MARTY LAYNE: Brighten the Day - songs to celebrate the seasons

Marty Layne

Brighten the Day - songs to celebrate the seasons

© 2001 Marty Layne (778224119524)

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With her warm mellow voice, accompanied by her acoustic guitar, Marty sings a collection of songs for children, some well-known and loved, others traditional European folk songs, or catchy tunes which will become family favorites - a happy, joyful CD.

tracks

1 Sing a Song of Spring
2 I Can't See The Wind
3 Little April Shower/I Hear Thunder/It's Raining
4 The Winter Now Is Over
5 A Happy Good Morning
6 Over the Meadows
7 Off to the Sea
8 Silver Sands
9 Three Little Puffins
10 Oh Moon, Oh Moon/The Stars Are Hiding
11 Tadpoles and Salamanders
12 Trot Along My Little Pony
13 Out in the Meadows
14 Wind, Wind Blowing
15 Come Little Leaves
16 Hurry, Hurry, Hurry
17 Winter Fun
18 Icicles
19 Little Snowflake
20 Winter-Walk
21 Where Are The froggies?

notes

These songs were some of the songs my children grew up with. I hope that you and your family will enjoy them as much as we have. Most of them come from a songbook - Sing Through the Seasons, edited by Marlys Swinger, published by Plough Publishing House, and illustrated with delightful drawings that compliment the innocence of the songs.

Music has been a part of my life since I was born. My mother sang to me when I was a baby. My family immigrated to the USA in 1956. My mother, in particular, missed the way music was a part of the everyday culture in Holland. So she did what she could and sang with my brother, sister, and me at home.

I was 8 years old when we left Holland. Music was one of the things that helped me to make the transition to my new world. One of the first English songs I remember learning was Over the Meadows in music class at Lincoln School in third grade with Miss Lincoln, our music teacher. In fact, most of my memories of that transition time from one language and culture to another involve the songs I learned.

My hope is that this recording will inspire you to sing to and with the children in your life. Singing doesn't have to involve back-up instruments or bands. All you need is your voice and a child to sing along with you.

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  • author: Karli

    My kids and I think this is a wonderful CD. My husband agrees. We all enjoy the songs and love singing along in the car. It's an unusual and delightful collection! When's the next one coming out?

  • Your songs make me feel safe and secure
    author: Dr. Fiona Shamess

    It touches the inner child in all of us - making us feel safe and secure. I love it as much as my children do.

  • Soothing and easy to listen to
    author: Peter

    I listened to your CD a lot this winter when I was sick. It reminded me of the songs I used to sing at school when I was growing up

  • Really nice songs!
    author: Helen

    I've had your CD on all morning; I just set the player on repeat and haven't tired of hearing those delightful songs - and my kids FINALLY asked, after about the third cycle through: 'Who's that singing, Mom? Those are really nice songs!' This from two teenagers who generally prefer rap, reggae, blues or jazz!

  • Your CD is the favourite around our house.
    author: Valerie

    My baby enjoys it and I even catch my husband singing your tunes around the house :)

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