Family History Playlist

I'm always on the lookout for songs to use in my family history projects. I've used lyrics from songs of a certain era to evoke a time and place, song titles as story titles, and quotes from songs that might say just the right thing for a book introduction.

There are plenty of ways to use songs without actually using the music.

Here's my own playlist of family history music. And if you want to listen to the songs, go to iTunes or Amazon and type the titles in the search bar to hear a sample of each.

• Childhood Memories - Iris DeMent
• Grandfather's Hat - Jeff Daniels
• Family Tree - Lohio
• Family Reunion - Jill Scott
• My Father's Eyes - Eric Clapton
• Family Reserve - Lyle Lovett
• Genealogy - Tom Nickerson
• Family History - Joanne Rand
• Grandma's House - Deirdre Flint
• Family Memories - Mountain Smoke
• Family Hands - Mary Chapin Carpenter
• Heirlooms - Amy Grant
• My Ancestors - Jimmy Cliff
• Anthem of a Family Tree - Steve Bonafel
• Like a River - Carly Simon
• Grandparent's Love - mr. Ray