TROUBLE SLEEPING (lullabies for all ages) | Reid Jamieson | Independent 2022
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Canada’s eclectic choirboy Reid Jamieson has a new collection of all ages lullabies that might be just the natural sleep aid you seek. If you are anything like us, then you have had some Trouble Sleeping lately. Maybe all your days even. Whether you are a wee baby, a hormonal woman, an anxious human fretting about your choices, or just overwhelmed with world events…you might need a little help finding dreamland. Tender tunes by Willie Nelson, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Yoko Ono, Cliff Eberheart, a couple of old chestnuts, a new original lover’s lullaby, and an instant classic written by Reido’s own pappy back in 1976. Featuring nylon string guitar, ukulele, and Reid’s signature croon made to melt hearts. Guaranteed to knock you out – or your money back!
(and yes, that’s Reido’s grumpy lil face on the cover)
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1. Catch A Falling Star ~ Paul Vance / Lee Pockriss
2. Pappy’s Lullaby ~ Gilbert Harvey Jamieson
3. My Curly Headed Baby ~ George H. Clutsam
4. Remember Love ~ Yoko Ono
5. Hey Little Rockabye ~ Buffy Sainte-Marie
6. Goodnight ~ Cliff Eberhardt
7. I Guess I’ve Come To Live Here In Your Eyes ~ Willie Nelson
8. May You Never ~ Reid Jamieson & Carolyn Mill
9. Little Pink Pony ~ Brenda Bridge Jamieson
10. Foundling’s Lullaby ~ Reid Jamieson
CREDITS: Recorded and performed by Reid Jamieson at Juniper’s Nest in Metchosin and Juniper’s Boudoir in Vancouver BC. Produced by Carolyn Victoria Mill. Mastered by Michael Holland. Artwork CVM. Dedicated to Gayle ‘Ladybabe’ McKool.
LYRICS / INSPIRATION
1. Catch A Falling Star – Paul Vance / Lee Pockriss
We felt this old Perry Como classic is the perfect start to your journey to dreamland. This one is for Raney and Maxine.
2. Pappy’s Lullaby – Gilbert Harvey Jamieson
Reido’s dad used to sing this one to him back when he was just a wee thang. Imagine our surprise when pappy told us he actually wrote the song just for Reido back in 1976! An instant classic in the style of Glen Campbell.
3. My Curly Headed Baby – George H. Clutsam
Recorded this initially for our dear pal Merrill Bevan, he was introduced to the tune by his father who was a huge fan of Paul Robeson and his version. Robeson (Apr 9, 1898 – Jan 23, 1976) was an American bass baritone concert artist, stage and film actor, athlete, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances. Check out his version here
4. Remember Love – Yoko Ono
Initially released as the b-side of John Lennon and Ono’s 1969 single “Give Peace a Chance”, the label to the single states that the song was recorded in England, but it was actually recorded in Room 1742 of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. Long live Yoko Ono.
5. Hey Little Rockabye – Buffy Sainte-Marie
Written by one of the humans we admire most in the world, Buffy created a lullaby for rescue animals and we dare you to make it through this tune without weeping into your pup’s little fur coat. This one is for Mumsy.
6. Goodnight – Cliff Eberhardt
We came upon this song while researching tunes for our Buffy Sainte-Marie tribute. It was the only song we chose that she didn’t write herself, so we put it here instead. She states on her website that is is her favourite song (Cliff himself said she made it so completely her own, the first time someone ever covered him ). Seldom have we been so perfectly charmed by a cover. This one is for Buffy.
7. I Guess I’ve Come To Live Here In Your Eyes – Willie Nelson
As long as we have been together Reido has been singing this song, and it feels like home. From the soundtrack for the 1980 film Honeysuckle Rose starring Willie himself. A huge influence that needed to be included here.
8. May You Never – Reid Jamieson & Carolyn Mill
A little lovers’ lullaby we wrote quite a while back now. A tender pledge to care for each other, wherever we may be, but hopefully side by each, forever. Crooning and writing together 20 years in 2022.
9. Little Pink Pony – Brenda (nee Bridge) Jamieson
Just a wee something Reido’s late mom used to sing to him, her riff on an old tradional.
10. Foundling’s Lullaby – Reid Jamieson
An alternate take on Lullaby for the Lost from Me Daza. For all our adopted friends and family, you are our chosen ones.
