ABCs of Kids Music - Letter A

I talk about fantastic kids music on this blog now and then.  I’m thrilled these days to see so many amazing artists embracing the market of “family music” because now, more than ever, there is a vast and wonderful selection of really brilliant music to hear.  Music that doesn’t involve Mom and Dad drinking heavily to endure. 

So, I’ve decided it’s time for some ABCs…of music!   Over the next month (or so) I will post an artist, album or song directed at children (or just simply great for kids and grownups alike) for each letter of the alphabet.   I’ll make sure they’re noted in a sidebar for easy reviewing, too. 

Without further ado, our first installment in the ABCs of fantastic kids music…

They Might Be Giants’ Here Come the ABCs!   I know, it doesn’t exactly start with the letter “A” but I figure the ABCs is a great way to launch my music ABCs.    

While it’s been out since 2005, it’s a CD/DVD compilation that still makes us all happy-like around here.  Of course, we've been TMBG fans before they got all silly with the kidstuff.  But we like silly.  A lot.

With smart lyrics (as expected from TMBG) and earworm-worthy melodies (as expected from TMBG) this is a sassy little piece of quirk that most parents with any reasonable appreciation of music can love.  It ended up being the first of several brilliant works of music/art directed at the under-10 set (or those of us who refuse to grow up) and we may highlight those later in the alphabet, but for now, here’s a sampling for your listening pleasure:

  

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Or how about learning your nations...

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Stay tuned for B sometime soon!