In My Arms (album)
In My Arms | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 31, 2000 | |||
Genre | Children's | |||
Length | 1:01:21 | |||
Label | Madacy | |||
Producer | ||||
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In My Arms is the twenty third studio album released by American country artist Crystal Gayle. The album was released on October 31, 2000 via Madacy Entertainment. It was Gayle's first and only studio album consisting of children's music.
Background and reception[]
In My Arms was recorded in 2000. The album was produced by Steve Ivey and . This was the first collaboration between Gayle and the producers. The album was also Gayle's first album of children's music.[1] The album contains a variety of children's songs, including lullabies. Among the album's lullabies are "Crystal Moon" and "The Last Ray of Sunshine".[2]
The album was released on October 31, 2000 via Madacy Entertainment.[3] In My Arms was reviewed by Allmusic's Rick Cohoon, who gave the release 3.5 of 5 stars. Cohoon praised Gayle's voice, calling it "soothing" and "rich". He concluded by saying, "You won't find dancing purple dinosaurs here, but what you will find is comfort and peace...whether you are three or 103."[2]
Track listing[]
All songs composed by Steve Ivey and .[2][1]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "In My Arms" | 4:29 |
2. | "What Will I Be Tomorrow" | 3:20 |
3. | "Little Puppy" | 2:59 |
4. | "Crystal Moon" | 3:18 |
5. | "The Light in Your Heart" | 4:34 |
6. | "Carousel" | 3:19 |
7. | "The Last Ray of Sunshine" | 3:42 |
8. | "Counting Sheep Around the World" | 5:07 |
9. | "Panda Prayer" | 3:25 |
10. | "Peaceful Night" | 1:52 |
11. | "Fly to the Highest Mountain" | 4:29 |
12. | "Tomorrow" | 3:12 |
13. | "Princess" | 3:00 |
14. | "By the Light" | 3:19 |
15. | "Light Inside" | 4:35 |
16. | "Round and Round" | 3:15 |
17. | "Star Dance" | 3:26 |
Total length: | 1:01:21 |
Personnel[]
All credits are adapted from Allmusic.[4]
Musicians
- Charles Cochran – piano
- Eric Darken – percussion
- Ellen Dockery – background vocals
- Hollie Farris – flugelhorn
- Crystal Gayle – lead vocals
- Jim Hoke – saxophone
- Steve Ivey – accordion, keyboards, guitar, percussion
- – guitar, keyboards, mandolin, percussion
- Chris Kent – bass
- Tim Lauer – accordion
- Jeff Lisenby – accordion
- Jay Patten – saxophone
- Tom Reynolds – keyboards
- Reggie Smith – background vocals
- Gary Tussing – cello
Creative
- Kisa Kavass – cover photo
- Ingrid Stockbauer – cover design
Technical
- Steve Ivey – producer
- Denny Jiosa – producer
- Ken Love – mastering
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c In My Arms Liner Notes. Madacy Entertainment. October 31, 2000.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Cohoon, Rick. "In My Arms -- Crystal Gayle -- Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Billboard Magazine -- "Child's Play"". Billboard: 71. 2000.
- ^ "In My Arms -- Crystal Gayle -- Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- Crystal Gayle albums
- 2000 albums
- Children's music albums
- Children's music albums by American artists