Stork Tunes is a new compilation CD consisting of soothing music by top artists that celebrates motherhood. It was released in support of the March of Dimes. Proceeds from the sale of the CD will fund March of Dimes efforts to give every baby a healthy start in life.
"Stork Tunes helps us achieve two critical goals of our organization, namely providing useful resources for moms and pregnant women, and raising money for research and other programs to help more babies be born healthy," said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. "We are honored and grateful that these high-level artists were willing to donate their music to our cause."
The artists who contributed to Stork Tunes, and their songs, are:
Celine Dion - "A Mother's Prayer"
Dixie Chicks - "Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)"
Jessica Andrews - "I Wish for You"
The Boys Choir of Harlem - "Children of the World"
Katrina Carlson - "Mother"
Norah Jones - "Sunrise"
Dean Backholm - "Mother & Child"
Kenny Loggins - "Rainbow Connection"
Billy Joel - "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)"
Sinead O'Connor - "All Babies"
Wynonna Judd - "Always Will"
Raffi - "May There Always be Sunshine"
According to the March of Dimes, studies show that music can ease the pain of labor -- and pregnant women and medical professionals across the country are increasingly embracing this notion. The March of Dimes also says some hospitals even supply CD players in their maternity and birthing centers. A lot of pregnant women like to play classical music as well.
