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{{Infobox television | ||
| | show_name = Baby Songs | |||
| | image = | |||
| | caption = | |||
| ⚫ | | runtime = 25 minutes | ||
| | format = Children's home video series | |||
| | creator = Amy Weintraub<br>Brooks McEwan | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| | starring = ] | |||
| | executive_producer = Nancy Steingard<br>Wendy Moss<br>Eric Greenspan | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| | producer = Amy Weintraub<br>Brooks McEwan | |||
| | distributor = | |||
| | director = Dorian Walker<br>Nate Bashor<br>Lynda Taylor<br>Tery Arnold<br>Don Campbell | |||
| | first_aired = 1985 | |||
| ⚫ | | country = United States | ||
| | last_aired = | |||
| | language = English | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| | company = Backyard Enterprises<br>]<br>] | |||
| | first_aired = {{Start date|1987}} | |||
| | last_aired = {{End date|2001|09|25}} | |||
| ⚫ | | num_episodes = 13 | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Baby Songs''' is one of the first, and longest-running, American, independent children's home video series. Since |
'''Baby Songs''' is one of the first, and longest-running, American, independent children's home video series. Since 1987, more than 4 million copies of ''Baby Songs'' have been sold. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| In 1985, Amy Weintraub and Brooks McEwan founded the company Backyard Productions, now Backyard Enterprises, Inc., to release ''Baby Songs''. Inspired by the music videos on ], Weintraub and McEwan created the first collection of music videos for babies and toddlers. |
In 1985, Amy Weintraub and Brooks McEwan founded the company Backyard Productions, now Backyard Enterprises, Inc., to release ''Baby Songs''. Inspired by the music videos on ], Weintraub and McEwan created the first collection of music videos for babies and toddlers. | ||
| They partnered with American ]ian ], a recording artist since 1969, to create ''Baby Songs''. The videos |
They partnered with American ]ian ], a recording artist since 1969, to create ''Baby Songs''. The videos often feature Palmer performing either his original songs or adaptations of folk, nursery rhymes and popular songs to live children.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.happalmermusic.com/files/about.html |title=Hap Palmer website |access-date=2009-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090125093816/http://happalmermusic.com/files/about.html |archive-date=2009-01-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The songs are separated by short animated video segments. Baby Songs also released videos without Palmer, often starring other singers (such as ''John Lithgow's Kid Size Concert''). Baby Songs was originally released on VHS by ] in 1987 and then by Anchor Bay in 1999. In 2003, it was released on VHS and DVD by 20th Century Fox. | ||
| The company has released |
The company has released 17 titles on VHS and DVD, and 4 audio compilations.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.babysongs.com/about.cfm |title=Baby Songs website |access-date=2009-02-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509122638/http://www.babysongs.com/about.cfm |archive-date=2008-05-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| In 1992, a spin off video series titled Tales and Tunes, created by both Weintraub and McEwan, was released, targeting older children. | |||
| ⚫ | ==Video |
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| * Baby Songs | |||
| The videos aired as a segment on the TV program ''Lunch Box'' on ]. | |||
| * More Baby Songs | |||
| * Even More Baby Songs | |||
| ⚫ | ==Video titles== | ||
| * Baby Songs: Baby's Busy Day | |||
| #Baby Songs (1987) | |||
| #More Baby Songs (1987) | |||
| #Turn On The Music (January 17, 1989) | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| #Even More Baby Songs (1990) | |||
| #Baby Songs Presents: John Lithgow's Kid Size Concert (1990) | |||
| #Baby Songs Presents: Baby Rock (1991) | |||
| #Baby Songs: Christmas (1991) | |||
| #Baby Songs Presents: Follow Along Songs (1992) | |||
| #Baby Songs Presents: Sing Together (1992) | |||
| #Baby Songs: Good Night (January 26, 1999) | |||
| #Baby Songs: ABC, 123, Colors and Shapes (August 17, 1999) | |||
| ⚫ | #Baby Songs: Animals (February 22, 2000) | ||
| #Baby Songs: Silly Songs (September 25, 2001) | |||
| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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For other uses, see Baby (disambiguation) § Songs, and Children's music. 1987 American TV series or program| Baby Songs | |
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| Created by | Amy Weintraub Brooks McEwan |
| Directed by | Dorian Walker Nate Bashor Lynda Taylor Tery Arnold Don Campbell |
| Starring | Hap Palmer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Nancy Steingard Wendy Moss Eric Greenspan |
| Producers | Amy Weintraub Brooks McEwan |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production companies | Backyard Enterprises Hi-Tops Video Anchor Bay |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1987 (1987) – September 25, 2001 (2001-09-25) |
Baby Songs is one of the first, and longest-running, American, independent children's home video series. Since 1987, more than 4 million copies of Baby Songs have been sold.
History
In 1985, Amy Weintraub and Brooks McEwan founded the company Backyard Productions, now Backyard Enterprises, Inc., to release Baby Songs. Inspired by the music videos on MTV, Weintraub and McEwan created the first collection of music videos for babies and toddlers.
They partnered with American children's musician Hap Palmer, a recording artist since 1969, to create Baby Songs. The videos often feature Palmer performing either his original songs or adaptations of folk, nursery rhymes and popular songs to live children. The songs are separated by short animated video segments. Baby Songs also released videos without Palmer, often starring other singers (such as John Lithgow's Kid Size Concert). Baby Songs was originally released on VHS by Hi-Tops Video in 1987 and then by Anchor Bay in 1999. In 2003, it was released on VHS and DVD by 20th Century Fox.
The company has released 17 titles on VHS and DVD, and 4 audio compilations.
In 1992, a spin off video series titled Tales and Tunes, created by both Weintraub and McEwan, was released, targeting older children.
The videos aired as a segment on the TV program Lunch Box on The Disney Channel.
Video titles
- Baby Songs (1987)
- More Baby Songs (1987)
- Turn On The Music (January 17, 1989)
- Even More Baby Songs (1990)
- Baby Songs Presents: John Lithgow's Kid Size Concert (1990)
- Baby Songs Presents: Baby Rock (1991)
- Baby Songs: Christmas (1991)
- Baby Songs Presents: Follow Along Songs (1992)
- Baby Songs Presents: Sing Together (1992)
- Baby Songs: Good Night (January 26, 1999)
- Baby Songs: ABC, 123, Colors and Shapes (August 17, 1999)
- Baby Songs: Animals (February 22, 2000)
- Baby Songs: Silly Songs (September 25, 2001)
Awards
- Gold Award, National Association of Parenting Publications Awards, 2001
- "100 Best Children's Products," Dr. Toy, 2001
- Gold Award, Parent's Choice Awards, Spring 2000
- "100 Best Children's Products," Dr. Toy, 1999
References
- "Hap Palmer website". Archived from the original on 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- "Baby Songs website". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- NAPPA Gold Awards 2001
- Dr. Toy 2001 Awards
- Parent's Choice Awards list, Spring 2000
- Dr. Toy 1999 Awards