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Koalas

The **koala** or, inaccurately, **koala bear** (*Phascolarctos cinereus*), is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest living relatives are the wombats, which are members of the family Vombatidae. The koala is found in coastal areas of the mainland's eastern and southern regions, inhabiting Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. It is easily recognisable by its stout, tailless body and large head with round, fluffy ears and large, spoon-shaped nose. The koala has a body length of 60–85 cm (24–33 in) and weighs 4–15 kg (9–33 lb). Fur colour ranges from silver grey to chocolate brown. Koalas from the northern populations are typically smaller and lighter in colour than their counterparts further south. These populations possibly are separate subspecies, but this is disputed.

Koalas typically inhabit open eucalypt woodlands, and the leaves of these trees make up most of their diet. Because this eucalypt diet has limited nutritional and caloric content, koalas are largely sedentary and sleep up to 20 hours a day. They are asocial animals, and bonding exists only between mothers and dependent offspring. Adult males communicate with loud bellows that intimidate rivals and attract mates. Males mark their presence with secretions from scent glands located on their chests. Being marsupials, koalas give birth to underdeveloped young that crawl into their mothers' pouches, where they stay for the first six to seven months of their lives. These young koalas, known as joeys, are fully weaned around a year old. Koalas have few natural predators and parasites, but are threatened by various pathogens, such as Chlamydiaceae bacteria and the koala retrovirus.

Koalas were hunted by Indigenous Australians and depicted in myths and cave art for millennia. The first recorded encounter between a European and a koala was in 1798, and an image of the animal was published in 1810 by naturalist George Perry. Botanist Robert Brown wrote the first detailed scientific description of the koala in 1814, although his work remained unpublished for 180 years. Popular artist John Gould illustrated and described the koala, introducing the species to the general British public. Further details about the animal's biology were revealed in the 19th century by several English scientists. Because of its distinctive appearance, the koala is recognised worldwide as a symbol of Australia. Koalas are listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The animal was hunted heavily in the early 20th century for its fur, and large-scale cullings in Queensland resulted in a public outcry that initiated a movement to protect the species. Sanctuaries were established, and translocation efforts moved to new regions koalas whose habitat had become fragmented or reduced. Among the many threats to their existence are habitat destruction caused by agriculture, urbanisation, droughts and associated bushfires, some related to climate change.
Ducks Like Rain

**Ducks Like Rain** is a Franciscus Henri song from Raffi's Rise and Shine album.

## Lyrics

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack! Quack! Quack!

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack! Quack! Quack!

Ducks like rain, ducks like rain

Ducks like splishing splashing in the rain

Ducks like rain, ducks like rain!

Ducks like the rainy weather

Water running off their feathers

Ducks like splishing splashing in the rain

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack! Quack! Quack!

Ducks like rain, ducks like rain

Ducks like to widdle waddle in the rain

Ducks like rain, ducks like rain

Ducks like to widdle waddle

Water knee-deep in the puddle

Ducks like to widdle waddle in the rain

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack! Quack! Quack!

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack, quack quack quack quack

Quack! Quack! Quack!

## Song Credits

Written by Franciscus Henri, published by Mother Hen Productions (Franciscus Henri Productions) (Administered by Lyric Global Copyright Services Crescendo BV B).

* Raffi: Guitar
* Ken Whiteley: Mandolin
* Chad Irschick: Bass
* Bucky Berger: Drums
Here Comes the Sun

**"Here Comes the Sun"** is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1969 album Abbey Road. It was written by George Harrison and is one of his best-known compositions. Harrison wrote the song in early 1969 at the country house of his friend Eric Clapton, where Harrison had chosen to play truant for the day to avoid attending a meeting at the Beatles' Apple Corps organisation. The lyrics reflect his relief at the arrival of spring and the temporary respite he was experiencing from the band's business affairs.

Raffi first sang this song with Dave Edmunds and Debbie Gibson in 1990, and later released it on his 2018 album: Dog on the Floor.

## Lyrics

Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter

Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun do, do, do

Here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces

Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun do, do, do

Here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting

Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear

Here comes the sun do, do, do

Here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

Here comes the sun do, do, do

Here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

## Song Credits

Written by George Harrison, published by Harrisongs Ltd (Administered by BMG Rights Management Canada).

* Raffi: Vocals, Guitar, 3 String Guitar, Percussion
Eric Heatherly

**Eric Lafon Heatherly** (born February 21, 1970) is an American country music artist. In 2000, he debuted with a cover of The Statler Brothers' "Flowers on the Wall", the first of three singles from his debut album *Swimming in Champagne*, which was issued in 2000 on Mercury Nashville Records. A second album for Mercury was planned in 2001 but not released, due to the label's restructuring.

By 2002, he had signed to DreamWorks Nashville, where he recorded a third studio album which was also unreleased. His fourth overall album, and second to be released, was 2005's *The Lower East Side of Life*, issued on his own NashVegas Records label.

