John Legend Instagram – I’ve been working on something very special and close to my heart, and I’m excited to share it with you. You know how important music is to me and our family. You might remember when Chrissy & I posted a video of me singing to Esti my version of “Maybe,” the Purple Monkey song from the @fisherprice Piano Gym. When we posted it, many of you wished I would sing more lullabies & songs for your kids. Fisher-Price even reached out to collaborate on some music.
I decided to go all in and make a whole album of sing-alongs & lullabies for kids and families. I sat at our family piano and wrote 9 original songs full of the messages we share with our kids: words of encouragement, comfort, love, togetherness, imagination, exploration, and GOING TO SLEEP ! I also covered 2 popular classics (“Three Little Birds” & “You Are My Sunshine”) and recorded a few bonus tracks from the Fisher-Price repertoire.
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new album: My Favorite Dream.
As I was writing the songs & envisioning what they could sound like fully arranged, I thought, “I wonder if @sufjan would make a children’s album with me!” I’ve loved Sufjan’s music for nearly 20 years. He’s such a visionary artist, and I knew he would create the dreamy, whimsical soundscapes I wanted. So I reached out. And he said YES. I was so happy because he was my first and only choice. I’m proud to say the entire album is produced by Sufjan Stevens. I’m grateful for his genius. He blessed the album with music beyond my expectations & imagination.
The first single is the signature anthem for the album. It’s called “L-O-V-E” and it features Chrissy, Luna, and Miles singing backing vocals (Luna’s & Miles’s first album credit!). And Luna designed and drew all the single covers for the album too!
Anyone who knows me knows I love singing and talking about LOVE. This song is a celebration of love. As the lyric says, “It’s my favorite word,” and I wrote the song because I believe in the power of love to help us see each other’s humanity despite our differences, to lift us all up, and even transform our world.
So, please enjoy “L-O-V-E,” and I can’t wait for you to hear the entire album on August 30. | Posted on 09/Aug/2024 18:31:47
