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| Introduction Twelve Hap Palmer favorites are presented in a series of musical picture books that combine song lyrics with high quality audio recordings, imaginative illustrations, and colorful photographs, all designed to motivate children to read and sing. This DVD is made up of individual illustrations and photographs that bring to life the ideas and stories of each song. This format makes it easier for children to read and sing the words. The steady illustrations help new readers focus on text, identify sight words and start to read new vocabulary. Words and Music by Hap Palmer This is a story 'bout Sammy His father sent him out to buy bread But Sammy didn't feel like walkin' He wished he could fly instead, and he said, "If I were a bird I would fly to the store, Fly to the store, fly to the store If I were a bird I would fly to the store Fly to the store for my father." This is a story 'bout Clara Her father sent her out to buy bread But Clara didn't feel like walkin' She wished she could gallop instead, and she said, "If I were a pony I would gallop to the store, Gallop to the store, gallop to the store If I were a pony I would gallop to the store Gallop to the store for my father." This is a story 'bout Lucinda and Jose Their father sent them out to buy bread But Lucinda and Jose didn't feel like walkin' They wished they could jump instead, and they said, "If we were kangaroos we would jump to the store, Jump to the store, jump to the store If we were kangaroos we would jump to the store Jump to the store for our father." Then Sammy and his friends remembered the bread And knew they better move along And as they walked, each one smiled And made up a brand new song, "I'm glad I'm me and I'm walking to the store Walking to the store, walking to the store I'm glad I'm me and I'm walking to the store Walking to the store for my father." Activity: Move like the animal named in each verse. Follow-up: What kind of animal would you like to be? Show me how the animal moves. Let's sing the song again using your name and the animal you have chosen. Back to Titles 2. What A Miracle Words and Music by Hap Palmer I have hands, I have hands Watch me clap, watch me clap Oh, what a miracle am I I have feet, I have feet Watch me stamp, watch me stamp Oh, what a miracle am I Chorus: Oh, what a miracle, oh, what a miracle Every little part of me I'm something special, so very special There's nobody quite like me I have arms, I have arms Watch me swing, watch me swing Oh, what a miracle am I I have legs, I have legs They can bend and stretch, they can bend and stretch Oh, what a miracle am I Repeat Chorus: I have a spine, I have a spine It can twist and bend, it can twist and bend Oh, what a miracle am I I have one foot, I have one foot Watch me balance, watch me balance Oh, what a miracle am I Repeat Chorus: Activity: During the verses sing each "answer-back" phrase then do what the words say. Each time you hear the chorus sing as much as you can remember. Oh, what a miracle, oh, what a miracle Every little part of me I'm something special, so very special There's nobody quite like me Variation: Every time you sing the chorus, combine the actions in the previous verse. For example, in the first verse clap your hands and stamp your feet as you sing. During the second chorus, swing your arms and bend and stretch your legs. Follow-up: • What are some other ways you can move your hands? feet? arms? legs? spine? • Can you name a part of your body that was not used in this song? • What are some ways you could move this part? • Who can think of another part that was not named in this song? • Can you move two body parts at the same time? • Let's list the body parts and actions you have suggested and sing the song again using your ideas. Back to Titles 3. Down By The Bay Additional Words and Music by Hap Palmer Note: I have taken this traditional favorite and added new words and melody. The goal is to familiarize children with the name and sound of each instrument in the orchestra. Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow Back to this place I dare not go For if I do, my mother will say Did you ever see a tuba swimming off to Cuba? Down by the bay Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow Back to this place I dare not go For if I do, my mother will say Did you ever see a trumpet munching on a crumpet? Down by the bay Did you ever see a drum chewing bubble-gum? Did you ever see a trombone gnawing on a dog's bone? Did you ever see a flute shake a parachute? Did you see a violin kiss a monkey on the chin? Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow Back to this place I dare not go For if I do, my mother will say Did you ever see a cymbal sipping from a thimble? Down by the bay Did you ever see a cello eat a bowl of Jello? Did you ever see a French horn munch a bag of popcorn? Did you ever see an oboe dancing with a hobo? Did you see a clarinet take a kitten to the vet? Did you ever see a harp playing checkers with a carp? Did you see a viola eating some granola? Did you see a bassoon talking to the moon? Did you ever see a bass race a rocket into space? Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow Back to this place I dare not go For if I do my mother will say Let the orchestra play 'til the break of day Down by the bay (whole orchestra plays) Activity: Sing along with this call-and-response favorite and pantomime playing the instruments as they are named. Follow-up: Listen to the instrumental version of this song (#20 from CD Two Little Sounds) and call out the name of instruments you can recognize by sound. Back to Titles 4. The Mice Go Marching Words and Music by Hap Palmer The mice go marching quietly by, Shh! shh! The mice go marching quietly by, Shh! shh! They march with softly clicking sounds You hardly know that they're around Oh the mice go marching quietly by, Shh! The mighty monster marches by, Kaboom! kaboom! The mighty monster marches by, Kaboom! kaboom! With hairy legs and heavy feet He cracks the pavement with each beat And the mighty monster marches by, Kaboom! The mice go marching up the monster, Dear, oh dear! The mice go marching up the monster, Dear, oh dear! They're stepping softly through his hair So monster will not know they're there And the mice go marching up the monster, Dear! The monster sneezes suddenly, Achoo! achoo! The monster sneezes suddenly, Achoo! achoo! He shakes and makes a thunderous sound The mice fly off and tumble down When the monster sneezes suddenly, Achoo! The mice all laugh and squeak, "What fun, Tee hee! tee hee!" The mice all laugh and squeak, "What fun, Tee hee! tee hee!" With tiny thumps they hit the ground They slip and slide and roll around And the mice all laugh and squeak, "What fun, Tee hee!" Activities: Here are several ways this song can be used: • Clap or play rhythm instruments softly when the mice move, and loudly when the monster moves. • Use your fingers and hands to act out each verse: 1. Walk fingers around your body or in your own space. 2. Pound fists on your legs or the floor by your side. 3. Start at your toes and walk your fingers up to the top of your head. 4. Loudly say, "Achoo!" 5. Let your fingers fly off your body and land on the floor as you softly giggle, "Tee hee." • Act out each verse using your whole body: 1. Tip-toe quietly. 2. Stamp your feet. 3. Tip-toe at a low level; gradually rise to a high level. 4. Do a whole body convulsive sneezing motion. 5. Repeatedly, jump high, land and fall, slip, slide and roll. Back to Titles 5. What Do The Animals Say? Words and Music by Hap Palmer Chorus: What do the animals say? This fine morning, this fine morning What do the animals say? Listen! Listen! Listen! The cow says moo, moo, moo, moo The duck says quack, quack, quack, quack The chickens all cackle: bak-bak, bak-bak, bak-bak Oh, what a racket they make! But the rabbit says nothing It just listens, listens, listens! Repeat Chorus: The cat says meow, meow, meow, meow The crow says caw, caw, caw, caw The wolves all howl aaooo - aaooo - Oh, what a racket they make! But the rabbit says nothing It just listens, listens, listens! Activities: This is a song about the sounds animals make. It is an excellent activity to quiet and focus children. Each verse features three different animals and ends with the rabbit. The song builds to a crescendo with the chickens squawking and the wolves howling and then dramatically quiets when the rabbit perks up its ears and "listens, listens, listens." The children receive the following directions: • Make the sound of each animal as it is named. • Each time you hear the word "rabbit," make rabbit ears by holding fingers up on each side of your head. • Be very quiet! • Listen and notice any sounds you hear. The "rabbit" signal can be used throughout the day as a signal for children to be silent and listen. Follow-up 1: • Make rabbit ears and listen