In 2001, he sang a cover version of "Down By the Bay" on the album Country Goes Raffi. Before, he got involved with the project, Eric had no idea how popular Raffi was and did it because he loved the song and supporting kids is Eric's favorite cause.
In My Garden

**In My Garden** is a song on One Light One Sun.

## Lyrics

Digging, digging

This is how we dig the ground

In our garden, in our garden

Digging, digging

This is how we dig the ground

Early in the morning

Hoeing, hoeing

This is how we hoe the weeds

In our garden, in our garden

Hoeing, hoeing

This is how we hoe the weeds

Early in the morning

Planting, planting

This is how we plant the seeds

In our garden, in our garden

Planting, planting

This is how we plant the seeds

Early in the morning

Growing, growing

This is how the peas will grow

In our garden, in our garden

Growing, growing

This is how the peas will grow

Early in the morning

Picking, picking

This is how we'll pick the peas

In our garden, in our garden

Picking, picking

This is how we'll pick the peas

Early in the morning

Eating, eating

This is how we'll eat those peas

From our garden, from our garden

Eating, eating

This is how we'll eat those peas

Early in the morning

## Song Credits

Written by Alan Arkin and Jeremy Arkin, published by Sanga Music, Inc./Figs D. Music, Inc.

Raffi: Guitar

Dennis Pendrith: Bass

Ken Whiteley: Mandolin
Let's Play! Volume 1

**Let's Play! Volume 1** is a 2004 compilation album. It is not to be confused with Raffi's 2002 album.

## Tracklist

1. The Hokey Pokey - Ray Anthony With Vocal By Joanne Greer & The Skyliners
2. Shout (Parts 1 & 2) - The Isley Brothers
3. Surfin' Safari - The Beach Boys
4. Jump Up - Dan Zanes & Friends
5. Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis
6. The Bunny Hop - Ray Anthony With Vocal By Joanne Greer & The Skyliners
7. Twist All Night - Louis Prima With Sam Butera and the Witness
8. If You're Happy and You Know It - Raffi
9. Skip To My Lou - John McCutcheon
10. I'm Walkin' - Fats Domino
11. Hippy Hippy Shake - The Swinging Blue Jeans
12. The Name Game - Shirley Ellis
Jane Jane

**Jane Jane** is a Raffi song from the 2002 album: Let's Play!. It is inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall who had spent 40 years of studying chimpanzees, although the title is not to be confused with the folk song "Jane, Jane".

## Lyrics

"Gombe calling…"

Brr brr brr brr brr brr (with a kazoo)

"Gombe calling,

Jane Jane!"

(2x)

Jane Jane, The chimpanzees

Are calling to thank you,

Jane Jane, the chimps are calling

Jane Jane, the chimpanzees

Are calling to thank you,

Jane Jane – your friends are calling

From the Birches of Bournemouth

To the Gombe forest

40 years of tireless love

from the comforts of England

To the lure of Africa, it's been

40 love-filled years

Jane Jane, The chimpanzees

Are calling to thank you,

Jane Jane, the chimps are calling

Jane Jane, the chimpanzees

Are calling to thank you,

Jane Jane – your friends are calling

With love and devotion

You shared your fascination

With a startled world

You saw the chimps so clearly

You affected history and

Touched the hearts of

Young and old

Jane Jane, The chimpanzees

Are calling to thank you,

Jane Jane, the chimps are calling

Jane Jane, the chimpanzees

Are calling to thank you,

Jane Jane – your friends are calling

"Gombe calling…"

Brr brr brr brr brr brr (with a kazoo)

"Gombe calling,

Jane Jane!"

(2x)

And now with spirits soaring

"Roots and Shoots" you're spreading

As you travel far and wide

So the children of our planet

May dream a future in it

Where every little light can shine

Oh Jane Jane, The chimpanzees

Are calling to thank you,

Jane Jane, the chimps are calling

Jane Jane, the chimpanzees

Are calling to thank you,

Jane Jane – your friends are calling

"Gombe calling…"

Brr brr brr brr brr brr (with a kazoo)

"Gombe calling,

Jane Jane!"

(2x)

(Repeat and fade)

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).

* Dr. Jane Goodall: Chimp calls
* Robbie Steininger: Guitars
* Brian Newcombe: Bass
* Phil Robertson: Drums
* Derry Byrne: Trumpet
* Ross Taggart: Saxophone
* Jack Duncan: Percussion
* Singing children, under the direction of Monique Creber: Katrina Dekur, Kirsten Dekur, Danielle Fleck, Stefanie Gordo, Kaeli McArter, Kyra Huntington, Colleen Murphy, Samantha Russell
Craft Recordings

**Craft Recordings** is a record label owned by Concord. Like UMe, Legacy Recordings and Rhino Entertainment, Craft specialized in reissues of Concord's back catalog. The imprint was founded in 2017, along with an online store by the same name offering a curated selection of deluxe CD and vinyl box sets, stand-alone LPs, and legacy label and artist merchandise. Its first release was a deluxe vinyl edition of Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane’s Complete 1957 Recordings. Sig Sigworth is the president of Craft Recordings.
Katie Couric

**Katie Couric** ( born January 7, 1957) is an American journalist and presenter.

Katie Couric was first inducted as a host for the NBC telecast of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1991, joining Willard Scott, who had been hosting since 1987. She hosted the annual fall spectacle for nearly 15 years, and last hosted in 2005.
Les Petites Marionettes

**Les Petites Marionettes** is a Raffi song on More Singable Songs. It means "Small Puppets" in French.

## Lyrics

* French
* English

Ainsi font, font, font

Les petites marionettes

Ainsi font, font, font

Trois petits tours et puis s'en vont

So do, do, do

The little puppets

So do, do, do

Three little turns and then go

## Song Credits

Traditional arrangement by Raffi and Ken Whiteley, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN).

