Lullaby is the eighth studio album and debut children's album by American recording artist Jewel, released on May 5, 2009 by Somerset Entertainment, through Fisher-Price Records. It is her first-ever independent release.[3] The album has sold 37,000 copies in the United States as of June 2010.[4]
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| Released | May 5, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | December 2008 (over holiday season)–March 2009 Jewel's home studio[1] | |||
| Genre | Children's music | |||
| Length | 58:22 | |||
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Background
editProduced by Jewel and recorded at the singer's home studio in Stephenville, Texas, Lullaby contains 10 self-penned songs as well as covers of popular nursery rhymes and lullabies.[3] Jewel stated:
"This isn't just a 'kids' album, it's really a mood album—perfect to relax to at the end of a long day. It will soothe and lull children, but was also written and sung for adults to enjoy and unwind with."[3]
Promotion
editIn support of the album Jewel appeared on Live with Regis and Kelly, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today, The Bonnie Hunt Show, and more.[3]
Track listing
edit- "Raven" – 4:07
- "All the Animals" – 2:46
- "Sweet Dreams" – 4:16
- "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" – 3:04
- "Circle Song" – 3:47
- "The Cowboy's Lament" – 3:59
- "Daydream Land" – 3:10
- "Sov Gott (Sleep Well)" – 4:44
- "Dreamer" – 4:23
- "Forever and a Day (Always)" – 3:15
- "Gloria" – 6:09
- "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" – 4:25
- "Angel Standing By" – 2:45
- "Simple Gifts" – 2:47
- "Brahms Lullaby" – 4:45
Personnel
edit- Jonathan Ahrens - upright bass
- Jason Freese - accordion, mellotron, piano, triangle
- Ken Halford - acoustic guitar
- Jewel - acoustic guitar, lead vocals, background vocals
- Jonathan Yudkin - bass guitar, cello, celtic harp, charango, flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, peruvian flute, shruti box, string arrangements, string bass, string composer, viola, violin
Charts
edit| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[5] | 117 |
| US Independent Albums[5] | 13 |
| US Kids Albums[5] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[6] | Gold | 40,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Jewel.com"
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Lullaby – Jewel". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation.
- ^ a b c d "Lullaby release and media tour". jeweljk.com. May 5, 2009. Archived from the original on May 17, 2009.
- ^ Trust, Gary (June 18, 2010). "Ask Billboard: Jewel, Ciara, Ricky Martin". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Kids Albums – Week of May 23, 2009". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Jewel – 0304". Music Canada. June 2, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2011.