Songs with My Daughters. Performed by Elliott Park. CD.
Approx. 27 min. 2020. Price: CD + Download: $11.99; Digital: $10.99.
On his second family album, Elliott Park is joined by his three daughters in performing 12 beautiful acoustic songs, some of which are bright and lively and others gentle and quiet. The excellent instrumentals include guitars, bass, ukulele, cello, piano, organ, clarinet, drums and percussion in folk, jazz, country-western, and pop musical styles. The wonderful vocals and harmonies are enunciated so clearly that lyrics are intelligible. A dad, building a backyard rocket ship to blast off “To the Moon and Back,” discovers his stowaway daughter in the cargo bay. You should “Follow” your own heart, instead of following movie stars, divas, or other celebrities, and happiness will follow you. The Sun encourages a youngster to “Bloom.” One does not need a cell phone or app to play “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” which can be played anywhere. “Blue Skies Over the Rainbow” is a creative interweaving of two classic songs: “Blue Skies” from the musical Betsy (1926) and “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz (1939). This song of encouragement assures you that you are “Beautiful,” and even though you may feel some pain, you will make it through. I was asleep in my cage, but love came and turned the key and you “Set Me Free.” Through the silent stars swim “Sky Whales,” moonlight through their paper skin. Come one, come all to the “Cricket’s Ball,” where the bullfrog is laying down the baritone and you can dance all night. “Orange Jello” has no lyrics, just delightful harmonic musical syllables and humming. Down on Old Terlingua Road three amigos sing “Three Bottles in the Wind,” all night long. “The Flute Song” is an acapella round about a poor and carefree stranger weary from his wanderings. This outstanding album may encourage families to have a family sing-along.
Website: https://www.elliottpark.net/
