This episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show features a great selection of songs perfect for the classroom. Guest DJ Debbie Lan explores themes of family, unity, and multiculturalism through music. Artists like Grenadilla, Pete Seeger, and Bill Withers are featured.
Debbie includes songs like Grenadilla’s “Sunday Afternoon” and Ziggy Marley’s “Give a Little Love,” each providing valuable lessons in friendship and respect. Classics like “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers encourage joyful learning, making this playlist a wonderful resource for teachers and families.
Tunes such as Ella Jenkins’ “An Arabic Chant that Means Welcome” and They Might Be Giants’ “7 Days of the Week” bring fun to learning. This episode not only entertains but also enriches children’s understanding of diverse cultures. Join us for a musical trip through life’s classroom and celebrate the joy of musical education!
Grenadilla “Sunday Afternoon” [Grenadilla]
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers “Give a little love” [For Our Children]
Ella Jenkins “An Arabic Chant that means welcome” [Call and Response]
Kathleen Hannan “Ancient Green” [Bodies and Voices]
Pete Seeger “Put your finger in the air” [Children’s Concert at Town Hall]
Doris Brasch “Brave Brave Mouse” [Pollywiggle]
Grenadilla “Arabella Angelique” [Grenadilla]
Elizabeth Mitchell “Little Bird Little Bird” [You are my little bird]
Laurie Berkner “The Goldfish” [Victor Vito]
Larry Gros “John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith” [Children’s Favorites Volume 2]
Grenadilla “Got Light” [Grenadilla]
Pete Seeger “The Foolish Frog” [Children’s Concert at Town Hall]
They Might Be Giants “7 Days of the Week” [Here come the 123s]
Sheb Wooley“Purple people eater” [20th Century Rocks: 50’s Rock ‘n Roll, At The Hop]
Max Bygraves “Katzenellenbogen by the sea” [Vintage Children’s Favorites]
Grenadilla “Doodle doodle doodle doodle doo” [Can’t Wait]
Cheryl Wheeler “Potato” [Sylvia Hotel]
Sweet Honey in the Rock “I love to laugh” [Still the Same Me]
Bill Withers “Lean on Me” [The Best of Bill Withers]
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