silently for 30 seconds. • Name all the sounds you hear during the quiet time. Follow-up 2: • Can you think of other animals that were not named in this song? (Examples: pig, dog, horse, snake) • Can you think of another animal that is very quiet? (Example: turtle) • Make a list of the animals you choose and with the instrumental version (#21 on album, Learning In Two Languages), sing this song again using your ideas. Back to Titles 6. The Clown Song Words and Music by Hap Palmer If I joined the circus I would be a clown I would, if I could I'd wear a ragged coat with patches all around I would, if I could I'd paint my cheeks with bright red rosy polka dots And wear a purple bow tie with a giant knot I'd flop around with flattened shoes upon my feet I would, if I could Then suddenly trip and land right on my padded seat I would, if I could Ooh- Eee- Makin' funny faces, People leave their places, straining to see Ooh- Eee- Everyone would love me, Though my clothes were baggy and my hair was messy I'd grin and make a flower magically appear I would, if I could And as I watched it wilt I'd shed a mournful tear I would, if I could Then I'd spin around and skip across the ring And imitate the way the monkeys jump and swing I'd juggle ridin' on a pony just for fun I would, if I could I'd use a dozen balls and never drop a one I would, if I could Ooh- Eee- Makin' funny faces, People leave their places, straining to see Ooh- Eee- Everyone would love me, Though my clothes were baggy and my hair was messy If I joined the circus I would be a clown I would, if I could, and I could, if I would. Activity: If you've ever wanted to be a clown, this is the time! Just get up and do the actions described in this song. It's easy to sing along, too. Just repeat the phrases "I would" and "If I could" each time you hear them. Follow-up: • If you joined the circus, what would you like to be or do? • If you were a clown, what would you do to make people laugh? • Describe the funny costume would you wear to make people laugh. Back to Titles 7. Growing Words and Music by Hap Palmer Chorus: There are so many things that grow, grow, grow So many things that grow, grow, grow There are flowers and trees and chimpanzees Mice and rats and little kitty cats There are monkeys and parrots, peas and carrots And boys and girls all over the world Now let's start with a tiny little seed That slowly grows and becomes a tree And the little twigs and branches become big limbs With leaves that sway and rustle in the wind With leaves that sway and rustle in the wind Repeat Chorus: Now we all started out as a tiny little baby And we grew a little bit and then we could crawl And we grew a little more and then we could walk And we grew a little more and then we could talk And we grew a little more and we could run like the wind Repeat Chorus: Activities: When you hear the words "grow, grow, grow," lift your hands higher and higher and higher. Outline a big circle as we sing: "And boys and girls all over the world." • In the first verse make yourself small like a tiny seed. Slowly grow into a big tree. • In the second verse act out the growth of a child. 1. crawl 2. walk 3. talk 4. run Follow-up: • Let's see the tallest tree you can make. Let's see the widest tree you can make. • Imagine you are an old tree becoming bent and twisted. Make different shapes as you bend and twist in different directions. • Imagine you are an old brittle tree in the wind...your branches suddenly crack and fall!..…Imagine you are a young and flexible tree – the branches bend but nothing breaks. • What would your tree look like if it could walk? hop? run? Find another way your tree could travel. • Make one branch grow under or over a branch of another tree near you. • Make a group shape and freeze. Back to Titles 8. Backwards Land Words and Music: Hap Palmer Eat popcorn in the morning, pancakes in the night Fly a boat or float your favorite kite Take a pair of new shoes, lace one on each hand That's the way we live in Backwards Land Oh Backwards Land, Land Backwards oh We love you so, So you love we You make us happy, Happy us make you Backwards Land is the place to be See starry skies with sunshine, rainbows in the night Cats that kiss each other when they fight Buy the biggest diamond with a bag of sand That's the way we live in Backwards Land Oh Backwards Land, Land Backwards oh We love you so, So you love we You make us happy, Happy us make you Backwards Land is the place to be Frosty