* Raffi - Acoustic Guitar
* Ken Whiteley - Piano
* Ed Roth - Accordion
* Bob Doidge - Electric Bass
* Bill Cymbala - Bells
Humpty Dumpty

**Humpty Dumpty** is a character in an English nursery rhyme, probably originally a riddle and one of the best known in the English-speaking world. He is typically portrayed as an anthropomorphic egg, though he is not explicitly described as such. The first recorded versions of the rhyme date from late eighteenth-century England and the tune from 1870 in James William Elliott's National Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Songs. Its origins are obscure, and several theories have been advanced to suggest original meanings.

## Lyrics

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall

All of his friends came to his aid

They helped him back up, put on a Band-Aid

Humpty Dumpty sat on a gate

Humpty Dumpty just couldn’t wait

He jumped and he fell 'cause he wanted to play

His friends shouted, “Are you ok?”

Humpty Dumpty said “yes, I am fine”

Thanked his friends for being so kind

Friendship and caring made his day

He was glad to smile and join in the play

## Song Credits

Traditional, adapted by Pam Gittleman and Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN).

* Gerry Hebert: Flute, Clarinet
* Raffi: Vocals, Ukulele
* Lindsay Munroe: Vocals
Harrisongs Ltd

**Harrisongs Ltd** is a music publishing company, founded in 1964 by English musician and songwriter George Harrison, then a member of the Beatles. On 11 September 1964, Harrison created Mornyork Ltd, which, by 7 December that year, had changed its name to Harrisongs Ltd. The company is headquartered at 27 Ovington Square in London's Knightsbridge district, in the same building that houses the Beatles' Apple Corps.
K.S.E. Promise Song

> "*Well now, the first song we're gonna sing tonight is the Kids for Saving Earth Promise Song. And this is a musical pledge to the earth.*"
> ― Raffi introducing the song on Raffi on Broadway
>
>

   **K.S.E. Promise Song** is a Kids for Saving Earth song on Raffi on Broadway.

## Lyrics

The earth is my home

I promise to keep it healthy and beautiful

I will love the land the air the water

And all living creatures

I will be a defender of my planet

United with friends

I will save the earth

United with friends, I promise to keep it

United with friends, I will love the land

United with friends, I'll be a defender

I will save the earth

United with friends, I promise to keep it

United with friends, I will love the land

United with friends, I'll be a defender

I will save the earth

I will save the earth

## Song Credits

Written by Tessa & William Hill and Ronnie Brooks, published by Glover Robertson Publishing (Administered by Farnsworth Publishing).

## Trivia

* According to Raffi fan Dan Celano, the song was deleted when Raffi on Broadway was re-issued, due to its licensing rights expired, and Raffi's label, Troubadour Records, could not afford to renew the rights permanently. Surprisingly, no digital release, not even the DVD one, ever contained this performance, although its accompanying soundtrack did in higher CD quality.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/daniel.celano/videos/248010927974463/
Let's Play (song)

**Let's Play** is a Raffi song on the album of the same name.

## Lyrics

Let's Play

Come on

On this jazzy Django day

Let's Play, Oh yeah

Rain or shine we'll have some fun

Let's Play

Hey, hey

On this razzle dazzle day

Ya bup bup do dah dah bo bum beedlededay

Let's sing

Come on

Let our voices really ring

Lets croon

Oh yeah

With this happy tapping tune

Lets sing

So sweet

Like the birdies tweet tweet

Ya bup bup do dah dah bo bum beedlededay

Let's dance

Come on

Let this rhythm have its way

And shake

Oh yeah

Jump and jive a step or two

Lets dance

Hey hey

Playing with this swingin groove

Ya bup bup do dah dah bo bum beedlededay

Lion cubs and bear cubs

Pups and kittens do it

Baby belugas do it too

Baby chimps and elephants

And sea otters do it

Play is the thing

A magic ring

Won't you play with me?

Oh yes

(Instrumental break)

Lion cubs and bear cubs

Pups and kittens do it

Baby belugas do it too

Baby chimps and elephants

And sea otters do it

Play is the thing

A magic ring

Won't you play with me?

Oh let's play

Come on

On this jazzy Django day

Let's play

Oh yeah

Rain or shine we'll have some fun

Let's play

Come on

On this razzle dazzle day

Ya bup bup do dah dah bo bum beedlede oh oh oh oh ohhh

Ya ba da dah da dahhh

Let's Play!

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi and Michael Creber, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).

* Phil Robertson: Drums
* Miles Hill: Bass
* Ron Thompson: Guitar
* Jesse Zubot: Violin
* Tom Colclough: Clarinet
* John Reischman: Mandolin

## Trivia

* This song was inspired by Belgian jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.
* An instrumental reprise outro is played after the song May There Always Be Sunshine, taken directly from the Raffi on Broadway bonus segment.
Iona Campagnolo

**Iona Victoria Campagnolo**, PC OC OBC (née **Hardy**, born October 18, 1932) is a Canadian politician, and was the 27th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and the first woman to hold the office. Prior to becoming Lieutenant Governor she was a Cabinet member in the Liberal government of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

Campagnolo mentioned about Child Honouring in Raffi's 2006 book: Child Honouring: How to Turn this World Around.
Jack Layton

**John Gilbert Layton** PC MSC (July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011) was a Canadian academic and politician who served as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2003 to 2011 and leader of the Official Opposition in 2011. He previously sat on Toronto City Council, occasionally holding the title of acting mayor or deputy mayor of Toronto during his tenure as city councillor. Layton was the member of Parliament (MP) for Toronto—Danforth from 2004 until his death.

