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You Are My Little Bird

Elizabeth MitchellAudio CD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)

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Elizabeth Mitchell, a Smithsonian Folkways Recording artist, has been recording and performing music for children since 1998. Elizabeth was the first new children's music artist signed to Smithsonian Folkways Recordings in the 21st century. She has released seven albums of children's music, including her 2006 release, You Are My Little Bird, which was voted Best Children's Album of ... Read more in Amazon's Elizabeth Mitchell Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (August 29, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Smithsonian Folkways
  • ASIN: B000GKZN9M
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #781 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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Elizabeth Mitchell is to children’s music what a band like True Love is to indie rock: an insider's darling. Which can only mean one thing: any day now, she's going to blow up huge. You Are My Little Bird, Mitchell's third kids’ CD and her first on the well-respected Smithsonian Folkways label, hews closely to the folkie-but-never-hokey sensibility she laid out so beautifully on the first two records. Here are 17 short, soft, sweet, homespun-sounding songs, some of them easily recognizable ("Peace Like a River," "Three Little Birds," "Down in the Valley"), some of them inexplicably obscure (Neil Young's "Little Wing," Gillian Welch and David Rawling's "Winter's Come and Gone," Francois Hardy's magical "If You Listen"). Throughout, even on tracks where her young daughter joins in, Mitchell's warm whisper of a voice compels a close listen, not just because the production is so spare you can practically feel her breath on your cheek but because there's something in her phrasing that suggests an old, wise soul. Miraculously, the bird concept never gets clunky; two exotic foreign-language songs--one Korean and one Japanese--help, but the real credit belongs to this all-around superb disc's sole stab at the subversive: Mitchell's stamp on "What Goes On," the Velvet Underground favorite, practically sails off the disc with its sunniness. --Tammy La Gorce

Product Description

Once in a great while we encounter an artist who stands consciously and directly in the tradition of children's music that Folkways has carried for nearly 60 years, and Elizabeth Mitchell is one such artist. Her lovely voice brings a fresh sound to cherished American folk songs and other melodies from around the world. In a peaceful yet powerful way, she reintroduces us to the songs we thought we knew so well. Featuring homespun renditions of songs by Woody Guthrie, Bob Marley, The Velvet Underground, Vashti Bunyan, Gillian Welch and more! 28-page booklet, 17 tracks, 35 minutes.

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Elizabeth Mitchell has the perfect voice for singing folk songs, children's music, lullabies, and such. John A. Stoffel  |  56 reviewers made a similar statement
I love to hear her husband and daughter singing with her on some of the songs, too. Nicole Bradshaw  |  37 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite CD - oh, and our kids love it, too! October 12, 2006
Format:Audio CD
My family and I LOVE Elizabeth Mitchell... in a big way. So when I say that this new CD is my favorite, it's not something I say lightly. But it's true - and it's not just my new favorite Elizabeth Mitchell CD - it's my favorite CD period. Why? It's just fantastic. The songs are beautiful, simple, nostalgic, fun, full of character, love, warmth and magic. It's Elizabeth Mitchell at her best - with just her voice and guitar and husband and child accompanying her. Simple and perfect.

And our kids love it, too. My daughter (aged almost 3) has had a special love for Elizabeth Mitchell ever since she was 2 months old (when we first heard of Elizabeth Mitchell). Ms. Mitchell's beautiful, soothing voice and captivating melodies has always put my daughter into a kind of hypnotic trance.... and this CD is no exception. Our son (nearly 1.5 years old) really loves this new one, too. His reaction, however, is to hop up and down vigourously (his version of dancing).

And the best thing of all is not that just this CD will calm and relax the kids, or entertain them, but us parents love it, too. The songs are either old favorites (like the Velvet Underground's "What Goes On") or familiar ("Little Liza Jane" and "Peace Like a River") or new ones (to us) that are catchy enough to learn and sing along. But the songs are never corny or hokey like so many other children's CD's are these days. This is real music that will become a treasured part of your family.

I can't recommend this CD (or Elizabeth Mitchell - and Dan Littleton and Storey) highly enough. Everyone should go buy it immediately - unless you know me personally, in which case you'll be getting it from me as a gift!!!
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I am thrilled to have found this cd! December 13, 2006
By Melanie
Format:Audio CD
Have you had it with loud, super silly kid's music that repeats endlessly in your head, long after you've heard it? Does your child wake early, and want to listen to music? Do you want a mellow and sweet way to start the day with your child?

If so, Elizabeth Mitchell's new CD might save your child music weary self. You Are My Little Bird is a collection of simple, unassuming and peaceful songs that will have you and your child singing and humming along. The music is all acoustic and the sweet little voice of Mithcell's daughter and husband add depth and beauty to the new, classic, and multicultural songs that span this CD.

I've learned many new songs to sing with my toddler from this CD. It is usually the first music we listen to early in the morning. Today I left the CD on when my daughter and I went upstairs and my husband actually left it playing!

Some of my personal favorites on the album include "Who's my Pretty Baby", "Little Bird, Little Bird" and "Peace like a River." These simple, beautiful songs are gems to hear, to sing, and watch your child react to.

Mitchell breathes new life into classic songs and nursery rhymes. She turns expected songs from Bob Marley, Neil Young, and even the Velvet Underground, into accessible, fun, children's tunes (or tunes for any age, for that matter). My little girl loves hearing Storey, Elizabeth's daughter, singing throughout the album.

I am thrilled to have found Elizabeth Mitchell. My daughter and I will be singing our favorites for years, I am certain.

This CD is from the incredible Smithsonian Folkways Collection. There are several other great CDs in this collection all honoring the great traditions of folk music through time. - Katy Farber
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars You can't lose with E.M. November 20, 2006
By Kadamae
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My son and I love her music; she has channeled the perfect sound for kids and parents looking for special moments together. We listen to this and all of her albums playlisted on WinAmp in the evening on repeat. I find myself letting it play on long after he's gone to bed.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!
I always buy this for new babies and they always love it!! The parents end up using it in the car and at home.
Published 19 hours ago by Cindy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Folksy
My 6 month old loves it, so do I. She has a pretty voice. It is aimed at li'l ones, but is good for adults.
Published 1 month ago by mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Excellent music for all ages. Our 3-y-o listens to it as she goes to sleep each night. Relaxing, upbeat, soulful.
Published 2 months ago by Mark Hayse
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely
This is a great CD for babies and parents alike! My 9 month old gets excited when he hears certain songs on this album. It's a solid album too, we've listened to it over and over. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KGriff
5.0 out of 5 stars parent friendly music that children love
My daughter is constantly asking me to let her listen to this ... she adores it and I enjoy the folksy acoustics.
Published 2 months ago by Kat Woman
5.0 out of 5 stars Mom and kids enjoy
Love her voice. A cd both mom and kids (6 and 3) can enjoy listening to in the car. Particularly enjoy her version of Bob marley's "Three Little Birds". Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Strassner
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful CD
Elizabeth Mitchell has such a wonderful voice. I like the songs almost and much as my daughter does. I recommend this CD.
Published 3 months ago by L. Dickinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids and Adults can enjoy
This is one of the few albums targeted to kids that I actually enjoy listening to as an adult. Our family listens to it all the time!
Published 3 months ago by Derek
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this cd!
We all love this cd! My husband and I can listen to it without the kids. 3 year old likes to relax to it. Baby falls asleep to it. The songs are great and varied. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Rivera
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
This is why I love Amazon - somehow in researching childrens music I stumbled upon Elizabeth Mitchell. My whole family loves this CD (besides my 11 year old son). Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Krachinski
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