COVID-19 tunes: The pandemic coronavirus gives birth to these songs
[UPDATED, April 14] Have you heard any of these coronavirus-inspired songs that are spreading on social media?
We Heal as One
Famous OPM artists collaborate on the song "We Heal as One" to uplift the spirits of Filipinos amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Soldier in White
Kapuso Soul Balladeer Garrett Bolden dedicated an original song titled "Soldier in White" for the frontliners who are facing against the coronavirus disease.
Do What You Can
American rock singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi wrote a song inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic titled "Do What You Can.
Quarantine Song
Adam Sandler, on his guest appearance at the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, debuted a song about life in the time of COVID-19.
Sweet Caroline
American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond tweaked the lyrics to his iconic hit song "Sweet Caroline" to creatively share essential information about the coronavirus disease such as “Hands, washing hands… Reaching out, don't touch me, I won't touch you…”
My Corona
Dr. Zubin Damania a.k.a. ZDogg M.D. on YouTube, an American physician, made a viral anthem by changing 'My Sharona' to 'My Corona.'
Stayin' Inside
A musical artist on YouTube named Brent McCollough collaborated with his bandmates to make a parody of the popular Bee Gees song "Stayin' Alive" and titled it "Stayin' Inside" in relation to people all over the world staying at home.
Coronavirus Rhapsody
The "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen was also remade into "Coronavirus Rhapsody" by a YouTube account named Grounded Show. Take a listen on its quirky lyrics that were related to COVID-19.
12 Days of Quarantine
Are people listening to the song "12 Days of Christmas" in this sunny time of the year? No, they are listening to the "12 Days of Quarantine" by a Jeanine and David Ridenour on YouTube.
Corona Bye Bye Na
Vice Ganda released a new original song titled "Corona Bye Bye Na" in this time of emergency health crisis caused by the coronavirus disease.
Song About Quarantine
American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth dropped on Instagram an untitled song about the quarantine and it quickly became an instant hit online. He simply said, “Here's a song I made about Quarantine yesterday lol.”
Hello (From the Inside)
A singer named Chris Mann uploaded on YouTube his parody of the song 'Hello' by Adele and added a twist about the quarantine life and titled it 'Hello (From the Inside).'
Corona Man
A surgeon in Cincinnati named Matt Hensler, who had to undergo self-quarantine after being exposed to someone with COVID-19, wrote a coronavirus-themed version of the song 'Piano Man' by Billy Joel.
Six Feet Apart
A singer named Luke Combs wrote a heartfelt song about the quarantine titled "Six Feet Apart."
Part of the chorus says, “And there will be light after dark, one day when we aren't six feet apart.”
My Corona Home
A musician on YouTube named Jon Pumper made a parody song of "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys and titled it "My Corona Home."
Pumper's video has now reached over 1.5 million views.
Do You Want To
The Holderness Family, a family vlogger on YouTube that creates original songs and parodies, made a quarantine song version of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from the Disney film 'Frozen.'
Do-Re-Mi
A scene in the classic musical film 'The Sound of Music,' where Maria sung a song titled "Do-Re-Mi" to the children was edited to portray the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Beauty and the Beast
A scene in the classic Disney film 'Beauty and the Beast,' where Belle wanders in the little town of her province humorously depicts the quarantine life.
Corona Virus Song
YouTuber Mo Vlogs, featuring his sister Lana Rose, recorded a song about the coronavirus disease last April 21. As of this writing, the video has already reached almost 1.5 million views!
Mo Vlogs also wrote in the caption that the proceeds of the song will be donated to the less fortunate.
I Don't Want No (Corona Infection!)
RJ Jacinto made a COVID-19-inspired version of the song 'I Can't Get No Satisfaction' by The Rolling Stones.
Washin', Rockin', Soapin' (The Corona Away)
RJ Jacinto also recreated the song 'Proud Mary' by Creedence Clearwater Revival to remind everyone of proper handwashing amid COVID-19.
You Are the Champions
American singer Adam Lambert and iconic band Queen released “You Are the Champions” song as part of 'COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund' for the World Health Organization.
Ode to the New Heroes
Glaiza de Castro dedicated her new song “Ode to the New Heroes” to the frontliners.
Eat Bulaga Quarantheme Song
In his #ToughHitsThroughToughTimes series on Instagram, Joey De Leon changed the lyrics of Eat Bulaga's theme song and titled it “Eat Bulaga Quarantheme Song” to make it apt during the enhanced Ccommunity quarantine.
