Featured Tune: "Welcome to the World" from Tony Rundle

A Lullaby for Life: Tony Rundle's Gentle Ode to New Beginnings

Tony Rundle’s “Welcome to the World” feels like a soft hand on a newborn’s head—tender, wise, and full of heart. Written as a tribute to a friend’s baby (named Tony, no less), this folk-tinged ballad is more than a song; it’s a warm embrace in musical form.

From the very first strum, Rundle’s years on the folk circuit come through—his voice weathered yet nurturing, like someone who's seen life’s storms and still chooses to sing about the sun. The lyrics offer sweet, fatherly advice to baby Tony, with lines that float like lullabies but carry the weight of lived experience. You can hear the smile in Rundle’s voice as he sings about wonder, hope, and the messy beauty of being alive.

Musically, it’s stripped back and intimate—acoustic guitar, soft harmonies, and the kind of honest production that makes you feel like he's right there in the room. There’s no flash, no overproduction, just authenticity. And in that simplicity, the emotion hits even harder.

This isn’t just a song for one child—it’s for all of us, a reminder that even in a chaotic world, being alive is a miracle worth celebrating. “Welcome to the World” is a love letter to life itself, and Tony Rundle delivers it with grace, heart, and timeless charm.