08 Jan 09 - 06:45 PM (#2535514) Subject: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Celtaddict My first grandchild was just born, and we are planning a blessing ceremony for her. Does anyone have a suggestion for a special song? (If I don't reply for a few days it is because my daughter, the new mom, does not have internet at home.) |
08 Jan 09 - 06:56 PM (#2535528) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Georgiansilver The choice of song largely must depend on whether you are a Christian or other religion..... perhaps you should make clear what you are looking for. Best wishes, Mike. |
09 Jan 09 - 12:19 AM (#2535703) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: KT Hi Celtaddict! I was once asked to sing "Forever Young" at a blessing. It worked. Congratulations on your new grandbaby and your new role!~ What joy! KT |
09 Jan 09 - 01:11 AM (#2535712) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: GUEST,Ken Brock Irish Blessing (May the Road Rise to Meet You). Roger McGuinn has a musical version on his Live from Mars CD. |
09 Jan 09 - 01:39 AM (#2535717) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: open mike congrats...my first grandbaby turns 2 month tomorrow! i would second that suggestion of forever young by Dylan.. perhaps his best song! it is like a prayer, a lullaby, and a birthday celebration song...for young and old alike. |
09 Jan 09 - 04:11 AM (#2535757) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Bonnie Shaljean You might consider the old McGuire Sisters song May You Always. I loved it when I was a child. May you always walk in sunshine Slumber warm when night winds blow May you always live with laughter For a smile becomes you so May good fortune find your doorway May the bluebird sing your song May no trouble travel your way May no worry stay too long May your heartaches be forgotten May no tears be spilled May old acquaintance be remembered And your cup of kindness filled And may you always be a dreamer May your wildest dreams come true May you find someone to love As much as I love you |
09 Jan 09 - 04:19 AM (#2535762) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: SteveMansfield The immediate song that sprang to mind was John Tams' 'Hush-a-Bye' from the Under One Sky suite. I've not got the lyrics handy but the 'feel' of the song strikes me as pretty appropriate. The CD's not officially out yet but there's a video from BBC Scotland here. |
09 Jan 09 - 06:25 AM (#2535814) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: GUEST,Elfcall Everything Possible as sung by Roy Bailey. Elfcall |
09 Jan 09 - 07:37 AM (#2535860) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: banjoman "Depends on wether or not you are a Christian" If so - there is a beautiful song/hymn called "On this Child your blessing Lord" to a simple tune Happy to post the words if you want them Pete |
09 Jan 09 - 10:14 AM (#2536003) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Mary Katherine How about John McCutcheon's terrific "Welcome to the World?" |
09 Jan 09 - 11:31 AM (#2536096) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: open mike here is a Sufi song May the long time sun shine upon you all love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way home i have sung this as a funeral song, too for passages into and out of this life i thought it was from sufi tradition, but a web search has it described as an irish blessing-- i wonder which is right? in either case, it is a good wish |
09 Jan 09 - 11:37 AM (#2536104) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: GUEST,buspassed Seem to recollect the Incredible String Band playing a song with these words many years ago. |
09 Jan 09 - 11:55 AM (#2536118) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Pete Jennings In Your Time by Bob Seger? Pete |
10 Jan 09 - 02:29 AM (#2536844) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: open mike yes, that's it, incredible string band--"...You can hear that, too, on the song's coda adapted from a Sikh spiritual: "May the long time sun shine upon you/All love surround you/And the pure light within you/Guide you all the way on." |
10 Jan 09 - 06:45 AM (#2536930) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: GUEST,buspassed Always thought that Coope,Boyes & Simpson's version of 'The Dunstan Lullaby' would be most appropiate at a Christening/naming celebration. |
21 Mar 09 - 11:57 PM (#2594335) Subject: My song to Coleman From: GUEST,Mom Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 09 Jan 09 - 04:11 AM You might consider the old McGuire Sisters song May You Always. I loved it when I was a child. May you always walk in sunshine Slumber warm when night winds blow May you always live with laughter For a smile becomes you so May good fortune find your doorway May the bluebird sing your song May no trouble travel your way May no worry stay too long May your heartaches be forgotten May no tears be spilled May old acquaintance be remembered And your cup of kindness filled And may you always be a dreamer May your wildest dreams come true May you find someone to love As much as I love you |
22 Mar 09 - 02:01 AM (#2594362) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: GUEST,Quokka WONDER – Natalie Merchant(from the album 'Tigerlily') Doctors have come from distant cities just to see me stand over my bed disbelieving what they're seeing they say I must be one of the wonders of god's own creation and as far as the can see they can offer no explanation newspapers ask intimate questions what confessions they reach into my head to steal the glory of my story they say I must be one of the wonders of god's own creation and as far as the can see they can offer no explanation I believe fate smiled and destiny laughed as she came to my cradle "know this child will be able" laughed as my body she lifted "know this child will be gifted with love, with patience and with faith she'll make her way" people see me I'm a challenge to your balance I'm over your heads how I confound you and astound you to know I must be one of the wonders of god's own creation and as far as you can see you can offer me no explanation I believe fate smiled and destiny laughed as she came to my cradle "know this child will be able" laughed as she came to my mother "know this child will not suffer" laughed as my body she lifted "know this child will be gifted with love, with patience and with faith she'll make her way" ________________________________________ Cheers, Quokka |
