A FATHER. A SON. THE MUSIC THAT REMAINED.
He Never Forgot How To Sing
My dad, Teddy Mac, was a singer all his life. But when Alzheimer's began to take away his memories, music became our way of finding each other again.
During the most difficult years, we would drive through the countryside singing together. I began recording those moments and sharing them online, never imagining what would happen next.
Then Something Extraordinary Happened...
Dad's singing went viral around the world. Together, we helped raise £150,000 for Alzheimer's charities — and, after a lifetime performing in clubs, Dad finally signed his first record deal.
This is our story.
What People Say About Teddy Mac's Music
The Songs That Saved Us
Signed Book & Music Collection
Discover the story behind The Songaminute Man with a personally signed copy of Simon McDermott's memoir, The Songs That Saved Us, together with Teddy Mac's original album on CD.
A special collection celebrating the love between a father and son - and the music that brought them together.
Prefer to buy the book on its own?
Buy My Dad's Music
The voice that captured hearts around the world.
Discover Teddy Mac's two albums, featuring timeless swing classics and his unmistakable voice.
From the original Songaminute recordings with the Guy Barker Orchestra to Swing on Jupiter and Mars!, each album celebrates Teddy Mac's lifelong love of music.
The Musicians Behind Songaminute
Behind Teddy Mac's recordings were some of Britain's finest musicians, including the acclaimed Guy Barker Orchestra.
Discover the talented performers who helped bring Teddy Mac's love of music into the recording studio.
The Story That Became A Film
From Blackburn to the big screen in Japan.
Our story inspired the Japanese feature film Our Eternal Song (父と僕の終わらない歌), released in cinemas across Japan in May 2025.
Bringing Dad's music and our family's experiences to a new audience, the film is a moving celebration of love, family and the enduring power of music.