Music for Baby.
One of my recent projects was setting up a playlist for the ipod in Anna's room. It's nice to have some music on when we're hanging out in there or when she is trying to get to sleep.
I wanted a good mix of music: some new, some old, some for babies, but mostly mellow stuff that I like. A few of my favorites in the mix include:
Blackbird by Sarah McLachlan Three Little Birds by Renee & Jeremy (special thanks to Deirdre - entire album is wonderful) You Are My Sunshine by Elizabeth Mitchell Imagine by Jack Johnson Girl From The North Country by Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan New Soul by Yael Naim
Here's a link to the full iMix: For Baby
Edited: here's the full list (you can find it on iTunes by searching the iMix section for "For Baby")
All My Days by Alexi Murdoch
Amazing Grace by Randy Travis
Angel from Montgomery by Bonnie Raitt
Blessed Be by Alison Krauss
Daughters by John Mayer Trio
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police
Everything'll Be Alright (Will's Lullaby) by Joshua Radin
Galileo by Indigo Girls
Gotta Have You by The Weepies
Have a Little Faith In Me by John Hiatt
The Heart of the Matter by India.Arie
I Hope by Dixie Chicks
I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan
Ice Cream (iTunes Originals Version) by Sarah McLachlan
Imagine by Jack Johnson
Just the Way You Are by Diana Krall
Let My Love Open the Door by Sondre Lerche
Little Room by Norah Jones
Lover Lay Down by Dave Matthews Band
Lullaby by Dixie Chicks
Lullaby by Jack Johnson & Matt Costa
New Soul by Yael Naïm
Night Mantra by Renee & Jeremy
Push by Sarah McLachlan
Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Satellite by Dave Matthews Band
Someone Like You by Van Morrison
Songbird by Eva Cassidy
Sunrise by Norah Jones
Sweet Jane by Cowboy Junkies
Three Little Birds by Elizabeth Mitchell
Three Little Birds by Renee & Jeremy
Time After Time by Eva Cassidy
Welcome to This World by Renee & Jeremy
When You Say Nothing at All (Live) by Alison Krauss & Union Station
Where Are You Going? (Live In Copenhagen) by Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
You Are My Sunshine (Pt. 1) by Elizabeth Mitchel
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As I was setting this up today I started thinking that documenting this would be a cool thing to do for Anna's baby album. I wondered if my Mom & Dad listened to music around the house when I was a baby and if they did, what were they into? I went to my Baby playlist on iTunes and hit print.
The cool thing I discovered is that in iTunes you can print out your playlist as a CD case and it can include some of the album cover images as well...perfect for then creating a page that showcases the songs on her babyhood. I printed the sheet you see above on photo paper and have it ready to add to a layout here on my workspace.
I would love to read your recommendations for good hang-out-with-a-baby music. Feel free to leave some of your favorites listed in the comments.
And the super cute felted bunny in the top photo? It is from a felted pattern called Wolly Bunnies designed by Marie
Mayhew available from The Yarnery. Seems like a perfect Easter or spring or new baby crafty project. I checked out their site and they also offer a full kit (vs. just the pattern) to felt two bunnies.
A warm welcome to my newest sponsors: Paper Relics and Scrapbook Circle. Look for giveaways from each of them later this month.
My baby was born May 2003. And we had a CD player in the hospital and in her nursery. From day 1 we played Babel Gilberto-Tanto Tempo CD for her. It really calmed her and seemed to help her relax. It didn't scrap this in her baby album, but I may go back and do that now. Great idea!
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I love baby/children, I'm sorry i can't give you any names, all of them are in Spanish! :) there is this singer (he past ways many years ago) that left a legacy with his music for kids, my mom listened to him I did and now my son.
can't wait to see the page! thanks for the daily inspiration!
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Ali, we have two (!) babies in the house, and we love to listen to music all day. I love the Barenaked Ladies Snack Time (available on itunes), lots of really fun silly songs. Also, Capitol Sings Kids' Songs for Grown-ups is another great cd, we purchased it at Land of Nod a few years back but I know they still sell it. There are some great songs my mother used to sing to me and I can now share with my children.
