EP 26. Why Don't 5-Year Olds Listen to Cat Power?

10/11/2020 17 min Temporada 2 Episodio 10
EP 26. Why Don't 5-Year Olds Listen to Cat Power?

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One of the perks of being a parent is the ability to exert your influences on them. You literally have the power to determine what language they use, their view of the world, whether to call them Kleenex or tissues, and most importantly--what kind of music they listen to.Do you just blast them with Kids Bop, Disney Radio and Little Einsteins? Or do you survey the history of music, culling the best sounds from the past seven decades, in the hopes that they will develop a love and appreciation for the classic?I think you already know the path that the dads at The New Dad Rock chose; Ween!In this week's episode, Steve unearths a mix he made his 5-year old daughter over a decade ago. From forgotten blog-approved contemporaries (The Black Kids) to 80s hits (Madonna) to timeless standards (Rosemary Clooney), they cover it all.Think of the children!and while you're at it, check out these songs that are great for kids!The Sound by Human HighwayDirty Work by Steely DanJust Dropped In to See What Condition My Condition Was In by Kenny Rogers and the First EditionThe Bear Missed the TrainHouse Party Time by Dan ZanesNew York, New York by Cat PowerWonder by Colin MeloyCupid by Sam CookeWhat a Wonderful World by Louis ArmstrongWhere'd the Cheese Go? by WeenLet us know what’s up. Support the showDid you know that The New Dad Rock has swag? Coffee mugs, pillow and t-shirts in a multitude of colors and arm lengths.