In My Arms (album)

In My Arms was recorded in 2000. The album was produced by Steve Ivey and Denny Jiosa. This was the first collaboration between Gayle and the producers. The album was also Gayle's first album of children's music.[1] The album contains a variety of children's songs, including lullabies. Among the album's lullabies are "Crystal Moon" and "The Last Ray of Sunshine".[2]

The album was released on October 31, 2000 via Madacy Entertainment.[3] In My Arms was reviewed by Allmusic's Rick Cohoon, who gave the release 3.5 of 5 stars. Cohoon praised Gayle's voice, calling it "soothing" and "rich". He concluded by saying, "You won't find dancing purple dinosaurs here, but what you will find is comfort and peace...whether you are three or 103."[2]

All songs composed by Steve Ivey and Denny Jiosa.[2][1]

All credits are adapted from Allmusic.[4]

Musicians

• Charles Cochran – piano
• Eric Darken – percussion
• Ellen Dockery – background vocals
• Hollie Farris – flugelhorn
• Crystal Gayle – lead vocals
• Jim Hoke – saxophone
• Steve Ivey – accordion, keyboards, guitar, percussion
• Denny Jiosa – guitar, keyboards, mandolin, percussion
• Chris Kent – bass
• Tim Lauer – accordion
• Jeff Lisenby – accordion
• Jay Patten – saxophone
• Tom Reynolds – keyboards
• Reggie Smith – background vocals
• Gary Tussing – cello

Creative

• Kisa Kavass – cover photo
• Ingrid Stockbauer – cover design

Technical

• Steve Ivey – producer
• Denny Jiosa – producer
• Ken Love – mastering