
Bundle of Joy
Celebrating the Beauty of Motherhood
Somerset Entertainment Ltd.
Nominated for an ECMA award for Children’s Recording of the Year
Written by Ned Washington and Leigh Harline and popularized in the
1940 Disney Classic Pinocchio, When You Wish Upon A Star won the
Academy Award® for Best Original Song that year. It isn’t surprising
that the American Film Institute ranked it seventh in their 100
Greatest Songs in Film, as it has endured for nearly 70 years.
As a child, Eleanor would often
sing When You Wish Upon a Star, as well as the Judy Garland classic
Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Brahms’ Lullaby and Edelweiss, the final
song written together by Richard Rodgers and Roger Hammerstein for
the musical The Sound of Music. Her mother would accompany the budding
soprano on the piano, and the wistful and gentle songs became a
staple of her childhood. As a new mother, Eleanor turned to her
childhood repertoire when singing to her beloved daughter Laura.
Neverland is an original song
by John Vezner. Drawn to the simplicity of its melody and lyrics,
Neverland brings out the child within us all.
It is no surprise that the 1941
Academy Award® winner for Best Original Song, Baby Mine from the
Walt Disney motion picture Dumbo and Stay Awake the lullaby that
Mary Poppins sang to her charges on a stormy night would be included.
Both reveal the reassurance and comfort that children feel when
being sung to, resonate with the young and the young at heart.
Suggested by producer Terry Sawchuk,
Golden Slumbers is The Beatles’ stunning and contemporary lullaby.
It is a perfect compliment to the classic songs that are the foundation
for Bundle of Joy.
According to Eleanor, Turn Around
is a song that always moves her when she thinks of Laura. Although
she was familiar with the song, she didn’t understand the lyrics
in a meaningful way until Laura was born. Each time she heard it,
or sang it, it moved her to tears. When the decision to record Bundle
of Joy was made, it was the one song that she knew must be on the
album.
Cape Breton Lullaby is a nod to
Eleanor’s Maritime roots. A native of New Brunswick, she first performed
this song at a reception welcoming her god-daughter.
In My Daughter’s Eyes talks about
the relationship between a mother and daughter which is ultimately
what this album is about: the remarkable connection between a mother
and her child.
First recorded by the brilliant
Louis Armstrong and released in 1967, What a Wonderful World speaks
to the optimism we see in our children, the promise of good things
and enjoyment of those around us. It was a perfect fit.
Shenandoah is a classic
American folk song. The mellifluous music and lyrics speak to the
essence of this intimate album. Arranged by Brigham Phillips (John
McDermott), this purposely simple version is a favourite of Eleanor’s
and hopefully the listener as well.
Click here for Eleanor's CD,
Holiday.
Click here for Eleanor's CD,
Green Hills of Home.
Click here for Eleanor's
debut CD, Intimate.
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