nights are warm and boiling water's cool Children make the grown-ups go to school Cars and clothes are worth more when they're second hand That's the way we live in Backwards Land Oh Backwards Land, Land Backwards oh We love you so, So you love we You make us happy, Happy us make you Backwards Land is the place to be Be to place the is Land Backwards! Activity: After you have sung this song a few times, play the memory game. The teacher or parent sings the first half of each line and the child responds by singing the second half of the line. Questions: • In Backwards Land we do things the opposite way we normally do them. • Can you think of other funny things that might happen in Backwards Land? • What's the silliest thing you could eat for breakfast? • Why are most cars worth less as they become older? • Can you think of anything that is worth more as it becomes older? • Can you always value something by the amount of money it is worth? • If children made the grown-ups go to school, what would the children do during the day? • In what ways is the work you do at school like the work your mother and father do? Back to Titles 9. Teddy Bear Ball Words and Music by Hap Palmer Dream a little dream, happy little scene Teddy bears waltz Full of fluffy charm, dancing arm in arm Pudgy and soft Swirling as they gaze in each other's eyes Softly padded paws gliding swiftly by You can see it all There at the Teddy Bear Ball Cheery little cubs giggle then they blush Each time they see Mom and daddy bear dancing cheek to cheek So tenderly Papa in a tux, whirling mom around Orchid on her wrist, flowing satin gown You can see it all There at the Teddy Bear Ball They lift their tiny cups to a bowl of punch And sweetly pour Then they fill their plates with the honey cakes Bears all adore Merrily they chat, share each other's snacks Give each other hugs, pat each other's backs You can see it all There at the Teddy Bear Ball Bouncy little bears playing in the band Smile with each song While conductor bear waving his baton Sings right along One bear on the drums, two accordions Three to toot the horns, four on violins You can see it all There at the Teddy Bear Ball Counter Melody: Dream, dream, sweetest you've seen Lullabies lifting spirits high Dream, dream, so serene As teddy bears go waltzing by Repeat first verse and counter melody together Activity: This is a song for quiet listening, reading and resting. Follow-up: • Can you remember the last dream you had? • Was it pleasant or scary? What happened? • Would you like to go to the Teddy Bear Ball? • What part would you like best - listening to the band, dancing, or eating a snack? • What did the teddy bears do that showed they were friends? • What do you like to do with your friends? • How do you show your friends you like them? Back to Titles 10. Witches' Brew Words by Martha Cheney and Hap Palmer. Music by Hap Palmer Dead leaves, seaweed, rotten eggs, too Stir them in my Witches' Brew I got magic, Alakazamakazoo! Spider web, moldy bread, mucky mud, too Stir them in my Witches' Brew I got magic, Alakazamakazoo! Ooo - My Witches' Brew - Ooo - What's it gonna do to you? Boo! Floor wax, thumb tacks, purple paint, too Stir them in my Witches' Brew I got magic, Alakazamakazoo! Finger nails, lunch pails, apple cores, too Stir them in my Witches' Brew I got magic, Alakazamakazoo! Ooo - My Witches' Brew - Ooo - What's it gonna do to you? Boo! Wrinkled prunes, mushrooms, motor oil, too Stir them in my Witches' Brew I got magic, Alakazamakazoo! Yeah, yeah, I got magic, Alakazamakazoo! Activities: Each verse ends with the same line, "Stir them in my witches' brew; I got magic, Al-a-ka-zam-a-ka-zoo!" We call this the "instant sing line" because children can learn it easily and can begin singing right away. As they participate, children are hearing and learning the rest of the song. Hand motions add to the fun! Dead leaves, seaweed, rotten eggs, too .....Pretend to throw ingredients into a cauldron as they are named. Stir them in my Witches' Brew .....Do a stirring motion. I got magic, Alakazamakazoo! .....Shake your hands over an imaginary cauldron. Ooo - My Witches' Brew - Ooo .....Sing a scary soft "ooh" sound. What's it gonna do to you? Boo! .....Make a sudden scary movement and shout "Boo!" Follow-up: • If you were making a witches' brew, what would you put in it? • Using your ideas, make a list and sing this song again with the instrumental version (#29 from the album Learning in Two