All New CD: The Dirty Socks Come Clean

Disclosure: Grandma Bonnie's Closet has not been compensated for the following product review. I received a product sample for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own. 
The Dirty Sock Funtime Band has a new CD, "The Dirty Socks Come Clean". I am very excited to have the opportunity to review this awesome children's music CD. After listening to this music with my grandchildren I would call it a family music CD. The melody and lyrics in this selection of music is perfect for children of all ages. That includes grandma, grandpa, moms, dads, aunts and uncles alike.
I am crazy about this music CD. I just love the fresh clean music that my grandchildren can relate to and enjoy. When I listen I can understand each and every word. As you know that is a big deal to me.

My grandchildren like all the tracks on this CD but, there are three songs on this CD that I really like. Track #2 Garbage Bugs, track #4 National Hiccup Day and track #17 Start of the End are simply fun listening to and dancing along with. 

Track #1 "The Dirty Socks Come Clean was probably my grandchildrens all time favorite. Track #15 Kitty Kat Yeah came in second. 

I would recommend this CD to any parent or grandparent that wants their child exposed to good clean fun music. I think The Dirty Socks Come Clean CD would make a nice stocking stuffer for Christmas. 

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CD: I Like to Sing!

By: Sukey Molloy

By now everyone who reads my blog regularly knows how much I like music by Sukey Molloy. The CD "I Like to Sing" is no exception. I have found it to be just as entertaining and soothing to my grandchildren as all Sukey's other music.
I am a believer in exposing children to music early in life. It can be used as an important learning tool in the everyday life of a child. Music can also be used to sooth an irritated, ill, unhappy or frightened child. As I have mentioned in the past I like to play music to my grandchildren when we are driving long distances.  My grandchildren can get very cranky on long road trips. Who can blame them? When they are strapped down and can not move easily they get very uncomfortable. We do stop often for short breaks and at least take a hour long break every 3 or 4 hours. But all breaks considered they need soothing music to keep them relaxed and happy for most of our trips. I like to use upbeat music when everyone is awake or needs motivation. Then I use soft and calming music (example: lullabies) for nap time or cranky times.
Why do I like Sukey's music so much? Well, not all children's music is made the same. I need to understand the lyrics that are being played with the music. How many times have you listened to music on the radio and thought you knew the words. Maybe you were singing along with a song and had to find out later that you misunderstood the lyrics! Have you ever listened to a song that you understood only a word or two of the lyrics. Maybe the entire song sounded like mumbo jumbo! I want my children and grandchildren to speak clearly and be understood. If they are listening to music that is not clear how can I expect them to speak clearly.
Sukey Molly's music is great in this respect. The lyrics are clear, easily understood and just out right fun for my grandchildren.

On to the CD. "I Like to Sing!"  Has a collection of 18 lively tracks. This CD actually had my grandchildren bobbing their heads, clapping their hands and singing along to these very interactive songs. My favorite is track 8 "What Kind of Animal." I just love hearing my grandchildren singing along wanting to be monkeys.
From familiar songs like "The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle to interactive songs like Jump Down Turn Around your child/grandchild will be sure to find a favorite song to sing along with.
This CD would definitely make a great stocking stuffer for your young child.
To purchase a CD, DVD or just listen to some of Sukey's music go here.

Disclaimer:

I received the above mentioned CD in exchange for an honest review. 

"Good Morning My Love"

Music CD Review:

Good Morning My Love by Vered

 

The re-mastered edition of Good Morning My Love (featuring two new songs) is being released on October 23. Good Morning My Love is a children/parents award winning music CD.
I have been listening to this CD for about a week now and I can certainly see why the album won a Parents' Choice Gold Award. The music and lyrics are very different and interesting. I am amazed how relaxing it is to listen to the music.
One of the reasons I decided to review this CD was when I was raising my children I followed the attachment parenting method. The album is not your usual kids music but its purpose is to help new parents bond with their babies. The music is written and grounded in the attachment theory. Vered has an education in clinical psychology and leads over fifty baby/parent workshops every year. This album will help parents enjoy those little moments in life and help parents use music to establish routines,soothe and build security.

