Album Description

This is an enchanting recording of world lullabies, quintessential love songs, for all ages.Healing music from and for the heart, woven together with Ruta'a captivating voice and exotic Ukrainian bandura.A rich magical sojourn of musical textures that nurture us with peaceful places to play, tell stories and dream. (The bandura is a Ukrainian folk instrument that dates back to the 7th century.Between the 15th and 18th centuries, it was popular with the "kobzars", blind folk minstrels who travelled from village to village entertaining and telling stories to the accompaniment of the bandura.The modern day bandura with its fifty-five strings is a rare sound in the multicultural mosaic of the world music scene.) ... Read more

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doesn't live up to its promise
I bought this based on the other reviews, but I was really disappointed. The pace of the sandman song is way too peppy to use this as a bedtime cd. Also, who knew Richard Carpenter had a LISP? It sounds like a parody. This is sitting on our shelf, unplayed. Check out the other lullaby collections, but give this one a miss.

Sing, Dance & Cuddle Music
This CD was the very first one that my daughter, now 2, was exposed to and she and I loved it. Just pick your child up and swing around the floor to the songs. Lovely!

Lullabies for Daycare Workers
I work in the Infant Room at a Daycare center and this is one of the few CD's that I can stand to listen to, especially for during naptime. The songs are classic are good for humming along to, plus I can listen to it over and over on repeat and I never get sick of it. I listen to this CD at least 3-4 times during a work day. The kids seem to like it too.

We couldn't get by without it
I got this CD to send to my mother's when she babysat while my husband and I left state for a job interview. (I figured they might be lullabies that my dad could tolerate.) Little did I know how great it would be! My son loves this CD and instantly calms when we play it. (Particularly the Don McLean song, "Wonderful Baby") I think the messages in the songs are wonderful and honest. I've bought it for all of my friends as baby shower gifts!

Great CD! Adult music that soothes babies!
I love this CD! If my daughter starts to fuss in the car I start the CD and she immediately gets quiet and usually goes to sleep. My husband and I haven't gotten tired of it yet either and that's after 6 months of listening to it. ... Read more

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Genie sings in a dreamy, angelic style similar to Enya, Bringing peace to anyone of any age.For similar music for adults, see Whisper. ... Read more

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Peace for your inner child
When the stresses of the day become too much for me I put on Angels All Around and I can just feel all the weight of the world lifting from my back. My chest loosens up.
How much would I pay for a drug that would do that?

I know it's a lullaby CD but inside I guess we're all children so I use it for me and I got an extra CD to put in the kid's room to "lullaby" them to sleep at night.
It's been worth its weight in gold.
You just can't get this kind of deep relaxation without drugs any other way.

Genie's soft voice just makes you want to breathe more deeply and you know that everything's going to be alright.

Angels All Around is perfect for putting the little ones to.
sleep...

Genie's Angels All Around is the best music to help me and my little ones go to sleep.

In all my long life I've never found a better lullaby recording than Genie's Angels.

SOmetimes I like to just lie there and listen to it and sleep.
I didn't find it boring at all. It stimulates my reflection deep in my mind. It's not music you listen to so much- just let it breathe quiet stillness into your home.

I feel that anyone who needs to get over insomnia or to relax will enjoy Genie's Angels CD, although adults will surely prefer the song selections on Genie's Whisper.

A VERY touching and beautiful CD
My sister bought this for my husband and I at the birth of our baby girl. We played it all the time and were so moved by the fantasy-like songs. It relaxed us all day and night. Now that she's in her crib and 7 mo old, it's one of our favorites to play for her at night. She seems to drift to sleep very quickly while it's playing. Worth the investment!

GREAT LULLABY CD!
The best I've ever used,and I've tried 'em all!

This WILL put your baby right to sleep!

I've seen it work on about seven babies. Never fails.

Chill your child, and your inner child, with Genie
I love Genie's music.
This is the most mellow of Genie's 4 CD's.
I have the FULL 4 CD set!

