Thematic Songs for WhyTry -

*Note: this is a list of songs that could be used when teaching the WhyTry Program. These are songs that have been suggested by people using the program as possible musical examples that relate to the themes taught in the WhyTry Program. Please use them at your own discretion. You should be able to purchase these songs individually online at www.itunes.com or music.msn.com

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If you have any other songs that you would like to suggest please email us and let us know.

Reality Ride:
“ Spinning Wheel” – Blood Sweat and Tears
“ Keeping it Real” - Shaggy

Labels:
“ You’re an Original” Sheryl Crow
“ Changes” David Bowie (from Shrek soundtrack)
“ Landslide” Fleetwood Mac (& Dixie Chicks)
“ Simply The Best” – Tina Turner

Defense Mechanisms:
“ Let it Be” – The Beatles
“ My Stupid Mouth” – John Mayer
“ We Can Work It Out” – The Beatles

Climbing Out:
“ My Friends” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
“ Anything but Down” – Sheryl Crow

Jumping Hurdles:
“ Whip It” – Devo
“ Don’t Give Up” – Eagle Eye Cherry
“ I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
“ Tubthumping” – Chambawamba

Desire Time and Effort:
“ Desire” – U2
“ Fly Like and Eagle” – Seal (or Steve Miller Band)
“ I Will Survive” – Stephanie Bently (from “Holes” soundtrack)

Lift the Weight:
“ Stronger” – Britney Spears
“ Stronger” – Faith Hill
“ The Weight” – The Band

Plugging-in:
“ Help” – The Beatles
“ With A Little Help From My Friends” – Joe Cocker (& the Beatles)

The Wall:
“ Drive” – Incubus
“ Don’t Stop” – Fleetwood Mac

Motivation Formula:
“ I Can” – Nas
“ Survivor” – Destiny’s Child