Skin
A children's song written for Inter-Action circa 1989, emphasising the good practice of looking after one's skin and keeping it clean. "Skin" was written for Inter-Action's book/cassette packs designed to teach children about health, for which Leon provided around eight titles - although it is not known whether he participated in the recordings.
The song made an early appearance on the Roy Bailey CD, Why Does It Have To Be Me? (1989) which included eight of Leon's children's songs, many of which were new or nearly new. Leon recorded it again for his children's album in 1994.
The song made an early appearance on the Roy Bailey CD, Why Does It Have To Be Me? (1989) which included eight of Leon's children's songs, many of which were new or nearly new. Leon recorded it again for his children's album in 1994.
“Written for Inter-Action’s healthy learning project. I believe the brief was to write a song to show children how important it is to wash. How to turn such a very dull subject into a fun song?” - LR (sleevenotes to The World Turned Upside Down (CD box set), p42)
Recordings
Cover version (?) (1989) First recording, probably by others
Cover version (1989) By Roy Bailey
Version 1 (1994)
- Healthy Learning Songs (cassette)
Cover version (1989) By Roy Bailey
- Why Does It Have To Be Me?
Version 1 (1994)