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About ‘American Lullaby’: This album chronicles a traumatic and bewildering four years, just past, viewed through the lens of our four hundred year legacy of violence and conquest (yet suffused with an inextinguishable strain of perseverance and hope). Like all lullabies, it’s filled with awful tales of dark deeds and disaster, couched in gentle tones, meant to sooth and reassure the listener, while paradoxically bracing them for the potential terrors that await. 
The songs chronicle my biased perspective as a marginally middle-class American, who’s just as confused by, and incredulous at, recent events as everyone else. 

A few notes about the title track… 

Despite the very real, if incremental, progress we continue to make, it would be impossible to reflect on America’s current state of turmoil and disarray without acknowledging some of its origins, including our original sins - indigenous genocide and slavery - along with our uniquely enduring addiction to guns.   

‘Half Moon’ is the name of a Dutch sailing ship, captained by Hendrick Hudson which, on a September morning in 1609, seeking the legendary Northwest Passage, sailed into the mouth of what’s now called the Hudson River; originally called Mahicantuck – the river that flows two ways -  by the indigenous Lenape inhabitants.

The ‘Drinking Gourd’ refers to the ‘Big Dipper’ constellation, a celestial signpost relied on by escaped slaves as a directional guide in their perilous journey north to freedom. ‘Peg Leg Joe’ is a semi-mythical figure said to provide assistance along the way.

Paradise is the name of an area adjacent to Las Vegas, site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.

We didn’t get here overnight.
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On A Summer's Night

Just Another Birthday Song

I Wish You Joy

Wear A Mask

Ridin' With Biden

Welcome To Stupid Town

Sorry 'bout That

The Russians Are Coming

The Swing Of Things

Halfway Normal World

A track off Dean Friedman's critically acclaimed 28-track, double-CD, 'Song for Grownups' www.deanfriedman.com

Dodo

McDonald's Girl is the classic 'li'l indie song that could'. Originally, banned by the BBC, covered by Barenaked Ladies, #1 hit for The Blenders and used by McDonald's corporation in a national TV/Radio campaign. Another fan-favorite off of Dean Friedman's, Rumpled Romeo album, an American classic filled with heartfelt, teenage love-songs. ORDER CD's or Downloads at www.deanfriedman.com

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McDonald's Girl

Title track from Dean Friedman's classic 1978 album, "Well, Well," Said the Rocking Chair'. Featuring sage advice from a menagerie of talking furniture. Order Dean's CD's, downloads and tickets to his upcoming tour-dates at www.deanfriedman.com  To join Dean's email list for gig-alerts and newsletter, just send an email to: dean@deanfriedman.com                                                            Sound-recording and song copyright 1978/2013 Dean Friedman Music

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Rocking Chair (It's Gonna Be All Right)

Another top-40 hit from Dean Friedman's classic 1978 album, "Well, Well," Said the Rocking Chair'. Including orchestral string-arrangement by Dean. Don't forget your toothbrush. Order Dean's CD's, downloads and tickets to his upcoming tour-dates at www.deanfriedman.com To join Dean's email list for gig-alerts and newsletter, just send an email to: dean@deanfriedman.com Sound-recording and song copyright 1978/2013 Dean Friedman Music

Lydia

A personal favorite of mine, off The Treehouse Journals CD. My attempt to evoke that magical sense of wonder and dislocation you feel when you wake up to discover the world has been completely enveloped by a most unlikely substance and all your plans for the day have suddenly changed. You can order the CD and tickets to my tours at www.DeanFriedman.com 

No School Today

A haunting track from Dean Friedman's classic 1978 album, "Well, Well," Said the Rocking Chair'. It's a love song to a battered New York, written following the summer of 1977 - an unsettling period when deranged serial killer, David Berkowitz, aka Son of Sam, terrorized the citizens of New York. Also known as the .44 Caliber Killer, his victims were typically young women with longish brown hair. Women all over New York cut their hair short or pinned it up in a bun to avoid being targeted. Finally, with the announcement of his capture, women all over New York let down their hair. The recording features a sublime bass solo by Tony Levin. Order Dean's CD's, downloads and tickets to his upcoming tour-dates at www.deanfriedman.com To join Dean's email list for gig-alerts and newsletter, just send an email to: dean@deanfriedman.com Sound-recording and song copyright 1978/2013 Dean Friedman Music

