Newborn

Sara Hickman

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 1999)
• Original Release Date: November 1, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Big Kids Productions
• ASIN: B00004TTI5
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,703 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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The liner notes to baby records could be lifted from one jewel case to the next with nary an eye ever batted, because they all trot out some form of the same trite message: "It doesn't matter what you sing to your baby, so long as you sing." Don't count Sara Hickman out--on Newborn (and on the logical successor, Toddler), she lets us know from the get-go that "my wish was to create an album for parents who have trepidation about singing to their newborns." Still, and despite the inclusion of standards like "Hush" and "You Are My Sunshine" on this not overly touchy-feely 15-tracker, she's concocted something special, outdoing her well-intentioned peers by performing originals so repetitive (the soothing "It's Alright") or ridiculous ("Goop's In It," about a booger-infested baby peeper) that singing along, infant at your side, seems right. Hickman wins us over with informality; in effect, she hands over her baby monitor, letting us listen in on stuff that's spilled spontaneously (and, because she's Sara Hickman, melodically) from her lips while gazing dopily at her own newborn. Occasionally, she can go overboard with the candor--listening to the ballad "Lily," written for her daughter, feels like opening somebody else's love letter--but forgiving her is easy, first because by being so open she becomes an instant surrogate friend to isolated new parents; and second, because her voice, evocative of Karen Carpenter on "Lily" and of Linda Ronstadt on "It's Alright," will tame the testiest baby. It's vocal crushed velvet. Give this album to stupefied new moms--by not being overly concerned with making sense, it may be the most sensible baby album you can buy. --Tammy La Gorce

Product Description
Songs for newborn infants

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for babies and grown-ups, January 29, 2001

By A Customer

I bought this CD because I was looking for children's music that I would enjoy listening to as much as my son does. "Newborn" is perfect -- songs that are fun for me to hear (and sing along with) and soothing to a new baby's ears. I am a fan of singer-songwriters, so I was excited to find something by Hickman geared toward children. A plus... the words to "Hush", a soaring sweet updated rendition of "Hush, little baby, don't say a word..." come from a beautifully illustrated book by Sylvia Long ("Hush Little Baby"). You can buy this in board form with a rattle. Combine the book with Hickman's CD for the perfect gift for the new parent.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect bedtime music!, July 21, 2000

By	L. Strand (Avondale, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My 2 year son has been listening to this CD almost everynight for over 6 months! It really helps to calm him down and my husband & I never tire of listening to it either. Sara Hickman has a beautiful voice and this is the perfect way to introduce new fans to her music. I HIGHLY recommend it as a new baby gift!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Newborn is Perfect Gift for New Parents, July 3, 2000

By	Ronda Sussman (Southern California) - See all my reviews

Sara Hickman's album "Newborn" is a must for new parents. Her song "It's Alright, It's OK" hits just the right note to soothe a crying infant. The tunes are easy listening for parents and baby and you'll be singing along before you know it. Or better yet, you all might just get some sleep! I highly recommend this album as the perfect gift for new parents and add a gift for yourself while you're at it!