22 Mar 09 - 08:49 PM (#2594959) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Eve Goldberg What about Sally Rogers' "Circle of the Sun?" |
22 Mar 09 - 10:39 PM (#2595022) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: frogprince We're probably coming in a little late in the game here... I would hate to choose just one, but I do love "Forever Young" (Here's something you haven't heard before) |
23 Mar 09 - 03:29 AM (#2595098) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: GUEST,JTT Maybe How Can I Keep from Singing? ("My life flows on in endless son, above earth's lamentation; I hear the real but far-off hymn that hails a new creation", and so on. |
23 Mar 09 - 05:24 AM (#2595127) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Jim Lad For Baby I'll walk in the rain by your side, I'll cling to the warmth your hand, I'll do anything to help you understand I love you more than anybody can. And the wind will whisper your name to me little birds will sing along in time, leaves will bow down when you walk by and morning bells will chime I'll be there when you're feelin' down to kiss away the tears if you cry, I'll share with you all the happiness I've found a reflection of the love in your eyes. And I'll sing you the songs of the rainbow, the whisper of the joy that is mine leaves will bow down when you by and morning bells will chime I'll walk in the rain by your side, I'll cling to the warmth your tiny hand, I'll do anything to help you satisfied I love you more than anybody can. And the wind will whisper your name to me little birds will sing along in time, leaves will bow down when you walk by and morning bells will chime Written By John Denver |
23 Mar 09 - 03:42 PM (#2595532) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: McGrath of Harlow "He (or she) who would valiant be..." |
23 Mar 09 - 06:19 PM (#2595658) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: muppitz "The Things We've Handed Down" by Marc Cohn, an absolute Gem of a song! muppitz x |
23 Mar 09 - 08:14 PM (#2595753) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: open mike yes--Forever YOUNG..Dylan's best song |
23 Mar 09 - 08:33 PM (#2595765) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Betsy Sweet Sacrement Divine. Great song - assuming Christian. |
23 Mar 09 - 08:45 PM (#2595768) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: SINSULL A new grandchild! Congratulations! |
23 Mar 09 - 09:41 PM (#2595789) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Uncle_DaveO "Call Down a Blessing", which is a version (Susan/WYSIWYG tells me) of "Brendan's Shield). This song is definitely a spirit=filled, but nondoctrinal song, and easy (and necessary) to draw the audience/congregation into. They pick up what's necessary very easily, even if they've never heard it before. Being nondoctrinal, it should work in almost any faith environment you could throw at it. Dave Oesterreich |
24 Mar 09 - 04:54 PM (#2596445) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Thompson Do tell us what you end(ed) up with, Celtaddict! |
24 Mar 09 - 10:22 PM (#2596638) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: Celtaddict Thank you all so much for all the suggestions (and the congratulations and wishes)! I sent those that were posted before the event on to the singer. We had a marvelous family event; my elder daughter gave birth, and my younger daughter was married. Younger daughter and her groom did the readings for baby's blessing, the evening before the wedding, then elder daughter was matron of honor for younger daughter's wedding. AND, not only did the couple have both parents escort them down the 'aisle' (which was actally a mountain path, in the snow; they were married on an overlook above Lake Tahoe) but they requested that both sets of parents, and the living grandparents, renew their vows at the same ceremony. They wished to stress the importance of family and of lifelong commitment (and the three couples have a total of 115 years of marriage). I think that may be the most awesome addition to a wedding I have ever heard. Anyway, the groom's mother is a minister and did the blessing (their good friend minister did the wedding), and his brother and sister played the wedding; his sister sang for the blessing too. We had talked of planning it together, but then the minister/mom told me they would do everything as a gift to our family. Since Savannah Grace was born Dec. 22, she opened with 'The Gift' ('The nicest gift I ever got, didn't really weigh a lot...' about a Christmastime infant) and ended with a hymn type song that I am embarrassed to admit I cannot name or quote now. But the musician-sister says she will record the songs so we will have them, which will make a nice accompaniment to slide shows of the events. I had asked a couple of musician friends for their suggestions, and none had any good ideas, so I am going to pass these along and keep the list in mind. I have no doubt there will be further events in our futures, with one more just married, another to marry in the spring, and the fourth with a long-time girlfriend about whom we keep awaiting an announcement! Thank you, all! |
14 Jan 11 - 12:38 AM (#3074186) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: GUEST,socalfam6 Hi Celtaddict... We are planning my second son's blessing and I wondered if you could tell me who sang "The Gift." I can't find it online. Thx! |
14 Jan 11 - 01:13 AM (#3074194) Subject: ADDPOP: The Best Gift From: Joe Offer I think I found it. It's on Barbra Streisand's A Christmas Album. There's a YouTube recording here (click). -Joe- THE BEST GIFT Songwriter? (as sung by Barbra Streisand) The best gift That I ever got Didn't really weigh a lot It didn't have a ribbon 'round And it sometimes made the terrible sound The best of all it seems to me It wasn't neath the Christmas tree And yet, I guess I'd have to say That it made all the other presents twice as gay The best gift that I've ever known I'd always wanted most to own Yet in my dreams of sugar and spice I never thought it could be so nice The best gift that I ever get Was sometimes dry and sometimes wet Was usually pink but oftentimes red As it lay so innocently in its bed The best gift of the year to me The one I hold most dear to me A gift that simply drove me wild Was a tiny new born child... http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/THE-BEST-GIFT-lyrics-Barbra-Streisand/3F313D59F5E3501748256869001D6430 |
05 Feb 17 - 04:26 PM (#3836962) Subject: RE: Suggested song for a baby blessing? From: GUEST "Blessing for Baby" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL9fHgQZATw |