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From Cassettes to Clicks: Music Maker's 40-Year Success
30 Jan
Summary
- Musician started recording nursery rhymes on cassettes in 1984.
- His YouTube channel now boasts 750,000 subscribers.
- Classic songs remain popular across generations.
Phil Waddington embarked on a musical journey 40 years ago, starting with cassette recordings of nursery rhymes in 1984. Alongside his late business partner, Michael Ratcliffe, they produced their first tape, 'Musical Rhyme Time,' a venture that has now spanned four decades and multiple generations of children.
Their dedication to children's music led them to establish CRS Records. What began as cassettes sold in high street stores like Woolworths has transformed through CDs and DVDs into a thriving online presence. Their YouTube channel now commands an impressive 750,000 subscribers.
Waddington, 58, noted that timeless favorites such as 'Wheels on the Bus' and 'Wind the Bobbin Up' maintain their popularity. He reflects on his decision to forgo a classical music career for children's music production, a choice he has never regretted, especially as his own grandchildren now enjoy his songs.