Languages). Back to Titles 11. One Little Sound Words and Music by Hap Palmer Take the /c/ from can't and meet a feisty ant Take the /s/ from sox, step past a sleepy ox Take the /h/ from heel and hug a slimy eel Oh, what a difference, just one little sound Take the /p/ from pup and the pup is all grown up Take the /b/ from bark, hear a dog in Noah's ark Take the /w/ from wall, and you can see it all Oh, what a difference just one little sound, add /c/ and ant CAN'T /s/ and ox SOX /h/ and eel HEEL /p/ and up PUP /b/ and ark BARK /w/ and all WALL /m/ and ore MORE More?.....okay Take the /r/ from rice, and the food is cold as ice Take the /h/ from heat, warm it up and we can eat Take the /t/ from tape and feed a hungry ape Oh, what a difference, just one little sound Take the /p/ from peach and serve a slice to each Take the/s/ from soil, drill down and hunt for oil Take the /m/ from mend and this song is near the end Oh, what a difference just one little sound, add /r/ and ice RICE /h/ and eat HEAT /t/ and ape TAPE /p/ and each PEACH /s/ and oil SOIL /m/ and end MEND Oh, what a difference just one little sound! Activity: In the first half of each line, the beginning sound of a word is removed, creating a new word. The second half of each line uses this new word in a short phrase. In the next part of the song, the challenge is to put the words back together and call out the answers before you hear it in the recording. Variation: After you have heard this song a few times, join in and sing the second half of each line and the whole fourth line of each verse. You can hear the children on the recording sing this pattern. Back to Titles 12. We're On Our Way Words and Music by Hap Palmer We're on our way, on our way Reaching out to the big wide world We're on our way, on our way Growing more and more each day We're on our way, on our way Reaching out to the big wide world Life's a journey to be sure And we're on our way! Making friends and playing games together Reading books and drawing pictures, too Taking trips, exploring different places Each day we discover something new We're on our way, on our way Reaching out to the big wide world We're on our way, on our way Growing more and more each day We're on our way, on our way Reaching out to the big wide world Life's a journey to be sure And we're on our way! Instrumental Interlude And we use the magic of imagination To build enchanted castles in the sky We make believe we're tigers in the jungle Or astronauts above the stars so high We're on our way, on our way Reaching out to the big wide world We're on our way, on our way Growing more and more each day We're on our way, on our way Reaching out to the big wide world Life's a journey to be sure And we're on our way! Activites: The instant sing line in this song is We're on our way. Sing this line each time you hear it in the song. Play the song again and see if you can read and sing the lines that follow this instant sing line. During the instrumental interlude, clap your hands with the rhythm of the music. Follow-up: • What do you like to do with your friends? • What is something you did recently for the first time? • Name something you would like to do but have never tried. Back to Titles Notes on Lyric Punctuation for DVD
Individual Song Credits: Sammy / I'm Glad I'm Me Arranger: Miriam Mayer Engineer and Mastering Engineer: Joe Bellamy Produced by: Hap Palmer, Miriam Mayer and Joe Bellamy Guitars: Pat Kelly, Grant Geissman, Hap Palmer Piano and Keyboards: Steve Kaplan Drums: Tom Walsh Bass: Jim Garafalo Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Children's Chorus: Carmel Echols, Joel Echols, Jonathon Hall, Francesca Riso, Laurie Schillinger, Rachel Stroud Children's Chorus Director: Diana Acuna Flute: Chris Bleth Trumpet: Chris Tedesco Words and Music by: Hap Palmer What A Miracle Arranger and Recording Engineer: Bob Summers Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Flute: Hap Palmer Keyboards, Bass, Guitars, Emulator: Bob Summers Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet: John Clarke, Joel Peskin Electric Piano: George Price Bass: Bill Perry Children's Chorus: Eddie Aragon, Richard Carter, Danielle Elmore, Tai Elmore, Manuj Kamineni, Danny Palmer, Wesley Palmer, Sean Pierce, Bren Price, Nicole Price, Eric Pritchard, Mike Summers Children's Chorus Director: Penny Summers Produced by: Don Perry, Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Mastering Engineer: Doug Sax Words and Music by: