VIDEO: "The Today Show"'s Story On YOUNG@HEART!

Thomas on April 7th, 2008

VIDEO: Watch "The Today Show"'s Story On YOUNG@HEART

The below video aired Tuesday morning on NBC, offering performance pieces by the chorus and interviews with YOUNG@HEART's members on location in Northampton, Massachusetts.



For information about other upcoming YOUNG@HEART TV appearances (such as on "The Tonight Show" and "Ellen!") -- plus TV appearances by the cast of STREET KINGS -- click here.

 

Meet "The Young at Heart Kazoo Band!"

This seniors' group is based in Houston and are actually performing before a screening of YOUNG@HEART in that city - check out their online profile at FoxSearchlight.com.

From their profile:

Our seniors formed their own kazoo band over 5 years ago, “The Hampton Young at Heart Kazoo Band." Our band members’ ages range from 75 to 99 years young. They enjoy performing and contributing back to their community and
city. Last year, the Band debuted their first CD recording. Our Kazoo Band has performed for over 12,000 youngsters and those who are “young at heart” all over the Houston area.

(Pictured: Three of the musical group's members at a party celebrating their CD's release.)

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Anonymous | November 11th, 2009 21:42

It is a song called "Fix you" by "cold play".

Anonymous | October 28th, 2008 17:19

I just finished watching the documentary, and let me tell you, these are some amazing people! I laughed and cried and got a warm feeling that made me feel like a kid again. The goodness and sincerity absolutely radiates from their hearts and out with their voices!! I want them to know that they really touched my life and I want to thank them for allowing a film crew to follow them around..so we can all share in their wonderful experiences!!

Anonymous | May 13th, 2009 07:24

Reg, I recently had the CD purchased for me from my children. They got it from a shop called Sanity in Western Australia.
A fantastic movie!!

Anonymous | May 2nd, 2008 12:54

my mom is moving to Northhampton and absolutely loves to sing, and at 80, is very, very young at heart. is there a phone/address where she can contact you to maybe audition/join the group?

Anonymous | April 16th, 2008 20:02

That was beautiful, fun and enlightening. Thank you, Hampton Young at Heart Kazzoo Band, for teaching us how to live. Rock on!

Anonymous | April 17th, 2008 22:09

amen! God bless each of you.

Anonymous | May 1st, 2008 05:16

How do I contact this AWESOME group to come and sing for my residents at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Virginia Beach VA. I only wish I could be part of the group but I am not old enough.

Anonymous | April 10th, 2008 06:33

awesome and inspirational. old age does not mean that one forget how to live.

Anonymous | April 10th, 2008 09:49

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

Anonymous | April 15th, 2008 10:23

I gained a new appreciation for my kids music when I heard this group. I bought their CD and I have "saved" the DVD on Netflix. Wonderful! Inspirational!

Anonymous | April 16th, 2008 06:29

Thank you so much for touching me with your sweetness this morning!! I take care of the elderly in my chosen profession, I know deep inside their silence they have a song. I am so proud of each one of you.

Anonymous | April 18th, 2008 06:21

I saw you guys on "Leno" the other night and instantly fell in love with you all. That is the most beautiful thing I have seen in ages.
Thank you all!!

Anonymous | April 18th, 2008 10:56

I would love to buy a DVD for the group. I saw them on TV and it "blew me away". But to hear them without seeing them takes something away, I think. Please let me know if a DVD will be coming out. Thanks.

Anonymous | May 10th, 2008 20:11

Tonight we went to see Young at Heart at the Little Theatre in Rochester, NY. and had a chance to hear the musical director, Bob Silman. What a great evening we had! I want everyone in our Sweden Senior Chorus to see this movie.

Anonymous | May 18th, 2008 20:13

When I was in elementary school, around 1987 or 1988, The Y@H chorus came to perform a few times. The school was located in Northampton so it was a nice short trip for them. They were wildly entertaining to us youngsters and I seem to recall their featured performer was a short, spunky 90+ year old name "Rose" who always put on a great show. We loved having them come, and who would have ever guessed they would become internationally-acclaimed performers. Absolutely a wonderful story about a wonderful group of people who have spent over 25 years showing that being old doesn't mean giving up.

Fred Bliss
Northampton, MA

Anonymous | May 24th, 2008 10:30

Let's all keep on rockin' till our last day! go girls and boys! xoxoxo love this.

Anonymous | July 18th, 2008 17:04

I am a senior, I saw the movie this afternoon. So heart warming and touching. What a delight.
God Bless all those senior's
Just loved it.
JCA, Omaha, NE

Anonymous | October 25th, 2008 04:06

I just watched the very inspiring movie Young @ Heart congratulations to one and all,it was a very uplifting story.
One question if i may,the song that Fred Little sang,what is it called please and is there any way of purchasing a cd with that song on it??
I live in a small town in southern Australia
Best wishes to all
Reg Holmes-Brown
!6 Kennel Road
Ararat,3377
Australia

Anonymous | July 13th, 2009 09:49

What a beautiful story. It is so uplifting to know that these people are happy and doing what they love. Music can bring out the kid in all of us.

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Anonymous | October 12th, 2008 12:28

i think they should sing at the ignaugaural ball for whichever canidate wins,the song "Yes,We Can,can"it's appropiate! Tammi Wilson ,Easton ,Pa.

Anonymous | October 21st, 2008 21:27

oh my gosh, this is so touching. What an awesome group of people...

Anonymous | January 16th, 2009 03:18

I live in Western Australia, and watched the film at an out door cinema near Perth. It was just awsome to see how powerful music is for our spirit! I think every Highschool student should see the film!