JENNY'S MUSIC

The purpose of my "MUSIC" page is to provide you helpful descriptions of my songs. 

Maybe a song's brief description will resonate with you, provide comfort or inspiration to you personally, or, apply to an issue on which you are working.   

Further below is very detailed information for those who are interested, ie: who plays and sings on a particular song.              

Enjoy, thanks so much for visiting, and thank you for keeping the arts alive!

Sincerely,

Jenny   

Jenny's Complete Set

"Jenny's Complete Set" includes all of the albums listed below totaling 55 songs and one spoken work track. ($50.00)  This compilation does NOT include my free download "Stand Up."  

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Stand Up

Save Ohio parks

This is my new song (available for FREE) to help save our ohio parks from industrial fracking.  We need clean and safe natural places for our health and wellness.  Our children need clean and safe natural spaces for their healthy development.  Let's NOT industrialize our parks!  Please share far and wide so together we can SAVE OHIO PARKS!  Visit:  the Save Ohio Parks website to get involved.  

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Jenny's Singles

Singles album ($10))/Singles ($1.29)

The Ride to Justice (fighting for justice)

Big White House (mother's day gift about childhood home)

One Voice (one voice can change the world)

I Am Brave (a gift for a friend fighting cancer)

Come to Me (for the abused)

He Don't Own the Sun (renewable energy)

Her Native Hills (for a friend who died)

The Wedding Song (love song)

The Hammock Song (love song)

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Nature Needs Kids & Kids Need Nature

NNK Album ($10)/Singles ($1.29)

The Doggie Song (for my doggie)

Nature Needs Kids & Kids Need Nature (song title says it all)

Letter from Camp (specialness of summer camp)

Where Do the Children Play-Spoken Word (spoken word intro for Where Do the Children Play)

Where Do the Children Play (cover song by Cat Stevens)

Hey Hey Annie (fun song about changing the world)

Rags to Riches (girl power at the 2007 Belmont Stakes)

Waterfall (love song for one's self and for other)

Seeds of Love and Hope (spreading the seeds of love + hope)

Down a Winding Road (about my beloved summer camp)

Home to Ohio (coming home)

Child Again (longing for childhood)

The Blue Light (the indoor generation)

Leave No Child Inside(song title says it all)

A Free and Gentle Spirit (my late sister wrote this for our childhood doggie)

The Rainbow Connection(cover song sung by my brother Greg)

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Dreamcatcher

Dreamcather album ($10)/singles ($1.29)

My Plea (my plea for my life journey)

It's Been a Long Time (excitement of liking someone)

It Came to Me (looking back on one's life)

Falling in Love (love song)

Get Out of My Dreams (haunted by a former love)

I Hardly Recognize You (saying goodbye)

You're Not My Mama (I gave you a chance to love me good)

Steady and True (let me walk my path steady + true)

The Sun Comes Up (optimistic view of this difficult life)

Shore of My Dreams (trying to get unstuck)

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Jenny Morgan

JM album ($10)/Singles ($1.29)

Hey Hey Annie (fun song about changing the world--note: on my Nature Needs Kids album too)

Rock-a-bye (losing a friendship)

Child Again (longing for childhood--note: on my Nature Needs Kids album too)

Yellow Backpack (I don't want to grow up)

Fifty Two Years Old (a mother suffering  losses)

Lost & Found Blues (feeling lost in this world)

It's Not Easy (keep the hope alive)

Letter to the Government (my letter to my gov't leaders)

The Wind is Blowin' & Unprofoundities (2 songs about feeling numb and lost) 

Little Birdie (longing to escape a mundane life)

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Jenny and Char Music from Mount Holyoke College

J&C Album ($10)/Singles ($1.29)

New Beginnings (I want to hear the voice inside me)

You Will Always Live (song for mom upon leaving for college)

Language (my friend Char wrote this beautiful song)

Kitty's Song/I Remember (song for my late sister)

Graffiti (fighting homophobia by Jenny & Char)

Peace (song for peace)

My Old Guitar (the comfort music brings me)

Blossomed by the Rains (love song)

Logical Man (love isn't logical)

Leaving Home (the last child of six (me) has left our childhood home)

True Blue (love song by Jenny & Char)

Circle of Love (song of friendship) 

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Sponsoring Jenny's Future Recording Projects

