A FATHER. A SON. THE MUSIC THAT REMAINED.
He Never Forgot How To Sing
My dad, Teddy Mac, was a singer all his life. He was nicknamed The Songaminute Man because of how many songs he knew. But when Alzheimer's made him distressed and angry, music became our way of finding each other again.
During the most difficult years, we would drive through the countryside singing along together. I began recording those moments and sharing them online, never imagining what would happen next.
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.
Remembering Teddy Mac
1936–2026
My Dad may no longer be with us, but his voice and the joy he brought to people around the world lives on.
Read Simon's tribute
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.
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Teddy Mac'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.