Rockabye Baby!
Encyclopedia
Rockabye Baby! is a series of CDs geared toward infants and newborns, containing instrumental lullaby versions popular rock bands including The Beatles
, The Rolling Stones
, and Led Zeppelin
. This CMH Records
series debuted in 2006, and garnered many reviews from the music and entertainment industry, including MTV
, The Boston Globe
, Chicago Sun-Times, Entertainment Weekly
, In Style
magazine, ABC World News, and The Washington Post
. Rockabye Baby CDs were included in gift bags given to all of the presenters and performers at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
there were 33 Rockabye Baby! albums on the market, from a diverse of artists, such as Journey
, Björk
and Kanye West
. The Spokesman Review said "the series is designed for modern-music-minded parents who want to share songs like 'Paranoid Android' with their kids without scarring them for life."
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
, The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
, and Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
. This CMH Records
CMH Records
Founded in 1975, CMH Records is a Los Angeles based independent country and bluegrass label with several subsidiary labels, including Vitamin Records, Crosscheck, Dwell, and Rockabye Baby!, which release diverse styles of music including string quartet tributes, punk, metal, and lullabies,...
series debuted in 2006, and garnered many reviews from the music and entertainment industry, including MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe is an American daily newspaper based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Globe has been owned by The New York Times Company since 1993...
, Chicago Sun-Times, Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
, In Style
In Style
InStyle is a monthly women’s fashion magazine published in the United States by Time Inc. Along with advertising, the magazine offers articles about beauty, fashion, home, entertaining, charitable endeavors and celebrity lifestyles. Launched in 1993 , InStyle currently has a circulation of 1.7...
magazine, ABC World News, and The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
. Rockabye Baby CDs were included in gift bags given to all of the presenters and performers at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.
there were 33 Rockabye Baby! albums on the market, from a diverse of artists, such as Journey
Journey (band)
Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...
, Björk
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
and Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
. The Spokesman Review said "the series is designed for modern-music-minded parents who want to share songs like 'Paranoid Android' with their kids without scarring them for life."
Reviews
- Rockabye Baby has been reviewed in the national media and child-rearing magazines Parents, Parenting, American Baby and Child.
- Rockabye Baby! Baby's Favorite Rock Songs, which was available exclusively at StarbucksStarbucksStarbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 55 countries, including over 11,000 in the United States, over 1,000 in Canada, over 700 in the United Kingdom, and...
March 23-April 19, 2010, reached #3 on BillboardBillboard (magazine)Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
’s Kids Albums chart, #18 on the Billboard Independent Albums, and #111 on the Billboard Top 200.
- Rockabye Baby! and Hushabye Baby CDs were featured on Good Day LA's "Style File: Jill's Favorite Baby Gifts" on December 9, 2009.
Awards
- 2007 Greatest Product - iParenting Media Award for three of their albums: Lullaby Renditions of Green Day, Lullaby Renditions of The Rolling Stones, and Lullaby Renditions of U2.
- Best Kids' Album - The 2007 ESKY (Mini) Awards - (EsquireEsquire (magazine)Esquire is a men's magazine, published in the U.S. by the Hearst Corporation. Founded in 1932, it flourished during the Great Depression under the guidance of founder and editor Arnold Gingrich.-History:...
)
- Favorite Audio/Video Source - Baby and Children's Product News
- Cribsie Award for Catchiest Kids Tune - First annual Cribsie award with over 135,000 votes cast
Celebrity Fans
- Scott Kirkland of The Crystal MethodThe Crystal MethodThe Crystal Method is an American electronic music duo that was created in Los Angeles, California by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in the early 1990s. The Crystal Method's music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, video games, and advertisements. The most prominent is the US television...
and his wife, Brandi, have stated that the Rockabye Baby! CDs play nightly in the nursery of their 14-month-old son Jett,
- During a videotaped interview Metallica guitarist, Kirk HammettKirk HammettKirk Lee Hammett is the lead guitarist and a songwriter in the heavy metal band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stones list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time...
, mentioned playing the Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Metallica for his own son.
