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A Collection of Lullabies from Marie​-​Louise Napier

by Lullaby Nana

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GOODNIGHT LITTLE PEOPLE Goodnight, little people, goodnight and goodnight. Sweet dreams to your eyelids 'til morning is light. Shut up for the night, is the pimpernel red? It's time little people were going to bed. ____________________________ MY PIGEON HOUSE My pigeon house is open wide To set my pigeons free. They fly o'er hill. a merry sight. And light on the tallest tree. Coo roo, coo roo, coo roo, coo roo... And when they return from their merry flight I shut the door and say Goodnight* Coo roo, coo roo, coo roo, coo roo,
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COLL 02:32
COLL Lullaby, don't you cry. Sleep little one, now day is done. Lullaby, don't you cry. Sleep without dreams till the morning Lullaby. don't you cry. Sleep little one now day is done Lullaby. don't you cry. ] Sleep without dreams till the morning. Mummy is here and Daddy is near. And you are safe and warm. Mummy is here and Daddy is near, Keeping you always from harm Lullaby, don't you cry
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LUCY 01:43
LUCY GRACE Hushabye our Lucy Grace. Here's a lullaby to soothe you Hushabye our little one, Lulla. lulla, lulla. Rabbits snuggled in their burrows. Hear the "cushion-doo! All the birds are sleeping And our Lucy should be sleeping too. Hushabye don't you cry Hushabye Lu.
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ESTHER 02:58
ESTHER Go to sleep Esther, close your big eyes. Night's velvet curtains cover the skies. Sewn in their darkness. pinpoints of light, Star in their millions shining so bright. Esther you're our little star You're our star. that's what you are. But stars must sleep. I've heard them say So they can twinkle through the day. Stars must sleep. I've heard them say. So they can twinkle through the day. Sleep through the night Sleep through the night.
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BROOKE 02:05
BROOKE'S LULLABY Bonnie wee Brooke bubbling in the sun, Won't go to sleep till day is done. Bonnie wee Brooke, babbling in the rain Won't go to sleep till the sun shines again Bonnie wee Brooke, water over stone. Won't go to sleep till Daddy comes home. Bonnie wee Brooke, the pools run deep. Darkness is near and it's time to sleep Hush-a-bye my bairnie and it's time to sleep
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FERGUS 02:04
FERGUS Fergus. Fergus. here's a little lullaby. This is a sleepy song to soothe you through the night, Fergus, wee Fergus. here's your special hushabye. Warm in your own bed till morning is light. Born in a snowstorm when all the world was white. Daddy drove Mummy so carefully through the night. Esther and Brooke as excited as can be, Can't wait for the brother they're longing to see.
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ISLA YASMIN 02:14
ISLA YASMIN Isla you're our little flower Yasmin, creamy white. Gently fold your petals now. For day has turned to night Close your eyelids tightly. Lay your head down lightly Lullaby. All the flowers are sleeping Tiny stars are peeping. Lulla, lullaby Isla's lullaby. Lulla lulla Isla Yasmin Lulla lulla Isla-by! Lulla lulla Isla Yasmin, Lulla lulla Isla-by!
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Spoken introduction by Lullaby Nana
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AMBER 02:15
AMBER'S LULLABY O the moon was full on the night you were born, It shone Amber in the sky. Will you go to sleep, little Amber, my love? Will you sleep till the sun is high? Lulla, lulla, lulla, Little Amber Katie Lulla, lulla, lulla Here's your Lullaby Lullaby. lullaby. Lull-a-by.
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ISAAC 02:28
ISAAC'S LULLABY Hush-a-by Isaac. Isaac Lee. Li Jia Long. Li Jia long. Hush-a-by Isaac. Isaac Listen to your own special song. O. listen to your own special song. You're our fine big dragon boy. You're our laughing one. But dragons need to sleep at night So they grow up tall and strong So they grow up tall and strong.
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LEWIS 02:34
LEWIS This is a song for Lewis. Lewis our special boy. Born in the sad old winter. And bringing us summer joy. So - Lullaby Lewis boy. lullaby. Hush-a-bye. Sleep through the night Stars in the dark sky are shining. 0. snuggle down warm till it's light. 0. snuggle down warm till it's light. So lucky to have a sister. Autumn so tall and bright. She'll comfort you close with a cuddle Protect you with all her might. So... Lullaby Lewis boy Lullaby. And Hamish, a fine big brother. Hamish, the hero we know. And Hamish will tumble and tease you, Watch over you as you grow. So... Lullaby Lewis boy lullaby
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NOAH 02:34
NOAH'S LULLABY The first Noah built a big boat to save his family When the rain's came, they climbed aboard. They were safe as safe could be. So climb aboard our sleepy boat, Noah Gregory. Climb aboard our sleepy boat. You'll be safe as safe can be. Hush-a, hush-a Noah. It's time for you to sleep. We'll ride along the wave tops As the stars begin to peep Hush-a. hush-a baby. Noah Gregory. Sailing to the land of nod across the Irish Sea So - Climb aboard our sleepy boat, Noah Gregory You'll be safe as safe can be. On the "Cuishle Mo Chroidhe All aboard the "Cuishle Mo Chroidhe
