Music for Baby.

Ali, what a fabulous idea!
I didn't even know I can print playlist. Thank you for the great inspiration!

A sweet song that my husband sometimes sings my son is Farewell and Goodnight by the Smashing Pumpkins.

A - thanks so much for sharing your life with us. I have been out of work for 7 months now so some days are harder than others. Seeing you and that sweet babe remind me that miracles are still happening everyday and to TRUST GOD.
Here is another song for you "may I have this dance" by scott krippayne. My sister-in-law made a movie for me of the 1st 3y ears of my daughters life. Still makes me cry everytime I see it. Enjoy this special time with your family.

You might want to also check out Lisa Loeb's Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - it's very sweet. :)

my husband and i are having a vague ongoing conversation about children and your post today made both of smile. we like to think we're a bit old fashioned and so the brave new world of baby music playlist made us smile. i think what would be the most interesting page would be your mother's baby music LPs, and your baby music playlist. made me smile, thanks for that.

"Baby" by Bobby McFerrin
"Morning has Broken" by Cat Stevens
these were 2 of my sons faves!

Ali, you rock. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. I am definitely going to create a baby play list for our newest addition.
Both of my girls listen to Jonathan Nicholson's "90 Days" CD every single nap time and bed time. He is such a talented guitarist. His music is so mellow and beautiful. Definitely worth giving it a listen.
http://jonathannicholson.com/

I love Golden Slumbers: A Father's Lullaby. We've listened to it almost every night since birth. So soothing...

This is great Ali.. I had a few of this music already in my library.. I think you and baby Anna have allot of fun listening to this great and inspiring music.. Thanks for sharing this..
Gis xxx

Great list of music. I always loved "Daddy's Hands" by Holly Dunn.

Hi,
We created a playlist for our son when he was born as well. Here are a couple more ideas:
Miracle- Sarah Maclachlan
Magnificent- U2
Miracle Drug- U2
-Sarah

Ali, you have got to hear "May the Lord Bless and Keep You" by Andrew Peterson! He wrote it for his son. So sweet!

Well, my baby is now 17 years old and graduating from high school this time next year. I am gathering stuff for an album about her as a gift and I am so excited to print her playlist from itunes! That will make a great page about her music right now. I wish I could remember what I would have put on my ipod in 1979 when I was a senior in high school! Thanks for a great idea!
barb

I highly recommend Ingrid Michaelson - she's a wonderful musician, her songs are intriguingly simple and true. Some are good for quiet time ("Breakable", "Keep Breathing") and some are made for dancing and singing along ("Be okay", "Far away", "The hat"). Or both! Oh, the beauty.

Ali, I think you would like the song "Sweet Sweet Baby" by Michelle Featherstone. It's from the album "Fallen Down." You can find it on iTunes. It's a very mellow, soothing song with a good message. As a new mommy myself, it makes me teary when I hear it! :)

Okay, so you asked a question that was right up my alley, so please excuse the list below! I love music!
1) Take It From Me – The Weepies
2) 1234 – Feist
3) Coming Home – The 88
4) Dancing With Myself – Nouvelle Vague
5) Nobody Knows Me At All – The Weepies
6) The Littlest Birds – The Be Good Tanyas
7) The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
8) Everybody Knows – Ryan Adams
9) Think I’m In Love – Beck
10) Brand New Key – Robinella
11) Far Away Blues – Joe Purdy (he is amazing!)
12) One Small Year – Shawn Colvin
13) Something in the Way She Moves – James Taylor
14) Steady as We Go – Dave Matthews
15) Stay or Leave – Dave Matthews (My all time favorite Dave song)
16) I Found a Reason – Cat Power
17) You and I – Ingrid Michaelson
18) Giving – Ingrid Michaelson
19) And Then You – Greg Laswell
20) I’m In Love With a Girl – Big Star
21) Baby – Dave Matthews
22) Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) – Billy Joel (I know I am a dork!)
23) The Good You Do – Christine Kane
24) Mr Blue (New Version) – Catherine Feeny
Other Songs to Know About:
Buildings and Mountains – Republic Tigers
How Lucky We Are – Meiko
Reasons to Love You – Meiko
Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk – Rufus Wainwright
Show Me What I’m Looking For – Carolina Liar
Anna Begins – Counting Crows (for obvious reasons)
Happy listening, and thanks for posting your list!

The idea of a playlist for your baby is genius.
I just came across a beautiful song by Eric Church.... Love your love the most.
I think it is just perfect. Enjoy. :D

Such a wonderful idea, and what a great bit of personal and cultural history Anna will have. This had reminded me of so many artists and songs I love!
One of my favorite songs is Wilco's "My Darling". Perfect little love song to a baby.
Thanks for sharing this, Ali!

I had to go hunt for it, but I found it... And I'm didn't read through the other comments so I'm not even sure if it has already been suggested. I'm sure the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow has been suggested, but not sure if Israel Kamakawiwo'ole version has been suggested to you. He is no longer with us, but his rendition of this song is so beautiful and so sweet. I've used it twice in projects I've done for family. First when on a DVD for my daughters graduation from HS and second as background music on a DVD I did for my parents 50th anniversary. And yes you can get it on Itunes....
Hugs
Kelly

I love the baby mix--you've got some awesome songs on there including my favorite!!!!!!! Sweet Jane by the Cowboy Junkies--she has such a powerful and sexy voice