Layton's death inspired by Raffi's song: Letter to a Nation.
I'll Be There In The Morning

**I'll Be There In The Morning** is a Townes Van Zandt song from Raffi's 1975 album: Good Luck Boy.
The original title is "I'll Be Here In The Morning".

## Lyrics

There's no stronger wind than the one that blows

Down a lonesome railroad line

No prettier sight than looking back

On a town you left behind

There is nothin' that's as real

As a love that's in my mind

Close your eyes

I'll be here in the morning

Close your eyes

I'll be here for a while

There's lots of things along the road

I'd surely like to see

I'd like to lean into the wind

And tell myself I'm free

But your softest whisper's louder

Than the highways call to me

Close your eyes

I'll be here in the morning

Close your eyes

I'll be here for a while

All the mountains and the rivers

And the valleys can't compare

To your blue lit dancin' eyes

And yellow shining hair

I could never hit the open road

And leave you layin' there

Close your eyes

I'll be here in the morning

Close your eyes

I'll be here for a while

Lay your head back easy, love

Close your cryin' eyes

I'll be layin' here beside you

When the sun comes on the rise

I'll stay as long as the cuckoo wails

And the lonesome bluejay cries

Close your eyes

I'll be here in the morning

Close your eyes

I'll be here for a while

Close your eyes

I'll be here in the morning

Close your eyes

I'll be here for a while

## Song Credits

* Written by Townes Van Zandt, published by Silver Dollar Music Inc (Administered by Wixen Music Canada).
Letter to a Nation

**Letter to a Nation** is a Raffi song released in 2011 and later on his 2019 compilation album: Motivational Songs. It is inspired by the final words of of Canadian New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton (1950-2011).

## Lyrics

verse 1

Love letter to a nation, heartfelt words

of comfort & courage, wanting to be heard

chorus:

“MY FRIENDS,

LOVE IS BETTER THAN ANGER

HOPE IS BETTER THAN FEAR

OPTIMISM IS BETTER THAN DESPAIR

SO LET US BE LOVING

HOPEFUL AND OPTIMISTIC

AND WE’LL CHANGE

THE WORLD.”

verse 2

Love letter to a nation, words of inspiration

from a respected elder, a message to the young

2nd chorus

3rd chorus

My friends.

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).

Raffi ~ guitar & vocals / Patrick Godfrey ~ piano

Sharon Stanis ~ violin / Eliza Moat ~ supporting vocal

Vocal chorus ~ Jack Woodward, Glenda Woodward,

Alisa Stanton, Blaise Selby, Eliza Moat

Recorded by Ken Burke and Patrick Godfrey

Produced by Raffi on Salt Spring Island

© 2011 Troubadour Music

## Gallery

LaytonLayton's wordsRaffi recording the songEliza MoatRaffi singing the song in 2012
## Videos

Love Letter to a Nation, RaffiRaffi singing Jack Layton's words in "Letter to a Nation."
Jiggledy Jill

**Jiggledy Jill** is a Raffi song from the 2002 album: Let's Play!.

## Lyrics

Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill,

I run and hide, hide and seek,

Find my way and back again,

Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill.

Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill,

I ride my bike, fly a kite,

Jump for joy and back again,

Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill.

On the other hand, they pretend,

Make believe they run the world,

It's all theirs and they won't share

Makes me laugh and cry.

So Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill,

Jump and shout, call out loud,

Write a poem, sing a song,

Do a dance, find my way and back again,

Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill.

But they pretend not to hear,

They make believe that they don't see,

They'll be fine if they don't share,

Makes me laugh and cry.

So Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill,

Run and hide, hide and seek,

Find my way, come out strong,

Shout hurray and back again,

Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill.

Jiggledy Jill, Wiggledy Will,

Brr brr brr brr, brr brr brr brr,

Jiggledy Jill, I fall uphill.

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi and Michael Creber, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).

* Raffi: Guitar
* Michael Creber: Piano and Synth
* Phil Robertson: Percussion
Halloween

**Halloween** or **Hallowe'en** (a contraction of "All Hallows' evening"), less commonly known as **Allhalloween**, **All Hallows' Eve**, or **All Saints' Eve**, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the departed.
Kids for Saving Earth

**Kids for Saving Earth** is an American group and non-profit organization grown into 45 countries around the world.

They performed the K.S.E. Promise Song, Evergreen Everblue and All I Really Need in the video Raffi On Broadway.

## About KSE

Clinton Hill was special……not because cancer tragically took his life at the age of eleven, but because the life he lived displayed courage and sensitivity to the world around him. He couldn’t understand what we were doing to our planet — we dumped poisons into our skies and rivers and showed neglect for our precious plants and animals. How, he wondered, could we do such things? Of course, we all continue to wonder. But here is where Clint was different. He didn’t just wonder. He acted. He started a club for kids, dedicated to peaceful Earth-saving actions. The first club was in his school, Sunny Hollow Elementary in New Hope, Minnesota.

