If Fish Could Sing... Celtic Songs for All Ages
American Library Association Notable Children's Recording
Juno Nomination for Best Children's Album
Parents' Choice Recommendation

Foreword:
A year ago, I started a singing class for children 7 - 11. The children were not auditioned. In a few short months they're performed across the Island, recorded this album and appeared on a live CBC.TV broadcast. In my experience even very young children love the challenge of tricky rhythms and lyrics. YEAH Bedlamb Girls!!! And thank you Bedlamb Moms & Dads for your continued support and encouragement.

Thanks to all my friends who spontaneously lent their voices to this project and to the great musicians that Oliver recruited.

Oliver . . . it's such a joy to work with you . . . and the big bag of tricks you bring to the party . . . fiddle, voice, guitar, feet, whistling, arranging, producing, engineering, cooking, reading to Patrick, the title, the cover idea, gossip from the mainland, travel tips . . . What have I forgotten?

Brett, thanks for being Mom & Dad when Oliver and I were holed up in the kitchen, recording. And Patrick, thanks for picking me to be your Mom.

- Teresa

Teresa Doyle is a sixth generation Prince Edward Islander. She lives on a small organic farm with her husband Brett and son Patrick. Teresa has performed in Canada, U.S., Europe and Japan. This is her sixth recording on her own label Bedlam Records. Her release "Dance to Your Daddy" is also for young audiences.

The Girls of Bedlamb:
Natalie Sullivan, Ancelene MacKinnon, Emily Acorn, Melanie Murray, Hannah Morgan, Katie Clarke, Martha Dougan, Charity MacIntyre, Jillian Matheson, Meghan Hennessey, Kinzie McGillivary, Chelsea Howatt, Jocelyne MacDonald, Kelly Larkin, Megan Poole

La Gang Du Vendredi (Chorus on "Les Beaux Souliers"):
Rheo Rochon, Sylvie Arsenault, Lise Morin, John DeMarsh, Sruti Forsythe, Anastasia DesRoches, Anne Leblanc

The Crew of the H.M.S. Caledonia (Chorus on Sailor's Alphabet):
Mel Giddings, Brett Bunston, John DeMarsh, Rheo Rochon, Geoff Parkyn, Roger Greaves, Leo Doyle

Personnel:
Oliver Schroer: fiddle, guitars, recorder, mandolin, percussion, vocals
Ben Grossman: bodhran, frame drum, jaw harp, hurdy gurdy
Bill Brennan: keyboard
Ansgar Schroer: harmonica
Pat O'Gorman: flute, whistles
David Woodhead: bass
Sharon Tiessen: cello
Rich Greenspoon: snare drum
Anastasia DesRoches: feet
Kerri Wynne MacLeod: alto vocals on "I Like to Rise"
Gary the Waterman: graphic design & art direction

Recorded in:
Bellevue, Prince Edward Island and Big Dog Music in Toronto

Mastered at:
Umbrella Sound in Toronto

This project was made possible with:
financial assistance form the Prince Edward Island Coucil of the Arts

"...this album is doubly attractive - enticing the kids even as it intrigues the parents. This is some of Doyle's best work."
Dirty Linen, USA

"Teresa should get the next Juno Award for best children's recording... she has created what you might call adult/child crossover music. If you're looking for something traditional and hip at the same time, you'll find it here."
Today's Parent, Toronto

"Doyle's vocals have a cutting edge and a projection as powerful as her song material."
RPM

"Her voice, whether focused on traditional or jazz tunes, is pure and strong and fluid as a wave."
Telegraph-Journal

"One of the most innovative new interpreters of Canadian folk songs."
Rock 'n' Reel, England

"Teresa Doyle dusts off traditional Celtic music, and breathes new life into the ancient songs. Now she's breathing some heat into them."
The Daily News