Who else can still sing Raffi’s “Baby Beluga” without music accompaniment? How about “Down By The Bay” or “Five Little Frogs?” These were some of the Raffi songs of my childhood and all these years later I can still remember the words.
Raffi has been producing children’s music for nearly four decades and there is a very good reason why he has been such a long running children’s music success. It is not just the catchy tunes and easily remembered lyrics that make Raffi so beloved, but also his playful personality and the joy for what he does that comes across in his songs.
With the release of his first new children’s album in 12 years, Love Bug, Raffi has come back on to the children’s music scene with some new insta-hits that I have the chance to share with my children to create the next generation of Raffi fans. It came as no surprise that the collection of 16 songs on the Love Bug album was something my girls were instantly drawn to.
Starting off the album is the title song, “Love Bug,” which talks about the “best kind of bug around… where the hugs come from.” While they are both old enough now to understand that this is a silly song and there isn’t an actual love bug inside them, both my 4-year-old and very literal 6-year-old enjoyed this song to no end. They giggled about the silly Love Bug and I frequently am the recipient of spontaneous and unsolicited hugs after we listen to this fun song.
Sandwiched in between the silly are songs like “Mama Loves It” which talks about how kids pitching in at home helps make the home a ‘happy home.’ I just loved listening to this newly released song that had some old-fashioned advice about how a family should function. I’m sure even my octogenarian grandparents would appreciate this song!
Whether you’re one of the few people who have never been exposed to Raffi’s children music brilliance before or if you’re a fan from waaaay back when like I was, Love Bug is a great album to share with your children.
Love Bug :: $9.99 on iTunes, or currently $10.32 for the Audio CD from Amazon.com
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A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!!
One theSIMPLEmoms reader will win a copy of Love Bug from Raffi! Here’s how to enter:
Heather
August 21, 2014 at 10:57 pmBrush Your Teeth was such a catchy one!
Nikki Lynn Hanna
August 21, 2014 at 9:40 pmBaby Beluga is my fav.
Alicia C
August 21, 2014 at 9:00 pmLOL! I’m too old to have listened to Raffi. However, I have heard quite a few of his songs over the years, and I really like Every Child.
Deanna Middendorf
August 21, 2014 at 8:48 pmOh wow…I am a retired preschool teacher who has actually had the privilege of attending his concerts and meeting him on numerous occasions. Now my grandsons need to hear his joy. I always loved Shake My Sillies Out! Most of them needed to do just that and so do my grandsons. They are here 7 days a week while Mommies work. I would love this.
Lily Kwan
August 21, 2014 at 7:41 pmBaby Beluga
susan smoaks
August 21, 2014 at 3:41 pmi like Baby Beluga
Amy Garner
August 21, 2014 at 2:36 pmOn Christmas Morning!
jodi
August 21, 2014 at 1:12 pmbaby baluga
Debby Chandler
August 21, 2014 at 12:40 pmI like the songs for Peace.
Kimberly Schotz
August 21, 2014 at 11:36 amI have always liked Baby Beluga
Dawn S.
August 20, 2014 at 2:18 pmI loved Baby Beluga when I was younger – and still do.
Daniel M
August 19, 2014 at 7:01 pmthe apples and bananas song
Kelley Roach
August 19, 2014 at 3:35 pmMy favorite song was Baby Beluga
Jillian T
August 18, 2014 at 5:25 pmI definitely remember listening to him as a child. My favorite song is Robin In The Rain.
saralynns2
August 17, 2014 at 4:31 amI loved Raffi! Actually for our kindergarden field trip we saw him in concert 🙂 such fond memories!
Melissa Stover
August 16, 2014 at 6:33 pmYes!! What a cute giveaway 🙂 My favorite song was Baby Beluga or Down by the Bay!! Would love to win this for my toddlers!!
victoria lynch
August 16, 2014 at 1:11 pmI have always loved Baa Baa Black Sheep, I can remember singing it when I was growing up and living on the farm. I would sing it to the cows!
Deanna
August 15, 2014 at 7:44 pmAikendrum is one of my favorites!
JENN MCCLEARN
August 14, 2014 at 10:49 pmI don’t remember raffi as a child but I worked in daycares long before I ha kids and raffi was the best. My favorite raffi song is “going to the zoo”
Kelly H.
August 13, 2014 at 5:14 pmI like the apples and bananas song.
Britni Bradford
August 10, 2014 at 11:21 pmgotta be baby beluga
Sindy Murray
August 10, 2014 at 11:50 amBrush Your Teeth!
Jennifer
August 8, 2014 at 10:10 amit was my first concert! 🙂 i loved down by the bay!
Patricia
August 7, 2014 at 7:56 pmI think my kiddos would love this. I don’t know of a favorites song, but I am pretty sure we could quickly love one. Thanks.
Nancy
August 7, 2014 at 11:20 amBaby Beluga is my favorite Raffi song!
Tracy Faris
August 7, 2014 at 10:03 amI don’t remember him but I’d love to give it a try for my daughter! She loves music!
Krista
August 7, 2014 at 9:21 amI kind of remember Raffi but I don’t remember any songs to be honest! So I can’t say I have a favorite! I’m sure his new CD is great and fun! Thanks for the chance to win!