After Clint died, his mother, Tessa Hill, and father, William Hill carried on Clint’s dream of a healthy planet by establishing Kids for Saving Earth(KSE) as a nonprofit organization. Tessa was a teacher so she knew that the best way to educate and inspire children is through interested teachers and parents. Since 1989, Kids for Saving Earth has provided “Education into Action” curriculum to thousands of instructors and parents. As a result, there are now hundreds of thousands of kids and grown-ups all over the planet working to protect the Earth.
I Wonder If I'm Growing

**I Wonder If I'm Growing** is Raffi's first ever original children's song on Singable Songs for the Very Young.

## Lyrics

I wonder if I'm growing

I wonder if I'm growing

My mom says yes, I'm growing

But it's hard for me to see

My mom says, "Eat your sandwich,

It will make you grow up tall."

But when I eat my sandwich

I'm hardly bigger at all

I wonder if I'm growing

I wonder if I'm growing

My mom says yes, I'm growing

But it's hard for me to see

My mom says, "Wash your hands now,

Then you can go and play."

Hey, I can reach the tap now

For the very first time today

And I think I must be growing

Oh I know I'm really growing

My mom says yes, I'm growing

And now I know it's true

## Song Credits

* Written by Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).
* Raffi: Acoustic Guitar
* Ken Whiteley: Electric Piano
* Garnet Rogers: Flute
Juno Award

The **Juno Awards**, more popularly known as the **JUNOS**, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame are also inducted as part of the awards ceremonies. The Juno Awards are often referred to as the Canadian equivalent of the Brit Awards in Great Britain or the Grammy Awards given in the United States.

In 1995, Raffi's 1994 album: Bananaphone won at the awards.
Kumbaya

"**Kum ba yah**" ("**Come by Here**") is an African American spiritual of disputed origin, but known to be sung in the Gullah culture of the islands off South Carolina and Georgia, with ties to enslaved West Africans. The song is thought to have spread from the islands to other Southern states and the North, as well as other places in the world. The first known recording, of someone known only as H. Wylie, who sang in the Gullah dialect, was recorded by folk enthusiast Robert Winslow Gordon in 1926. It later became a standard campfire song in scoutingand summer camps and enjoyed broader popularity during the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s.

The song was originally an appeal to God to come and help those in need.

## Lyrics

Kumbaya lord, kumbaya,

Kumbaya lord, kumbaya,

Kumbaya lord, kumbaya,

Oh lord, kumbaya.

Someone's praying lord, kumbaya,

Someone's praying lord, kumbaya,

Someone's praying lord, kumbaya,

Oh lord, kumbaya.

Someone's crying lord, kumbaya,

Someone's crying lord, kumbaya,

Someone's crying lord, kumbaya,

Oh lord, kumbaya.

Someone's singing lord, kumbaya,

Someone's singing lord, kumbaya,

Someone's singing lord, kumbaya,

Oh lord, kumbaya.

Kumbaya lord, kumbaya,

Kumbaya lord, kumbaya,

Kumbaya lord, kumbaya,

Oh lord, kumbaya.

Oh lord, kumbaya.

## Song Credits

Traditional arrangement by Raffi and Ken Whiteley, published by Homeland Publishing. (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).

Ken:accordion, organ

Raffi:guitar, vocals

Other vocalists-The Kids, The Honolulu Heartbreakers
It Takes a Village

**It Takes a Village** is a Raffi song from the 2002 album: Let's Play!. It is inspired by Dr. Fraser Mustard, who asked Raffi to write a song that might move the hearts of policy makers; based on an old African poverb.

## Lyrics

What does it take, for a baby girl to grow up good and strong?

What does it take for a baby girl?

What does it take for a baby boy to grow up full of love?

What does it take for a baby boy?

Chorus:

It takes a village;

It takes a village to raise,

It takes a village to raise a child.

It takes a village,

No one can do it alone.

It takes a village to raise a child.

And in the early years of life

What does a newborn need to be whole, to thrive in every way?

In these crucial early years, when the brain is growing,

And the love for a lifetime takes hold.

Not just parents’ love, not just love of the family

It takes all of this and more

Not just teachers who care, not just the care of doctors

It takes all of this and more.

How about the love of farmers?

How about the business people?

How about the people who pass the laws?

How about the corner grocer?

How about your next-door neighbor?

It takes all of this and more.

## Song Credits

* Written by Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).
* Andreas Schuld: Guitar
* Phil Robertson: Drums
* Brian Newcombe: Bass
* Daryl Havers: Organ
* Tania Hancheroff: Background Vocals
* Tania Hancheroff, Paul Ryan, Michael Creber, Deirdre Rowland, Richard McGrath, Rae Mate, Hannah Mate: Group vocals

## Trivia

* A reference to the song Corner Grocery Store is mentioned.
* An instrumental track is played on the 2007 DVD: Raffi Renaissance.
Junior Ragtime

**Junior Ragtime** is an instrumental Raffi song on More Singable Songs.

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN).

* Raffi - Acoustic Guitar
* Ken Whiteley - Tenor Banjo, Jug
* Chris Whiteley - Trumpet
* Unknown - Electric Tuba
Garden Song

**"Garden Song"** is a popular children's song and American folk song written by David Mallet in 1975.

Raffi sings this on his 2016 children's album: Owl Singalong.