Let Down Your Hair

What do superheroes do on their day off? Hang out with Batman and Robin and all their friends. Another super track from Dean Friedman's CD, 'Songs for Grownups'. http://www.deanfriedman.com

Hob-Nobbin'

A favorite Chanukah song (or is it Hanukah?) from Dean Friedman's collection of silly Hebrew School songs for silly Jewish kids covering Jewish holidays including Rosh, Rosh, Rosh Hashanah, Oh My Gosh It's A Humantosh, Love My Latkes and many more. Some say, Chanukah; some say Hanukah; but, nobody says Chanooka!
 
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Release date:
April, 1990

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Some Say Chanukah

A lullabye of sorts (not) off of Dean Friedman's acclaimed comedy album, 'Squirrels in the Attic'. It used to be on Dean's 'Kids Songs' CD - but too many parents complained! www.DeanFriedman.com

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Baby Sitting Song

Choice Rock/Pop track off Dean Friedman's acclaimed double-CD album, 'Songs for Grownups'. Features hot guitar solo by Matt Beck. Check out Dean's website for his latest touring info, recording updates, CD's and downloads and concert tickets: www.deanfriedman.com

Put You In My Pocket

A classic track from Dean Friedman's double-CD (28 tracks), 'Songs for Grownups', a fan-favorite collection of some of Dean's finest tunes including Hob-Nobbin', Saturday Fathers, New Lang Syne and Where Have All the Angels Flown? ORDER CD's and Downloads at www.deanfriedman.com

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Jennifer's Baby

A poignant song about dealing with the suffering and healing of a loved one. A classic track and fan-favorite off Dean Friedman's 'Submarine Races' CD, Dean's currently on tour and tickets can be ordered via his website www.deanfriedman.com

Under The Weather

       Track off singer/songwriter, Dean Friedman's, acclaimed CD, 'Squirrels in the Attic' (comedy songs for adults).  Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, Woman of Mine and more. "An amazing Talent!" - Sun, "Songsmith extraordinaire!” - Music Week; “Pop troubadour of choice!” Scotsman… are just a few of the superlatives used to describe Friedman's uniquely original talent.
	Friedman performs songs from throughout his three decade career, including familiar hits and fan favorites. Invite family and friends for an evening of powerful, poignant and hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.
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Death to the Neighbors

Title track off of 'A Million Matzoh Balls (And other Hebrew School Songs)'. Bet you can't eat just one! Words & Music by Dean Friedman

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A Million Matzoh Balls

Another rare track from Dean Friedman's 'Deano's Demos' collection, an outstanding collection of demos and out-takes consisting of rare unreleased material including long-time fan favorites like, 'Little Green Lady', 'Hi-Rise Romance', 'The Kite Song', 'VD Blues', 'I Wanna Be President of the USA', 'Yo-Yo' and early demo versions of classic tracks like 'Woman of Mine' and 'Ariel'. PLUS, this CD contains the very first recording of Dean's very first song, 'Summertime', written and recorded when Dean was only nine years old! You can order 'Deano's Demos' on Dean's website: www.deanfriedman.com

Little Green Lady

A track from Dean Friedman's double-CD (28 tracks), 'Songs for Grownups', a fan-favorite collection of some of Dean's finest tunes including Saturday Fathers, Jennifers Baby, New Lang Syne and Where Have All the Angels Flown? Hale Bob She Bop is an ode to an errant comet with cryptic references to the Heaven's Gate suicide cult who were convinced by their insane leader that behind the Hale Bop comet was a space-ship that would spirit them away to an Eden of eternal bliss. ORDER CD's and Downloads at http://www.deanfriedman.com

Hale Bop She Bop

A track from Dean Friedman's double-CD (28 tracks), 'Songs for Grownups', a fan-favorite collection of some of Dean's finest tunes including Saturday Fathers, Jennifers Baby, New Lang Syne and Where Have All the Angels Flown? ORDER CD's and Downloads at http://www.deanfriedman.com

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Where Have All The Angels Flown?