- In the episode of Rachael RayRachael Ray (TV series)Rachael Ray, also known as The Rachael Ray Show, is a talk show starring Rachael Ray that debuted in syndication in the United States and Canada on September 18, 2006....
that aired February 15, 2008, Rachael RayRachael RayRachael Domenica Ray is an American television personality, businesswoman, celebrity chef and author. She hosts the syndicated talk and lifestyle program Rachael Ray and three Food Network series, 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels and $40 a Day...
presented Kate HudsonKate HudsonKate Garry Hudson is an American actress. She came to prominence in 2001 after winning a Golden Globe and receiving several nominations, including a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in Almost Famous. She then starred in the hit film How to Lose a Guy in 10...
with Rockabye Baby! cds as a gift for soon-to-be father, Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyMatthew David McConaughey is an American actor.After a series of minor roles in the early 1990s, McConaughey gained notice for his breakout role in Dazed and Confused . He then appeared in films such as A Time to Kill, Contact, U-571, Tiptoes, Sahara, and We Are Marshall...
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- In the March 17, 2008 issue of PeoplePeople (magazine)In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
, Rockabye Baby! is mentioned in the cover story, Nicole's Baby Girl, that features an interview with Nicole RichieNicole RichieNicole Camille Richie is an American fashion designer, author, actress, singer and television personality. Her father was Peter Michael Escovedo, a musician who played for a brief time with Lionel Richie, and her mother Karen was the executive assistant for Sheila Escovedo...
and Joel MaddenJoel MaddenJoel Rueben Madden is an American singer, record producer, actor, DJ, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, best known as the lead vocalist for the pop punk band Good Charlotte.-Early life:...
. A blurb in the article says, "Rockabye Baby! CDs: Lullaby versions of Radiohead and Nirvana sooth Harlow (Richie's new baby girl) on car trips."
- Other celebrities who have expressed interest in Rockabye Baby! CDs include Tori SpellingTori SpellingVictoria Davey "Tori" Spelling is an American actress. Spelling became known in the early 1990s for her role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. Spelling then had roles in a string of made-for-television films, such as A Friend to Die For and Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?...
, Scott BaioScott BaioScott Vincent James Baio is an American actor and television director, best known for his roles as Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days and its spin-off, Joanie Loves Chachi, and as the title character on the sitcom Charles in Charge....
, Denise RichardsDenise RichardsDenise Lee Richards is an American actress and former fashion model of Croatian and Welsh descent. She has appeared in films including Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough...
and Carnie WilsonCarnie WilsonCarnie Wilson is an American singer and television hostess, perhaps best known as a member of the pop music group Wilson Phillips.-Early life and musical career:...
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Discography
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Madonna (8/16/2011)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Def Leppard (6/14/2011)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Flaming Lips (4/26/2011)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Weezer (2/15/2011)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Bon Jovi (11/23/2010)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Pearl Jam (10/26/2010)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Elvis Presley (8/10/2010)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Black Sabbath (7/23/2010)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Kanye West (5/18/2010)
- Rockabye Baby! Baby's Favorite Rock Songs (3/23/2010)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Journey (2/9/2010)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Guns N Roses (11/11/2009)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Aerosmith (9/15/2009)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Queen (5/19/2009)
- Rockabye Baby! More Lullaby Renditions of The Beatles (1/27/2009)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of the Pixies (6/10/2008)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of AC/DC (3/4/2008)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Queens of the Stone Age (1/2/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of No Doubt (2/20/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Rolling Stones (9/11/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Christmas Rock (9/11/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Green Day (6/5/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Beatles (3/13/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Björk (3/13/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Bob Marley (3/13/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Smashing Pumpkins (2/20/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Nine Inch Nails (2/20/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Ramones (1/30/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of U2 (1/30/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Eagles (1/9/2007)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Led Zeppelin (10/31/2006)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Nirvana (10/31/2006)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Cure (10/10/2006)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of The Beach Boys (10/10/2006)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Pink Floyd (9/19/2006)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Tool (9/19/2006)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Coldplay (8/29/2006)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Metallica (8/29/2006)
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Radiohead (8/29/2006)