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The Morning Show - With Jill Riley

Coffee Break: Songs that make you feel young at heart

Nate Ruess of fun. performs in a still from the "We Are Young" music video.
Nate Ruess of fun. performs in a still from the "We Are Young" music video.YouTube

by Jill Riley

June 27, 2023

When you feel younger than your actual age, it may be a health benefit, according to recent studies. A Washington Post story summarizing the findings says: “Older adults who feel young at heart may not only live longer, but may also have more life satisfaction, lower dementia risk, reduced depression symptoms, and better health in the future.” Well, hey.

Part of that formula is certainly tapping into the right sort of artistic inspiration. So, today we’ll celebrate music that makes us feel young at heart.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that tap into your fountain of youth should we play?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Willie Nelson - You Make Me Feel So Young
fun. - We Are Young feat. Janelle Monáe
Mott The Hoople - All The Young Dudes
Ramones - I Don't Wanna Grow Up
Iggy Pop - Lust For Life
Katrina and the Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero
Big Star - Thirteen (bonus)