Baby Reido…
1. Catch A Falling Star - Paul Vance / Lee Pockriss Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Never let it fade away Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Save it for a rainy day For love may come and tap you on the shoulder, Some starless night Just in case you feel you wanna' hold her, You'll have a pocketful of starlight Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Never let it fade away Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Save it for a rainy day For love may come and tap you on the shoulder, Some starless night And just in case you feel you wanna hold her, You'll have a pocketful of starlight Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Never let it fade away Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Save it for a rainy day For when your troubles starting multiplying, And they just might It's easy to forget them without trying, With just a pocketful of starlight Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Never let it fade away Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, Save it for a rainy day Save it for a rainy day 2. Pappy's Lullaby Gilbert Harvey Jamieson Say goodnight your eyes are droopy And your head is hanging down Say goodnight our little cowgirl A new day is comin’ round May your dreams be filled with good things Lots of toys and things to eat If tomorrow brings us sunshine You can play in your bare feet You played so hard you even wore the knees out of your pants You learned to count to ten and that's not bad Your mommy might have yelled but she's not mad So go to sleep we love you dearly Cause you filled our day with fun Go to sleep our little cowgirl, A new day is comin’ round Go to sleep our little cowgirl, A new day is comin’ round 3. My Curly Headed Baby George H. Clutsam Oh my baby, my curly-headed baby, We'll sit below the sky and sing a song to the moon, Mm-mm-mmm, mm-mm-mmm. Oh my baby, my curly-headed baby, Your daddy's out in the field, workin' for our food, Mm-mm-mmm, mm-mm-mmm. So la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la bye-bye, Do you want the moon to play with, Or the stars to run away with? They'll come if you don't cry! So la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la bye-bye, In your mama’s arms be creepin' And soon you'll be as-sleepin', La-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la bye. Oh my baby, my curly-headed baby, I'll dance you fast asleep and love you so as I sing. Mm-mm-mmm, mm-mm-mmm. Oh my baby, my curly-headed baby, Just tuck your head like a little bird below its mama's wing, Mm-mm-mmm, mm-mm-mmm. So la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la bye-bye, Do you want the moon to play with, Or the stars to run away with? They'll come if you don't cry! So la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la bye-bye, In your mama's arms be creepin' And soon you'll be as-sleepin', La-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la bye. Oh my baby, my curly-headed baby, We'll sit below the sky and sing a song to the moon, Mm-mm-mmm, mm-mm-mmm. 4. Remember Love Yoko Ono Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to DREAM Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to MEET Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to LIVE Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to SEE Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to SING Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to FLY Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to LIVE Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to DREAM Remember love, remember love. Remember love, remember love. Remember love, remember love, Love is what it takes to DREAM 5. Hey Little Rockabye Buffy Sainte-Marie Hey Hey little rockabye Hey Hey little darling Hey Hey little rockabye You got somebody loves you Were you born on a cold winter day? Are you a poor little orphan? Did somebody throw you away? Well now you got somebody loves you Hey Hey little rockabye Hey Hey little darling Hey Hey little rockabye You got somebody loves you You didn’t get no choice and you didn’t get no vote when they dropped you off at the shelter all you had was your little fur coat and now you got somebody loves you now you got somebody loves you Hey Hey little rockabye Hey Hey little darling Hey Hey little rockabye You got somebody loves you Now you got somebody loves you Now you got somebody loves you 6. Goodnight Cliff Eberhardt Sleepless nights don't bother me at all If dawn comes I won't worry Something deep inside keeps me awake Wish that you were here right beside me I recall when I was very young And could not go to sleep My father sang me songs to make me tired But memories don't make it easier So goodnight Wherever you are sleeping And I hope that if you dream You dream of me Oh, goodnight Wherever you are sleeping And I hope that if you dream You dream of me Now I lie awake and it's no fun Tossing and turning I'd call you if it weren't so very late But telephones don't bring you close to me I recall the times we stayed up late Wide awake but still dreaming There was nothing on this earth could make me tired But memories don't make it easier So goodnight Wherever you are sleeping And I hope that if you dream You dream of me Oh goodnight Wherever you are sleeping And I hope that if you dream, if you dream You dream of me And I hope that if you dream, if you dream You dream of me 7. I Guess I’ve Come To Live Here In Your Eyes Willie Nelson I guess I've come to live here in your eyes This must be the place called Paradise You are so precious to me, what a special time within our lives I guess I've come to live here in your eyes A thousand times, I see you And a thousand times, you take my breath away Fears and doubts consume me And I'm afraid someone will take it all away I hope I'm here forever But I think it's time that we both realize And I guess I've come to live here in your eyes A thousand times, I see you And a thousand times, you take my breath away Fears and doubts consume me I'm afraid someone will take it all away I hope I'm here forever But I think it's time that we both realize And I guess I've come to live here in your eyes I guess I've come to live here in your eyes 8. May You Never Reid Jamieson & Carolyn Mill May you never be alone May you always find the surest way home where my arms will hold you tight When you’re lonely in the night may you never be alone May you never leave my side may you always be along for the ride On the journey who knows where I will surely be right there May you never leave my side I long to hold you, and keep you from pain and sorrow Trust in me, just leave your fate in my hands May you never fall apart May you always find the strength in your heart Turning sorrow on its ear Putting love before your fear May you never fall apart I long to hold you, and keep you from pain and sorrow Trust in me, just leave your fate in my hands May you never be alone May you always find the surest way home where my arms will hold you tight When you’re lonely in the night May you never be alone On the journey who knows where I will surely be right there May you never be alone 9. Little Pink Pony Brenda Bridge Jamieson Go to sleepy little baby Go to sleepy little baby When you wake We'll patty patty cake And ride on the little pink pony Go to sleepy little baby Go to sleepy little baby When you wake We'll patty patty cake And ride on the little pink pony 10. Foundling’s Lullaby Reid Jamieson Instrumental