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JENNY'S SINGLES

1.  The Ride to Justice (5:56)

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)  (Recorded live at the Columbus School for Girls auditorium by Mitch Hyde, Hyde AV) (Vocals/acoustic guitar:  Jenny Morgan) (Children solo:  The Maite sisters) (Additional vocals: Michael Weinstock and Steven Shapiro from the Big Rockin' Blues Band)  (Choir:  The Vocal Resistance Choir) (Additional vocals:  Friends and family in the audience)  (Backup band: The Big Rockin' Blues Band) 

2.  Big White House (3:53) 

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)  (Vocals/acoustic guitar:  Jenny Morgan)  (Guitar/bass/drums: Molly Pauken)  (Synthesizer: Craig Markley)  (Recorded at Lone Raven Studios with Craig Markley as the engineer and mixer)  

 3.  One Voice (3:54) 

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)  (Vocals/acoustic guitar:  Jenny Morgan) (Child solo at end: Danielle Hall or Eva Nicolosi(?))  (Guitar/bass/shaker/drums:  Molly Pauken)  (Recorded at John Schwab Studios with Colin Coffey as engineer and mixer)   

4.  I Am Brave (3:46) 

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)  (Vocals/acoustic guitar:  Jenny Morgan)  (Mandolin/guitar/drums/bass: Molly Pauken)  (Recorded at John Schwab Studios with Colin Coffey as engineer and mixer) 

5.  Come to Me (2:41)   

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (Vocals/acoustic guitar:  Jenny Morgan)  (Bass/shaker/additional guitar:  Molly Pauken)  (Recorded at John Schwab Studios with Colin Coffey as engineer and mixer)   

 6. He Don't Own the Sun (6:40)   

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan with ending melody by Kay Karris and Molly Pauken)  (Vocals: Kay Harris/Shelle Dohn/Betsy Cornell/Donna Mogavero/Jenny Morgan/CeeCee Crites)  (Additional vocals: Pete Cary/Maria Miriti/Molly Pauken)  (Lead acoustic guitar: Pete Cary)  (Shaker: Betsy Cornell)  (Bass: Will Gaul)  (Acoustic guitar: Jenny Morgan)  (Violin: Daniel Miriti Pacheco)  (Drums: Molly Pauken)  (Recorded LIVE at Sonic Lounge Studios with BJ engineering and mixing the recording) 

7.  Her Native Hills (6:03)  

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (Vocals/Guitar: Jenny Morgan) (Mandolin/bass/drums: Molly Pauken) (Recorded and mixed by Craig Markley at Lone Raven Studio)    

8.  The Wedding Song (4:28)

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)  (Vocals/acoustic guitar:  Jenny Morgan)  (Recorded at Amerisound Studios with Dan Green as engineer and mixer)   

9.  The Hammock Song (2:49)

(Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (Vocals/acoustic guitar:  Jenny Morgan) (Piano: Paul Kelner) (Recorded at Amerisound Studios with Dan Green as engineer and mixer)  

 

NATURE NEEDS KIDS & KIDS NEED NATURE ALBUM (2008) 

1.  The Doggie Song (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:16) 

2.  Nature Needs Kids & Kids Need Nature (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (2:23)  

3.  Letter from Camp (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:40)  

4.  Where Do the Children Play (Spoken Word)  (Written by Jenny Morgan) (0:36) 

5.  Where Do the Children Play (Cover song written by Cat Stevens/Yusuf) (3:57)  

6.  Hey Hey Annie (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:35)   

7.  Rags to Riches (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:00)  

8.  Waterfall (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan/ Sarah Pease helped pen "A million golden arrows shining on a morning dew") (4:41) 

9.  Seeds of Love and Hope (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:32) 

10.  Down a Winding Road (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan/ Sara Vance wrote "80 years of history echo between these rocks") (3:10) 

11.  Home to Ohio (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:01) 

12.  Child Again (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:21)  

13.  The Blue Light (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (1:53)  

14.  Leave No Child Inside (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:16)  

15.  A Free and Gentle Spirit (Music & lyrics by Kitty Morgan) (2:36)  

16.  Rainbow Connection (Cover song written by Ascher/Williams) (3:44)

NATURE  NEEDS KIDS ALBUM STORY:

The Children and Nature Movement, also called "Leave No Child Inside," is an international movement to reconnect children with the natural world.  When I read Richard Louv'd 2005 best-selling book, Last Child in the Woods--Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder, the book that propelled this movement, it struck a deep chord in me.  My childhood, like others from my generation, was filled with nature and free play.  My fondest childhood memories are of being outside--day dreaming in my tree house, sleeping in a tent with friends, going to summer camp, roaming the neighborhood on my bike, or simply sitting on my porch wondering where the trail of ants was headed. 

