| If I Could Be... | ||||
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| Released | September 25, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | Spring 2005-Summer 2007 | |||
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| Length | 38:11 | |||
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| Producer | Meredith Brooks | |||
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If I Could Be... is the fifth and most recent album by Meredith Brooks, released in 2007. It is an album of children's music which Brooks states she was inspired to write and record after the birth of her son.
Background
Brooks gave birth to her son in 2004, which inspired her to produce a children's music album. She commented: "It's funny how trying to be the best mom I can be and feeling so happy about it has produced the most inspired music of my whole career".[1] Brooks began writing for the album on the night of her son's birth and she gauged his reactions to get approval for the songs.[2]
Promotion
On March 25, 2006, Brooks debuted songs from the album at the Wisteria Music Festival, an event which promotes music and sound for children and adults.[3] In December 2007, Brooks performed several songs from the album at Still Thankful, Still Giving, a fundraising event in promotion of adoption.[4]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Meredith Brooks
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Drive the Car" | 3:46 |
| 2. | "If I Could Be..." | 2:10 |
| 3. | "Dance, Shake, Wiggle!" | 3:04 |
| 4. | "The La La Song" | 2:48 |
| 5. | "Every Dog" | 3:25 |
| 6. | "What's Your Name?" | 3:01 |
| 7. | "Ball Song" | 2:41 |
| 8. | "Why" | 3:04 |
| 9. | "My Chair" | 3:02 |
| 10. | "I Did It!" | 3:25 |
| 11. | "Good Morning to You!" | 2:16 |
| 12. | "Turn It Back Around" | 2:39 |
| 13. | "To Dream Again" | 2:30 |
References
- ↑ Kaufman, Gil (September 26, 2006). "Where Ya Been? Lilith Fair Edition: Sarah McLachlan, Joan Osborne, Lisa Loeb". MTV. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ↑ Raskauskas, Nancy (September 6, 2007). "Brooks flows full circle". Corvallis Gazette-Times. Archived from the original on July 15, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Wisteria Music Festival". Los Angeles Times. March 24, 2006. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Lauren Holly hosts Still Thankful Still Giving event to raise awareness and funds for Casa Hogar Sion". People. December 18, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2023.