These are a few of my favorite:
the teddy bear's picnic
glow worm
A you're adorable (also an adorable book available of the same name)
a bushel and a peck
I wanna be a friend of yours
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amazon also sells the cd here :
http://www.amazon.com/Small-Fry-Capitol-Sings-Grownups/dp/B00000HY5Z
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For Our Children and For Our Children Too came out in the 90's to benefit the pediatric AIDS foundation. They are amazing and fun for grownups and kids.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars TRACK LIST, October 3, 2004
By CD & VIDEO RESEARCHER "festivalcds" (il) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Disney For Our Children: To Benefit the Pediatrics AIDS Foundation (Audio CD)
Various Artists / For Our Children
Label: Disney
Year: 1991
Track Title
1. Give A Little Love -- Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers
2. This Old Man -- Bob Dylan
3. Cushie Butterfield -- Sting
4. Mary Had A Little Lamb -- Paul McCartney
5. The Ballad Of Davy Crockett -- Stephen Bishop
6. Itsy Bitsy Spider -- Little Richard
7. Chicken Lips And Lizard Hips -- Bruce Springsteen
8. Country Feelin's -- Brian Wilson
9. Blueberry Pie -- Bette Midler
10. Pacifier -- Elton John
11. Getting To Know You -- James Taylor
12. Autumn To May -- Ann & Nancy Wilson
13. Child Of Mine -- Carole King
14. Tell Me Why -- Pat Benatar
15. A Medley Of Rhymes -- Debbie Gibson
16. Blanket For A Sail -- Harry Nilsson
17. Good Night, My Love (Pleasant Dreams) -- Paula Abdul
18. Gartan Mother's Lullaby -- Meryl Streep
19. Golden Slumbers -- Jackson Browne & Jennifer Warnes
20. A Child Is Born -- Barbra Streisand
1. Brahms' Lullaby - Celine Dion
2. Greatest Discovery - Elton John
3. If I Had a Hammer - Luther Vandross
4. Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes - Cher
5. If - Babyface
6. My Buddy - Amy Grant
7. Puff (The Magic Dragon) - Seal
8. Over the Rainbow - Faith Hill
9. You Are My Sunshine - Bryan White
10. Mockingbird - Carly Simon, James Taylor
11. Brown Baby - Toni Braxton
12. Both Sides Now - Natalie Cole
13. Come Take a Trip in My Starship - Natalie Merchant
14. Angel's Lullaby - Richard Marx
15. Snowflakes - Vanessa Williams
16. Love Lights the World - Peabo Bryson, Color Me Badd, Celine Dion, David Foster
Peter & the Wolf by Prokofiev is also great.
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I wasn't able to see your full list but love "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson. Love your suggestions.
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Slumber My Darling....by Alison Krauss is another great song. You can find it on the album Heartland:An Appalacian Anthology.
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Right before my little guy was born in May I found this awesome lullaby album by Plumb it's called Blink. Its so wonderful. Give it a listen:)
Thanks for sharing your playlist and I didn't know you could print your own album cover from ITunes! So Cool. :)
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Apologies if this is a repeat...I think I read most of the comments, but I really love Sarah McLachlan's version of "Rainbow Connection". So sweet! I'm going to check out some of these recommendations.
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I play for my son(8months) all the songs above and also - Snuggle Puppy (Eric Stolz) and Lullaby (Dixie chicks)...I can't wait until we can listen and sing to the beatles.. for now - I'm just getting him started...
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When I don't want to think about words and just relax. I pop in the soundtrack from Curious George. Make sure it's the one from Jack Johnson. He has such a soothing voice and I'm sure that he will lull little Anna back to sleep.
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great idea :)
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I like to sing so I purchased a CD of the "Sound of Music" soundtrack (no Itunes in 1999) and sang along to it while hanging out with my daughter. We also enjoyed dancing to the music of the Candian group Great Big Sea "Rant and Roar" particularly -- they do upbeat versions of old sea shanties.
I love you layout idea and will try it -- I also think it would be fun to put together a CD as a baby gift for my cousin who is due in April. THANKS for the great ideas!
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So many great ideas and new music to investigate - thank you! I also added the complete list of music on my iMix and I think I fixed the direct link as well.
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great mix..there's another song that's really pretty by Loudon Wainwright called Daughters.
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Ali, My daughter (now 8) loved and still loves
Teaching Peace by Red Grammer. I wouldn't say all of the songs were great for bedtime, but a nice mix of upbeat and relaxing. Many of the songs have a beautiful message. This would be a great choice for Simon as well. Here is a list of some of the song titles from the album. . .I hope you give it a try. . .you won't be disappointed! (:
Teaching Peace
I Think Your'e Wonderful
Hooray for the World
With Two Wings
See Me Beautiful
Listen
Barnyard Boogie
Peace,
Traci
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yay! I'm so glad someone passed Renee and Jeremy on to you! I use their music for slideshows of our itty bitty clients. It took me a while to get through "Welcome to this world" without crying.
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"Baby Don't You Cry" aka The Pie Song from the movie Waitress.
"Beautiful Boy" by John Lennon
"Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
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A couple more random songs to check out
Alison Krauss's version of Baby Mine is awesome. As is Dar Williams, "The One Who Knows"
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colbie calliat - she is awesome and it is just the best cd. My little girl loves listening to her. Oh and Lenka has some good soothing songs too.
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LOVE IT! I never knew that about Itunes either! How absolutely cool!
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Capri by Colby Caillat is one of my favorites. I listen to it all the time. The first part of the song goes
she holds her belly tight all through the night just so she knows she's sleeping softly.
Its a great baby song.
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my fave song that I've shared with my daughter has been Free Falling (I like Tom Petty's version best but John Mayer's is pretty, too.) My little girl is 2 now, but we listened to this so many times (and I've sang it so many times) that she can sing most of the words by herself. Very sweet.
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A third vote for Linda Ronstadt's Dedicated to the one I love---heard it playing in a toy store initially & HAD to have it! Sweet music! Here's an amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Dedicated-One-Love-Linda-Ronstadt/dp/B001CBW14Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1238436054&sr=8-1
Love the bunny! I knit a little bunny for my 2nd baby out of angora plucked from our own angora bunny (they're bred to not have much feeling in their skin, so when pulling their shedding hair, it doesn't hurt them---they just sit in your lap, content!), then spun the angora fuzz for the yarn to knit the toy bunny! fun memories!!
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(shoot - the comment above by nisa fiin was not by nisa fiin, i'm so sorry!) i forgot to sign out of our dares account. oops. you can delete it.
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