Bob McGrath Songs & Games for Toddlers

In the 70s, shortly after I became the music teacher on Sesame Street, I decided that I'd like to record a few songs for children. At the time, I was performing live family concerts with symphony orchestras in North America. A number of orchestral musicians in Canada told me about a record producer in Toronto by the name of Bill Usher who had produced several quality recordings for young children. I called Bill and he said that he and Katharine Smithrim were in the process of recording 2 LPs for babies and toddlers. They asked if I would like to be a part of the project. Having taught music classes for parents with babies and toddlers in Toronto, Katharine took the lead in choosing the material. We hit it off right from the start and had great fun with the project. Together, we recorded The Baby Record and Songs & Games for Toddlers. Both recordings have sold many thousands of copies over the years.

Over 50 years ago Bob McGrath became one of the original hosts on Sesame Street, he is also an independent children's recording artist and performer, Bob has received countless awards and honors over the years. He was inducted into the Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, received the American Eagle Award by the National Music Council, and was given the Fame Award by the National Association of Music Educators for furthering the cause of music education.