We appreciate volunteers here at CKUA. We’ve asked our Community Relations team to create a playlist of songs dedicated to the people who give their time and energy to make CKUA strong. Here are their selections. Thank you, volunteers!
“Annalena” by Daniel Ögren
“Over the wild ride of the last month, there have been so many unexpected moments of pure joy, so many opportunities to recognize that we are temporary custodians of something so special and worth fighting for. We think you are SO COOL. Thank you, CKUA volunteers!” – Jodi Lucas, Sales and Partnership Manager
“The House” by Bill Bourne
“It’s a beautiful song that most CKUA lovers will know, written by a revered Alberta artist. And it’s about community and working together to build something that can last forever.” – Laurie Iverson, Events and Volunteer Manager
“Dreamer” by Brother Ray Lemelin
“This is a good, upbeat Blues song of dreams and love, and Brother Ray Lemelin is a local, longtime blues performer from Calgary, and a loyal listener and supporter of CKUA. A huge thank you to all of the CKUA volunteers; you are helping make people’s dreams come true!” – Christine Graf, Sales and Partnership Development Specialist
“You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker
“I chose it because every single volunteer is a beautiful part of our passionate community.” – Karen Howell, Events and Volunteer Coordinator
“Lighthouse” by Sierra Ferrell
“CKUA’s volunteers are the brightest lights, and we’re so grateful for each of them.” – Natalie Cook, Communications Coordinator
“Count on Me” by Bruno Mars
“CKUA volunteers are the friends we can count on, no matter what! Thank you.” – Karla Schell, Community Relations Director
“Be Alright” by Sammy Volkov
“Volunteers make CKUA better with their passion and willingness to step up for the community.” – Craig Taffs, Marketing Coordinator
“This Will Be Our Year” by The Zombies
“I think it’s an important year for CKUA—one of the most important—and the song gives a lot of hope about it!” – April Bannerman, Sales and Partnership Development Specialist
“Get By With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles
“CKUA would have a hard time ‘getting by’ if it weren’t for our friends, the good-hearted CKUA volunteers!” – Erika Dart, Communications Coordinator
“Rock n Roll Duty” by Kim Mitchell
“Volunteers, thank you for being in it for love love love!” – Shaun Friesen, Communications & Marketing Manager
You’ll find the full list of songs on CKUA’s YouTube channel under the “Songs for CKUA Volunteers” playlist.