Today, we rarely see children in tree houses or playing outside at all.  They are living indoor, sedentary, de-natured and highly structured lifestyles.  One study by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that children are spending more than 6 hours a day (outside of school) "plugged in,"  The toll this is taking on their health is indisputable.  Research also shows that our natural world is equally at risk if our children don't get back outside where they can form a heart connection with nature.  Jane Goodall, on of my heroes, puts it very simply, "...only if we care will we help, only if we help shall all be saved." 

Many have been inspired by Mr. Louv's book, and by the mounting research that shows children's direct contact with nature is essential for their health, and for the health of the natural world.  Parents, teachers, policy makers, doctors, urban planners, environmental groups, and others are all getting involved to bring more nature and unstructured play back into our children's lives.  Grassroots "Children and Nature" campaigns are being organized by concerned citizens around the world.  The Leave No Child Inside Central Ohio Collaborative, of which I am the co-founder, is excited to be part of this growing network. 

Many of the songs on this album are inspired by nature, and by the Children and Nature Movement.  It is an album that I hope both children and adults will enjoy together.  I hope it makes you smile, dance, think, and want to fling open your doors and run outside and play!  I also hope it inspires you to learn more aout the Children and Nature movement.  So, please enjoy the music, and may our children find their way back outside, and into the healing arms of the natural world!  Jenny  p.s.  In memory of Ursula, our beloved fuzzy, ornery doggie 

WHO PLAYED ON THE NATURE NEEDS KIDS ALBUM:  

  • Jenny Morgan: Vocals/guitar/co-producer                                                                                                                                                 
  • Molly Pauken:  All percussion/bass/mandolin/banjo/extra guitars unless noted/ as well as the wurlitzer piano and co-producer           
  • Collin Coffey and Joe Viers:  Engineers at John Schwab Studios                                                                                                   
  • Colin Coffey mastered this entire project and mixed all tracks save for tracks 2, 3, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14                                           
  • Craig Markley:  Engineer at Lone Raven Music Studios for LNCI and Seeds of Love and Hope                                                  
  • Doug Edwards Engineer at Sisapa Sudios for Hey Annie and Child Again 1992                                                                               
  • Dan Green: Engineer at Amerisound Studios for Home to Ohio 1999                                                                                                     
  • Michael Weinstock:  Producer on Ohio                                                                                                                                               
  • Liz Blickenstaff:  Violin on Rags, DWR and Waterfall                                                                                                                       
  • Jim Clay:  Drums on Hey Hey Annie                                                                                                                                       
  • Columbus School for Girls Kindergartners 2005/06:  Vocals on Nature Needs Kids                                                               
  • Columbus School for Girls  Kindergartners 2007/08:  Vocals on Leave No Child Inside with solo from Danielle Hall             
  • Betsy Cornell:  Harmony vocals on Rags and Waterfall                                                                                                                           
  • Bobby Floyd:  Piano on Ohio                                                                                                                                                                   
  • Sammy Hoof:  Percussion on Ohio                                                                                                                                             
  • Caprice Huffman:  Piano on Blue Light                                                                                                                                                     
  • Andy Johnson:  Trumpet on Doggie and Rags                                                                                                                               
  • Craig Markley:  Whistles, bamboo, chimes, duduk, throat singing, keys on Seeds and LNCI                                                       
  • Tom Martin:  Bass on Ohio                                                                                                                                                             
  • Dick Morgan:  Clarinet on Annie                                                                                                                                                   
  • The Klatt Brothers (Doug Morgan/Peter Pavarini, Robert Robenalt:  Harmony vocals on DWR                                                 
  • Greg Morgan:  Vocals/guitar/shaker on Blue Light; Vocals/guitar on Rainbow Connection; Spoken word on Rags                     
  • Char Overby:  Upright bass on Hey Annie, 2nd guitar on Child Again                                                                                         
  • Dan Reisen:  Bass on Blue Light

