A Whisper and a Wiggle

Song Length 2:52 Genre Unique - Children, Folk - Contemporary
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Welcoming, Endearing Subject General
Language English

Lyrics

A Whisper and a Wiggle
©Jeffrey C. Ashbaker 2-2014

Whenever I think about the times gone by
Grandma and Grandpa always come to mind
Digging in the garden and watching the butter fly
In the kitchen I mean
I'll never forget as I'm growing old
Here in my memory, I'll always hold
Grandma and Grandpa and a rainbow and a pot of gold
--Chorus--
So with a whisper and a wiggle, and a giggle and a grin
Grandpa used to show me how to catch the wind
And Grandma hid the magic in the pocket of her old apron
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-Solo Verse Break-

Now Grandma used to cook and I'd help her bake
And Grandpa showed up when it was time to taste
He'd play us a song and we all would dance and sing

Grandpa used to say there was really nothing better
Than eating pancakes in stormy weather
And Grandma used to tell me how I could be anything
And I believed her

--Repeat Chorus--
--Repeat Chorus--
Tag
Then Grandpa said he loved us and we said it right back it him
And I can use the magic again and again and again

This is such a fun song! I absolutely love it. The hook is wonderful, it is so catchy and just fun with that childish silliness perfectly sprinkled in. The two vocals harmonize perfectly as well and adds a next level of depth to this song.

Great Lyrics and Imagery

Nice intro with great rich male vocals. Love the lyrics - Grandpa taught me how to 'Catch the wind'. This is a beautiful song for young children, reminding them of family and family things. I like the hook lyric in particular:
'whisper, wiggle, giggle and a grin'
This would be a fantastic hook for the kids to join in with as the rhyme, onomatopoeia, and imagery are captivating.
Great instrumentation with an easy, relaxing vibe, that was very well performed.
A job superbly well done!

Ok, it's about time for a great song about grandparents! Done deal. This thing has the warmth, feel and lyric that brings us back to the good ol' times at grandma and grandpa's house. I can smell the cake now!! Thank you for the tune and the memories.

Nice grandparents' appreciation song!! Would work for advertising for gifts for seniors. Have you tried having it sung by a little boy and/or girl? It sounds so dramatic with a grown man singing it. The "with a giggle and a grin" fits more a young child.

O wow, this is a fantastic song! All the more special to me because our grandkids are visiting right now and we are building sweet memories. I love the use of alliteration in your very effective hook: whisper/wiggle/giggle/grin. The apron rhyme is a bit problematic with the accent but who cares? This is a beautifully crafted song from start to finish with excellent intro, production and a creative ending that totally works.

Lyrics Jeff Ashbaker Music Jeff Ashbaker
Producer Jeff Ashbaker Publisher Jeff Ashbaker
Performance Jeff Ashbaker Label Jeff Ashbaker

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