

I don’t know about you, but I think partying might age you faster than just about anything else you could be doing out there. Funny how that’s her reference for what keeps someone young. Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists from the 60s and 70s. Its about taking the time to watch and appreciate everything around you, too. This classic Louis Armstrong song is about more than babies growing up. Take this book on your next summer road trip -youll be singing along at the music references. Here’s To Never Growing Up by Avril Lavigne is basically about partying and being out to cause trouble. 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong.

Proceeds of the sales of the album and single will go towards the BBC Children In Need Charity, with a minimum of £1.50 per album being donated. An adorable rhyming book that kids and parents alike will love.

Anyone who has heard it can’t fail to be moved by the simple treatment.” Shaun’s choice of song was clearly very personal for him, and with Sandy Smith’s arrangement, something told us this might turn out to be very special. Growing up is such a crazy concept because a lot of times when you were younger you wish you were older. Growing up happens without you knowing it. “Grimethorpe Colliery Band are privileged to have been invited to use our music to support a cause which does so much good for so many young people.” says band spokesperson Andrew Coe, “As a Barnsley lad, Shaun immediately struck up a very special relationship with the band members and they have thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Taylor Swift explains the story behind 'Never Grow Up' on her official website: 'Never Grow Up' is a song about the fact that I dont quite know how I feel about growing up. The fact that it is for the brilliant BBC Children in Need as well seemed to all make sense.” At times I wish I could press a pause button and savour those precious moments for longer. When I heard the song, it connected with how I felt and still feel about my children: that it’s all too quick, that it just goes painfully too fast. ‘Never Grow Up’ was instantly my first choice, as I’ve been singing to my children at bedtime for about 5 years now. With the message of a parent’s love to their children as they grow up and find independence, Shaun chose the song – a 2010 hit for Taylor Swift, as a tribute to his own children, and its meaning has blossomed into something hugely impactful by doing so.Ĭommenting on the reason for selecting this track, Shaun says that, “I was acutely aware that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity, to record a track to go on an actual album with brilliant producers at Abbey Road. On the eve of the release of ‘Never Grow Up’, the second single from the BBC Children in Need album ‘Got it Covered’, which featured the band alongside Gentleman Jack and Broadchurch star Shaun Dooley, we are delighted to premiere the video made especially for the release.
