Released 70 years ago
Songs to Grow on for Mother and Child
Woody Guthrie · 1956
36 min · 18 tracks · country · folk · American folk music
A whimsical collection of playful melodies and simple lyrics crafted for children and their families.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-alongs for children
- short bursts of joy
- whimsical melodies for family time
- easygoing tracks for little ones
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking complex musical narratives
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1956, Woody Guthrie was transitioning to a new phase in his career as he began focusing on children's music after a prolific period in folk music activism. This album followed his influential works during the Dust Bowl era and marked his first dedicated release aimed at young audiences, showcasing his adaptability as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Seeger· Bob Dylan· Lead Belly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grassy Grass Grass (Grow, Grow, Grow) 1:37
- 2 Swimmy Swim 1:56
- 3 Little Sugar (Little Saka Sugar) 1:26
- 4 Rattle My Rattle 1:14
- 5 I Want My Milk (I Want It Now) 2:21
- 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1:14
- 7 One Day Old 1:37
- 8 Wash‐y Wash Wash (Warshy Little Tootsy) 1:38
- 9 I’ll Eat You, I’ll Drink You 1:43
- 10 Make a Bobble 2:10
- 11 Who’s My Pretty Baby (Hey Pretty Baby) 1:47
- 12 I’ll Write and I’ll Draw 2:32
- 13 Why, Oh Why 3:31
- 14 Pick It Up 1:56
- 15 Pretty and Shiny‐O 1:32
- 16 Needle Sing 2:19
- 17 Bling‐Blang 2:46
- 18 Goodnight Little Arlo (Goodnight Little Darlin’) 3:16
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