One of the stand-out tracks from the soundtrack to the hit TV series, 'Boon', which Dean Friedman composed, produced and performed for five seasons. The terrific bass vocal is sung by Dennis Elber, who also sings lead vocals on 'Dinosaur Rock' on 'Deano's Demos'. Order CD's and downloads via Dean's website: http://www.deanfriedman.com

He's My Friend, He's My Buddy

Theme for bumbling, garlic-chewing detective, Inspector Cleaver, played by Michael Elphick in the classic, low-budget, comedy horror film, 'I Bought a Vampire Motorcyle', about a motorcycle possessed by an evil spirit. Soundtrack by Dean Friedman

I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle

Inspector Cleaver's Theme

Inspector Cleaver's Theme [I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle]

Opening Credits, Part 1, to the classic, low-budget, comedy horror film, 'I Bought a Vampire Motorcyle', about a motorcycle possessed by an evil spirit. Soundtrack by Dean Friedman

I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle, Credits - Part 1

Gradually building chase music from the classic, low-budget, comedy horror film, 'I Bought a Vampire Motorcyle', about a motorcycle possessed by an evil spirit. Soundtrack by Dean Friedman

NightChase

Featured track to the classic, low-budget, comedy horror film, 'I Bought a Vampire Motorcyle', about a motorcycle possessed by an evil spirit. Soundtrack by Dean Friedman

She Runs On Blood, Instead of Gasoline

Featured track used in a fight-scene in the classic, low-budget, comedy horror film, 'I Bought a Vampire Motorcyle', about a motorcycle possessed by an evil spirit. Soundtrack by Dean Friedman

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Scratch & Bite

Walking theme for Ken Boon, from the Central TV series, 'Boon'. a British television crime drama starring Michael Elphick, David Daker, and Neil Morrissey. Soundtrack and End Credits by Dean Friedman

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Boon Walking Theme

Incidental chase music from the Central TV series, 'Boon'. a British television crime drama starring Michael Elphick, David Daker, and Neil Morrissey. Soundtrack and End Credits by Dean Friedman

Birmingham Breakdown

End Credits to the Central TV series, 'Boon', a British television crime drama starring Michael Elphick, David Daker, and Neil Morrissey. Soundtrack and End Credits by Dean Friedman

Texas Rangers

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We'll Be Friends

Atmospheric and subtly provocative track off of Dean Friedman's critically acclaimed, 28 track, double-CD, 'Songs for Grownups'. Why were the dolphins dancing? Settle in and have a good listen. 

Dedicated with sadness to Lonesome George, 100 yr old giant Galapagos Islands turtle - the very last of his, now extinct, sub-species.  

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The Dolphins Were Dancing

Another hilarious track from Dean Friedman's 'Deano's Demos' collection, featuring vocals by the amazing, Dennis Elber! 'Deano's Demos' is an outstanding collection of demos and out-takes consisting of rare unreleased material including long-time fan favorites like, 'Little Green Lady', 'Hi-Rise Romance', 'The Kite Song', 'VD Blues', 'I Wanna Be President of the USA', 'Yo-Yo' and early demo versions of classic tracks like 'Woman of Mine' and 'Ariel'. PLUS, this CD contains the very first recording of Dean's very first song, 'Summertime', written and recorded when Dean was only nine years old!

This track features vocals by the amazing Dennis Elber, who also sings bass on the Boon TV tracks, He's My Friend, He's My Buddy and We'll Be Friends!

You can order 'Deano's Demos' on Dean's website: www.deanfriedman.com

Dinosaur Rock

Another fan-favorite off of Dean Friedman's, Rumpled Romeo album, an American classic filled with heartfelt, teenage love-songs. ORDER CD's or Downloads at www.deanfriedman.com

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