The Why Behind Muzik Mama

This Muzik Mama is rebelling against the horrendous music that is being shoved down our ears by those who produce "Music for Kids". This blog is dedicated to the discovery of all good music out there, whether originally intended for kids or merely perfect for them.

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Saturday, February 27, 2010

First Album


My husband and I were very concerned about the first music to touch our son's, Isaac's, ears. Good music is not always easy to come by. And we are lovers of good music. Jamaican reggae and ska, American RnB, jazz, blues, hip hop, rock, folk, classical music... our tastes are broad. So what would be the first music, first song, our newborn son was to hear?

Dennis Brown's Lips Of Wine: The Roots Of Dennis Brown

Yes, we know this is not exactly an album produced with children in mind. And yes, many of the lyrics are perhaps not age appropriate. Yet, this was the one we chose for Isaac, and I do believe it has guided us on a our quest to breed an appreciation for music within our son.

A handful of these songs turned into Isaac's first lullabies. Listen to Don't You Cry: "Don't you cry, don't you cry, don't you ever ever cry girl (we sang boy). No, little girl don't you cry... Lonely girl, lonely girl, why don't you wear a smile girl. When you smile, the whole world will smile too..."
My favorite was Stick By Me: "Stick by me and I'll stick by you. Stick by me and I'll stick by you. I love you darlin' and thats no lie. Oh girl (or boy), stick by me until I die. When you cry I cry too, Oh girl, stick by me and I stick by you . Remember my heart and my love belongs to you. Oh girl, stick by me until I die..."

Enjoy, and let me know how your child likes it.


Lips Of Wine: The Roots Of Dennis Brown
01 Lips of Wine
02 Don't You Cry
03 Baby Don't Do It
04 Stick By Me
05 Let Love In
06 Song My Mother Used To Sing
07 Pretend
08 Wichita Lineman
09 I Didn't Know
10 Run Too Tough
11 Lightning a\And Thunder
12 Give A Helping Hand
13 Go Now
14 Rock With Me Baby
15 Show Us The Way
16 My Mama Say
17 Love Jah
18 Live After You
19 Moving Away
20 You're No Good
21 Only A Smile
22 Tenement Yard
23 Funny Feelings
24 Hold On To What You've Got
25 Have You Ever