Brand new this month is a fun & funky CD release by singer/songwriter Tracey Singer. (What a name for this profession, huh?) The CD, “Sweets ‘n’ Treats,” is full of just that. There are sweet, gentle, rolling lullabies and also some rib-tickling treats, songs that will make your kids giggle galore.
Singer calls his new album “a fun and funny musical adventure,” noting, “I get a kick out of two things: Helping kids to see the humor and downright silliness in life at a tender age and, most of all, making them laugh.”
My kids did giggle at a few of these tunes, especially “Nana Nana Boo Boo.” “Did he just say ‘nana nana BOO BOO?” my oldest exclaimed the first time through, scrunching up his nose and grinning. The song leads you to believe that “Hard-Hearted Haley” will change her nasty attitude and learn the art of kindess, but a surprise ending is in store. This song actually led to a little “life lesson” talk when it was through.
A few of the songs may not be terribly interesting and funny to younger children. A couple of them went right over my 3-year-old and almost-5-year-old’s heads, in fact. Yet I believe Singer’s theory is that of Sesame Street’s and many other childrens’ media of late: Throw some upper-level (yet still clean) humor and sly jokes in there and you have the parents hooked, too. Pretty clever.
The songs range as broadly in musical style as they do in topic. No two songs are alike, and every one carries a different feeling. Backup singers bop their heads in every now and again. Buck Howdy is one, who’s also the CD’s producer. A kids’ chorus also joins in during some parts, as well. Whether you like folk, country, 50s doo-wop, or guitar-laden lullabies, this album has it all.
You can buy Tracey Singer’s “Sweets ‘n’ Treats” CD for $15 at his website, as well as via Amazon, CDBaby, and iTunes.
Win it! Courtesy of Tracey Singer, I have a copy of “Sweets ‘n’ Treats” to offer one of you! Just listen to the tracks on this CD and tell me, in one comment, your absolute favorite or which one made you smile. I’ll close the contest next Monday, August 3, 2009 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to commenter #5, AmandaSue, the winner of this CD!
Staci A (2 years ago)
I like “Baggy Pants.” Definitely made me smile!
Renee (2 years ago)
Christmas in July is my pick!
Stephanie (2 years ago)
Our favorite is Stinky Smoke because my 3-year-old currently looooves saying things are stinky, so he was thrilled to hear the word in a song.
Nancye Davis (2 years ago)
I liked “Mall Mom” especially the line: “dresses like kid but she’s 41″! definitely made me smile!!
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amandasue (2 years ago)
I like the song “Swimming” because its a activity my family loves to do and its a great song for this time of year
donna (2 years ago)
My sister thinks my niece would like to sing “Nana Nana Boo Boo!” over and over!!!
tina reynolds (2 years ago)
i thought mall mom was a really cute one i think my kids would enjoy thanks for the chance to win
xenia (2 years ago)
I like The Moon Is Here, it’s so calming and sweet!