Charity Kahn: 14 Delightful Spring Songs for the HFVS Spring Equinox Episode

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HFVS Spring Time Episode with Guest DJ, Charity Kahn

Celebrating the Spring Equinox with Charity Kahn on HFVS

As the days get longer and nature awakens, this show encourages families to reflect on renewal, balance, and the hope spring brings. With music, stories, and uplifting moments, Charity Kahn shares songs that brighten the mood and celebrate the start of a new season.

Songs That Welcome the Changing Season

This episode mixes classic favorites with family songs that capture the spirit of spring. Songs like “Spring Is Here” by Wendy Waldman and “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles bring out the warmth and brightness of the season. Charity and the JAMband’s tracks, including “Get Your Booty Out of Bed,” “We Need Mud,” and “The Bird,” encourage movement, curiosity, and playful time in nature. Other artists like Cat Stevens, Bob Marley, and Justin Roberts offer timeless songs about change, growth, and new possibilities.

A Musical Reflection on Renewal and Nature

During the episode, music is mixed with stories like Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel and The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss. These stories encourage listeners to notice the small changes happening in the world around them. The HFVS Spring Equinox episode is both fun and thoughtful. Charity Kahn leads families on a musical journey that celebrates nature, sparks curiosity, and welcomes the hopeful feeling of spring.

Listen

Playlist

  • Wendy Waldman – “Spring is Here” [Wendy Waldman]
  • Charity and the JAMband – “Get Your Booty Out of Bed” [Party Like a Twinkle Star]
  • Cat Stevens – “Changes IV” [Teaser and the Firecat]
  • Charity and the JAMband – “We Need Mud” [Rock Your Socks Off]
  • Arnold Lobel – “The Corner” [Frog and Toad All Year]
  • The Beatles – “Here Comes the Sun” [Abbey Road]
  • Bob Marley – “Sun is Shining” [Trojan Reggae Chill-Out (CD 2)]
  • Justin Roberts – “Taking Off My Training Wheels” [Meltdown!]
  • Cat Stevens – “The Wind” [Teaser and the Firecat]
  • Gustafer Yellowgold – “Pinecone Lovely” [Have You Never Been Yellow?]
  • Ruth Krauss/Norman Rose – “The Carrot Seed”
  • Charity and the JAMband – “Happy Birthday Baby” [Rock Your Socks Off]
  • XTC – “Greenman” [Apple Venus Volume 1]
  • Charity and the JAMband – “The Bird” [Party Like a Twinkle Star]

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