This one is best for putting babies to sleep. ... Read more

Album Description

Here is a collection of lullabies with no gimmicks, no special effects, nosynthesizers, and no celebrities - simply a beautiful set of songs inspiredby a mother's love and a love for musical theater.Lora Knight provides the beautiful, heartfelt vocals on top of the sweetlycrafted arrangements, provided by piano, strings, woodwinds, and guitar.Thetwelve songs, spanning eras of musical theater and popular music, include"Come To My Garden" from The Secret Garden, "Till There Was You" from TheMusic Man, and a few Disney favorites, such as "Baby Mine" and "Feed TheBirds".There is also an original song written by Lora and her sister,"Heaven's Gift".Although the subtitle of Sleepy Babe is "Songs for Babies and Mothers", thesesongs are definitely for everyone to enjoy. ... Read more

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Music is glorious!
For mothers and their babies? How about fathers too? This lullaby CD alone is good for anyone who just wants the mellow sounds of music and melancholy. Lora's beautiful voice meshes pefectly with the light sounds of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Most of the songs are entranced with soft sounds of piano and strings. Lora's voice along with the music selection is very enticing. Single parents with children along with others will dive into this one. The lullabies are all well known, and one track was written by Lora herself. If you want a relaxing CD, this is the way to go. You won't be disappointed.

Sleepy Babe is truly a MUST-HAVE for you and your children!!
This CD is absolutely fabulous from the beginning to the end, from Lora's beautiful voice to the lovely piano accompanyment. Lora's voice ranks right up with Sara Brightman's!! Track 11, New Words, will bring tears to your eyes as it did mine. Ms. Knight's thoughtfulness in sharing her incredible voice and songs with us is our gain and Broadway's biggest loss.

Have you heard?
"Have you heard Lora Knight's new "Sleepy Babe" CD?" That was the buzz at choir. The CD, not just for babies, is great listening music for everyone. The selections of songs on the album are tastefully selected from show tunes and a few surely will bring back memories. Don't miss this CD by vocalist Lora Knight, the first of many albums we can expect from this talented artist.

It got my kids to sleep!
The music on this CD is not only beautiful, but it also works! I had two very tired boys who needed a little help to take a nap one afternoon so I popped this CD in and they were out before the third song ended. It helped them get some much needed sleep and gave me some much needed silence! ... Read more

Amazon.com

Led and produced by indie folk musician Alice Di Micele, whose stunningly emotive voice booms like a rolling river through five glorious octaves, Circle of Women is a largely public-domain collection of sacred women's songs. Beware, thou Sister Irony, this is an earnest bunch who aspire to crone-dom from their Birkenstocked tootsies to their feral grins and untouched grays. Circle is indeed granola earth-girl crunchy--a little witchy-poo cast-a-circle in honor of the great goddess. But, sister-girlfriend, it's some groovulous good stuff in which six vastly differing voices lift to the heavens as spirits follow. And while the mostly recognizable a cappella tunes are certainly lovely, it is the sharing that is most beautiful. These are simple rounds, chants, and melodies intended for intergenerational gatherings, groups, and gaggles of Ya-Ya Sisters, whether it be round a fire, at a protest, in a fast-driving car, or on a porch watching the sky crack with lightning. Sing it loud, sing it proud. Feels good, huh? --Paige La Grone ... Read more

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A GREAT EARTHY CD
I bought this album because of all the hype that the other reviews gave it. At the time I looked all over for it and couldn't find it... When I got it, my view on it is that it is a great album, not worth all the hype, but definately a great album. The singers or the recording sounds as if it is a bunch of campfire women with great voices. Most of the songs do not have instrument, and is just the womans singing. I think that is called stelleto?
I call this album "earthy" because unlike Libana (a group I would highly suggest and even moreso then this album) with their voices that sound like a chorus of angels at times... the woman in this album sound like a magickal group of woman around a fire. It is music that makes you feel like you should be singing along to it, or that you are watching respected wisewoman tell you the meaning of life! This is music for a coven or for the times we want to be reminded how we are magickal in an everyday way. And that the everyday ways are truly enough.

