We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

supported by
yaayjohnnyjblair
yaayjohnnyjblair thumbnail
wdart
wdart thumbnail
/

about

"Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive"* was written by Harold Arlen and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song was nominated for the "Academy Award for Best Original Song" at the 18th Academy Awards in 1945 after being used in the film "Here Come the Waves." It is sung in the style of a sermon, and explains that accentuating the positive is key to happiness. In describing his inspiration for the lyric, Mercer told the Pop Chronicles radio documentary "[my] publicity agent ... went to hear Father Divine and he had a sermon and his subject was 'you got to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.' And I said 'Wow, that's a colorful phrase!'"

MUSIC OVERCOMES DEMENTIA: For some time, I've been playing music in assisted living homes, performing for people in various stages of dementia and disability. I've seen miraculous things happen while singing to people who are considered to be "disconnected"--suddenly, they're singing, clapping, tapping, dancing...all because of these familiar tunes. There is proof-positive that music reaches into more areas of the brain than language, math, and many other forms of communication. Also, the staff (at these homes) report that music helps the residents to eat and sleep better.

You can help me continue this work--when you download this track, you have the option of paying any amount you can afford. Another way to support is to become a VIP subscriber to my bandcamp site (starting at $5 a month). With subscription, you get special edition rarities, treats, intel, and my undying gratitude for you being the bright, healthy, & prosperous person that you are. Click on this link to get the party started:

johnnyjblairsingeratlarge.bandcamp.com/vip-membership

*(© 1944 Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.)

credits

from BY REQUEST: CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO & MORE FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, released September 21, 2018
JJB: guitar & vocals
Chris von Sneidern: mixing

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large" image

Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large" San Francisco, California

"Johnny is a virtuoso"--Brian Wilson
"Pop music with a conscience.”--Goldmine
“the Harry Houdini of rock and roll.”-- Spotlight. Listen to Johnny's fast-paced mix of old school soul, psychedelia, punk/new wave, & classic pop/rock. Singer-songwriter in his own right, he was also a sideman for Davy Jones and The Monkees + performed with David Cassidy, Al Stewart, Buddy & Julie Miller, & others. ... more

contact / help

Contact Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large"

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this track or account

Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large" recommends:

If you like Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large", you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featuring interviews with LA music scene pillar Kamasi Washington, and new London-based duo Mrcy.

listen now