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.
For baby(for bobbie) by John Denver.
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Hey Ali, can not figure out how to print the list/cover art from iTunes. Can you give a little direction? Would love to try this.
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Great songs with amazing messages for our kids...
You Cannot Lose My Love by Sara Groves
Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman (especially for little girls)
I'll Take Care of You by Steven Curtis Chapman
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I couldn't get the list downloaded from iTunes here in Australia so last night downloaded the songs individually! Also added All I Want is You by Barry Louis Polisar - this is the song our daughter and son-in-law left the church to after their marriage in November last year - so cute and typical of them (sweet, funny and so in love) Everyone just left laughing. I am going to gift this playlist to both my daughters (23 and 26 years old!) There is no age limit on expressing love, musically :)
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andrew and polly short and sweet. this is by far my almost 2 year olds favorite music! thanks for all the great music ideas and all the daily inspiration. congratulations on your new little one.
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Hi Ali, This comment is a little overdue, but I had some songs to share too. I made both of my sons playlists...here were some of my favorite baby tunes:
The Storms are on the Ocean by Ollabelle; Lullaby for a Stormy Night by Vienna Teng; (Please, if you don't know these, they are so worth a listen!) Also, You've Got Growin Up To Do by Joshua Radin; I Don't Know Why by Shawn Colvin; The One Who Knows by Dar Willams (a great parenting song).
As my sons got older and changed, I kept adding music. It's such a fun thing to look back on what got added when and think about what the songs mean to you.
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Hi Ali,
thanks for the list, my baby is just 5 mo old.
You should listen to that :
http://www.amazon.com/Dreamsville-Stacey-Kent/dp/B00004ZAYM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1239519130&sr=8-2
specially #8 hushabye mountain
great for babies and adults too!
I would like to find Martha Stewart "baby sleepytime" but it's not available in France...
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OH, I so need to thank you for helping me find that version of You are My sunshine. It was played at my great great aunts funeral and I've been searching for it to add to the playlist that I'm making for my baby. Thank you thank you thank you.
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I was totally inspired and created a playlist for my daughter tonight. It's been on my list of things to do for umm....only 3 months!
Here are some songs I added in addition to many of the songs suggested by Ali and everyone else. I loved making a playlist with such a large variety of artists, from Sarah McLachlan to Bob Marley to Green Day!
Birds & Ships / Natalie Merchant and Billy Bragg
Butterfly Kisses / Bob Carlisle
Dance With My Father / Luther Vandross
Time of Your Life / Green Day
I Will Love You / Fisher
Time After Time / Sarah McLachlan & Cyndi Lauper
Crazy Love / Van Morrison
True Colors / Cindy Lauper
I Love You / Sarah McLachlan
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What a great compilation of some fantastic songs for babies! I am going to make a huge playlist right now. My favorite was Dixie Chicks "Lullaby" It's beautiful. Her voice puts me to sleep. I didn't do this for my daughter, but will definitely do it for the next baby.
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