Enchanting, empowering, beautiful....!
I just got this CD today, and I am so glad that it is now a part of my collection! The strength and clarity of the voices, the beauty of the different harmonies coming together-- brought me to a spiritual place that I cannot quite put into words. "Circle of Women" is definitely high up on my list of recommendations.

You won't be able to stop listening to it
100% great listening. One of the best collections I have ever heard. You can't go wrong with this one. Some of the best familiar pagan music and some others worth familiarizing yourself with.

Good, but I would prefer only Wiccan songs
This is the first CD I bought of women chanting and singing and I love lots of the chants on it.

The first one, Earth My Body, is great. I am immensely moved everytime I hear, "Mother, I Feel You, and Ancient Mother is wonderful! I also really like Spirit Of The Plants and 'O, She Will Bring is really good, too."

I could do without the songs that are about the Christian God, though!

Getting in Touch
When I first heard this CD, I had to have a copy. Lucky for me one was available! This music touches my very soul..it reinforces what I now know I am and have been most of my life...Pagan, albeit Solitary. I do hope this album is re-released and available soon, so my daughter and others, who are searching the path along which they know they must travel, can experience the haunting melodies, the all engulfing musical nuances and the totally absorbing feeling that one is not alone. ... Read more

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Toe-tapping tunes for adults and kids
This CD is filled with great music of all different styles: rock, jazz, zydeco, bossa nova, country/folk-ish, and all songs are played by talented, popular artists. Our daughter has never really listened to kids' music, so we inwardly groaned when we received this as a gift, but it's not your usual raffi, i'm a little teacup fare. This CD reaches out to kids and doesn't talk down to them. My three year old loves it, and I suspect that older kids (5-6-7) would get into it as well.

Great Choice!
I am so glad that I purchased this CD for my daughter. She loves to hear these songs over and over. We (the adults) haven't tired of hearing them yet, either. Fantastic compilation.

For moms and dads too!
This CD is so fun! It is the first kid CD that I don't run to turn off as soon as I'm in the car without my 3 year old. He loves it and sings along with every song. It has some of our favorite artists singing some classic songs from Sesame Street, Muppets, etc. Barenaked Ladies singing Ernie and Bert's La la la la lemon song is not to be missed! ... Read more

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This beautiful collection would be a great gift for a new mom, with songs perfect for both naptime and nursing time. From the warm, familiar strains of Danny Kaye singing "Inchworm" from his 1952 film Hans Christian Andersen to Shirley Temple's enchanting "Goodnight, My Love," these tender tracks can soothe the most troubled soul. Burl Ives's "Lavender Blue" is sweet, but not too sweet, and Peggy Lee's gentle "La La Lu" (from Lady and the Tramp) will touch any new mother's heart. Other tracks include "Tickle Toddle" from the dreams of Pebbles Flintstone and Bamm Bamm; Dick Van Dyke's "Hushabye Mountain" lullaby from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; and Danny Kaye's lovely "I'll Take You Dreaming." Time to set that VCR up in the kids' room and rent these great old movies!And although the collection's packaging leaves something to be desired, don't let it put you off.--Lorry Fleming ... Read more

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Timeless classics for every baby
To hear Burl Ives sing "Lavendar Blue" is just one of the many reasons to buy this CD for everyone you know that has a child. These timeless tunes are the perfect antidote to calm down any child that has been juiced by The Wiggles.

Buy this now!!
This is a fantastic CD!! Our 2 1/2 year old LOVES it. She asks to listen to this CD almost every night. I wish there were more like it -- hint hint, Billboard. These are timeless classics that can be enjoyed again and again by the whole family. I must confess that I, too, have fallen asleep several times while listening to it with her. Enjoy!