## Lyrics

Chorus:

Inch by inch, row by row, gonna make this garden grow

All it takes is a rake and a hoe and a piece of fertile ground

Inch by inch, row by row Someone bless these seeds I sow

Someone warm them from below

Til the rain comes tumbling down

Pullin' weeds and pickin' stones,

we are made of dreams and bones

I feel the need to grow my own cause the time is close at hand

Grain for grain, sun and rain I'll find my way in nature's chain

Tune my body and my brain to the music of the land

Chorus

Plant your rows straight and long,

Temper them with prayer and song

Mother earth will keep you strong if you give her love and care

An old crow watching hungrily from his perch in yonder tree

In my garden I'm as free as that feathered thief up there

Chorus

## Song Credits

Written by David Mallet, published by BMG Ruby Songs/Dimensional Music of 1091 (Administered by BMG Rights Management Canada A).

* Raffi: Guitar
* Miles Hill: Double Bass
* Adrian Dolan: Fiddle, Mandolin
* Kristin Cavoukian, Singing Kids: Supporting Vocals
I Want My Canada Back!

**I Want My Canada Back!** is a Raffi song published on August 10th 2015.

## Lyrics

I want my Canada back!

I want my Canada back!

October 19th, we all can vote

Get our Canada back!

I want my Canada back!

I want my Canada back!

October 19th, we all can vote

To get our Canada back!

The more we vote together.

## Trivia

* The last line of The More We Get Together is referenced.
Hickory Dickory Dock

**"Hickory Dickory Dock"** or **"Hickety Dickety Dock"** is a popular English-language nursery rhyme. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 6489.

## Lyrics

Hickory, dickory dock

Let's all go watch the clock

When it says one, it's time for fun!

Hickory, dickory dock

Hickory, dickory dock

Let's all go watch the clock

When it says two, we'll say thank you!

Hickory, dickory dock

Hickory, dickory dock

Let's all go watch the clock

When it says three, let's hug Mommy!

Hickory, dickory dock

## Song Credits

Traditional, adapted by Pam Gittleman and Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN).

* Raffi: Vocals, Ukulele
* Lindsay Munroe: Vocals
Impressions of Armenia (podcast episode)

**Impressions of Armenia** is a Finding Raffi podcast episode.

## Plot

What do you owe your parents? What do you owe your country? What do you owe yourself?

Guests in this episode:

* Dr. Shushan Karapetian, University of Southern California’s Institute of Armenian Studies
* Chris Bohjalian, best-selling author
* John Lacey, steel guitarist

## Songs

1. Impressions of Armenia - From the 1975 album: Good Luck Boy
2. Good Luck Boy - From the 1975 album: Good Luck Boy
Listen To The Horses

**Listen To The Horses** is a David Eddleman song covered by Raffi on More Singable Songs, which is the ninth track on the album and the second track on Quiet Time.

## Lyrics

Listen to the horses, clipping clopping

Hoofbeats everywhere, never stopping

Gonna ride my palomino

Ride him to the fair

(Instrumental)

Listen to the horses, clipping clopping

Hoofbeats everywhere, never stopping

Gonna ride my palomino

Ride him to the fair

Gonna ride my palomino

Ride him to the fair

## Song Credits

Written by David Eddleman, published by General Learning Corporation (Administered by Southern Music Publishing Co. (Canada) Ltd.).

### More Singable Songs

* Raffi - Vocals, Guitar, Mouth Clops
* Bob Doidge - Electric Bass
* Ken Whiteley - High String Guitar
* Chris Whiteley - Harmonica
* Daniel Lanois - Pedal Steel Guitar

### Dog on the Floor

* Raffi: Vocals, Guitar, 4 String Guitar
* Phil Robertson: Drum Set
* Miles Hill: Bass
* Kristin Cavoukian, Lucie Rosenberg: Vocals
* Ivan Rosenberg: Dobro
Kitchen Sing Sing

**Kitchen Sing Sing** is the third track on *Raffi Radio*.

## Lyrics

Bread rising (Bread rising)

Sandwich fixing (Sandwich fixing)

Soup souping (Soup souping)

Fruit peeling (Fruit peeling)

Pie baking (Pie baking)

Gather round the table soups in the ladle

Once again it's feeding time

And we'll sing sing (Cooking in the kitchen)

And we'll sing sing (Add a little seasoning)

Sing sing (Cooking us a beautiful meal)

Oh yeah

We'll sing sing (Cooking in the kitchen)

We'll sing sing (Everybody pitching)

And sing sing (Cooking us a beautiful meal)

Juice juicing (Juice juicing)

Stew stewing (Stew stewing)

Sour spinning (Sour spinning)

Fruit peeling (Fruit peeling)

Pie baking (Pie baking)

Gather round the table soups in the ladle

Once again it's feeding time

And we'll sing sing (Cooking in the kitchen)

And we'll sing sing (Add a little seasoning)

Sing sing (Cooking us a beautiful meal)

Oh yeah

We'll sing sing (Cooking in the kitchen)

We'll sing sing (Everybody pitching)

And sing sing (Cooking us a beautiful meal)

Oh yeah,

Cooking us a beautiful meal

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi and Michael Creber, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).

