When I was creating my CD, I often reached into my childhood for song inspiration. For instance, my song “Spinning Statues” is a song version of the game “Swinging Statues” that my sisters and cousins used to play in the back yard. And Opposite Day came from a one-act play I wrote that was inspired by the Opposite Day game that I would also play as a kid.
So, while reminiscing I was suddenly struck with the memory of being held by my mother, in my bright green rocking chair. And every night I’d ask her to sing the Teddy Bear song, again. Thank goodness for the internet and for Google, because I looked up “Me & My Teddy Bear” and came to learn that it was made popular in the 1950s by Rosemary Clooney. Apparently, Barney also does this song….but I had no idea! I just knew that I wanted to record it if I could.
Ever since then, Me and My Teddy Bear has become a part of nearly every class, playgroup, Birthday Party and performance that I do. And of course, the fun part is that I seem to fall asleep at the end of the song – every time – and the kids get to yell “WAKE UP!” And this video version is no exception.
So grab your little one and your Teddy Bear and hit play to enjoy!
