“Can we watch a Stevie Wonder video again, Mom? Can we, can we?”
I love that kid.
And clearly we’re doing something right because she has excellent musical taste! I started the musical indoctrination early. Anna’s nighty-night mix includes the following:
- Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
- Your Song – Elton John
- Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
- My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
- Peaceful, Easy Feeling – The Eagles
- Blessed – Elton John
- Ventura Highway – America
- Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Over My Head – Fleetwood Mac
- You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
And that's only a portion of the list; there are over 20 songs. I’ve been singing many of these songs to Anna at night since she was a newborn, while rocking or dancing her to sleep. We started mostly with classical, and then some jazz – Ella Fitzgerald singing “Cheek to Cheek
" and Miles Davis playing “Bye Bye Blackbird” were early favorites. But when our bedtime ritual became longer and longer, I thought some soothing and mellow classic rock/pop songs would be appropriate. Thus, this playlist was born.
" and Miles Davis playing “Bye Bye Blackbird” were early favorites. But when our bedtime ritual became longer and longer, I thought some soothing and mellow classic rock/pop songs would be appropriate. Thus, this playlist was born.
