SteveSongs
Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs has been writing and performing his award-winn… Read Full Bio ↴Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs has been writing and performing his award-winning music for kids and families for the past eleven years. Steve blends participatory songs, clever stories and great melodies to create what the Boston Globe called "not just a musical journey but an entertaining, interactive and educational one." A rising star on the national kids' music scene, Steve has delighted audiences throughout the country, including at prestigious venues like Symphony Space in New York City, Wolftrap in Vienna VA, the Kennedy Center and the White House in Washington, D.C., and Fenway Park in Boston. Anyone who’s attended a SteveSongs concert appreciates Steve’s ability to connect with his audience – from the exuberant children flocking towards the stage, to the moms bouncing babies with the beat, to the parents and grandparents singing and grooving along. It’s no wonder he's been called a modern day Pied Piper!
In May 2008, Steve took on the exciting new role of "Mr. Steve," cohost of the PBS KIDS preschool destination that features the popular shows Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Dragon Tales, and Super Why. Steve performs original interactive songs that reinforce the day’s curriculum theme. Steve’s much awaited Music Time with SteveSongs – Volume One CD will be released by PBS in November 2009.
Steve wrote his first children’s song back in 1997 for his brother, then a first grade teacher. Positive feedback and inspiration quickly followed, leading Steve to record his first album, Morning ’Til Night, in 1999. That same year Steve left his job as a business consultant with Accenture to pursue this adventure full time. Eleven years and 6 albums later, Steve has performed at over 3000 shows across the country. He’s won numerous prestigious awards, including 2 Parents’ Choice Gold Awards, a Nappa Honor, 2 iParenting Media Awards, and 2 Children’s Music Web Awards. His current and critically acclaimed CD is Marvelous Day (2006). Combining his two passions, music and kids, has yielded what Steve calls “the coolest job ever.”
Steve’s signature songs are educational and entertaining, silly, but always seriously good music. According to Steve, “The experiment from the beginning was making music that both kids and parents would enjoy, so that it could really be a full family experience.” Steve’s band rocks with accomplished musicians including Anand Nayak on guitars and mandolin; Matt Steckler on clarinet, flute, and sax; David “Stack” Stackhouse on vocal percussion and bass; and the ever popular Sensational Sillies, Steve’s talented young backup singers.
Steve finds inspiration from a lot of places, including classic TV programs he enjoyed as a kid. One of his favorites was Schoolhouse Rock, which tricked children into learning about conjunctions, adverbs, or interjections with its funky songs and animations. Steve observes, “I believe it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to educate without entertaining. If they’re not engaged, they’re not going to learn it.” Steve incorporates learning with clever lyrics and catchy melodies in sciencey songs about Gravity and the Water Cycle; in silly songs about Opposites; or thoughtful songs about Heroes and Kindness. “With every song, “Steve says,” I try to add value to a child’s life.”
Steve and his family currently reside in Connecticut. His 6 CDs are available from Rounder Records and PBS.
In May 2008, Steve took on the exciting new role of "Mr. Steve," cohost of the PBS KIDS preschool destination that features the popular shows Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Dragon Tales, and Super Why. Steve performs original interactive songs that reinforce the day’s curriculum theme. Steve’s much awaited Music Time with SteveSongs – Volume One CD will be released by PBS in November 2009.
Steve wrote his first children’s song back in 1997 for his brother, then a first grade teacher. Positive feedback and inspiration quickly followed, leading Steve to record his first album, Morning ’Til Night, in 1999. That same year Steve left his job as a business consultant with Accenture to pursue this adventure full time. Eleven years and 6 albums later, Steve has performed at over 3000 shows across the country. He’s won numerous prestigious awards, including 2 Parents’ Choice Gold Awards, a Nappa Honor, 2 iParenting Media Awards, and 2 Children’s Music Web Awards. His current and critically acclaimed CD is Marvelous Day (2006). Combining his two passions, music and kids, has yielded what Steve calls “the coolest job ever.”
Steve’s signature songs are educational and entertaining, silly, but always seriously good music. According to Steve, “The experiment from the beginning was making music that both kids and parents would enjoy, so that it could really be a full family experience.” Steve’s band rocks with accomplished musicians including Anand Nayak on guitars and mandolin; Matt Steckler on clarinet, flute, and sax; David “Stack” Stackhouse on vocal percussion and bass; and the ever popular Sensational Sillies, Steve’s talented young backup singers.
Steve finds inspiration from a lot of places, including classic TV programs he enjoyed as a kid. One of his favorites was Schoolhouse Rock, which tricked children into learning about conjunctions, adverbs, or interjections with its funky songs and animations. Steve observes, “I believe it’s very difficult, if not impossible, to educate without entertaining. If they’re not engaged, they’re not going to learn it.” Steve incorporates learning with clever lyrics and catchy melodies in sciencey songs about Gravity and the Water Cycle; in silly songs about Opposites; or thoughtful songs about Heroes and Kindness. “With every song, “Steve says,” I try to add value to a child’s life.”
Steve and his family currently reside in Connecticut. His 6 CDs are available from Rounder Records and PBS.
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SteveSongs Lyrics
Fast Monkey Hey everybody, it′s me, Silly Vanilly How ya doin'? uhh, the…
She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain When She Comes She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes (yee-haw…
Song Without a Rhyme You can float like a butterfly and sting like a…
Water Cycle somewere out there the sun is shining a little puddle thats…
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on If You Want to Fly
Little baby robin in his little birdie nest
He wanted to fly like all the rest of the other birds he saw flyin around
so he crawled out slowly on a low hanging twig
He felt so small and the world was so big
He closed his eyes and he tried not to look down
Took a leap and flapped his wings but he fell right to the ground
You gotta get up before you do any walkin
you gotta crawl before you even try
you gotta believe in the power to lift you
well it comes from deep inside
there’s bound to be trouble that you gotta get over
Take it one step at a time
and if you fall you gotta get back up if you
ever want to fly
A bunch of bigger birds who could already fly
They pointed and laughed and said my, my, my
This little guy looks like he shoulda stayed in the tree
Hee hee hee
But then his big sister Betsy bird flew on down
She picked little robin up off the ground
She said hey little brother don’t you frown you just listen to me
I used to be a baby bird like you I know how hard it can be
You gotta get up before you....
Well if you wanna fly just do like I do
Spread your wings and bend your knees
Shake your tail feathers and check the breeze
Take a deep breath and close your eyes
Picture yourself flyin
Flap your wings and if you fall down
Don’t give up just keep on trying
Little baby robin ain’t a baby no more
He’s big and he’s strong and through the sky he soars
Faster than any bird you ever seen
Now when baby birds having trouble come by
He doesn’t point he doesn’t laugh he doesn’t make em cry
He just flies over and says listen to me
I used to be a baby bird like you I know how hard it can be
You gotta get up before you do any walkin
you gotta crawl before you even try
you gotta believe in the power to lift you
well it comes from deep inside
there’s bound to be trouble that you gotta get over
Take it one step at a time
Cause it’s hard to fly oh yes it is
So you have to try like it’s nobody's business
And don’t you mind what the other birds say
Don’t fret don’t sweat if it’s a rainy day
Cuz the sun will shine on you again
So keep your beak up up until the very end
And if you fall you gotta get back up
If you ever want to fly....