In my solo work, as well as small combo gigs, we often talk with the folks between songs. Usually quick comments about the next song, or just trivial stuff. They seem to like it. However, one retirement home resident asked me not to say anything between songs, but just play the music non-stop. Others there said, “Don’t listen to her, but continue to tell us a little about each song. We like to hear something about who wrote the song and who is known for the recording.”