Parachute Express facts for kids

Parachute Express was a super fun band from California. They wrote, sang, and produced music especially for children! The band had three talented members: Stephen Michael Schwartz, Janice Hubbard, and Donny Becker.

Parachute Express became famous across the country. They recorded music for big names like Gymboree Play & Music and Walt Disney Records. They even sang the catchy theme song for the TV show Jay Jay the Jet Plane! You might have seen them on TV shows like Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. Rocks or Disney's Kaleidoscope Concerts. Their music was used in over 550 Gymboree places around the world. It was also played in preschools and daycare centers. Parachute Express made a total of twelve awesome albums.

Their Music Albums

Parachute Express released many albums and songs. Here are some of their popular ones:

Albums

• Shakin' It! (1984)
• Sunny Side Up (1992)
• Feel the Music (1991)
• Circle of Friends (1991)
• Over Easy (1992)
• Happy to Be Here (1991)
• Friends, Forever Friends (1998)
• Dr. Looney's Remedy (1998)
• Who's Got A Hug? (1998)
• Don't Blink (2005)

Song Collections

• Gymbo's Play and Pretend Favorites (2007)
• It's a Gymboree Party! (2007)

Singles

• Dr. Looney's Remedy (1995): The music video for this song was shown on the previews of the 1995 movie, A Goofy Movie.
• The Coming of December (2005)

Songs in Other Collections

Parachute Express also had their songs featured in other music collections:

• Disney's Music Box: Disney's Spotlight (1992): Smooth Movin' Boogie Express
• Pocahontas: The Enchanted Songs (1995)
• Exercise Party: Stretchin' and Jumpin' Songs for Young Children (2003): Can You Show Us; Reach Up High
• Jay Jay the Jet Plane: 24 Fun and Inspirational Stories for Kids (2003): Jay Jay the Jet Plane theme song
• Songs for Little Boys: Trains, Cowboys, Pirates and More! (2004): I Like Trucks
• Songs for Little Princesses: Ballerinas, Best Friends, Dressing Up and More! (2004): Polka Dots, Checks and Stripes; Dress Up Queen
• Dance Party: Movin' and Groovin' Songs for Young Children (2006): Don't Blink; Dance, Puppet, Dance
• Favorite Lullabies: 15 Gentle Songs to Ease Your Baby to Sleep (2006): Good Night Moon

Videos

Parachute Express also made some videos for their fans:

• 1989 - Live In Concert (Gymboree)
• 1995 - Come Sing With Us! (Disney)

Awards and Recognition

Parachute Express won many awards for their amazing music and videos:

• 1991 - Parent's Choice Award for Feel the Music
• 1995 - Parents Choice Video Award for Come Sing With Us!
• 1995 - International Monitor Award for Come Sing With Us!
• 1998 - National Association of Parenting Publications of America (NAPPA) Gold Award for Doctor Looney's Remedy
• 1999 - Best Group Award by the American Academy of Children's Entertainment
• 1999 - Indie Award for Best Children's Album
• 2005 - Creative Child Magazine's Toy of the Year Award for Don't Blink
• 2005 - NAPPA Gold Award for Don't Blink
• 2005 - Parents Choice Gold Award for Don't Blink
• 2008 - NAPPA Gold Award for It's a Gymboree Party