THANK YOUS FOR NATURE NEEDS KIDS: 

Thank yous:  Thanks to Molly Pauken, one of the most creative and talented musicians with whom I've worked; to my family for providing me a childhood filled with music, animals, dreaming and the out-of-doors; to my partner Sara Vance for her excitement and support; to the Columbus School for Girls for our musical partnership; to Mom, Greg, Doug, Sara, Betsy, and Katy and her family for the extra trips to the studio and extra listening/advice; to Val Mitrione for the wonderful CD artwork; to Alice Hohl for her help with the website and beyond; to Joan Drew and Earl LeVere for advice on copyright issues; to John Schwab and Colin Coffey for their generosity; to my LNCI cohorts for all the great work and fun; to Caprice Huffman for helping me find my way; and a BIG THANKS to all the guest musicians for their very special gifts of music!  Thank you also to my late sister Kitty for "A Free and Gentle Spirit,"....please give Ursi a hug and kiss.  Finally, thank you to Jane Goodall and others like her, who have devoted their lives to children and nature long before this movement took hold, and to Mr. Louv for writing such an important book, and for inspiring me to write songs again!  I am eternally grateful!  Jenny 

 

DREAMCATCHER ALBUM (1995)

1.  My Plea (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:58) 

2.  It's Been a Long Time (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (2:53) 

3.  It Came to Me (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (6:49) 

4.  Falling in Love (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan; Bridge music by Eric Fritsch) (5:32) 

5.  Get Out of My Dreams (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:38) 

6.  I Hardly Recognize You (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (5:25) 

7.  You're Not My Mama (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:48) 

8.  Steady & True (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:29)  

9.  The Sun Comes Up (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:38)  

10. Shore of My Dreams (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (5:25) 

WHO PLAYED ON DREAMCATCHER: 

  • Jenny Morgan:  Vocals/acoustic guitar                                                                                                                                           
  • Eric Fritsch:  Acoustic and electric guitars/piano/dulcimer, accordion, keyboards, percussion, mandolin                                   
  • Tony McClung:  Drums/percussion                                                                                                                                               
  • Molly Pauken:  Bass                                                                                                                                                                 
  • Michael Clark:  Bass on Get Out of My Dreams                                                                                                                                     
  • Michael Martin:  Keyboards                                                                                                                                                           
  • Steve Willis:  Saxophone                                                                                                                                                                 
  • Kay Harris:  Background vocals on My Plea, Falling in Love                                                                                                     
  • Greg Morgan:  Background vocals Shore of My Dreams                                                                                                     
  • Stephanie Cloud:  Viola                                                                                                                                                                   
  • Eric Fritsch:  Producer                                                                                                                                                                     
  • Joe Viers:  Engineered and mixed at John Schwab Recording--Recorded (DDD) and mixed at JSR                                           
  • Alan Bernard/Wally Carl:  Asst Engineers                                                                                                                                     
  • Kris Schultz, Cool Breeze Systems:  Edited                                                                                                                                 
  • Sheryl Lazenby:  Art/design                                                                                                                                                           
  • Tom Etter, Pam Burton, Sara Vance:  Photography

THANK YOUS FOR DREAMCATCHER:  

To Eric: what to say?  I am so grateful we met, and so grateful to you.  Thanks for your dedication, generosity, creativity and humor.  In no small way my friend, meeting you has changed me and brought me a sense of peace and excitement for the future.  To Sara:  first a question:  How in the hell have you lived with me this last year and a half? :) Thank you Sara for your unwavering love, support, and patience.  I could not have done this without your help.  I love you.  Thanks Mom and Elke for helping me to better hear my "little voice"--your inspiration runs rampant throughout these songs.  Thanks Michael Weinstock:  my very generous friend for all your help these past few years.  I am very fortunate to have you in my life.  Thanks Joe for all your hard work, for your "great ears" and for making me laugh.  Thanks Pam, Sheryl, Sara and Tom for being so generous with your time and talent.  Thanks to all the talented musicians who helped even after my funds were waning--I am very grateful to all of you: Eric, Tony, Molly, Michael M., Michael C., Steve, Kay, Greg, and Stephanie.  Also a big thanks to Michael Weinstock, Beth Morgan and Mary Reincoaster for coming out to the studio and giving your time.  Thanks Ethan Bingaman, Sara Vance, Eric Fritsch, Doug Morgan, Pat Dollenmyer, Quinn Fallon, Jack Campitelli, Michael Weinstock, John Schwab and Metro Music for lending me your precious instruments.  Thanks Paulette Smith and Sara Vance for hooking me up with Eric, Michael Martin (the Synth Doctor) for additional keyboard programming.  Capi Huffman and Kathy Wolfgram for helping me brainstorm, Mark Shindler for all your help.  Alan and Wally for Assistant engineering, and everyone who helped with the Dreamcatcher concert back in June 1994.  Thanks to all my friends and family for their love and support with a special thanks to Mary & Val for always being there.  And finally, thank you Jeff Crisafulli, Eric Hubbell, and Rich Morey for helping me explore the beginning stages of these songs.     

