Forever Young

Forever Young: 40 Minutes of Magic

     

I have been waiting for this album since Wagner first announced the project. I couldn't wait to hear songs that I loved as a child and I couldn't wait to share them with my nephews and niece.

My 11 month old niece, Maya, got the first munchkin listen the other day. Here is my interpretation of what she would say, if she could talk:
1)Rainbow Connection - starred at the computer and tried to pry the volume button off. She wants to rock!

2)Forever Young - this has been "our song" since she was born. Framed sheet music of this Dylan classic hangs in her room (my wish and prayer for her), I sang along and she smiled. Win!

3) The Only Living Boy in New York - one of my favorite S&G songs, Maya sat on the floor and swayed back and forth. She's gets it.

4) Mr. Tambourine Man - Maya loves Dylan! She stood and bopped to this tune - I need to get her a tambourine! 5) You Are My Sunshine - on cue, she climed onto my lap and snuggeled for this beautiful version featuring Becca Smith and Jason Walsmith of The Nadas.

6) Sweet Baby James - Maya's "first" concert came a few weeks before her birth - Mommy went to see James Taylor, she must have been listening...

7) You've Got A Friend - Excellent version of the Carole King classic - Maya loved it and so did I. Simple and lovely piano is the perfect segway to nap/bedtime...eyes are starting to get heavy

8) Golden Slumbers - The Beatles ruled in our house growing up, my Dad loved them...Maya has inherited Pappa's good taste - but she missed most of it. "smiles awake you when you rise".

8) Amazing Grace and 9) Moon River - we'll have to listen to these when she wakes up....

This album was inspired by the birth of Wagner's child...but it's for your child and the child in all of us. Finally, a "childrens" album that adults will want to listen to over and over again.