YouTube Music
Music videos + audio.
Why YouTube Music?
- Music videos included.
- Live concert recordings.
- Old TV performances.
- Rare versions of songs.
- Lyrics + sing-alongs.
- Free with ads.
Free vs Premium
- Free — ads + screen-on required.
- Premium — $11/mo, no ads.
- Premium = background play.
- Premium downloads for offline.
- YouTube Premium $14/mo includes both.
- Family plan available.
Senior-friendly features
- See artists actual videos.
- Watch Beatles on Ed Sullivan.
- Frank Sinatra concert recordings.
- Classical performance videos.
- Sing-along lyrics.
- "Hey Google, play YouTube Music".
Setup
- Download YouTube Music app.
- Sign in with Google account.
- 1-month free trial Premium.
- Browse / search.
- Like songs (heart icon).
- Builds your library.
Old + rare
- YouTube has fan uploads.
- Songs not on Spotify / Apple.
- 1950s TV performances.
- Local musicians.
- Forgotten favorites.
- Comedy + variety shows.
Cast to TV
- Smart TVs have YouTube Music.
- Or use Chromecast / Apple TV.
- Bigger screen for music videos.
- Living room concerts.
- Sound system speakers.
- Senior-friendly setup.
Senior pick: free
If don't mind ads — free version great for seniors. Watch music videos endlessly. Some songs only here. If listening on phone screen-off needed — pay $11. Many seniors stick with regular YouTube — same content, free, video by default. No app needed. Just type song.