Lullaby (Jewel album)

Lullaby is the eighth studio album and debut children's album by American recording artist Jewel, released on May 5, 2009 by Somerset Entertainment, through Fisher-Price Records. It is her first-ever independent release.[2] The album has sold 37,000 copies in the United States as of June 2010.[3]

Lullaby
Studio album by Jewel
Released	May 5, 2009
Recorded	2008-9 Jewel's home studio
Genre	Children's music
Length	58:22
Label	Fisher-Price Somerset
Producer	Jewel Kilcher Jason Freese
Jewel chronology
Perfectly Clear (2008) Lullaby (2009) Sweet and Wild (2010)
Singles from Lullaby
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Released: 2009

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Background

Produced by Jewel and recorded at the singer's home studio in Stephenville, Texas, Lullaby contains ten self-penned songs as well as covers of popular nursery rhymes and lullabies.[2] Jewel stated:

"This isn't just a 'kids' album, it's really a mood album—perfect to relax to at the end of a long day. It will soothe and lull children, but was also written and sung for adults to enjoy and unwind with."[2]

Promotion

In support of the album Jewel appeared on Live with Regis and Kelly, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today, The Bonnie Hunt Show, and more.[2]

Track listing

1. "Raven" – 4:07
2. "All the Animals" – 2:46
3. "Sweet Dreams" – 4:16
4. "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" – 3:04
5. "Circle Song" – 3:47
6. "The Cowboy's Lament" – 3:59
7. "Day Dream Land" – 3:10
8. "Sov Gott (Sleep Well)" – 4:44
9. "Dreamer" – 4:23
10. "Forever and a Day (Always)" – 3:15
11. "Gloria" – 6:09
12. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" – 4:25
13. "Angel Standing By" – 2:45
14. "Simple Gifts" – 2:47
15. "Brahms Lullaby" – 4:45

Personnel

• Jonathan Ahrens - upright bass
• Jason Freese - accordion, mellotron, piano, triangle
• Ken Halford - acoustic guitar
• Jewel - acoustic guitar, lead vocals, background vocals
• Jonathan Yudkin - bass guitar, cello, celtic harp, charango, flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, peruvian flute, shruti box, string arrangements, string bass, string composer, viola, violin

Charts

Chart (2009)	Peak position
US Billboard 200[4]	117
US Independent Albums[4]	13
US Kids Albums[4]	1

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[5]	Gold	40,000^^
^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Lullaby – Jewel". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation.
2. "Lullaby release and media tour". jeweljk.com. May 5, 2009. Archived from the original on May 17, 2009.
3. Trust, Gary (June 18, 2010). "Ask Billboard: Jewel, Ciara, Ricky Martin". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
4. "Kids Albums – Week of May 23, 2009". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
5. "Canadian album certifications – Jewel – 0304". Music Canada. June 2, 2011. Retrieved August 29, 2011.