Wake Up & Go To Sleep

Francie Kelley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 15, 2002)
• Original Release Date: December 15, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Artsong Music
• ASIN: B000088LG1
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #579,433 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Palo Alto Weekly, May 24, 2004

Kid Tested, Mother Approved A sophisticated collection that fuses country and jazz, the album features mostly original compositions by Kelley.

Product Description

Light-hearted fun, lasting devotion and uncommonly fine music are the hallmarks of the family CD, "Wake Up and Go to Sleep," by Los Angeles singer/songwriter Francie Kelley.

Produced by Artsong Music in collaboration with Francie’s husband Pat Kelley, a top Los Angles jazz guitarist, studio musician and composer, "Wake Up and Go to Sleep" is a happy, heartfelt collection of songs that celebrate the days and nights of children—with a polished sophistication and finely-tuned professionalism that will please the most discriminating adult listeners.

Recommended by Parents' Choice 2003, and recipient of a Dove Foundation Seal of Approval, "Wake Up and Go to Sleep" features a buoyant, upbeat opening, lively and lyrical middle tracks, and a slow-paced, sleepyhead conclusion. The CD’s varied pace reflects the rhythms and rituals of babies and young children as they move through their day, providing a sun-up to sun-down accompaniment to daytime, playtime, and bedtime. Many of the recording’s songs are original compositions, including "Precious One," "Jammin' in My Jammies", "and "Babies Won’t Keep," by Francie Kelley, and "Ce Ce Te Na Na (Have a Great Day) by Francie Kelley, Pat Kelley and Katie Kelley.

Inspired by the tidal wave of emotion that poured over Francie and her husband Pat when their daughter Katie was born, "Wake Up and Go to Sleep" offers an unusual combination of tenderness and talent.

Francie and Pat Kelley have drawn on their wide musical expertise to give the CD a level of styling and arrangement rarely found in children’s recordings. They have also backed up Francie’s strong vocals and Pat’s seasoned instrumentals with contributions from some of L.A.’s hottest session players. Occasional "kid vocals" by young Katie Kelley, and a captivating chorus by the Emmanuel Lutheran Kids’ Choir, add a warmth and wholeness that reflects the CD’s message of family love and devotion.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I really love this!, June 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Wake Up & Go To Sleep (Audio CD)

This mostly original collection of songs for children and their adults is really magical. I enjoyed every minute of this CD. Both the up-tempo songs and the sweet, quiet ones filled me with awe.

Not every child is stuck on Barney or the Wiggles. There's room out there for the beauty of this music as well.