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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Running time | 25 Minutes |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1985 |
Baby Songs is one of the first, and longest-running, American, independent children's home video series. Since 1985, more than 4 million copies of Baby Songs have been sold. The series is still sold at retail and online locations.
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 starring Hap Palmer feature the singer 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 Hap Palmer, or starring other singers, such as John Lithgow's Kid Size Concert.
The company has released 12 titles on VHS and DVD, and four audio compilations.
Video Titles
- Baby Songs
- More Baby Songs
- Even More Baby Songs
- Baby Songs: Baby's Busy Day
- Baby Songs: ABC, 123 Colors and Shapes
- Baby Songs: Good Night
- Baby Songs: Animals
- Baby Songs: Sing Together
- Baby Songs: Silly Songs
- Baby Songs: Rock & Roll
- Baby Songs: Christmas
- Baby Songs: John Lithgow's Kid Size Concert
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
- Baby Songs product page at Amazon
- Hap Palmer website
- Baby Songs website
- NAPPA Gold Awards 2001
- Dr. Toy 2001 Awards
- Parent's Choice Awards list, Spring 2000
- Dr. Toy 1999 Awards