"John the Rabbit" by Elizabeth Mitchell from "Sunny Day"

Free Song Download from "Sunny Day", the new album by Elizabeth Mitchell:

http://www.folkways.si.edu/albumdetails.aspx?itemid=3289

In 2010, Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower released "Sunny Day", their second Smithsonian Folkways album of "handmade" music of the finest kind, for folks of all ages.

"I used to sing this with my students at the Roosevelt Island Day Nursery every day. Every day! They never got tired of it, especially the part where we would do a little switcheroo and they would sing the lead and I would sing "yes ma'am!" back to them. Now it's Storey's turn!"

— Elizabeth Mitchell, from the liner notes to Sunny Day

A true family affair, Sunny Day features performances with Mitchell's husband and musical partner, Daniel Littleton, their nine-year-old daughter Storey, and Storey's cousins and friends.

Guest performers include:

- Levon Helm
- Dan Zanes
- Jon Langford (Mekons)
- The Children of Agape Choir of South Africa

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• Smithsonian Folkways
• children's music

[Romamb]

this made us smile so much. great music video

[wachta1000]

wow that is so sweet=)

[songofwendy]

Wayla2010, This is considered a "call and response" song. There are many ways of responding. One could sing, "Yes ma'am" or "Yes sir" or "Oh yes". They are all correct.

[Wayla2010]

im confused. when i was little we didnt say "Yes M'am" we said "Oh Yes" ......!??! am I the only one?

[123kojo]

i love this soge

[KITCHENOFDISTINCTION]

Folkways is just the greatest treasure trove of wonderful music. From blues, folk, bluegrass & wonderful stuff like this. My best discovery in ages.

[2000flute]

Thank you :)

[digsoreos]

My daughter and I love this song and video. We have the album "Sunny Day" and sing all of the songs together. Please post more videos.

[UmmOkay40]

this song has made my children very happy... both 6 and 10 sing along and laugh... thanks

[AnExileofElfland]

Thanks for this, Folkways! Elizabeth Mitchell has such a beautiful voice!