One of my favorite things to do is listen to music. There is something relaxing about music, that when a good song comes on, you can't help but dance and sing along to it. And, when you are having a blah day, music is a great pick me up. Don't you agree? But, when you have kids, especially young ones, you can't listen to just any old music, as you have to be cautious of the lyrics and song content. My girls like repeating things they hear, so I have to make sure they aren't picking up fowl or inappropriate language from songs they hear on the radio or that I stream through the house. Because of this, I am always on the look out for kid-friendly music that the girls will enjoy, and that I can stand. Yeah, you know what I mean, many of the kid music out there can be annoying (especially when kids have the same song on repeat). If only there was music made for both kids and adults in mind.
Well, thanks to Grammy award-winning producer Andy Zulla and award winning recording artist and Broadway performer Matt Zarley, they have created a new CD collection called Rock-n-Stroller. These CD's (which consist currently of Volume 1 and Volume...see track lists below), bring back classic songs from 1970's and 80's that most of us grew up listening to and loving. I bet when you check out the track listings you will find yourself saying, "I love that song, and that one, and that..." Each and every song on these two CD's was a hit and still popular and fun to listen to today. And, now you can enjoy some of your favorite songs you know the words to and love to sing with your hairbrush, and not have to worry about covering your kid's ears.
I was so hoping to get a video or two of the girls singing some of my favorite 80's tunes, as they really got into these two Rock-n-Stroller CD's, but due to Bella's recent asthma attack and Savannah recovering from pneumonia, they really haven't been photo/video ready. Hopefully soon, though, I will get the on video as they really look and sound cute singing and dancing along to some of their new favorite songs including "Dancing Queen" and my all-time favorite song, "Take on Me." And, as a parent who can't go a day without having music playing in the house, I am in love with these two CD's, and plan to purchase another set of these CD's to leave in the car. I hate when I run out with the girls and find I forgot to throw these CD's in my bag. My girls are asking from the back seat to play the CD's and then I realize I forgot it in the house, as we had listened to earlier in the AM or while getting ready.
Here's a taste of what you are in store for when you pick up the Rock-n-Stroller: Volume 1 CD to enjoy with your children...
Who doesn't love artists like the Beatles, ABBA and Elton John, to name a few? When you pick up Rock-n-Stroller Volume 1 and/or 2, you will be happy to find timeless pop and rock hits from these and so many other artists.
Rock-n-Stroller Volume 1 Play List:
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1. 867-5309/JENNY
2. DON'T STOP
3. INTO THE GROOVE
4. DON'T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME)
5. TAKE ON ME
6. I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY
7. SWEET DREAMS (ARE MADE OF THIS)
8. DE DO DO DO DE DA DA DA
9. START ME UP
10. BABY LOVE
Rock-n-Stroller Volume 2 Play List:
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1.THE BOYS OF SUMMER
2. SWEET CHILD O' MINE
3. SURFIN' USA
4. DANCING QUEEN
5. ROCK THIS TOWN
6. I LOVE ROCK 'N ROLL
7. THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
8. HERE COMES THE SUN
9. I'M STILL STANDING
10. WE BELONG
To learn more about Rock-n-Stroller and their CD collection, head on over to www.rock-n-stroller.com today. These CD's would make for a great gift idea for new moms, or moms with young children that love music and are looking for kid-friendly music they can enjoy (themselves) and with their kids. I have found myself playing these CD's at nigh time when I am cleaning up and the girls are in bed. The music is so well made, it is a nice way to unwind after a crazy day, while enjoying your favorite 70's and 80's music, in a refreshing new way.
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About Rock-n-Stroller:
"Rock-n-Stroller was created by Matt Zarley and Andy Zulla. After enduring endless hours of listening to kids sing the latest top 40 tunes on any of those popular kids cover song CD’s, Andy says he and Matt had an idea. Wouldn’t it be awesome if these songs (that kids love to sing incessantly), were the songs that we actually wanted to hear? And with that question, the concept of Rock-n-Stroller was born.
Rock-n-Stroller picks up where those other CD collections left behind...classic, timeless songs that are beloved by generations. The first album contains 10 classic hits from the 70’s and 80’s like Into the Groove, Take on Me, and I Wanna Dance with Somebody. The tunes are rock and pop hits that are re-recorded by talented young artists. The result is a sound that young children and parents will want to sing-along to again and again. The second album continues where their first CD collections leaves off, with timeless pop and rock songs originally performed by artists like Elton John, The Beatles, Huey Lewis and ABBA and more.
About Andy Zulla, Executive Producer:
Andy has had diverse success including high-profile major label album projects, network television shows, advertising and marketing, as well as stand-out independent artists. He has been awarded a Grammy, an Emmy, a Telly, 20 Gold and Platinum albums, and has charted #1 on multiple Billboard charts. As part of American Idol in the early seasons, Andy recorded and mixed Kelly Clarkson’s, “A Moment Like This” which skyrocketed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, breaking the Beatle’s long-standing record as the quickest climb to #1. He has also worked with big names such as Rod Stewart, Backstreet Boys, Jessica Simpson, Michael Bolton, Kenny G, Teddy Geiger, Clay Aiken, Natalie Imbruglia, Heather Headley, and Diana Ross.
About Matt Zarley, Executive Producer:
Matt made his theatrical debut as the youngest to ever perform in the hit Broadway musical Cats. His career continued with roles in Chicago, A Chorus Line, The Who’s Tommy, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Matt is also an award winning, four time Billboard charting recording artist, whose albums include: Debut, Here I Am (2008 Billboard Critics Top Ten and American Idol Top 20 Songwriter) and Change Begins with Me (2012 Outmusic Award for Album and Single of the Year and #1 for a month on the Eurochart). He released hopefulROMANTIC, an original musical short film he wrote, produced, and starred in with internet phenom and Star Trek star, George Takei. Matt’s latest project The Estrogen Sessions, is a tribute to some of pop music’s most prolific female artists featuring the songs that they made famous."
Disclosure: I received samples from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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