Hap Palmer Down By The Bay Recording and Mastering Engineer: Joe Bellamy Arranger: Miriam Mayer Guitars: Paul Viapiano, Tim May, Hap Palmer Mandolin, Banjo: Tim May Keyboards: Steve Kaplan, Dave Witham, Joe Bellamy Drums: Tom Walsh Bass: Jim Garafalo Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone: Richard Mitchell Violins: Cameron Patrick, Kathleen Robertson, Miriam Mayer Cello: Melissa Hasin Trumpet: Chris Tedesco Bassoon: Bob Carr Trombone: Jim McMillan Tuba: Ken Kegler French Horn: Stephanie Mijanovich Children's Chorus: Adam Abdul-Hamid, Ramsey Abdul-Hamid, Cameron Covell, Annie Garafalo, Austin Kilgore, Caitlin Kilgore, Rebeccah Leff, Laura Lively, Marcella Lively, Micah Lively, Danny McClintick, Brenna Mills, Jesse Mills, Claralyse Palmer, Kate Pearce, Garrett Rankin, Megan Schulze Children's Chorus Directors: Steve Lively, Miriam Mayer Words and Music by: Hap Palmer The Mice Go Marching Arranger, Keyboards, Bass, Guitar, Emulator: Bob Summers Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Flute and Saxophone: Hap Palmer Engineers: Bob Summers, Don Perry Percussion: Bill Schlitt Background Vocals: Juanice Charmaine, Jacie Berry, Karen Wilson Harper, Hap Palmer Mastering Engineer: Mike Reese Words and Music by: Hap Palmer What Do The Animals Say? Arranger: Miriam Mayer Engineer: Joshua Blanchard Producer: Hap Palmer Electric, Acoustic Guitars: Larry Giannecchini Acoustic Guitar: Hap Palmer Bass: Jim Garafalo Piano, Keyboards: David Witham Drums: Tom Walsh Percussion: Alex Acuña Violins: Peter Kent, Cameron Patrick Viola: Miriam Mayer Cello: Giovanna Clayton Flute, Piccolo: Danilo Lozano Lead and Harmony Vocals: Hap Palmer Children's Chorus: Lauren Celaya, Gari Geiselman, Yael Karoly, Megan Schulze Children's Chorus Director: Hap Palmer Mastering Engineers: Joe Belamy, Rick Ruggieri Recorded at: Castle Oaks Studio, Calabasas, California Words and Music by: Hap Palmer The Clown Song Arranger and Engineer: Bob Summers Keyboards, Bass, Percussion: Bob Summers Guitars: Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone: Hap Palmer Woodwind and Vocal Arrangements: Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Background Vocals: Juanice Charmaine, Jacie Berry, Karen Wilson Harper Hap Palmer Children's Chorus: Wesley Palmer, Danny Palmer, Nicole Price, Brynne Price, Mike Summers Producer: Hap Palmer Executive Producer: Don Perry Mastering Engineer: Joe Bellamy Words and Music by: Hap Palmer Growing Producers: Tom Perry, Miriam Mayer, Hap Palmer Arranger: Miriam Mayer Recording Engineers: Tom Perry, John Slattery Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Background Vocals: Hap Palmer Piano, Keyboards: Steve Kaplan Bass: Jim Garafalo Drums: Tom Walsh Guitars: Grant Geissman, Hap Palmer Percussion: Brian Kilgore Banjo, Mandolin: Grant Geissman Children's Chorus: Aleza Axelrod, Arianna Axelrod, Danielle Bateman, Patrick Billes, Sonja Billes, Brette Gentry, Logan Gentry, Lisa Hill, Jessica Hillard, Gena Inkeles, Sky LaBrot, Sondra Lanutti, Buckley Mitchell, Talor Mitchell, Jessica Nelson, Jody Rollins, Tami Rollins, Blake Stevens, Robben Wilson-Anger Children's Chorus Director: Tricia Billes Words and Music by: Hap Palmer Backwards Land Arranger and Engineer: Bob Summers Keyboards, Bass, Percussion: Bob Summers Guitars: Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone: Hap Palmer Woodwind and Vocal Arrangements: Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Background Vocals: Juanice Charmaine, Jacie Berry, Karen Wilson Harper, Hap Palmer Children's Chorus: Tess Mayer, Jennifer Prouty, Jamie Ryan, Ted Sanger, Jason Shioada, Michael Shinoda, Mike Summers, Nora Wax, Justin Weaver Children's Chorus Director: Alberta Guysin Producer: Hap Palmer Executive Producer: Don Perry Mastering Engineer: Joe Bellamy Words and Music by: Hap Palmer Teddy Bear Ball Arranger and Engineer: Bob Summers Keyboards, Bass, Percussion: Bob Summers Guitars: Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone: Hap Palmer Woodwind and Vocal Arrangements: Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Solo and Countermelody Vocals: Mike Summers Producer: Hap Palmer Executive Producer: Don Perry Mastering Engineer: Joe Bellamy Words and Music by: Hap Palmer Witches' Brew Arranger: Miriam Mayer Engineer: Joshua Blanchard Producer: Hap Palmer Electric and Acoustic Guitars: Larry Giannecchini Acoustic Guitar: Hap Palmer Bass: Jim Garafalo Piano, Keyboards: David Witham Drums: Tom Walsh Percussion: Alex