Some songs never age. They just find new ways to sing.

Twenty years after releasing the breezy soul anthem Put Your Records On, Corinne Bailey Rae is giving the song a brand new life. This time not through headphones, but through pages. The Grammy winning singer has released her first children’s picture book titled Put Your Records On, inspired by the beloved 2006 hit that helped define a generation of feel good soul music.

Published by Rocky Pond Books in March 2026, the illustrated story follows a young girl named Bea who discovers the magic of music through her aunt’s vinyl record collection. As the records spin, Bea learns that every song carries emotion, memory and meaning. Think joy, curiosity, nostalgia and the quiet power of finding yourself through sound.

For Bailey Rae, the concept is deeply personal. She has often spoken about how music shaped her childhood and helped her understand the world around her. Turning the song into a book simply extends that message to a younger audience. Her goal is simple. Every child should know that music can help them discover their voice.

The timing is also poetic. The book arrives as Bailey Rae celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her self titled debut album, which launched her into global fame and earned multiple Grammy nominations.

In a culture obsessed with viral hits and algorithm playlists, Bailey Rae’s move feels refreshingly analog. A reminder that sometimes the most powerful technology is still a record player, a story and a song that refuses to fade.