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Please note: I only review cds I like and would
recommend.
Emile Campagne, Connie Kaldor--Lullaby Berceuse
This cd is in French and English. Just beautiful. I
don't know what they are saying half the time, but its
so soothing and gorgeous. I can't get enough of this cd.
Disney Baby Lullaby
I'm not a Disney fan. I think their movies are way too
violent and intense for little kids and (other than
their music), there's not a whole lot of redeeming
quality to anything they produce (although as an adult I
do enjoy their movies for myself.)...and don't get me
started on their commercialism which is way beyond
ridiculous overkill...BUT, their music is just
marvelous...and this cd doesn't even sound Disney.
They're all remade songs...some Disney, some not...and
all wonderful. I like to listen to this cd myself to
relax. Despite the gag-me album cover (Disney Babies,
blech!) this cd really is great! I highly recommend it!
All the artists in it sound just beautiful and there's a
variety in it that is very refreshing. A good lullaby
compilation cd...check it out!
Bear in the Big Blue House and
More Bear in the Big Blue House--
These are 2 really great albums! Fun, catchy
songs...many of which are good movement songs...most of
which are just fun to sing along with or dance to.
Elaborate recordings make it hard to remember the words
without the cd, but a lot of fun for listening to while
driving in the car!
Jim
Gill--Jim Gill Sings Do Re Me on his Toe Leg Knee
Another great Jim Gill cd! As always...very silly, fun,
catchy, and great movement songs!
Jim Gill--Jim Gill Sings the Sneezing Song and
other Contagious Tunes
This is a really fun cd! Jim Gill is just hysterical and
kids can't help but laugh when listening to his music!
He also has lots of great movement songs in here. Highly
recommend this guy!
Laurie Berkner--Under a Shady Tree
I
stumbled upon this one at the library one day. I take
out kids' music from the library all the time and at
least 90% of the cds are really garbage or boring...but
this one...WOW!!! This one i love soooo much that I
listen to it in the car all the time, even if my
daughter is not with me!! Very cute, fun songs...and
yes, they're singable!! One of my favorite songs on this
cd is "Running Down the Hill", which is about a flower
running/skipping/rolling/etc down the hill when no one
is looking...too cute!! I don't think there's a song on
this cd that I don't like!
Rachel Buchman--Hello Everybody! Playsongs and Rhymes
from a Toddler's World
I
like this one even better than Rachel's other cd! This
was the second Rachel Buchman cd I got, and its really
fantastic for little tiny kiddos! There's fingerplays
and cute little songs that even little babies will love!
Rachel Buchman--Sing a Song of Seasons
I
found Rachel's cd purely by accident...I bought it on
ebay thinking it was someone else's cd (same album name,
who knew?) I am SO glad I stumbled upon it!! Its just
awesome!! Rachel sings very simple, child-like songs
with little or no accompaniment. Usually just an
accoustic guitar or maybe some unobtrusive background
percussion (not drums). Very simple, very sweet, and
sooooo singable! Oh and Rachel has such a lovely voice!
Kenny Loggins--More Songs From Pooh Corner
Just as good as the original...although these songs are
more flashy, less lullaby-like (several are from
movies). Still awesome quiet-time music! And as
always...gotta love Kenny!
Francie Dillon--"The
Toy Box"
This is a
dear friend of mine, who is a VERY TALENTED children's
artist! I have heard Francie live on many occasions, and
know her personally as a fantastic, loving, fun mother,
with a bubbly, lovable personality! Her CD has fun
singable songs, as well as a story that intertwines the
songs...lots of fun!
Please visit
Francie's website for purchase info.
Paige Stroman--"Mother
& Child"
Paige found me on a
websearch, emailed me and asked if I would review
her lullaby album on my site if she sent me a copy
of her cd...Of course I said yes! I wouldn't pass up
a free cd! Plus I really love lullaby cds! Well, let
me tell you...ITS FANTASTIC!!!
Paige has such a sweet voice...I actually enjoy
listening to it myself just for relaxation! I can't
wait for her to release more cds!
Please visit
Paige's website to listen to clips of some of her
songs.
Dragon Tales [SOUNDTRACK]
YAAAAY! I've been waiting & hoping they'd make this
album! I love the Dragon Tales show on pbs, and have
always thought the songs are awesome! Apparently someone
finally made the album! Very fun movement songs!
visit Dragon Tales online
Raffi--Baby Beluga
I sing the title song to Maeven all the time...and the
book that goes with the song is so cute too! Raffi is
one of the greatest children's musicians of all
time...and this is one of his most famous songs...you
just can't not know it!! The rest of the songs are great
too! Very singable for little ones.
visit Raffi's website
Kenny Loggins--Return to Pooh Corner
I've had this cd a very long time & listen to it
often...even before my daughter...Originally I got it
because I loved the title song, plus I enjoy Kenny
Loggins...luckily it turned out the entire album is
fantastic! All lullabies, I have often fallen asleep to
this cd. And now I sing many of these songs to Maeven...and
she loves this album too!
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