Acuña Violins: Peter Kent, Cameron Patrick Viola: Miriam Mayer Cello: Giovanna Clayton Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone: Angel City Horns led by Chris Tedesco Flute, Piccolo: Danilo Lozano Lead and Harmony Vocals: Hap Palmer Children's Chorus: Lauren Celaya, Gari Geiselman, Yael Karoly, Megan Schulze Children's Chorus Director: Hap Palmer Mastering Engineers: Joe Belamy, Rick Ruggieri Recorded at: Castle Oaks Studio, Calabasas, California Words by: Martha Cheney, Hap Palmer Music by: Hap Palmer One Little Sound Arranger: Miriam Mayer Recording and Mastering Engineer: Joe Bellamy Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Bass: Jim Garafalo Keyboards: Steve Kaplan, David Witham Solo Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo: Grant Geissman Rhythm Guitar: Hap Palmer Violins: Peter Kent, Daphne Chen Viola: Miriam Mayer Cello: Stephanie Fife Drums: Tom Walsh Children's Chorus: Caitlin Scheffler, Carmel Echols, Joel Echols, John Hall, Laurie Schillinger, Francesca Riso, Amanda Williams Children's Chorus Director: Diana Acuña Produced by: Hap Palmer Words and Music by: Hap Palmer We're On Our Way Produced by: Don Perry, Bob Summers, Art Guy and Hap Palmer Arranged and Engineered by: Bob Summers Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Background Vocals: Jacie Berry, Karen Harper, Hap Palmer, Marsha Skidmore Keyboards, Guitars, Bass: Bob Summers Children's Chorus: Sarah Ainsworth, Eddie Aragon, Marina Aragon Melissa Aragon, Melanie Aragon, Julienne Dunn, Robin Dunn, Sarah Dunn, Andrew MacCalla, Danny Palmer, Wesley Palmer Children's Chorus Director: Penny Summers Words and Music by: Hap Palmer Read & Sing with Hap Palmer Source CDs Notes on Lyric Punctuation for DVD Printed song lyrics run in short lines that are stacked vertically. It is easy to see what comes before and what comes next. There are no definite rules for punctuating song lyrics. Generally, the first word of each line is capitalized whether it is a complete sentence or not. With this DVD, the lyrics are placed at the bottom or top of scenes and run in horizontal lines making it difficult to recall what came before and to see what comes next. In this context lines and phrases can easily appear incorrectly punctuated. Sheet music, which includes music and lyrics, is punctuated similarly to prose because, like the DVD, the lines are not stacked in close proximity. I have tried to clarify guidelines for punctuation on this Read & Sing DVD based on observations of sheet music: 1. Put a period at the end of all complete sentences. 2. Capitalize the first word of all complete sentences. 3. Capitalize the first word of sentences with more than one line that appear on the same slide. Do not capitalize the second line. Put a period at the end of the whole sentence. Example: Dream a little dream, happy little scene, teddy bears waltz. 4. If the phrases are 4 words or longer and the sentence needs to be broken between slides, capitalize the 2nd phrase. Don't put a period after the first phrase if it is not a complete sentence. Example: There are flowers and trees and chimpanzees, (next slide) Mice and rats and little kitty cats. Admittedly, this is arbitrary. Even though the 2nd line is not a complete sentence by itself, it looks better aesthetically to capitalize the 2nd line when it stands alone on a slide. However, where pictures and text are moving quickly and phrases are less than 4 words, it is not necessary to capitalize every phrase. Examples: There are flowers (next slide) and trees (next slide) and chimpanzees, or The cow says moo, (next slide) moo, moo, moo 5. In call and response songs where chorus singers repeat the same line as the soloist, we do not repeat the line. Example: I have hands. Watch me clap. These guidelines are applied for punctuating the lyrics as they appear on this DVD. Lyrics as Punctuated on this DVD: 1. Sammy / I'm Glad I'm Me This is a story 'bout Sammy. I have hands. Down by the bay, where the watermelons grow The mice go marching quietly by, shh! shh! What do the animals say? If I joined the circus I would be a clown. There are so many things that grow, grow, grow. Eat popcorn in the morning, pancakes in the night Dream a little dream, happy little scene, teddy bears waltz. Repeat Chorus Dead leaves, seaweed, rotten eggs, too, Take the c from can't and meet a feisty ant. We're on our way reaching out to the big wide world. |
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