* Background Vocals: Saffron, Megan, Shannon, Heather
Jingle Bells

**Jingle Bells** is a Christmas song on Raffi's Christmas Album.

## Lyrics

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh, oh

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

O'er the fields we go

Laughing all the way

Bells on bob-tail ring

Making our spirits bright

What fun it is to ride and sing

A sleighing song tonight

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

[Fiddle solo]

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

## Song Credits

Traditional arrangement by Raffi and Ken Whiteley, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN).

* Graham Townsend - fiddle
* Raffi - guitar
* Ken Whiteley - piano
* Dennis Pendrith - bass
* Bucky Berger - drums, jingle bells
I Can

**I Can** is a Raffi song promoting a non-profit organization called Design for Change. It is inspired by Raffi's Indian local Kiran Bir Sethi.

## Lyrics

I can and you can

Together we can ... be the change in our world

I can and you can

Together we can ... be the change we want to see

Feel ... imagine ... do do do do, do your part

Feel ... imagine ... do do do do, do your part

I can and you can

Together we can ... be the change in our world

I can and you can

Together we can ... be the change we want to see

Feel ... imagine ... do do do do, do your part

Feel ... imagine ... do do do do, do your part

I can and you can

Together we can ... be the change

Be the change in our world

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).

* Recored by Ken Burke at The Barn Studios, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada
* Raffi: Guitar, tambourine
* Patrick Godfrey: Keyboards
* Eliza Moat, Maia Beauvais, Calli Gossett, Sebastian Sorrentio Hermani, Julia Sorrentio Hermani: Children's voices
Hillary Clinton

**Hillary Rodham Clinton** (b.October 26, 1947) served as the U.S. Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013. She was the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001 and she served as the junior Senator from New York from 2001 to 2009. In 2008, she campaigned for the Democratic Party nomination of the US Presidential election ballot, and subsequently in 2016 became the first woman to win the nomination.

On January 19th, 1993, as part of Bill Clinton's first Presidental Inauguration festivities, the Disney Channel put together an "Inaugural Celebration for Children" concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The concert was hosted by Markie Post, and included performances by Mr. Rogers, the Adventures in Wonderland cast, and the Muppets. Kermit, Gonzo and Rizzo appeared in four sketches during the hour-long concert.

At the end of the concert, children's musician Raffi played "This Little Light of Mine" inviting all of the performers to join Bill and Hillary Clinton onstage. Steve Whitmire and Dave Goelz came on with Kermit and Gonzo, and Whitmire crouched down behind the Clintons, perching Kermit up on Hillary's shoulder as they sang. The camera held for a minute or so on this scene, and an AP photo of Kermit on Hillary's shoulder appeared on front pages around the nation.
In the Real World

**In the Real World** is a Raffi song on Love Bug.

## Lyrics

In this world, world of wonder,

In this world that's brought to life with LOVE, sweet love

In this world of wonder and love

In this world of the human touch-in the real world

Shine your light, shine your lightweb, shine

Shine your light, shine your lighweb, shine

In this world of land and sea,

In this world where we are born of love, sweet love

In this world where the seasons flow

In this world were the foods we grow

In the real world, of the human touch

In the real world, with the moon and stars

In the real world, where the music plays

In the real world, of love & connection

Shine your light, shine your lighweb, shine

Shine your light, shine your lighweb, shine

In the real world, where the children dance

In the real world, Where the sun beams down

In the real world, with the puddles of rain

In the real world

In the real world, where bees are buzzing

In the real world, where the fish are jumpin

In the real world, where hearts are pumping

In the real world

Shine your light, shine your lightweb, shine

Shine your light, shine your lightweb, shine

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).

* Raffi: Guitar & Piano
* Brent Shindell: Electric guitar
* Miles Hill: Bass
* Eliza Moat: Supporting vocals
Hazel Henderson

**Jean Hazel Henderson** (née Mustard; 27 March 1933 – 22 May 2022) was a British American futurist and environmental activist. As an autodidact in her twenties, having only a British high-school formal education, in the U.S. she gradually advanced, by virtue of groundbreaking citizen activism, into the roles of university lecturer and chair-holder, as well as that of advisor to corporations and government agencies. She authored several books including Building a Win-Win World, Beyond Globalization, Planetary Citizenship (with Daisaku Ikeda), and Ethical Markets: Growing the Green Economy.
He's Got The Whole World

"**He's Got the Whole World in His Hands**" is a traditional African American spiritual, first published in 1927. It became an international pop hit in 1957–58 in a recording by English singer Laurie London, and has been recorded by many other singers and choirs.

Raffi sings it on the *Rise and Shine* album and the *A Young Children's Concert with Raffi* video.

## Lyrics

Chorus:

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got the whole wide world in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got my brothers and my sisters in his hands

He's got my brothers and my sisters in his hands

He's got my brothers and my sisters in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

Repeat Chorus

He's got a little bitty baby in his hands

He's got a little bitty baby in his hands

He's got a little bitty baby in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got the birds in the air in his hands

He's got the whales in the sea in his hands

He's got you and he's got me in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got everybody here in his hands

He's got everybody here in his hands

He's got everybody here in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

Repeat Chorus 2x

## Song Credits

Traditional arrangement by Raffi and Ken Whiteley, adapted by Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing, (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN).

