos and and a tenor.

They are willing to perform, but we are having trouble finding a song. Any ideas?

MusThCC

Mama a Rainbow from Minnie's Boys absolutely has to be among the selections!

Maybe Together Wherever We Go, from Gypsy? (Actually written as a trio)

soozievt

Those are great suggestions.

I don't know if your kids would be into this but my kids performed at a grandfather's 70th and a grandparents' 50th anniversary affairs. What they did was to take a showtune and rewrite the lyrics and they choreographed the number. The lyrics were all about the grandparent(s) being honored.

soozievt

Does it have to be from the MT genre?
What about Unforgettable? Each teen can take turns on the verses.

soozievt

Or...
How Sweet It Is (to be Loved by You).

soozievt

From The Lion King....

Can you Feel the Love Tonight?
Circle of Life



In My Life...the Beatles

Wind Beneath My Wings....Bette Midler

onstage

I would go with some songs that Grandmother might remember from her youth. How about "Always" by Irving Berlin? (I'll be loving you, always...) Or "Friendship" from Anything Goes? (If you're ever in a jam, here I am...)

MotherBear

The above are all great suggestions. One of my daughter's sang, "Mama, A Rainbow", but changed the lyrics to "Grandma, A Rainbow". Since Grandma was from NYC, my other daughter sang, "New York, New York".

Can't go wrong here...Grandmas love EVERYTHING their grandkids sing! Let us know what you decide!

MaryTN

UPDATE: Thank you for all of your suggestions.

My grandmother looked pleased when I introduced the kids' song and stunned when they actually did a beautiful job of "You're the Top." It was very sweet.

soozievt

That sounds like it was a very special time and the song was perfect.