Teddy Mac
My father was diagnosed with dementia in 2013. He was a singer throughout his life and is known as The Songaminute Man simply because of how many songs he knows.
As a way of calming him down from the confusion, I used to take him for long drives, singing together in the car. I started to record them and shared them online with my friends, adding a fundraising link for an Alzheimer's charity.
Then something extraordinary happened...
Quando Quando Quando
In a few short weeks we raised over
$160,000 for the charity.
Dad got a record deal to release a single and then we recorded a big band album with the world famous Guy Barker Orchestra.
It's been a journey...
The Songs That Saved Us
Dad, Dementia and Me
A new paperback update to The Songaminute Man story in 2025.
Buy the first Album
A selection of 13 Big Band Tracks performed by Teddy Mac and the Guy Barker Orchestra.
Buy the SECOND Album
The second collection of big band swing and singalong tracks from Teddy Mac - The Songaminute Man.
父と僕の終わらない歌 - The Film
We're excited to share with you a new chapter in Dad's journey...
Fundraising
Join us in supporting these important charities that have helped us on this journey...
Limited Edition Vinyl
13 Big Band Tracks on limited edition classic vinyl - available now!