* Raffi: Guitar
* Ken Whiteley: 12-String Guitar, Banjo-Mandolin
* Kathryn Moses: Soprano Saxophone
* Cathy Ambrose: Piano

## Trivia

* The 1982 album version plays in D major and E major where as the 1984 video version plays in E-flat major and F major. The Raffi in Concert with the Rise and Shine Band version also plays in E major.

## Videos

He's Got the Whole WorldRAFFI - He's Got the Whole World - A Young Children's ConcertRAFFI - He's Got the Whole World - In Concert with the Rise and Shine Band
Lion

The **lion** (*Panthera leo*) is a large felid of the genus *Panthera*. It has a muscular, deep-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions have a prominent mane. With a typical head-to-body length of 184 to 208 cm (72 to 82 in) they are larger than females at 160 to 184 cm (63 to 72 in). It is a social species, forming groups called *prides*. A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions usually hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The lion is an apex and keystone predator; although some lions scavenge when opportunities occur and have been known to hunt humans, the species typically does not.

A pride of lions is usually made up of related females and their cubs, plus a male or small group of males who defend their pride. The lionesses rear their cubs together and cubs can suckle from any female with milk.
Lari White

**Lari Michele White Cannon** (/ˈlɑːri/; May 13, 1965 – January 23, 2018) was an American country music artist and actress.

She performed "Shake My Sillies Out" on the 2001 tribute album Country Goes Raffi because it was her daughter M'Kenzy's favorite Raffi song and they sang it all the time in the car.
Like Me and You

### **Video**

Raffi in Concert with the Rise and Shine Band (video)Raffi On Broadway: A Family Concert (video)

## **One Light One Sun Chronology**

### **Next**

Down on Grandpa's Farm

> "*In many countries around the world, there are children whose names may be different than the names you know. In this song, you have a chance to listen to the names of children from around the world.*"
> ― Raffi in Raffi in Concert With the Rise and Shine Band
>
>

**Like Me and You** is a song about children around the world in many different countries.

## Lyrics

Janet lives in England, Pierre lives in France

Bonnie lives in Canada

Ahmed lives in Egypt, Moshe lives in Israel

Bruce lives in Australia

Ching lives in China, Olga lives in Russia

Ingrid lives in Germany

Gita lives in India, Pablo lives in Spain

José lives in Colombia

And each one is much like another

A child of a mother and a father

A very special son or daughter

A lot like me and you

Koji lives in Japan, Nina lives in Chile

Farida lives in Pakistan

Zosia lives in Poland, Manuel lives in Brazil

Maria lives in Italy

Kofi lives in Ghana, Rahim lives in Iran

Rosa lives in Paraguay

Meja lives in Kenya, Demetri lives in Greece

Sue lives in America

And each one is much like another

A child of a mother and a father

A very special son or daughter

A lot like me and you

## Song Credits

Written by Raffi and Debi Pike, published by Homeland Publishing, (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II) (SOCAN).

Raffi: Guitar

Dennis Pendrith: Bass

Eric Robertson, Ken Whiteley: Synthesizer

Moshe Hammer, Fujiko Imajishi, Leslie Knowles, Paul Meyer: Violins

Kent Teeple: Viola

Peter Schenkman: Cello

Erica Goodman: Harp

Brian Leonard: Congas, Chimes

## Trivia

* The 1985 album version plays in B-flat major, the 1988 concert version plays in C major, the 1993 concert version plays in B major, and the Overture version plays in D major.
* Raffi wrote this song during the 1984 Summer Olympics.
* The line "Bruce lives in Australia" was later inspired for the Kidsongs 1986 video: "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing", as kid actor Chris Finch played Bruce.

## Videos

RAFFI - Like Me and You - In Concert with the Rise and Shine BandLike Me and You
Jack And Jill

**"Jack and Jill"** (sometimes **"Jack and Gill"**, particularly in earlier versions) is a traditional English nursery rhyme. The Roud Folk Song Index classifies the commonest tune and its variations as number 10266, although it has been set to several others. The original rhyme dates back to the 18th century and different numbers of verses were later added, each with variations in the wording. Throughout the 19th century new versions of the story were written featuring different incidents. A number of theories continue to be advanced to explain the rhyme’s historical origin.

## Lyrics

Jack and Jill went up the hill

To fetch a pail of water

Jack fell down and began to frown

'Til Jill helped him feel better

Giggling they did laugh and play

And filled the pail with water

They took turns to carry it back

Helping one another

## Song Credits

Traditional, adapted by Pam Gittleman and Raffi, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN).

* Raffi: Vocals, Bass, Ukulele
* Lindsay Munroe: Vocals
Inaugural Celebration for Children (1993)

On January 19th, 1993, as part of Bill Clinton's first Presidental Inauguration festivities, the Disney Channel put together the **Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Children** concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The concert was hosted by Markie Post, and included performances by Mr. Rogers, the Adventures in Wonderland cast, and the Muppets. The special was written by Bill Prady.

At the end of the concert, kids' musician Raffi played "This Little Light of Mine", inviting all of the performers to join Bill and Hillary Clinton onstage. Steve Whitmire and Dave Goelz came on with Kermit and Gonzo, and Whitmire crouched down behind the Clintons, perching Kermit up on Hillary's shoulder as they sang. The camera held for a minute or so on this scene, and an AP photo of Kermit on Hillary's shoulder appeared on front pages around the nation.