Video: "Major Deegan" - Lloyd Miller (The Deedle Deedle Dees)

First the Deedle Deedle Dees' Lloyd Miller breaks down the financial life of a kids musician, and then he starts up not one but two YouTube channels. (He's so busy he's apparently auditioning for the role of the next Dan Zanes.) One channel, titled The Lloyd Lloyd Lloyd (ha!), features songs he's co-written with students in his wife's class, but it's the other that's really of interest here, and that's Sing Along with Lloyd. It showcases Miller singing tunes from his weekly sing-alongs. It's 75% Dees-less, and it's just him, his guitar, and a Flip camcorder (hey, those things are great), but it's nice to hear his interpretations of Dees classics and traditional tunes. For parents or early education professionals who might wonder how to spice up songs you might have sung (or heard) dozens of times, Miller's got some fun ideas. And he's not averse to spur of the moment changes of plans -- see the video after the jump for proof. More is coming, Miller promises. Anyway, I have always loved this song, even though I've never been caught in any of the traffic he sings of. So I have to post it. Lloyd Miller (The Deedle Deedle Dees) - "Major Deegan" [YouTube] A more traditional tune or two after the jump.

Video: "My Magic Trick" - Ralph's World

I think it's a sign of the rapid maturation of the kids music video genre that this video for "My Magic Trick" from the Ralph's World album All Around Ralph's World is nothing special. Don't get me wrong -- I like it and think it captures Ralph and the song very well. But it would've stood out production-wise a couple years ago and it doesn't now. (Am I the only one who kept expecting a big giant foot to squash Ralph at the end?) Ralph's World - "My Magic Trick" [YouTube]

Video: "Obsessed by Trucks" - Justin Roberts

That's funny -- the singer looks nothing like I expected Justin Roberts to look like. (j/k -- it does feature a brief, blink-five-times-and-you'll-miss-'em appearance from the Justin and the Not Ready for Naptime Players.) Justin Roberts - "Obsessed by Trucks" (from the forthcoming Jungle Gym, out next week) [YouTube]

Video: "When One Became Two" - The Verve Pipe

The animation for "When One Became Two," the first video from The Verve Pipe's great kids album A Family Album is by Ofir Sasson and reminds me of Shel Silverstein with some Dr. Seuss mixed in, very fanciful. It's a little rough in its animation style, which fits the organic and relaxed vibe of the song. They fit together very well. The Verve Pipe - "When One Became Two" [YouTube] (Hat tip: Gwyneth)

Video: "Jet Pack" - Recess Monkey

The first thought I had upon seeing the video for "Jet Pack" from Recess Monkey (off their forthcoming album The Final Funktier) was that the person who cleans our offices has a new vacuum cleaner just like Drew's and we have totally made jet pack references whenever we've seen it. The difference between me and the RM boys, apparently, is the willingness to turn that observation into a catchy three-minute video. Well, that and the ability to use blue screen while we're at it. Recess Monkey - "Jet Pack" [YouTube]

Video: "Billy Bagel" - The Macaroons

Here's a joke appropriate for "Billy Bagel," the latest video from The Macaroons album Let's Go Coconuts: Q: If a seagull is a gull who flies over the sea, what do you call a gull who flies over the bay? A: A bagel. I'm here all week, folks. Tip your waitstaff and make sure you try the fish. The Macaroons - "Billy Bagel" [YouTube]