I knew I was in trouble when I wanted to play Joanie Leeds I'm a Rock Star and the girls wanted to listen to the Little Mermaid for the thousandth time. I am sick of Ariel, and am ready to rock. Especially when mustering the energy to make dinner.
So I was happy yesterday when I put on I'm Rock Star on and my girls started singing along. This music is hard to resist-- infectious fun, that begs you to dance and move with your little people. In fact, I think I dance a little more then they do at times-- and they watch me like, ah, mom, that is a little much!
Every song on this CD inspires motion or action. Put it in on a sleepy Tuesday and get ready for a dance party. The first song, I'm a Rock Star, inspires kids to grab their air guitars, I Wanna Be Green inspires of course, green choices, Put My Sunglasses On makes us think of summer-- and we grab our shades. The tunes are easy and breezy, catchy and total fun. Now I've caught the girls singing them without the music, throughout the house. The one they don't like is about the Elf, which they feel is making bad choices (and it has a deep voice-- which to them means SCARY!). But to most kids it would just be more fun. There are sweet songs to, like Put a Smile on Your Face and Give me a Hug, truly sweet without being sappy. Joanie is not afraid to lay down a strong guitar lick and a catchy pop tune to this music. Add her big, lovely voice and you have an enjoyable music experience for EVERYONE (we parents matter!).
If you are looking for a rocking new CD to pick you up and get your kids (and you) moving, singing and listening, this is the one. I mean, this is Vermont, and it has been cold and dark for a long time. And we smile, dance and move regularly to this music-- so you know it has to be good!
Thanks, Joanie for the great music, energy and lyrics and for sharing it with me.
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