Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend is expanding his repertoire with a new project. On August 30, the singer-songwriter and instrumentalist will release his first collection of children's music, titled My favorite dreamThe announcement was accompanied by a pre-release single featuring his family, titled “LOVE.” Listen to it below.
My favorite dream The album will feature nine original tracks, all produced by Sufjan Stevens. Additionally, as part of a collaboration with Fisher-Price, the album will include three instrumental versions of songs that children may recognize from their own toy lines.
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“I’m in the midst of parenthood,” Legend shared in a statement. “My parents loved singing at home, making up bedtime songs and songs to motivate and inspire us, and Chrissy and I love singing to our kids as well… In our home, music is so important to how we interact and communicate with our kids.”
As for working with Stevens, Legend highlights the fellow singer-songwriter’s “sense of fantasy, adventure and dreaminess” as the factors that made him the “first and only choice” for the role of producer.
John Legend is currently on tour with a schedule that runs through October. He'll be visiting cities like San Diego, Tampa and St. Louis in the coming months. Buy your tickets here.
Earlier this summer, Sufjan Stevens released a reissue of his beloved album, Seven Swansto commemorate the 20th anniversary of the project. Take it home in vinyl format hereMeanwhile, the Broadway adaptation of his Tony Award-winning album, Illinoisproduction ends this weekend.
My favorite dream Work of art:
My favorite dream Tracklist:
Of course! Here is the numbered list:
01. We are a family
02. When I feel sad
03. Three little birds
04. LOVE (with Chrissy, Luna and Miles)
05. Deep in the blue ocean
06. For you
07. You are my sunshine
08. When we fly
09. Insurance
10. Go to sleep
11. Always comes back
12. We are a family (solo piano)
13. A great day (Bonus Track)
14. Friendship (Bonus Track)
15. Maybe (bonus track)
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