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ISLA ELIZABETH Isla, Isla Elizabeth. Here's your sleepy song. Hush now. hush now your crying And sleep the whole night long. Birdies in their nests all quiet and safe With head tucked under their wing. Cuddle down like them all cosy and warm. And listen while we sing (we sing) Isla. Isla Elizabeth, smiling where you lie Isla. Isla Elizabeth, here's your lullaby. Lulla lullaby. Isla's lullaby
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FINN 02:11
FINN Finn Johannes David Rich-ard-son. What a lot of names But we'll use only one! Finn was the name of Warriors of old. Like them, our Finn Will be brave and bold. So. Lullaby Finn boy. Finn boy Finn boy Lullaby Finn boy Our boy Finn. Lullaby Finn boy. Finn boy. Finn boy. Lullaby Finn boy Our boy Finn.
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Intro to Ivy 00:25
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IVY 02:53
IVY Ivy Megan You're our dear one. A precious gift entwining our hearts Go to sleep now. Sleep 'til morning. Eiddew Bach. we love you so. Cling to sleep as the leaves of the ivy Cling to the oak or to garden wall, Curl up tight as the ivy branches Curl from hedgerow to treetop tall Ivy Megan, You're our dear one. A precious gift entwining our hearts Go to sleep now. Sleep 'til morning. Eiddew Bach we love you so.
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JOEY GRACE 02:23
JOEY GRACE Joey. Joey Grace This is your own sleepy song • Joey. our Joey Grace. Sleep while the night is long You came in the Springtime. Our own baby bird. Our chaffinch, our robin, our dove. All the wee birdies are warm in their nests We'll build you a nest of our love. So. Joey. Joey Grace. This is your own sleepy song Joey. our Joey Grace. Sleep while the night is long The curlews and peewits are out on the hill The larks and the linties too. May music and birdsong and laughter be there To cheer you - your whole life through! So. Joey. Joey Grace..
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MARCY 02:58
MARCY Hush-a-bye. hush-a-by Marcy This is your own lullaby. And while you sleep Stars they will keep twinkling up in the night sky So. lullaby. lullaby Marcy. Hush now and don't you cry Marcy our own little warrior. Marcy our own special one. But this is the time to be sleeping. All day there was laughter and fun. So. Hush-a-by. hush-a-by Marcy This is your own lullaby. And while you sleep Stars they will keep twinkling up in the night sky Lullaby. lullaby Marcy. Hush now and don't you cry. Hush now and don't you cry.
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Maggie Iseabail Hush Maggie Iseabail, Maggie Is’ bail hush, Hush-a-bye, Is-a-bail, Our wee lamb. Precious little pearl,sweet little treasure Love you beyond measure, Our wee lamb. Mummy will play for you, Daddy will sing, Hush Maggie Iseabail Dear wee thing. Hush Maggie Iseabail Maggie Is’bail hush. Hush-bye Is-a-bail
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Maggie Iseabail Hush Maggie Iseabail, Maggie Is’ bail hush, Hush-a-bye, Is-a-bail, Our wee lamb. Precious little pearl,sweet little treasure Love you beyond measure, Our wee lamb. Mummy will play for you, Daddy will sing, Hush Maggie Iseabail Dear wee thing. Hush Maggie Iseabail Maggie Is’bail hush. Hush-bye Is-a-bail
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Lullaby for Màili Rut Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig. Bà bà, bà bà, Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig. Bà mo leanabh, bà. Tha Màili Rut mar Reul na Mara, Na nighneag ghrinn, ar gaol gu bràth. Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig, Bà mo leanabh, bà. Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig Bà bà, bà bà, Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig, Bà mo leanabh bà. Càidil ciùin tron oidhche dhorcha Is èirich aoibhneach am beul an là. Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig, Bà mo leanabh, bà.
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Lullaby for Màili Rut Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig. Bà bà, bà bà, Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig. Bà mo leanabh, bà. Tha Màili Rut mar Reul na Mara, Na nighneag ghrinn, ar gaol gu bràth. Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig, Bà mo leanabh, bà. Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig Bà bà, bà bà, Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig, Bà mo leanabh bà. Càidil ciùin tron oidhche dhorcha Is èirich aoibhneach am beul an là. Hi ho ro a Mhàili Bhig, Bà mo leanabh, bà.
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DREAM ANGUS Can ye no' hush yer weeping' o? A' the wee lambs are sleepin' o. A' the wee birdies are nestlin' thegither. Dream Angus is hirplin' ower the heather Dreams tae sell. fine dreams tae sell Angus is here wi' dreams tae sell. Hush bonnie bairnie an' sleep without fear. Dream Angus will bring you a dream, my dear. List' tae the curlew cryin' o. Faint are the echoes dyin' o A' the wee birdies and beasties are sleeping' But my bonnie bairnie is weepin', weepin' Dreams tae sell, fine dreams tae sell etc...