"Good Morning My Love" Track List

 

Good Morning My Love

Hands in My Mouth

Faces

Jump

Bikeride

One Day

Sunday

Flying Hands

When You Smile

Ah Ah

Don't Leave Me

New Words

Sunshine

At 63

Swinging

Bathtime

Dolly

Sleep

 

My favorite is track two "Hands in My Mouth" It brought back memories of my children teething  on their fingers. My grandchildren will enjoy the CD and so will their parents. My daughter and sons are all raising their children by the attachment parenting method. I know they will get lots of use from this CD.

I would like you to hear a small sample of Vered musics. Enjoy the clip and tell me what you think.



 

You can purchase the CD here.

 

Disclosure:
I received the above mentioned CD to review in exchange for an honest opinion.

Children's Music CD I Am Sleepy By Sukey Molloy

Just recently I reviewed the Music C "I am Happy " by Sukey Molloy Well, I just received a companion CD "I am Sleepy" due to be released October 26th. I am an avid fan of song writer and singer Sukey Molloy. If you have never heard any of her music you are missing some fantastic children's music.

I am thrilled to review this CD. I have been searching for the perfect music to play for my newest grandson. He is just eight weeks old. He has been terribly cranky and has been diagnosed with infant reflux. His mother and I have come to the conclusion that soft and peaceful music might help him when riding in the car seat. This CD is perfect for that! I have been listening to the CD as I write this post. I can only say the music is relaxing, soothing and easy to listen to. I can feel the tension release from myself as I close my eyes and listen to each track.



 I AM SLEEPY!

TRACK LIST:

The Moon Shines Down
Hush My Little One
Evening's Coming
Quiet Night Poem
Twilight Song
The Story of Twinkle Little Star
Night is Falling
Early in the Evening
Sleep So Gently
Shadows Dance Upon My Wall
Scottish Folk Song
The Story of Little Lamb
Little Lamb's Song
Wind Through My Window
Sleep Now and Rest
Russian Lullaby
All the World is Sleeping

My favorite song on this CD is "The Moon Shines Down. Its soft soothing music will certainly calm a restless child. My favorite story on the CD is "The Story of Little Lamb. My grandchildren loved hearing the story. It makes a great bedtime story. Lastly the Quiet night poem was a favorite of Little Bugs. I think all my grandchildren and their parents will benefit from listening to the music on this CD.

I would like to share a sample of the music with you. Check out the video and tell me what you think.

Sukey is now taking pre-orders for the album on her website, www.sukeymolloy.com

Disclosure:
I received the above mentioned CD to review in exchange for an honest opinion.

Bubble Ride Review

Bubble Ride is a children's music CD by Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys.

Just reading the title makes you think " This has to be a lively music CD". Well, let me tell you it is very entertaining and lively. I had the grandchildren review it for me and they listened to it over and over. My grandchildren are like most other children they do not like riding in their car seats. We took the grands to the petting zoo, the trout farm, the wildlife preserve and a few other places when they were visiting. While they are great children they like to complain about riding in their car seats. I remembered I had this CD to review. I popped it into the CD player and wow, no complaints from that point on. Just singing bouncing and lots of laughing.

October 2nd release of Vanessa’s  CD, Bubble Ride (VeeTree Records, $14.98, runs 47 minutes, ages 1 – 8).

Tracks:

1. Moomooheehawbaabaaneigh

2. Peacock Walk

3. Spinning Around

 4. Tickle Monster

 5. One Fine Day

 6. Train Dance

 7. Bubble Ride

 8. Yo-Yo Song

 9. Hey Ho

 10. Mama Dada Blues

 11. Deep IN The Jungle

 12. What Am I To Do

 13. Free To Be You and Me

 14. Bye Bye song

Bonus Track

15. Laila's Rainbow Colors

Listen to or purchase Vanessa's music here.

I just love this CD. The array of songs makes it easy for each of my grandchildren to have a favorite. If you know how children work they each want to have a different favorite. I have two favorites on this CD. Moomooheehawbaabaaneigh and Tickle Monster. Even before hearing the song Tickle Monster we played the tickle monster game with our children and grandchildren all the time.

Vanessa Trien a singer-songwriter and children's performer, has two award-winning children's Cd's, Carnival Day and Hot Air Balloon. Vanessa has a master's degree in education, She has taught and preformed music for primary and elementary school-aged children in New York and Boston.

Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys-Fall 2012 Concert line up.

September 26   Alden Theatre       McLean, VA

October 14    Coolidge Corner Theatre     Brookline, MA

November 3   Regent Theatre       Arlington, MA

Visit Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys to read more.

Disclosure:
I received the above mentioned CD to review in exchange for an honest opinion.



Children's Music CD Review & Giveaway I Am Happy By Sukey Molloy

I am speechless as I write this review. I am listening to the I Am Happy music CD as I write this review. I have listened to it a few times this week. I love its lively music and lyrics. The music and lyrics are written in a way to encourage children to use their imaginations. When ever I get a new music CD I usually play the CD and try to pick my favorite song while I listen. As I was listening to this CD I thought the first track, I Put My Scarf on My Head would be my favorite. Then I changed my mind and thought track 5, It's Snowing was my favorite. I gave up on picking a favorite as I found each song was my favorite. Oh, I do have to mention that track 15, Counting Song is awesome. The lyrics count in English, Spanish, French, German and Japanese! I played the CD for Pooh Bear and he joined in started to dance to track 8 My Head Goes Round.  I recommend if you have any children in your home you should have the CD. I can't say more than the music is awesome. I just love that it encourages participation and movement. I enjoyed dancing to this music with Pooh Bear and I can hardly wait to share the music with the rest of my grandchildren.

I want to share with you a little bit of the lyrics from track 8 and you will know why Pooh Bear loves it so much.

Track 8, My Head Goes Round

My head goes round and round,

Then it goes up and down,

My head goes round and round,

Round and up and down, Oh!

My shoulders go up and down,

Then they go round and round,

Round and round and up and down,

And then I touch the ground, Oh!

If you would like to see the rest of the lyrics you can purchase the CD here for $15 when released on April 17 2012.  If you would like to win the CD you can enter the raffle copter below. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.                 

Music CD Review & Giveaway: Monster Suit by Mo Phillips

My grandchildren love music and are always singing along while riding in the car. Given the chance they could sing and dance all day along with grandpa and grandma. So, when I was given the chance to review the album Monster Suit by Mo Phillips I jumped at the chance to try out some new music written for families and children.

When the package arrived I gave it to Pooh Bear to open. I was not sure how he would react I thought he might think it was a movie DVD. Immediately upon opening the wrapper Pooh Bear went straight to my computer. I tried to intercept him since I don't want a CD stuck in the disk drive. (Not that its ever happened before ha ha.) Well, Pooh Bear would not let me touch the CD he kept repeating "Pooh Bears CD" I had to gently guide his hands to inset the CD properly and he sat patiently waiting for it to load. I told him, "It is not a movie its music"! When the music started the first track began playing. The look on Pooh bears face was precious.(I forgot the camera of course). "Toes" started playing and Pooh Bear got up and was dancing around enjoying the music. I have got to say at this point that Monster Suit is not my kind of music but its for children 3 and up so who am I to judge. Pooh Bear thinks the music is great he has claimed the CD as his own and has put it on his book shelf along with his favorite books, puzzles and family picture album. In the last few days Pooh Bear has listened to the CD enough that its lively beat and strange but funny lyrics have started to grow on me.
This is part of the description written about Monster suit, "The uncomplicated charm of Monster Suit stems from its refreshing connection to what was happening in the late ‘50s, when rock ‘n’ roll was evolving from a cultural mix of country, folk, and African-American influence. With a style and delivery sometimes reminiscent of Woody and Arlo, Mo Phillips offers classic acoustic rock ‘n’ roll with a minimum of electric effects in a finely tuned but fiery blend of Americana, soul and blues."

Monster Suites Track list:

Toes

The Worst Party Ever Thrown

The Princess and The Cowboy

Hot Lava

Droolin'

Big Red Truck

Rollerskate Banana Peels

All Okay

Bed Head

To The Zoo

Ducks Don't Get Wet

Suction Cup

Twirlin'

Monster Suit

Monster Suit Music CD By Mo Phillips is set to release on April 10.
Label: Hey! Bacon!!
SRP: $12.99
Run time: 34 minutes
Monster Suit will be available online at http://mophillips.com/, cdbaby.com and itunes. 
For your chance to win the Monster Suit album enter the raffle copter below. If you have any problems entering please let me know.