 

 JENNY MORGAN ALBUM (1991) 

1.  Hey Hey Annie (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:30) 

2.  Rock-a-Bye (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (5:40) 

3.  Child Again (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:20) 

4.  Yellow Backpack (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan with help from Althea Douglass and Allison Freeman) (3:00)  

5.  Fifty Two Years Old (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:00)

6.  Lost & Found Blues (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:40)

7. It's Not Easy (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (4:10) 

8.  Letter to the Government (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (5:55) 

9.  (2 songs) The Wind is Blowin' (1:35) & Unprofoundities (5:55) (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)

10.  Little Birdie (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) (3:40)  

WHO PLAYED ON JENNY MORGAN ALBUM:

  • Jenny Morgan:  Vocals & acoustic guitar                                                                                                                                 
  • Charlotte Overby:  Lead guitar and upright bass                                                                                                                                     
  • Michael Weinstock:  Harmonica                                                                                                                                                   
  • Greg Morgan:  Vocals on Rock-a-Bye                                                                                                                                           
  • Dick Morgan:  Clarinet                                                                                                                                                                     
  • Jim Clay:  Percussion                                                                                                                                                                     
  • Andy Bell:  Piano                                                                                                                                                                                       
  • Phillip Clark:  Saxophone                                                                                                                                                                         
  • Recorded at Sisapa Studios                                                                                                                                                           
  • Doug Edwards: Recording engineer                                                                                                                                           
  • Mixed at Sisapa by Doug Edwards, Michael Weinstock and Jenny Morgan                                                                                             
  • Anna Wolak and Michael Weinstock:  Photography                                                                                                                   
  • Sheryl Lazenby:  Artwork design

THANK YOUS FOR JENNY MORGAN ALBUM: 

Thanks to Sisapa Studios and Doug Edwards, and to Andy, Jim, Phillip, Mike, Char, Greg and Dad.  Your creativity helped my songs come alive.  Thanks Jeannie for the use of your clarinet.  Thank you Sheryl, Pam and Anna for your artistic input.  Thank Jane for helping me to expand my dream and thanks Char for making the trip and our "music-marathon-blisters-on-my-fingers" weekend a success.  Thanks Mollie and Gladys for believing in me and to my friends and family for their support.  Thank you Mom for being there to share in my excitement and Sara thank you for listening and for helping me to let go.  And finally, thank you Michael for all your help--Your suggestions, your vision, your musical ear, your advice...you my friend are truly an inspiration.  Jenny  

 

JENNY & CHAR--MUSIC FROM MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE (1987)                                                                                        

1.  New Beginnings (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)

2.  You Will Always Live (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)

3.  Language (Music & lyrics by Charlotte Overby) 

4.  Kitty's Song/I Remember (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)

5.  Graffeti (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan & Charlotte Overby) 

6.  Peace (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) 

7.  My Old Guitar (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) 

8.  Blossomed by the Rains (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) 

9.  Logical Man (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) 

10.  Leaving Home (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan)

11.  True Blue (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan & Charlotte Overby) 

12.  Circle of Love (Music & lyrics by Jenny Morgan) 

(Acoustic guitars and vocals:  Jenny Morgan and Charlotte Overby)  (Lead guitar:  Charlotte Overby) (Recorded at Embassy Sound, Amherst, Ma, 1987)

Thanks to the Mount Holyoke community whose support and enthusiasm made the production of this tape possible