Are you washing your hands for 20 seconds? Here are 7 Boston songs to help you track time.
"Well, I love that dirty water."
Although Massachusetts has eight confirmed cases of coronavirus, officials are tackling the disease aggressively. The MBTA is being disinfected daily, and cleaning efforts have stepped up at Logan International Airport. Still, the CDC says that one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the virus — as well as the flu and other more common illnesses — is with diligent hand-washing, for at least 20 seconds (and to be clear, using hand sanitizer is not the same thing).
One common way to measure whether you’re washing your hands for long enough is to sing the Happy Birthday song, twice through. But that song is annoying, even when it’s not out of context. If you want to be diligent about your hand-washing but don’t want your co-workers to walk in on you singing Happy Birthday to yourself in the company bathroom, here are seven songs we think Boston.com readers will enjoy singing while you lather, rinse, and repeat.
“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I’ve been inclined
To believe they never would
“More than a Feeling” by Boston
It’s more than a feeling
(More than a feeling)
When I hear that old song they used to play
(More than a feeling)
I begin dreaming
(More than a feeling)
‘Til I see Marianne walk away
“Dream On” by Aerosmith (x2)
Dream on, Dream on
Dream on, Dream until your dreams come true
Dream on, Dream on
Dream on, Dream until your dreams come true
“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” by Gary Portnoy (“Cheers” theme song)
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name
And they’re always glad you came
You want to be where you can see
The troubles are all the same
You want to be where everybody knows your name
“The Boston Rag” by Steely Dan
Bring back the Boston Rag
Tell all your buddies
That it ain’t no drag
Bring back the Boston Rag
“Dirty Water” by The Standells
Down by the river
Down by the banks of the river Charles
That’s where you’ll find me
Along with lovers, muggers, and thieves
Well, I love that dirty water
Oh, Boston, you’re my home
“Shipping up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
I’m shipping up to Boston, whoa
I’m shipping up to Boston, whoa
I’m shipping up to Boston, whoa
I’m shipping off to find my wooden leg
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