Published October 24th 2015
Becoming a parent can melt the heart of anyone. Even tough male rockers like Def Leppard got to that stage at some point and recorded songs that you could play in your nursery without any worry.
Here are 3 female singers who also recorded children’s songs
1) Linda Perry
Linda Perry & Sara Gilbert
Known for her 15 minutes of fame as lead singer in the 4 Non Blondes, she went on to become a very famous songwriter responsible for some of hits like “Beautiful” (Christina Aguilera), “Family Portrait” (P!NK) and “Hands of Love” (Miley Cyrus)
Her last project was inspired by her and wife, actress Sara Gilbert, becoming parents to a son. The both of them recorded an album called “Deer Songs”
Jewel’s children’s album
2) Jewel
When Jewel became a mother, the ever open to try something different, Jewel tried her hand at making music for children. She released an album full called “The Merry Goes ‘Round” and even performed with the songs.
More recently, she’s returned to her mature audience again with a new album
Lisa Loeb
3) Lisa Loeb
One hit wonder to most, Lisa Loeb, broke through in the 90s with a folk song called “Stay”. Fame quickly faded for her and her Nine Stories band.
Then Lisa became a mother and she switched to singing children’s songs. She’s released various children’s albums. “Nursery Rhyme Parade” (pictured right) is her latest release.
Read more:
You Are Going To Want To Listen To Lisa Loeb Sing ‘This Old Man’ (The Huffington Post)
Linda Perry & Sara Gilbert Say Deer Sounds Children’s Album Even Impresses ‘Musical Snobs’ (Billboard)
