Carnie Wilson, daughter of legendary Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, has a varied career as a singer, songwriter, actress, author, and TV talk show host. As a member of Wilson Phillips she enjoyed unparalleled debut al... more »bum success, selling ten million copies with three number one hit singles including the song "Hold On." The group?s second album achieved international multi-platinum success selling three million albums. One year after the birth of her daughter, Lola Sofia, Carnie is releasing her first ever solo album "A Mother?s Gift: Lullabies From The Heart." The album is a collection of traditional and new songs, all inspired by Carnie?s recent journey into motherhood. The 12-track CD features such classics as "Over the Rainbow," "What A Wonderful World," and "You Are So Beautiful," a moving duet with her father Brian Wilson. Additionally there is a cover of the song "Heaven" by her late uncle Carl Wilson. New tracks include "When You Dream" written by Carnie and her husband Rob Bonfiglio and "With the Sun" written by her sister Wendy. Carnie also recorded a new arrangement of the Elvis Presley classic "Love Me Tender" interpreted as a lullaby.« less
Carnie Wilson, daughter of legendary Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, has a varied career as a singer, songwriter, actress, author, and TV talk show host. As a member of Wilson Phillips she enjoyed unparalleled debut album success, selling ten million copies with three number one hit singles including the song "Hold On." The group?s second album achieved international multi-platinum success selling three million albums. One year after the birth of her daughter, Lola Sofia, Carnie is releasing her first ever solo album "A Mother?s Gift: Lullabies From The Heart." The album is a collection of traditional and new songs, all inspired by Carnie?s recent journey into motherhood. The 12-track CD features such classics as "Over the Rainbow," "What A Wonderful World," and "You Are So Beautiful," a moving duet with her father Brian Wilson. Additionally there is a cover of the song "Heaven" by her late uncle Carl Wilson. New tracks include "When You Dream" written by Carnie and her husband Rob Bonfiglio and "With the Sun" written by her sister Wendy. Carnie also recorded a new arrangement of the Elvis Presley classic "Love Me Tender" interpreted as a lullaby.
"This CD is wonderful. The way she sings these songs just go right to the heart. Track #3 Lola Sofia and track #6 Heaven are just absolutly lovely and catchy melodies too. Wonderful, Wonderful album !!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Truly Beautiful!!!
Marco Roberto Lopez | Honduras, Central America | 05/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a diehard Wilspn Phillips fan so my opinion may well be biassed. But the point is: I was blown away by this CD!!! I'm buying a copy for al my "mother" friends for next mother's day... On the first listen, I loved all the classics, but the original stuff is realy good! Wendy and her husband wrote one of the best songs on the album. The vocals are top notch!!! Congrats Carnie... You've done it again. The pictures are so sweet!!! Lola's a beauty (looks just like Rob) PS. CAN'T WAIT FOR A NEW WP ALBUM!!!"
Just love it!
J. Buchanan | Washington, DC | 06/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a first time mom and I can't listen to this CD without tears. It's just wonderful -- esp the song "Lola Sofia." It's part of my baby's night-time routine and we all just love it."
SPECTACULAR
Tina M. Wells | Vernon, New Jersey USA | 05/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a Spectacular Lullabye CD! I am a huge Beach Boys Fan and especially Brian Wilson Fan! He & Carnie sing beautiful together, I would love to hear more. Carnie sings Forever, (one of my favorite songs that Dennis sings) Her calming and soothing voice brought tears to my eyes with this one! Great Job Carnie! Your Lola Sofia is BEAUTIFUL!!"
I like it!
J. L. Cook | Johnstown, NY USA | 05/07/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this primarily because I'm a huge Brian Wilson fan and I wanted to hear him and Carnie sing together. They do a great job on "You Are So Beautiful", the song that Dennis Wilson used to sing at Beach Boys concerts. Brian sounds as good here as he has anywhere recently, which is saying a lot. His vocals since 2004's release of "SMiLE" have been excellent.
Lots of the Wilson clan perform on this CD:
Justyn Wilson sings on his father Carl's "Heaven"
Wendy Wilson sings on "With The Sun"
Daria and Delanie Wilson sing on "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
Marilyn Wilson (The Honeys) sings on Dennis' "Forever"
At first listen I enjoyed the classic songs like "Over The Rainbow" and "Wonderful World" the most, but the original songs are quickly growing on me. Carnie's voice is soft and soothing with a Karen Carpenter quality to it.
I'm giving a copy to my grandchildren. Meanwhile, it's a relaxing and pleasant listen."