Bedtime Stories (David Baerwald album)

Bedtime Stories is the first solo album by David Baerwald, an Ohio-born musician, singer, and composer who was formerly a member of the successful duo David + David along with David Ricketts.

Bedtime Stories was released in May 1990 on the A&M Records label, and was produced by Baerwald along with Larry Klein, Steve Berlin, and Matt Wallace.

Critical reception
On Allmusic.com, "Bedtime Stories" rates 4.5 out of 5 stars, and is described as "a bracing collection that shines a light on desperate situations and characters with great dignity and musicianship."

Personnel

 * David Baerwald – vocals, guitars, keyboards
 * Larry Klein – bass, guitars, keyboards
 * Vinnie Colaiuta – drums
 * Mike Urbano – drums
 * Rich Stekol – acoustic guitar
 * Greg Leisz – steel guitar
 * Gene Elders – violin
 * Steve Lindsey – Hammond organ
 * Bill Dillon – guitar on "Sirens in the City”
 * Steve Berlin – sax on "Collette”
 * Alejandro (Alex) Acuna – percussion on "In the Morning”
 * Tommy Funderburk – background vocals on "Walk Through Fire”
 * Maxine Waters – vocals and background vocals on "The Best Inside You”
 * Joni Mitchell – background vocals on "Liberty Lies”
 * Tower of Power Horns – baritone sax, trumpets, and tenor saxes on "Dance”