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Dream Big!

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I don't think I've ever heard a singer quite as happy as Roger Day. That's a good thing when it comes to children's music. You don't really want your kids bopping around the house to Morrissey and Elliott Smith. They can shoegaze during their teen years.

Roger Day's new CD, Dream Big!, is just so darn cheerful that you can't help but smile. Thankfully he's got more than just a sunny disposition going for him... His folksy voice is reminiscent of Ralph Covert (my son even asked if this was a new Ralph's World CD upon first listen) and his backing musicians are first-rate. The legendary Crickets play on "Roly Poly," the Buddy Holly-esque tribute to pillbugs, while percussionist extraordinaire Billy Jonas lends his unique sound to the cute "I Like Yaks."

On a recent car trip, my kids asked for multiple songs to be repeated. Most notably, "Hello Sunshine," "Zachary Hated Bumblebees," and the title track. Asking dad to hit the repeat button is high praise from my children. I join them in giving Dream Big! a huge recommendation. This is one of those kids' CDs that parents will find themselves playing even when the kids aren't around.

Roger Day's songs are really fun to sing along with the kids!
My son has seen Roger Day at his school during a performance and just loved the songs. We got this CD as all the others he has and we love them all. Great to listen in the car!

Here's a great album that's not just for children. Roger Day's "Dream Big" does just that...it's both highly entertaining and uplifting. While other children's' music tend to be somewhat one dimensional, these tunes hold your interest and make you want for more! Besides the wonderful production, the variety of musical styles keeps you wondering, "What's next?"... Rock & Roll, Latin, Reggae, even Rap... (Turn off the TV should be a children's national anthem). This is a very hip, sophisticated children's album that everyone will enjoy. First rate!!

I have heard the 'Dream Big' song on PBS for a long time and in the back of my mind I kept telling myself to find out who was singing it. Our local public library hosted a Roger Day performance and he was fantastic. I enjoyed it every bit as much as my son. We bought this CD and Rock 'n Roll Rodeo and his DVD after the show. My son dances around his room singing the songs. The lyrics remind me a bit of Shell Silverstein poems...intelligently funny. Roger Day and VeggieTales are prob. the only children's music CD's that I honestly enjoy listening to.

I can't agree more with North Idaho Dad and his review. He said it so perfectly. Roger Day's music is infectious, immediately changing the mood in my home when I put it on. My girls saw Roger at our local library and met and talked with him. He is every bit as charming in person as he is in his music. We are so thankful to have found such great music to listen to and are anxiously awaiting his return for another mini-concert at our library.

My three year old son loves to sign along with this CD when we are in the car. He moves his legs, shouts, sings and grins the entire time. He asks for some songs to be repeated. It is the first time he has ever asked me to, "Turn it up Mommy!" The songs are happy and fun. This is the biggest hit for him since Jim Gill and Justin Roberts.