Billboard presents : family lullaby classics
This is a fantastic cd, not only for my baby, but for me! Sung by the original artists, this brought back a lot of memories. These songs are truly wonderful lullabies, and my 8-month old especially loves "Hushabye Mountain" from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Dick Van Dyke. I recommend this album for people of all ages.

Billboard Presents: Family Lullaby Classics
What a CD! I love it and enjoy it as much as my two month old grandson. Yes, he is only two months old and if he is crying this will soothe him. This is an absolute must for any child. Thank God CDs do not wear out or I would have had to buy a new one already.

Great CD! We still sing these lullabies to our daughter!
Although most of these lullabies were new to me (save the song from "Dumbo"), this CD quickly became a family favorite. Our daughter loves it and we love singing the songs to her before bedtime. ... Read more

Amazon.com

This lovely lullaby album features the beautiful and soothing voice of Linda Arnold.Unlike her other albums, Lullaby Land remains calm and subdued throughout for optimum relaxation. The very tasteful accompaniments employ soft strings and winds, and only one song uses children's voices.Lyrics are included so anyone can sing along. Winner of a Parent's Gold Choice Award and a National Parenting Publications Gold Award, Lullaby Land features a well-chosen mix of traditional favorites ("Kumbaya," "All the Pretty Horses") and newer songs (John Denver's "For Baby"), but the original material is even more enjoyable. Arnold's setting of "Starlight, Starbright" is about the perfect way to end any family's busy day.--David Horiuchi ... Read more

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Relaxing for Baby and Good for Parents too!
This album has been used since the day we brought our daughter home. It was very tender and warm to listen to when she was just an infant. We have continued to use this album to help relax her when trying to get her ready for bed time. As many parents know, sleep is a very big issue in the first year and beyond. We use this album to help signal to our little girl that it's time for her to get ready to go to sleep. It really works and it's pleasant for parents too. Linda Arnold sings some very relaxing music, which allows you to escape for a moment and relax with your baby. I highly recommend this album for a gift too.

One of our top favorites!
My sons love Linda Arnold -- too bad the cassette title "Peppermint Wings" isn't out on CD. This one is GREAT. When our first copy got damaged from too much use (EVERY day before naps) I bought another one -- that's how indispensable it is.

The songs are great, favorites as well as originals, and she sings beautifully. The songs are pitched in a range that most moms can sing along too, very comfortably!

If you buy only one children's CD, this is the one.
My daughter has listened to this CD every night for the last 4+ years and Mom/Dad hear it via the baby monitor. We've had every opportunity to be tired of it, but we're not. In fact, we recommend Linda Arnold's music to everyone, not just to parents of young children. Linda's voice is clear and true, the arrangements are perfect, and the selection of songs is just right. Get the rest of Linda Arnold's CD's and enjoy her all day too! ... Read more

Album Description

A full hour of enchanting piano music blended with baby's comforting sounds, such as mom's heartbeat and womb sounds, to achieve calm and promote sleep. Guaranteed to relax the fussiest baby! Perfect for tired parents as well. ... Read more

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FANTASTIC!!
This is the only thing that will calm down my 5 month old in the car. The songs are catchy and memorable so I can sing them to him any time he is upset. He will know his alphabet by the time he is talking! ... Read more

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YOUR 2 YEAR OLD WILL LOVE THIS!
Our 2-year old daughter Jessa always knows when we go for trips in our pick up trip. She loves "Old McDonald Had a Farm" and has made her own way of traveling in the pick up and calls going by by in our truck EIEI OH! Everytime we are going somewhere she starts saying this... and as soon as we get into the truck she pushes in the cassette tape of this. We have played it so much that the cassette finally broke and I am now ordering the CD and will make a cassette for the truck. A MUST HAVE FOR THE CAR!

Great, upbeat cd for toddlers!
This cd is great for toddlers! It is very upbeat and full of energy. It has all the favorites= from Old McDonald to The Wheels on the Bus. It has our 18month old clapping and dancing in his car seat whenever we are in the car....highly recommended! ... Read more