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ABC What You Mean To Me

from Watermelon Jazz by Ukubebe

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A fun alphabet song with fantastic words of affirmation for children.
Sophisticated and stylish, presenting the smooth sounds of jazz.
Jo Steel’s warm and gentle vocal expresses her tenderness and respect for young children.

The story behind the song

Imagine a world where children hear kind words of affirmation. Words
that give credit to their efforts and achievements.

ABC What You Mean To Me includes over 26 words that celebrate how strong and brave children are, with their great imagination and zest!

Children believe what we say about them. Experts agree that affirmations boost confidence in young children, which helps them develop a positive self-image. Words of affirmation are also a great way to help children cope when they're feeling down, upset, scared, or when things seem overwhelming.

A stylish jazz arrangement featuring great horns, piano, bass and drums, Jo Steel sings her way through the alphabet, with sophisticated and beautiful affirmations parents can sing for their children.

lyrics

Lyrics

A You’re affectionate
B You are brave
C You’re courageous and clever
D You’re determined, and that’s OK
E You’re engaging in so many ways

That’s what I think about you
That’s what I think about you

F Fair and friendly, that’s what I know
G Is for generous and giving
It’s also for gracious and that’s all true
H You are honest, and helpful
That’s you!

That’s what I think about you
That’s what I think about you

I Is for your great imagination
J You’re joyful
And kind
Loving and so loveable
You’re really one of a kind

You’re magically motivated
Naturally bright
Optimistic
You Persevere and yes, you’re polite
You’re quirky, quick-witted
Respectful and
Strong
You’re thoughtful to others
The list just goes on

Unique and
‘Venturous
Willing and warm
X is for xenial, that’s friendly
Y is because you are you!
There’s a zest in your heart
And this is just the start

That’s what I think
That’s what I think
That’s what I think
About you

credits

from Watermelon Jazz, released October 1, 2021
Music and lyrics by Jo Steel
Arrangement: Misha Mullov-Abbado
Vocals: Jo Steel
Piano: Liam Dunachie
Saxophone: Tom Smith
Trumpet: James Davison
Trombone: Yusuf Narçin
Double Bass: Misha Mullov-Abbado
Drums: Scott Chapman

Co-produced by Jo Steel and Misha Mullov-Abbado
Edited and mixed by Misha Mullov-Abbado
Mastered by Donal Whelan at Hafod Mastering, Wales
Vocals recorded by Josh Wermut at XO Studios, Sydney
All instruments recorded & engineered by Misha Mullov-Abbado, London
Album artwork by Katherine Hall at Design & Opinion, Sydney

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Ukubebe Sydney, Australia

Jo Steel has combined her love of work as an early childhood educator and musician to
develop Ukubebe Music: a specialist early
childhood music program in Sydney. Jo's dream is that her second album Watermelon Jazz, will touch the lives of families with young children: that they will sing, dance, be uplifted and inspired in a shared love of fabulous music and the great sounds of jazz. ... more

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