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Perfect Harmony

Ten songs by local stars that your child will love (and that won’t drive you nuts)

April 20, 2010 Published in the May 2010 issue of Portland Monthly

Float On by Modest Mouse

Kidz Bop covered this hipster-approved ditty.

Sons and Daughters ?by the Decemberists

An anthemic round, of sorts. Everybody loves rounds.?

It’s OK ?by Dead Moon

DIY punk legend Fred Cole ?wrote this song for his ?daughter; you’ll wish you had.?

The Jolly Green Giant ?by the Kingsmen

The “Louie, Louie” guys sell out in fantastic fashion.

It’s OK ?by Dead Moon

DIY punk legend Fred Cole ?wrote this song for his ?daughter; you’ll wish you had.?

The Hook ?by Stephen Malkmus

What kid could resist a song about taking up with scurvy pirates??

Lions ?and Tigers ?by Sleater-Kinney

An ode to childhood by ?the queens of Portland rock

Saturday Night ?by Blitzen Trapper

A funky armada of grooves to ?keep the minivan bumping ?

Zoot Suit Riot by the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies

This big-band tune will have your kiddo swingin’ in her car seat.

I Can’t Wait ?by Nu Shooz

Future pop stars will love the highest-ever-charting Portland single. ?

Thirteen ?by Elliott Smith

An homage to pre-teen ?love … and rock ’n’ roll

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