This month in our homeschool co-op, we’ve been learning about animals. How appropriate, then, that I received the album What a Zoo! from Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights this week. The album can be pre-ordered now and will be released April 12 and TRUST ME – you won’t want to miss it!! You can also order one of her many other albums from that link. 🙂
What I loved most about Joanie Leeds is that her voice is beautiful! You can tell she absolutely loves singing and she is really talented. I also love that kids are featured on the album in several of the songs and she also requests kid participation in the songs. I love that! The more interactive, the better! My kids loved Tofurky Song and Wimoweh best. I loved listening along!
The wording is so cute and clever and the kids enjoyed listening about animals. I want to check out her past releases as well because the whole family is looking forward to hearing more! Also, I was browsing through her webstore and saw a “More Cowbell” shirt. Okay, seriously? What’s not to love. lol I may have to keep listening and visiting her site for that reason alone. haha
More about Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights
Gifted with a soulful, “rock solid” voice and an instinctive knack for capturing the essence of any style she goes for, Joanie Leeds has delivered, with each new release, music that speaks to kids in a friendly, non-patronizing way and is imbued with artistic values that thrill admiring adults. Her presentation is notable for its child-appropriate clarity, yet vocally Joanie soars easily through a remarkable array of styles with such an enviable power and dexterity that it’s easy to forget her intended audience is under age 10. Joanie truly rocks! Time Out New York Kids enthused about I’m a Rock Star, “The title track – with its hint of mid-career Alanis Morissette – is a terrific jam, while the rocking-chair anthem ‘Give Me a Hug’ is a tender, parent-pleasing tune … if she can win over my discerning kid, then Joanie Leeds is indeed a rock star.”
What a Zoo! presents ten rockin’ Joanie Leeds originals and four covers, each with its own distinctive personality that salutes every child’s fascination with our animal friends. The lyrics are thought provoking and packed with educational value. “My Butterfly” explores metamorphosis, “Sea Cow” and “Big Blue Whale” focus on endangered species, and the delightful, two beat novelty song “Tofurky” emphasizes responsible eating. Other songs are just plain fun. “Happy As A Clam” wends its way through the many animal-isms that pop up in our daily conversations, while the classic “Pony Boy” provides a sweet country touch. A brilliantly eclectic presentation of the beloved children’s folk ballad “Froggie Went a’ Courtin’“ updates Joanie’s authentic swing phrasing to include a super hip appearance by guest rapper Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. While the album is light-hearted, Joanie’s cover of the Phish song “Possum” does let kids know what happens when you don’t look both ways when crossing the street, And “Mosquitoes” is unapologetic about squashing those little bloodsuckers! What a Zoo! offers a perfect setting for Joanie’s vocal virtuosity. Its sophisticated humor is rooted in real life experiences and guaranteed never to wear thin with the repeated listenings this CD is bound to get.
JOANIE LEEDS in Performance
Highlights – Spring 2011
April 3 Dave & Mary Alper JCC
April 10 JCC Manhattan CD RELEASE SHOW!
April 16 Brooklyn Children’s Museum CD RELEASE SHOW! Brooklyn, NY
April 19
April 23 Off Broadway
May 15 92Y Tribeca
Who wants to WIN???
I have the privilege of giving away a copy of the new CD! 🙂 If you would love some great kid music for your children, c’mon and enter! 🙂
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Mandatory Entry
Go to the Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights website and listen to the clips they have posted on their homepage (you can click the arrows to switch between songs). Come back and tell me your email address and which of the songs you liked the best!
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*Check out Joanie Leeds on Youtube and tell me which video of hers your kids liked best!
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Manda says
“More Cowbell” was cute! Thanks for the chance! Amanda nowlin at hotmail dot com.
Jen L says
I like This Little Planet. But all the song are good! Thanks! jen.processorATgmail.com
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I’m now following Joanie Leeds on Twitter (@jenla1)
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I entered the Strawberry Shortcake DVD giveaway
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kellyr78 says
I like the I Wanna Be Green song best
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suchcakes says
Definitely loved the More Cowbell song! HA! Too fun!
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The kids loved “Little Sun”!
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This Little Planet is my favorite!
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I like Joanie Leeds on FB
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lewalk says
I like More Cowbell. Lol. I started dancing around in the bed, which I’m sure hubby didn’t appreciate since he’s asleep.
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lewalk says
I liked the Have a Rockin’ Holiday video on You Tube. I’m doing this alone without the kids input. It’s late and they’re asleep.
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Joined Joanie Leeds’ page on FB.
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Follow them on twitter too.
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Tweeted.
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I like This Little Planet
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mrccustomcreations says
Just love this! Such a great voice!
I really liked Hey Little Sun
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Nikki Cole says
My Emma like little sun
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Taleah says
I love Froggie Went a Courtin’! taleah AT roknor DOT com
Diana says
I liked the I wanna be green song
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I like Joanie Leeds Fan Club on FB
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I follow Joanie Leeds on twitter
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Kwyndawn says
sushi is the song we like best.
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Kristi S says
I liked the big blue whale!
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I joined her fan club on facebook!
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I follow Joanie Leeds on twitter!
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I tweeted!
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Kristi S says
My little girl liked the “popcorn” video on YouTube!
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