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***PLEASE NOTE - this release has the two new tracks from 'Later Lullabies' added to it (near the end).***

Scottish Highland harper and singer Marie-Lousie Napier writes a series of beautiful lullabies for her baby grandchildren in stunning new album & book called 'Lullaby Nana'.

Says Marie-Louise...

Dear Listeners. Welcome to my collection of personalised lullabies. There are fifteen in all. I wrote them for the new babies of our family and friends. My mother always sang lullabies to me and my siblings when we were young, and this album is a way of carrying on the tradition. I begin and end the collection with a few of these.

I loved the challenge of making 'bespoke' songs, usually based on the names of the babies. Both words and music are mine. I often created a
painting to go with each song which incorporated the lyrics in some way. Elements of these paintings can be found in the album artwork. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed writing them! Night time songs are a great comfort to children - so keep singing.

Lots of love, Marie-Louise Napier (aka Nana Lullaby)

credits

released May 12, 2023

Marie-Louise sings and plays a Scottish Starfish Columba Knee Harp on every track, and is joined by her sister, Kirsty Shilson on backing vocals on the final track.

Thanks to:

My youngest son Hamish, for pushing me into the project.
My daughter-in-law Su-a, for insisting I record verbal intros.
Iain MacFarlane, for his patience and humour in the studio.
Andrea Gobbi, for his expertise in the mixing and mastering.
Elly Lucas, for her wonderful designs, photographs and videos.
My sister Kirsty for allowing her arm to be twisted into singing harmonies!
Pete, my ever patient husband for his support and encouragement always.

Recorded by Iain MacFarlane at the Old Laundry Studio in Glenfiinnan
Mixed and mastered by Andrea Gobbi, Glo Worm Studios, Glasgow.

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Lullaby Nana Scotland, UK

Marie-Louise Napier is a singer and harper from the Scottish Highlands. She sung with Scottish Opera in Glasgow, later returning to the Highlands with her husband to raise a family and become a well-respected music tutor and composer. For many years she taught at Edinburgh Harp Festival and her duo with her sister, No Spring Chickens were a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe. She is also a keen painter. ... more

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