Martha Stewart Baby: Sleepytime

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 4, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Kid Rhino
• ASIN: B00005NQK6
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,898 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Baby Mine - Alison Krauss

2. Blackbird - Kenny Rankin

3. Out Of The Woods - Nickel Creek

4. Takes My Breath Away - Tuck And Patti

5. Home - Jenny Bruce

6. Birds And Ships - Billy Bragg

7. Close To You - Barenaked Ladies

8. Common Threads - Bobby McFerrin

9. Infinite Eyes - Keb' Mo'

10. Which Will - Lucinda Williams

11. Love Is Strange - Everything But The Girl

12. Come Away To Sea - David Wilcox

13. Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy

14. Goodnight - Linda Ronstadt

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Equating Martha Stewart with hip is enough to give any parent pause. Are "good things" on the order of ribbon-festooned lampshades what cool has come to? Yes and no. Sleepytime may not crash through the cool barrier entirely--its liner notes leap right over the music, choosing, instead to instruct how to frame hand-knit booties--but it comes admirably close. Sending preciousness scampering to the opposite side of the street on this 14-track disc are the artists: Keb' Mo', Lucinda Williams, Billy Bragg, and Alison Krauss represent, in more hushed tones than usual, what makes modern music worth listening to. The Barenaked Ladies loosen the tongues from their cheeks for "Close to You," Linda Ronstadt works out the bedtime kinks on a cover of Lennon and McCartney's "Goodnight," and Bobby McFerrin lulls listeners along unintelligibly on "Common Threads." Songs by Tuck and Patti, Jenny Bruce, and Nickel Creek swoop in softly, grab us by the mushy parental core, and encircle us with an intoxicating calm. With Sleepytime Martha Stewart proves, in a typically tasteful package streaked with uncharacteristic cool, that she hasn't lost the scent of success. --Tammy La Gorce

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It Takes My Breath Away November 3, 2001

By Deann Williams

Format:Audio CD

I originally bought this CD for my new grandaughter. It is so wonderful I keep playing it over and over, and never get tired of it. To quote one of my favorite selections "It takes my breath away." It is a beautiful collection of mellow peaceful music for your children or your inner child. I plan on buying several more for my family and friends.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You have no option! September 4, 2001

By Mike Macy

Format:Audio CD

If you have small children; if you are a child at heart; if you like Allison Krauss BUY THIS CD. Do it now! Every minute you wait will be seconds ticking off of you life that you could be enjoying this amazing piece of work...

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Good Thing July 8, 2002

By S. Jalbert

Format:Audio CD

I was shopping for some non-traditional music for my new son, and up pops Martha Stewart Sleepytime. I have to say I clicked on it out of sheer curiosity. (Martha Stewart? Childrearing? Hmmmmm....) I mean, she can weave a basket for me or show me how to make crepes, but I never actually considered her an expert on children. Call me crazy, but this CD is just what I was looking for.

The music is, above all, very soothing. The vocals are smooth and relaxing, without being too babyish. The fact is, most of the songs are not kids songs at all. Its a wonderful mix of modern and folk singers, which blend to make for a nice addition to your evening routine.

There are a few surprises, like Barenaked Ladies crooning 'Close to You', or Bobby McFerren on 'Common Threads'. And I absolutely adore Keb' Mo'. Then you have a few of the more expected tracks, such as Allison Krauss singing 'Baby Mine'. It's a nice version, but I'm still scratching my head wondering why everyone feels the need to use this song on thier kids' CD. Love ya Dumbo, but been there, done that!

Bottom line: if you're looking for something to listen to while you're rockin' that bundle of joy, here's your ticket. It's a 'good thing'.