Let's Go, Pistachio

 

Let’s Go, Pistachio. Performed by Kelli Welli. CD. Approx. 38 min. 2021. Kelli Caldwell. Price: CD: $12.00 + $2.80 shipping; Digital: $9.00.  Preschool – Gr 2

Award-winning Kelli Caldwell, (aka Kelli Welli), has been voted one of the top five performers in Portland, Oregon. Here she performs 15 energetic and bouncy original songs in country, bluegrass, pop, and classic rock musical styles. The instrumentalists give jaunty and expressive performances on guitars, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, bass, accordion; drums, kalimba,  percussion, and siren whistle. Kelli’s vocals are wonderfully capable of handling both the silly and the more thoughtful songs. Children and adults lend their enthusiastic voices in the background. In “The Hat Song,” putting on an appropriate hat can make one feel like a pirate, astronaut, cowpoke, or the birthday child. Those who are “The Smilers” shine brighter than the sun and make every day better. When a young girl gets her new wheelchair, “She’s So Bright” because the future’s in her eyes and brightness is her state of mind. One child is “Growing Like a Stringbean,” weed, and tree, and blooming like a flower. Is this nut a “Peanut Pinenut” or some other kind of nut? When Pistachio goes to a party and opens all the presents and eats all the cake, his companion has to say, “Let’s Go, Pistachio.” Nobody jumps like “Jumpin’ Beans” who can hop like a frog, bounce like a bunny, and pounce like a cat. “Tinkle, Tinkle, Toot” may encourage toddlers who are learning to use a potty. “I’m Proud of You”—proud of what you have done and proud of who you are. Because a child lost her tooth, “Tonight I’ll Be Brushing One Less Tooth.” A child waits for his turn patiently in “The Waiting Song.” A child loves “Kickin’ It with My Chicken” as her chicken rocks and bocks (with chicken sound effects). A child “Can’t Find My Appendix,” his tonsils, or his front teeth, although he has looked everywhere for them. A caterpillar muses that “I’ll Be a Butterfly” and fly so high someday. A family is tired, hungry, and their bladders are bursting, but “We’re Almost There.” This entertaining album will have children singing and dancing along.

Website: http://kelliwelli.com/ 

Make It Happen!

 

Make It Happen! Performed by Stacey Peasley. CD. Approx. 29 min. 2021. CD: $9.99; Digital: $7.99. Ages 2--8

Award-winning Stacey Peasley presents her 5^th children’s album, performing 10 bright, breezy, bouncy and energetic songs. Formerly a member of the girl band The Chiclettes, Peasley’s vocals soar in pop musical style, with hints of rock, jazz, and calypso motifs. Vitalijus Lisovskis joins one song with his outstanding tenor sax, while Matthew Girard performs on another with his brilliant trumpet. Peasley wants to change the world, make it a better place, and spread peace around, so she’s determined to “Make It Happen.” A child with skinned knees, stubbed toes, and bumped chin wants to tell someone about their “Boo Boo.” Running for president, playing guitar and soccer, are just some of “What Girls Do.” Chugging down the track is the “Choo Choo” heading out of town. People are marching, cymbals are crashing, and crowds are clapping “At the Parade.” Children put on uniforms and lace their shoes as they get ready to “Play the Game.” At a birthday party with a magic show, games and a bouncy house, party goers are given a “Goodie Bag.” A person may cry “Happy Tears” of joy when someone smiles at them, takes their hand or hugs them. A child goes for their swimming lesson at the “Swimming Pool,” with their favorite towel and bathing suit. In the background, listeners can hear a lifeguard, children’s voices, and splashing water. “Soapy Bubbles” are in a child’s tub, in their hair and make them laugh. This fun album will have children and parents singing along.  

Website: https://staceypeasley.com/