What began as a way to connect fellow healthcare workers to each other through song, Play It Forward is now a segment of Shift Change Radio Hour, an hour-long radio program showcasing health care workers’ song requests, testimonies, Play It Forward dedications, and exciting patient and AIM spotlights.
Hosted by Arts in Medicine and aired by The Wombat: WMBT 90.1 FM, Shift Change features the Play It Forward segment that features covers of songs dedicated from one Gainesville-area healthcare worker to another. Each song is covered by an AIM musician in residence, specially for the dedication.
Enjoy past Play It Forward requests below:
May 2023
May 31, 2023 – Rayvon Rollins performs “Let it Be” by the Beatles, dedicated to Catelin from Kacy in the NICU, for this week’s Play it Forward request.
May 24, 2023 – Michael Claytor performs “Satellite” by Dave Matthews Band, on this week’s Play it Forward.
May 17, 2023 – Ricky Kendall performs “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers, on this week’s Play it Forward.
May 10, 2023 – Ricky Kendall performs “Island in the Sun” by Weezer, dedicated to Lauren Arce for all her hard work and dedication to the nursing staff, on this week’s Play it Forward.
May 03, 2023 – Austin Brockner performs “In My Life” by the Beatles, dedicated to all of Shands’ nursing staff and in the surrounding area, on this week’s Play it Forward.
April 2023
April 26, 2023 – Michael Claytor performs “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and the Wailers, on this week’s Play it Forward.
April 19, 2023 – Ricky Kendall performs “Blackbird” by the Beatles, from Jenny Lee and the AIM team in loving memory of Peggy Foreman.
April 12, 2023 – Michael Claytor performs “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton, on this week’s Play it Forward.
April 05, 2023 – Sam Moss, Ricky Kendall, and Michael Claytor perform “In My Room” by the Beach Boys, on this week’s Play it Forward.
March 2023
March 29, 2023 – Michael Claytor performs “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong, dedicated to Ron the volunteer, on this week’s Play it Forward.
March 15, 2023 – Ricky Kendall performs “Time in a Bottle” by Jim Croce, dedicated from Wanda at the 7 East welcome desk to her son and grandkids, on this week’s Play it Forward.
March 01, 2023 – Michael Claytor performs “Renegades” by X Ambassadors for Megan, dedicated to Unit 52, on this week’s Play it Forward.
February 2023
February 22, 2023 – Michael Claytor performs “Give Yourself to Love” by Kate Wolf for Susan, dedicated to all healthcare workers, on this week’s Play it Forward.
February 15 – . Rayvon Rollins performs “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston for Gale, dedicated to her husband, on this week’s Play it Forward.
February 8 – Ricky Kendall performs “All You Need is Love” from Denise in Nursing Education to all the listeners out there on this week’s Play it Forward request.
February 1 – Ricky Kendall performs “Hit the Road Jack” for Ashley on Unit 46 for her final day of work on this week’s Play it Forward request.
January 2023
January 25 – Michael and his daughter Stella perform this Play it Forward request, “A Whole New World”, from Kelvin to Unit 10-2.
January 11 – Austin Brockner performs this Play It Forward request from Nicole with Environmental Services, dedicated to her friend Kamesha and to one of her favorite patients. This is My Cherie Amour by Stevie Wonder.
January 4 – Rayvon “Purple Kloud” Rollins performs “No Woman No Cry” for Beverly Clayton Scott
December 2022
December 21 – Ricky Kendall performs “Silent Night”, dedicated to Amy MacLean from all the ladies (and gentleman) at PSC (Pre-Surgical Center)
December 14 – Rayvon Rollins performs “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift
December 7 – Ricky Kendall performs “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac for Christina from Clint.
November 2022
November 30 – Karrell dedicated this song to his girlfriend, Emily. Here’s “Fly Me to the Moon” performed by Austin Brockner.
November 2 – For Kiana from Bailey on Unit 10-5, who requested any acoustic folk song. Ricky Kendall performed I Can Tell That We Are Gonna Be Friends by The White Stripes
October 2022
October 26 – This Play It Forward is from UF Health’s Interim CEO, Jim Kelly, who requested “Amy” by Pure Prairie League. Performed by the “Arts in Medicine Band” which consists of Sam Moss, Ricky Kendall, Austin, Brockner, and Michael Claytor
October 19 – Requested by Sheena and dedicated to Kelly and Marissa, here’s “All of Me” by John Legend, performed by Ricky Kendall
October 5 – Requested by April Williams and dedicated to Krystal, here’s “Better Days” by Justin Timberlake, “as a reminder to keep your head up, keep smiling, and take it one day at a time”. Performed by Austin Brockner.
September 2022
September 28 – Dedicated to Savannah Johnson, Brenda requested “News At 9” by Peter McPoland. Performed by Ricky Kendall
September 21 – Ivy from Unit 94 requested Garth Brooks’ song, “Friends in Low Places”, for her coworker, Abby. Cover by Michael Claytor
September 14 – Tyeasha requested “Halo” by Beyonce to inspire her and “let her light shine”! Performed by Cienna Wesley
September 7 – This was a mutual dedication from Alexis and Rhonda to each other. The coworkers on Unit 56 requested something upbeat and uplifting, so Ricky chose to perform “I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder
August 2022
August 31 – Chelsea dedicated her Play It Forward request to a friend and coworker who had broken her and leg and was, in Chelsea’s words, “still providing excellent nursing care.” Chelsea chose “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift, performed by Michael Claytor
August 24 – Lauren on Unit 66 dedicated “Ophelia” by the Lumineers to her unit, Unit 66. Performed by Michael Claytor
August 17 – Allie in the OSMI business offices dedicates “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton, saying “thank you for all the hard work, thank you for all the teamwork. Performed by Michael Claytor.
August 10 – Dedicated to Bryce James from Denise Catz, here is “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac. Performed by Ricky Kendall.
August 3 – Anna dedicates “Annie’s Song” by John Denver to her colleague Jim, saying “you’re not only a J-I-M of a coworker, but you’re also a G-E-M of a coworker”. Performed by Michael Claytor.
July 2022
July 27 – “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman was requested by Emily and Michelle and dedicated to their friend Nicole, who they thought might enjoy something “cute and lighthearted”. Covered by musician in residence and Shift Change co-host Michael Claytor
July 20 – Sam Moss covers “Angel From Montgomery”, which was dedicated to Patty from Monique, an Occupational Therapist in the South Tower
July 13 – To Jesse from Katie, who was July 6th’s Play It Forward recipient! Katie says, “You’re someone I can always count on,” and selected “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars. Covered by musician in residence Ricky Kendall
July 6 – A song by Queen was requested by Blair, RN on the PICU here at UF Health. Blair dedicates the song to Katie. Ricky Kendall covered “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen