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Just as adult authors from Isabel Allende to Clive Barker are writing kids' books these days, rock & roll artists (remember Jerry Garcia and David Grisman's 1993 recording Not for Kids Only?) are reaching out to the younger set. Thank goodness, we say... and scoot over, Barney. Festival Five Records is the children's music label founded by Dan Zanes, former lead singer of the Del Fuegos, where he hopes to capture "the sound of a neighborhood band on the front stoop playing tunes after dinner for a family dance." His third CD release, Night Time! ("a musical cool-down disc for all ages underground"), comes on the heels of Rocket Ship Beach and Family Dance. Here, traditional tunes such as the West Indian sea shanty "Pay Me My Money Down" and the African American folk song "Down by the Riverside" take their place next to folksy, hypnotic Zanes originals, including "Night Owl," "Firefly," and "Linger for Awhile," a song aimed to reflect Brooklyn stoop life. Mandolins, harmonicas, trombones, fiddles, electric guitars (and more!) add to the contagious buoyancy of this eclectic 16-track CD. Our favorite is "Rattlin' Bog," a delightfully nonsensical cumulative song, led by Father Goose and featuring the kids in the Dandelion Chorus. As in his other CDs, Zanes invites friends and family to join the fun, along with heavy-hitters such as Aimee Mann, Lou Reed, and Dar Williams. This irresistible collection, appealing to toddlers and easy on their parents, is packaged in a colorful board book illustrated by Donald Saaf with starry scenes of moonlit music making. An excellent addition to any children's music library. --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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Great CD for Kids and Adults
We saw Dan Zanes perform here in Houston and it was great. Afterwards we bought the Cd and our two year old loves it. It's kind of funny to hear your child singing "Pay me/ You Owe me" at the top of his lungs in the car.

Musically, it's quite sophisticated folk music that most adults will enjoy juts a smuch as the kids. The thing I really appreciate is that Zanes doesn't dumb it down for the kids. Oh and yea, guests include people like Lou Reed and the brillian Pappa Goose (who you just have to see live to appreciate fully) are a treat.

You won't be disappointed.

so great!
We love this CD!!! The music is so fun and wholesome while also musically sophisticated. There are so many great instruments and words...fantastic. This CD has been a nice background while pacing with an overtired little one. It is also great sing a long music as well. I can't wait to get the rest of Dan Zanes CD's!

Danny Zanes Rocks The Little One To Sleep
Simply put, Danny Zanes and Friends Night Time is a knock out punch for warm hearted, cool minded little ones. My wife and I are fairly serious about getting our 1 year old Marley introduced to music she can really enjoy and groove to from day one. Danny and crew offer the beat, lyrics and diversity we find so appealing.

Let me reiterate our enthusiasm by saying: 1. this is the best kids cd ever made (we have dozens); 2. all Danny Z. CDs are fun for the whole family (if you can get certain songs out of mind); 3. we have changed our answering machine message several times in the past year and always default to a Danny Z. song in the background (if only for a lick or two); 4. we just ordered 9 copies for all our friends who recently announced a birth!

How's that for a ringing endorsement.

Have fun,

Paul Klein, SF California

My fussy baby loves it!
Not only is this a fun CD for kids and adults, my fussy 3 month old baby really loves it. There are times when he's fussy and crying and as soon as I put this CD on and the first song starts playing, he immediately stops crying and calms down! He also hates the car and cries whenever we drive anywhere, so I have this CD in the car as well. It has made our car trips much more enjoyable.

Night Time Shines
I am a night owl. I am also new to the music of Dan Zanes and Friends. All of his cd's are treasures. I relate to the theme of this one because I too am a night owl. Why can't I be in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, jamming with these folks?? Nothing could be more fun. I have a friend who plays guitar. I sat at my piano, and he sat with guitar, and together we learned to play the title song. Montana isn't Brooklyn, but the spirit of making music is alive, thanks to Dan Zanes and Friends. ... Read more

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Upbeat and cheerful
I selected this cd when the music store I was in did not have Baby Mozart, the one I had heard about. Now that I have both I can say that this one, Baby Bach, is my favorite. The music is not quite as music-box-like as the Mozart cd so you and baby can listen to it a million times without tiring of any selection. ... Read more

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De Colores was terrific
It brought me back to when I was a child. The lyrics varied a bit, but I grew up in Costa Rica whereas the song writer/singer is from Mexico. Somehow I think his is the original.

This is a great CD!!!
I bought this CD for my nephew when he was about 5 months old. He is alomost a year now, and he loves it!! He listens to it everyday. As soon as the music comes on, he starts to smile and dance! The songs are very catchy, and you will probably find yourself singing along! It is very hard to resist!

Breathtaking!
Wow! If you are a kid or a middle-aged big kid (like me) and like Latino folk music, this album offers a treasury of goodies, ranging from traditional Mexican songs such as "El Chocolate," "La Arana Pequenita," and "La Granja" to a song from Puerto Rico, "El Coqui." The next to last song, "Paz y Libertad," is a hauntingly beautiful anthem to social justice and ecological issues, reminiscent of the early work of Pete Seeger. My only complaint is the paucity of liner notes, as I am left with the impression that Orozco is a fascinating person.

The Spanish is easy to understand and should prove popular in classrooms. Having listened to this album, I want to check out his ten-volume "Lirica Infantil. One final word: you may also want to get the accompanying book.

Great music for "kids" of all ages!
We bought this for our almost 2 year old daughter before a long car trip -- and we found that we loved it as much as she did. It was equally good for fun and for calming her down when she was fussy, and it was music we didn't get sick of (very important since we all know the pain of annoying children's music). We found it had a nice mix of traditional songs, action songs, slow songs, and rhythmic songs. Some good standard favorites. Like the others who bought this tape/CD, friends who are monolingual liked it as much as binlingual folks. I've even purchased it for an adult friend learning Spanish -- but someone who's admittedly young at heart and likes kids! Would highly recommend this.

dual language
I am originally from Mexico and I want my 3 year old son to be bilingual like me. He loves to listen to this cd and sings along everytime I put it on. I also teach second grade in a dual language program, and my students both English and Spanish speakers join in and sing. I recommend this cd and many of the others by Jose Luis Orozco to anybody teaching Spanish to children! ... Read more

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In John Lithgow's most memorable roles, he's played the outsider: the transsexual former football player in The World According to Garp, the alien in Third Rock from the Sun. On Singin' in the Bathtub, he puts the same aspect of his character that's made him successful in those roles--the slightly-out-of-touch wonder at the obvious--to work on 14 children's songs. Backed by a big band (and the occasional banjo or musical saw), Lithgow takes on topics from multiple births (the Alice in Wonderland-esque "Triplets"), the alphabet ("You're Adorable, A" which recalls Really Rosie's "Alligators All Around"), and a veritable menagerie ("The Gnu Song," "I Had a Rooster," "The Hippopotamus Song," and "The Inchworm"). He kicks off the title song with a reminder to "Grab your ducky, grab your toy boat--let's make this fun!" It's a triumph that he manages to do so for the entire album; but be warned--Lithgow's energy level is tough to keep up with, and you might find yourself exhausted long before the album ends. --Randy Silver ... Read more

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As energetic as your toddler!
We received this CD as a baby gift when we had our first child. Little did we know it would become such an integral part of our lives! Each time we climb into the car, my 2-year old asks for "fish ball" (The Codfish Ball) and "aff-bet song" (A-You're Adorable). She knows all the words by heart and sings until her tiny voice fills the entire car. Personally, I can't help but sing along to most of the songs, but "No One Loves You Better Than Your M-O-Double M-Y" is especially good and Lithgow's remake of "Swingin' on a Star" is just plain fun.

The only (minor) thing I don't like is that in the song, "Triplets," they say "...and we hate each other very much, we hate our folks, we are sick of jokes and what an art it is to tell us apart!" It's all said very quickly and in fun, but "hate" isn't a concept I'd like my kids to think is acceptable. We skip this song when we listen.

Overall, I highly recommend this CD. It's high quality--the music, the lyrics, and the energetic John Lithgow make it our top pick during a car ride (with the Bear in the Big Blue House Soundtrack coming in a close second). It's not for those who are looking for a soft lullaby, but if you want music as energetic and fun as your toddler, this is it.

The adults in this house are wearing out the CD!
We have really enjoyed this CD immensely. My husband is an aficionado of obscure, funny music; the more obscure, the better. So listening to this recording has been a true pleasure for him. It's gotten so that we can sing along without Mr. Lithgow's pleasant voice prompting us on the words. My personal favorite is the loud swing number "Everybody Eats When They Come to My House", which I dance to while doing dishes. My husband's favorite is "From the Indies to the Andes in his Undies" which made him go out and purchase a Hoosier Hotshots CD so he could hear more of their music.
I'm not really fond of Mr. Lithgow's one original composition and tend to skip over it. The repeated use of the euphemism "heck" rubs me the wrong way.
For those of you who are tearing your hair out trying to figure out where "Triplets" comes from, it's from the movie "The Band Wagon". And "Skin" was originally recorded by Alan Sherman back in the early 1960s. My husband could tell you a lot more about the origins of some of these songs, but I'm writing the review, not him. Suffice it to say that in my estimation, this is John Lithgow's very best work. Easily accessible for kids and adults and just plain fun to listen to.

Thank goodness for this CD
We all want our children to be happy and listen to toddler music, but frankly, most of it starts to get on your nerves after listening to it over and over and over again. Some productions are good, some are fair, and some are really awful, and for the most part, I cross my fingers when I purchase a new children's tape or CD. Then along comes John Lithgow! Yeah! This CD is GREAT! I enjoy listening to it, and my boys think it's hilarious. Actually, I do, too. "Big Kids," "Triplets," -- oh, heck, every song is awesome. Lithgow is so talented, and you can really see that he did not miss his calling when he became a performer. Love the arrangements, and the banjo gets my toes tappin'. Buy it.

TERRIFIC!
I bought the CD originally because I had heard one of the songs (in it's original form) while on terminal hold with a company and thought it was catchy. Really didn't like John Lithgow or anything he had been in until this CD. We have LOVED this CD and have shared it with many other families and fun-loving friends without children! I don't really like the "Triplets" song and try to skip it, of course, my kids love it and won't let me. Really like that these songs are different, quirky, and fun. Very cleverly done.

Great singalong fun
I bought this CD to teach myself the words to "A... You're Adorable." I wasn't expecting too much from the rest of the disc. But I got sucked in. This is a great disc full of fun songs. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the song about the triplets is annoying; I always fast-forward through it. But the other songs are fabulous. The Hippopotamus song along is worth the price of the full disc: "Mud, mud, glorious mud!"
Lithgow isn't a virtuoso singer. If you're looking for an album with vocal excellence, try Perry Como (whose "A... You're Adorable" put me to sleep).
But Lithgow brings a lot of verve to these songs. And it's a great selection of fun children's songs that aren't mind-numbingly insipid. ... Read more

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With Kid Astro, the one-man musical universe that is Ralph Covert pulls up a chair alongside heroes and legends. Ralph's talent as a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, proved over the course of the first four Ralph's World discs and again here, plant him in the upper echelon of all pop performers--check out the bright California melodies of "Sun In My Eyes" and the hooky chorus of "Treehouse Orchestra." But it's the depth of humor in his discs that sets him apart. Like the scripts and characters in Sesame Street, certain Pixar films and, yes, SpongeBob Squarepants, Ralph's songs work brilliantly on a couple of levels. "Old Man Dan" is a crotchety guy who lives in a garbage can and says "humbug" a lot, to the delight of any 3-year-old. But to grown-ups, he's also a hilarious parody courtesy of Ralph's blustery, puff-chested delivery. Each of these songs rockets listeners of any age to places they'd rather be--the hallmark of a stratospheric talent. With any luck, the genre known as family music will hang onto him for at least a few discs longer. --Tammy La Gorce ... Read more

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Without so much as a squeak from the Mickey Mouse Club in decades, Disney had to rally its devotees one way or another, and who better to whip them into a frenzy than the artists gathered here? Disneymania delivers a clutch of bubblegum confections bent on causing more 'tween drooling than a trip to the orthodontist. Highlights on a collection that only occasionally dips into Disney's pre-1980s catalog include the A-Teens' frothy "Under the Sea," 'N Sync's polished "When You Wish upon a Star," Jump 5's fuel-injected "Beauty and the Beast," and the Baha Men's bouncy "Hakuna Matata." Disney purists may pout over these remakes--it's tough to argue with Phil Collins's "You'll Be in My Heart" or Elton John's "I Just Can't Wait to Be King"--but improving on classics wasn't the point. Better to think of Disneymania as a record-length pep rally go with the feel-good flow. --Tammy La Gorce ... Read more

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It's alright....
1. Some Day My Prince Will Come - Anastacia
Man, this song is bad. The girl can't sing. My friend agrees with me. Thanks for ruining the song, Anastacia.
2. Under the Sea - A*TEENS
One of the only good songs on here. I like how they did this one.
3. You'll Be in My Heart - Usher
First version was better.
4. When You Wish Upon a Star - *NSYNC
Zzzzzzzzzz...boring...
5. Colors of the Wind - Ashanti featuring Lil' Sis Shi Shi
Nothing special.
6. I Wan'na Be Like You - Smash Mouth
Another good song. I like the e-guitar.
7. Part of Your World - Jessica Simpson
One more good song. Very pretty.
8. I Just Can't Wait to Be King - Aaron Carter
I am NOT an AC fan, but this song is okay. The original was much better, but this is alright.
9. Can You Feel the Love Tonight - S-Club
Umm...yeah...
10. Hakuna Matata - Baha Men
Interesting
11. The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room - Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff is a lip-syncher. When Disney gets found out and into trouble for this, remember, you heard it from ME first.
12. Beauty and the Beast - Jump 5
The last good song on the CD.
13. Kiss the Girl - no secrets
Man, these girls stink!
14. Reflection - Christina Aguilera
First version was so much better.
15. Circle of Life - Ronan Keating
It sounds like the Elton John version.

All in all, DON'T BUY THIS CD! It's so cheesy and bad. Don't waste your money.

I Wanna be like you Disneymania!!
This is a very good cd. I love disney classic movies and their songs. Now the best singers sing their way of the songs. I can't belive how different they are from the main song. My favorites are:Under the sea, You'll be in my heart, Can you feel the love tonight, Beuty and the beast, And part of your world. A Teens version of under the sea is VERY different. I don't know which one I like better, because they both are very good. Their are artists like: Antasia, A Teens, Usher, Nysnc, Ashanti(w/ her little sister), Smash Mouth, Aaron Carter, S Club, Baha Men, Hilary Duff, Jump 5, No secrets, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, and Ronan Keating. There are 4 songs from Lion king. These are, I just can't wait to be king(Aaron Carter), Can you feel the love tonight(S Club) Hakuna Matata( Baha Men) and Circle of life(Ronan Keating). I reccomend this cd to whoever likes classic disney songs. This is a great cd, But if you don't like classic disney songs, You might not want to buy this cd, Because this is what the cd is. This is a very good cd!! Check out the disneymania 2 that is coming out very soon!!! BUY THIS CD!!!!

Awesome!
The reason I got this cd a year ago was for "I wanna be like you," and expected that song to be the only good one, I was surprised!

Someday My Prince Will Come (Anastacia)- *cough*, I hate this song *cough* She ruins it! 1/5

Under The Sea (A*teens)- Cool Song! Ateens do a great job! Very catchy tune and good vocals! 4.5/5

You'll Be In My Heart (usher)- I LOVE USHER!! He has such a great voice!!! GO USHER!! Great job, better than the original in my opionion (sp?) !!!!!5/5!!!!!!

When You wish upon a star (nsync)- I dont really like this song. It's kinda boring and Justin totally overpowers the song! He doesn't have that great of a voicem he almost ruins it! 2.5/3

Colors of The Wind (ashanti)- She does a great job on one of my fav disney songs!! Her voice sounds so cool, and paired with this song..... WOW!!! 4.9/5

I Wanna Be like You (smash mouth)- awesome AWESOME! Soooo much better than the original One! (Why didnt they have Bare Nescessites thou?) Anyway.... 5/5 for SURE!

Part Of you World (jessica)- An okay song sung by an okay singer- the original Was way better though. 3/5

I just can't wait to be King (A.C.)- Hmmmmm, I've never really liked Aaron, but this song is COOL! One of his better songs! 4.5/5

Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (sclub)- WOW!!!! Jo has a great voice and she does terrific in this song! The other members of sclub do great too, but Jo's amazing vocals SHINE! 5/5

Hakuna Matata (Baha Men)- Good choice of singers! Baha Men did great! HAKUNA MATATA HAKUNA MATATA! (sorry, have that song in my head!) 5/5

The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room (Hilary Duff)- Good for Duff. Her voice gets annoying though, she kinda sounds like a barbie in my opinion though!!! 3/5

Beauty and The Beast (jump 5)- Another great song song by great singers! This is one of my fav. songs on the whole cd! They are REALLY flexible! (watch the music video!) And they dance cool! 5/5

Kiss The Girl (no secrets)- Okay.... i guess. It's kinda weird at the beginning when they go MWA! though!!!!! The rest of the song is great! 4/5

Reflection (christina)- She has such a beautiful voice! She brings honor to this beautiful song! No doubt about it, 5/5!

Circle Of Life (ronan)- WOW! Good job Ronan! Great Ending song for the album! 4.5/5

Disney what????!!
I love disney movies and i grew up on them to say the least. Their are a very few on here who i feel are fabulous at the songs they are chosen to sing. One... Christina Aguilera. Perhaps the only one. I was looking and saw that one of my all time favorite disney songs was tarnished. That happened to be by The one and only Jessica Simpson. She might be great at singing songs that make u whisper or yell at the top of your lungs, but she did awful and it was a waste. I am very doubtful as to who could really replicate a song like this and most of the other ones. I believe music that is done by professional should stay with professionals. Not kids who act that way. And Jessica Simpson may be partially famous now because of her "airhead" ways...and perhaps she should have sang Chicken of the Sea (in place of Under the Sea). I think whole soundtrack should just be destroyed because it totally ruined my childhood memory of GREAT movie songs. Now they have sold them out to the "tweens" who could care less about music and more on looks in todays pop culture.

disneymania review
1)someday my prince will come(anastacia): meh. eh. thats what i thought when i first listened to it. nuff said to that.
2)under the sea(A*teens): i loved it! way cool! it had a nice pop beat to it, without letting go of the original tune. it was groovier than groovy.
3)you'll be in my heart(usher): its an interesting twist of r&b to the version phil collins did. it was okay. not my favorite, but okay.
4)when you wish upon a star(nsync): weeelll...as simon cowell would say...if they were in a karaoke bar, they would turn the power off. i didnt like the vocals that much.
5)colors of the wind(ashanti): it was okay. not as much energy into it as i woulda liked. lil sis shi shi or whatever her name is, really shoulda just given the part to ashanti instead.
6)i wanna be like you(smashmouth): waayyy cool. far out. whatever. great rockish popish version that really made you wana get up and boogy to it. so not kidding
7)part of your world(jessica simpson): since i already loved this song, it wasnt hard to go to the extreme with loving this new version. jessica simpson has a great voice, and made a great song outa it.
8)i just cant wait to be king(aaron carter): hes worse than doo on a stick
9)can you feel the love tonight(s club): pats on the back for them, cuz they totally pulled it off. great lyrics and great vocals.
10)hakuna matata(baha men): well, i really only listened to it once, so its kinda hard to put an opinion on it. all i remember was that they repeated a whole bunch of stuff.
11)the tiki tiki tiki room(hilary duff): as much as i utterly cannot stand hilary's voice, i DO love this song. its one of those that you get stuck in your head and go around singing to your friends, and bugging them to death.
12)beauty and the beast(jump 5): GREAT! FANTASTICO!MUY BUENO!ah...thats all ya need to know. i like it both fast and slow.
13)kiss the girl(no secrets): at the beginning of the song when they were all kiss the girl...mua...it was so annoying, and you picture them in cheerleader outfits. but then it gets to go into a great beat, that you star to live.
14)reflection(christina aguilara): at the end of the song, all you can really say is "wow". and its a good thing.
15)circle of life(ronan heating): allthough i have absouletly know idea who the heck this guy is, he DOES have a great voice ... Read more

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Awesome soundtrack
I really enjoyed this soundtrack! My 21 month old points and begs, "Pooh, Pooh, Pooh!" when the cd changes from this one to another. My fourth grade students loved it so much we decided to retell Pooh's Heffalump Movie into a play, inserting songs from this cd, Piget's Big Movie, and the Tigger Movie. I wish the cd came with lyrics!

A great addition to your Disney music collection
If your child loves Winnie the Pooh, this has the songs from the new Heffalump movie, plus from Piglet's Big Movie, and all the best classic Pooh thrown in -- so if you buy only one Winnie the Pooh album, this one is it!

Carly Simon does a great job of making the songs great for adults to listen along to.You can't go wrong with this collection if you are a Pooh bear fan, its been a favorite must turn on in the car of my 4 year old for a couple of months now!

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Album Description

Songs For The Inner Child is a collection of chants and lullabies, both traditional and contemporary, sung with the gentle voice of a loving mother. The songs are healing and soothing for listeners of all ages, carrying powerful messages of affirmation and comfort. Over 200,000 copies have been sold worldwide.

With Shaina Noll on lead and harmony vocals, New Age keyboard artist Jim Oliver produced and contributed instrumentally to many of the tracks. Rusty Crutcher, best known for his "Sacred Sites" series of albums, plays saxophone on "Deep Peace". Shaina's husband, Richard, contributes harmony vocals and recorder tracks.

Songwriters Cris Williamson, Libby Roderick, Susan McCullen and Bill Douglas are among those whose songs are featured on the album along with Shaina's composition, "Peace Be With You".

Lyrics include:

"How could anyone ever tell you you were anything less than beautiful...how could anyone ever tell you you were less than whole...how could anyone fail to notice that your loving is a miracle...how deeply you're connected to my soul..."

"You can relax now...you are the child of God, and that will never change"

"Peace be with you, oh my dear one...peace be with you, precious child...angels hover all about you, they protect you, night and day...angels over all about you, they will guide you on your way..."

"Deep peace of the running wave to you, deep peace of the flowing air to you, deep peace of the gentle night to you, moon and stars pour their healing light on you..." ... Read more

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How Could Anyone
The first time i heard this song i was on a Renewal Retreat the words touch my heart so i begin to cry. One of the sisters did a dance along with the music,I said i must have this cd i ordered it. The only place i could find it was at amazon.com The whole CD is just beautiful when i'm having one of those tough days i put on Shaina Noll Songs for the inner child and it brings peace to my soul.

Uplifting!
I actually had never heard of Shaina Noll. I was cooling down in an exercise class when they played the first song on this CD "How could anyone ever tell you you were anything less than beautiful....." these are song of encouragement and love and an uplifting kind of positive message that is so lacking in the world today. If you ever have felt like you don't matter, listen to these songs! Every one of them is fantastic and you will walk away feeling so good about yourself and you will want to pass on that good feeling to eveyone around you! Thank you Shaina for something so positive to listen to. What a nice thing you did for your children singing them songs like this!

Songs for the Inner Child - Remarks
A very powerful and emotional CD!
Anyone not owning it yet, should add it to thier collection!

healing music
This is perhaps the most beautiful music I have ever listened to. The music is soothing and the lyrics are profound. I often listen to this in my office or at the end of a long day to center myself. I also use this with the nursing home residents and hospice patients I work with - it is great for pain management as well as spiritual reflection.

A wonderful, beautiful healing experience
I am a Family Therapist that works with at-risk children and their familes in their home. I have recommended this CD so many times to my clients and have personally bought many copies for my friends and family. I recently was working with a little boy (7yrs) and his single father. The youngster has had severe brain damage caused by living in his mother's home that was being used as a Meth lab. He has a long list of challenges and diagnosis that have really complicated his life. He has rage issues and loses himself in the rage for hours. Recently I was at the home when he went into a rage. I quickly ran out to my truck and grabbed my copy of "Songs for the Inner Child" and dashed back in the house. Before the second song was completed this little boy had calmed down and was peacefully talking to his loving father.
I have had similar reports from other clients, both adults and teens, who have found a lot of healing and peace from these beautiful healing songs. I highly recommend it. ... Read more

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Father of five children, pop musician Kenny Loggins follows up 1994's highly successful Return to Pooh Corner with this More Songs collection. "Your Heart Will Lead You Home," the title track for Disney's animated Tigger Movie, leads off. Cowritten with Disney's legendary songwriting Sherman Brothers, "Your Heart" sets the tone for what is to come: a various-source compilation of clean, classic family fare in the tradition of The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, and Beauty and the Beast. "Flying Dreams," a ballad from The Secret of Nimh beautifully pairs the artist with Olivia Newton-John. Loggins's original "Always, in All Ways" tenderly champions unconditional parental love, and "That'll Do" from Randy Newman's score for Babe: Pig in the City is a welcome treat. "Turn Around" and "The Inchworm" sound a more nostalgic note, rounding out More Songs into a truly lovely collection. --Paige La Grone ... Read more

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Better than first Pooh album
Fell in love with this beautiful collection after the first play. Even better than the original Songs From Pooh Corner effort. Some truly beautiful songs here. I listen to it when I need to relax -- at home or in the car -- and before I go to bed at night. If you have kids, you really need to have this CD. A real joy! Buy this one!

We really like this!
Our family likes this Cd. I checked this out at the Longview Public Library, and my parents and I started listening to it. I've never had a copy of this before. I thought I hated it, but now I found it was not so bad. I like all the songs including Your Heart Will Lead You Home from The Tigger Movie, You'll Be In My Heart from Tarsan, Flying Dreams from the movie The Secret Of NIMH, Turn Around, Beauty And The Beast, and Good Night. I bought this album at a music store to give me a sense of calm assurance. It also helps put me to sleep I have this along with Olivia Newton-John's Warm And Tender, Tina Malia's Lullaby Favorites, and Linda Ronstadt's Dedicated To The One I Love. I wasn't sick of it as I said once. I like this album now. I give this album to parents and children of the future. It'll help your children sleep better at night because it's nice and smooth. I like dreamy music. This Pooh corner Cd is the real treat for all of you.

Have Your Kleenex Ready!
My husband bought this CD for our 1 year old. I thought he was crazy, spending so much on music for a baby. But, he told me that I would be thanking him when were driving to Florida (an 18 hour drive, for vacation) and she started crying. Well, he was right, as soon as she started to fuss, we popped this CD in, and she quieted right down. Our whole family loves this CD, I haven't gotten tired of it yet. The song, "Turn Around" get's me every time, and I get all teary eyed. It's about how fast children grow up. So, if you are driving, be careful while you listen to this one, because if you are as sappy as me, you will have tears streaming down your face before it's done!

Great for children 4-7
As a Dance Teacher I love this cd! I use it in class along with Kenny's other Pooh Corner CD. I enjoy the songs and so do the kids. There is something for all of us. Its great to get newer versions of the songs that I loved growing up and share them with my students.

good sleepy music
I work in a daycare center, and have Return to Pooh Corner. This is a great follow up CD. It's not quite as good as the first, but I am biased to All the Pretty Little Ponies. Kenny's version is the BEST I have EVER heard. This CD does put the little ones in a state of placid rest, however. It's just great to have kid music that adults can tolerate, too! ... Read more

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What could possibly be cooler than hipping kids to some of the best pop music ever made? Music for Little People makes this project simple by producing a batch of the Beatles' sunniest songs performed by a prime adult band and your children's peers and slightly reworked in kid-friendly keys. The result is largely devoid of over-the-top cutesy-poo histrionics--these kids can really sing and the harmonies are quite commendable. Young listeners will be thrilled to sing along on the bouncy chorus of "Life Goes On," to count and do the alphabet on "All Together Now," and to distinguish the amusing sounds of a penny whistle, mandolin, and zither. Both Raffi and blues artist Eric Bibb make guest appearances, but the shining star at this party is child singer Bernie Steinberg, who takes lead on three tunes, including the touchingly performed "Mother Nature's Son" and the amazingly soulful "Birthday." --Paige La Grone ... Read more

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Two thumbkins up!
While my kids love repetition, I myself was getting tired of "I'm a Little Teapot" and "Monkeys on the Bed", so when I stumbled on this CD I thought, "Great!" At first, I thought it was going to be original Beatle songs, with the Beatles actually singing, but it's not and actually I'm GLAD about that. My daughters (ages 3 and 1) don't know the Beatles, but they DO love to hear other children sing, offkey or not.

I only wish that the Beatles had written "Puff the Magic Dragon." It surely would have been included in this wonderful compilation.

Psssst! Hey, kid. . . .
Wait a minute. Considering the song selection, you might as well just make a tape or whatever of the originals, and throw 'The End' into the bargain.

Get the Beatles instead
I thought I had a pretty high threshold for kids music but this is really just bad. I even passed it around my office and solicited comments about which song was, in fact, the worst. I ended up mixing my own Beatles versions of these songs for my son. I'd recommend picking up the Beatles albums and skipping this.

Brings Kids and Parents together
"Beatles Songs for Kids" is an excellent way to close up the generation gap between parents and their children. The only thing that keeps me from giving this a perfect rating of 5 is the noticable absence of such hits as "Why Don't We Do it in the Road", "Happiness is a Warm Gun", and "Maxwell's Silver Hammer".

Please??????
First I know alot of people are saying that this is for kids and people shouldn't complain. But I do not see the point, its not like little kids have a particular attachment to the beatles. I'm sure that there is someone out there that is willing to write songs for this venue there is no reason to destroy classic songs to line the pockets of Michel Jackson(who owns the publishing rights to these songs).
And I also feel that songs like "with a little help from my friends" do not belong here, after all the song is about getting high with friends. Whats next? nine inch nails for kids featuring the song "closer". These songs aren't written for children, they are written for older people, introduce your kids to the beatles when they get a little more understanding for them. ... Read more

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GOOD CD!!
I hate when people say that new music is "Bad Music", I lose respect for those types of comments and those types of people. Those artist work just as hard as Led Zepplin or The Rolling Stones,who are played out. This CD is great, I'm 16 & I listen to Britney, Fantasia, & Mariah Carey (Who are all my favorite artist). I think every kid should have this in their collection, I bought it for my little cousin, and even I listen to it!!!

5 stars for kids
Kids who watch Nickelodeon like music geared to them. They are not looking for special meaning,great guitar riffs,or good drummers. They like what sounds good to them and this is it.
FOR KIDS

Don't buy this CD
This CD is filled with the pop hits of 2003 and 2004. Almost all of them are not worth hearing more than once. The only reason you should ever buy this cd is because of Switchfoot's "dare you to move". So, instead of buying this cd, just buy "the beautiful letdown" by Switchfoot.

The best compilation ever!
I love this CD! It has the best most talented bands and singers ever! Not only are the good bands only on MTV, but also Nick and every other kid network. I especially love the Clay aiken song; he's soooooooooooooo emtional and talented poseur bands like Fear Factory wish they were this good!!! It also has the bestest band of all times: Good Charlotte! Fo not buy any underground garbage, support the mainstream!








If you took ANY of that seriously, this CD is for you.

THE FALL OF GOOD MUSIC.
GOOD MUSIC IS FADING AWAY. INSTEAD OF LISTENING TO GREAT BANDS THAT ACTUALLY SOUND GOOD SUCH AS THE WHO, LED ZEPPLIN, THE RAMONES, THE BEATLES AND MANY OTHER GREAT BANDS WHICH SOME OF THEM ARE EVEN SUITIABLE FOR KIDS, WE GET AWFUL BANDS LIKE SWITCHFOOT, GOOD CHAROLOTE, AND LIL ROMEO. THIS TEACHES CHILDREN NOT TO APPRECIATE THE GOOD MUSIC. WHEN ALOT OF KIDS LISTEN TO THESE BANDS THAT CAN ACTUALLY PLAY, ALL THEY SEE THEM AS IS OLD MUSIC AND THEN THEY WATCH MTV'S ASHLLEE SIMPSON SHOW. NONE OF THESE BANDS HAVE ANY IF LITTLE TALENT. INSTEAD OF QUEEN'S HIT 'BOHEMIAM RHAPSODY', WE GET GOOD CHAROLOTE'S SONG 'BOYS LIKE BOYS' OR HOWEVER IT GOES. KIDS, PUTDOWN SWITCHFFOT AND PICKUP A FAIRLY DESCENT ALBUMS AND STOP SUPPORTING THESE POSEURS. THE ONLY BANDS THAT ARE FAIRLY DESCENT THST KEEP ROCK FROM DIENG ARE JET, THE DARKNESS, KORN, SLIPKNOT AND SEVERAL OTHER BANDS. DONT BUY THIS CRAP. BY THE WAY YALL, I AM 14 SO NOT ALL YOUTH LISTENS TO BAD MUSIC. ... Read more

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Consider Disneymania 2 a second prep course on the pleasures of powerpop: perfect for those not ready to make the leap to top 40, or packs of kids whose parents won't let themtune in to Christina Aguilera. With the help of Raven ("True to YourHeart"), Hilary Duff and her sister, Haylie Duff ("Siamese Cat Song"),and cutiepie boy bands like Jump 5 ("Welcome Song") and LMNT ("AWholeNew World"), tweens won't suspect they're missing out on the "seedystuff." It's easy to get swept up in the vibe these artists are sending out. Never mind thatStevie Brock belts out "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" or Daniel Bedingfield sings "ADream is a Wish Your Heart Makes"--they sound convincinglyheartthrobby doing it. A more impressive feat is this disc's parentalappeal. With "Mania 2," Disney proves that any pop can beinfectious when it's performed right. --Tammy La Gorce ... Read more

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Better than the first!
I think that Disney Mania 2 definetly is better than the first... here is my overall review:

1. Welcome - Jump 5 Um... I'm not a big fan of Jump 5 and I don't think they really have musicial talent so I didn't really enjoy this song Rating: 1.5/5

2. True To Your Heart - Raven This is song is good, Raven definetly has a good voice Rating: 4.5/5

3. It's A Small World - Baha Men I hate this song! I love the original song but when the Baha Men sing it it's really really bad. Rating: 1/5

4. He's A Tramp - The Beu Sisters Didn't really like this one... not all that great Rating: 2/5

5. Zip A Dee Doo Dah - Stevie Brock My favorite song on the album! Stevie Brock is so cute in this song. It's a great remake. You should buy Stevie's debut album in stores now. He's an awesome singer. Rating: 5/5

6. The Siamese Cat Song - Hilary & Haylie Duff This song is so horrible. They both cannot sing if they wanted to. The song is very annoying. Rating: 1/5

7. Circle Of Life - Disney Channel Circle Of Stars Good song... good vocals... I like it Rating: 4.5/5

8. A Whole New World - LMNT Ehh... not the best song in the world... it could definetly be better with better vocal range Rating: 2/5

9. Once Upon Another Dream - No Secrets 4 words: It could be better. Rating: 1.5/5

theres more songs but they're not great... I really really liked Stevie Brocks' Zip A Dee Doo Dah and Circle of Life. Thats about it. GO BUY STEVIE BROCKS ALBUM!!!!

DISNEYMANIA 2! A GREAT CD!
Disneymania 2 is another collection of fantastic songs that are sung by fantastic artists! Jump 5 does a great job of singing the first track, "Welcome" from the motion picture "BROTHER BEAR", and Raven sings, "True To Your Heart" from the motion picture, "MULAN"! All of the songs on this album are absolutely amazing! It's so cool to know that artists like; Hilary Duff, Raven, & Daniel Bedingfield are singing the Disney songs there way on this second collection of Disneymania!

01) "Welcome"
JUMP5

02) "True To Your Heart"
RAVEN

03) "It's A Small World"
BAHA MEN

04) "He's A Tramp"
THE BEAU SISTERS

05) "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah"
STEVIE BROCK

06) "The Siamese Cat Song"
HILARY & HAYLIE DUFF

07) "Circle Of Life"
DISNEY CHANNEL CIRCLE OF STARS

08) "A Whole New World"
LMNT

09) "Once Upon Another Dream"
NO SECRETS

10) "Anytime You Need A Friend"
THE BEAU SISTERS

11) "The Second Star To The Right"

JESSE MCCARTNEY

12) "When You Wish Upon A Star"
ASHLEY GEARING

13) "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"
DANIEL BEDINGFIELD

14) "Baroque Hoedown (From Disney's Electrical Parade)
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS

What do they mean?
TMBG (a.k.a. they might be giants) are a great band and took a chance with an instrumental song (without words) and the CD is not a "singing cd" as some here have called it, it is simply a cd for revivals of artists' favorite songs. TMBG did a great job on this CD, and was not designed for preteen kids who don't like instrumental music yet. as for raven and hilary, kudos to the editors! seriously, they made the actresses sound great.

Ashley Gearing Roxs!
i'm 18 1/2 yrs old and i am a very good friend of Ashley Gearing who sings "Wish upon a star"on this cd.i recemend this CD to anyone out there and ashley Fans in particular.shes the next big thing in country music!shes recording more music for Disney and is on LYRICSTREET RECORDS DISNEY!!(...)

Takes you back in time! A MUST buy!
If you had ever seen a Disney "Classic," such as Cinderella or The Lion King, you will ADORE this CD. It takes you back to your childhood, when you first saw the movie. Of course, I wanted more songs in this CD, such as "Colors of the Wind," which I love. And more songs from "The Lion King" (all three of them) and the Jungle Book. "Look for the bear..."

1. Welcome (Brother Bear)-Jump5. I like it. It has a modern beat to it. And I loved hearing part on it on "Brother Bear." But still, I don't know if Jump5 had the voices to sing it, and the lyrics are okay. 4/5

2. True to Your Heart (Mulan)-Raven. Now, I love this one! Raven adds a classy and modern voice to this song from the popular movie. I love the beat, and I think you will too. 5/5

3. It's a Small World-Baha Men. The song is for Disneyland, not from a movie. I didn't really like the beat, but how can you NOT like a Baha Men song? I like to dancing to it though. 4/5

4. He's a Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)-the Beu Sisters. There's a lead singer that sings most of the lyrics, and she has the voice for it. It's hard to describe, but her voice fits the song perfectly! And some of the things said it the background made me laugh. I love this song! 5/5

5. Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah (Song of the South)-Stevie Brock. I thought Stevie would do better. My least favorite song on this CD. I really didn't understand what he was saying, and I don't think you would either. The beat is good for little childeren to dance to though. 2/5

6. The Siamese Cat Song (Lady and the Tramp)-Hilary and Haylie Duff. Usually, I don't like Hilary Duff songs, but in this song (co-performed by her older sister) she really shines. And sisters are perfect for it, because of the end. I really liked listening to it, and I bet you will too. 5/5

7. Circle of Life (The Lion King)-Disney Channel Circle of Stars.(Orlando Brown, Hilary Duff, Tahj Mowry, Kyla Pratt, Raven, Christy Carlson Romano, AJ Trauth, and Anneliese van der Pol) This song is really touching. It brought me back to when I first saw it in 1997 (or somewhere around there) with my late Grandpa. The beat, lyrics, voice, everything, is perfect. If you listen to one song on the CD, it should be this. 5/5

8. A Whole New World (Aladdin)-LMNT. I don't think the voices really fitted the song. And the beat was different. I liked the original better. 3/5

9. One Another Dream (Sleeping Beauty)-no secrets. I really like the beat and the voices for the song was really good. Great to dance to. I sing along to it all the time. 4/5

10. Anytime You Need a Friend (Home on the Range)-the Beu Sisters. They did it again! Great song. I like song and the style of the song it great. I love this song. 5/5

11. The Second Star to the Right (Peter Pam)-Jesse McCartney. I'm a fan of Jesse McCartney, so I wasn't surprised that this song was so good. Jesse's voice is dreamy, and I love it. 5/5

12. When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchino)-Ashley Gearing. I never heard of her before, but I will buy her CD and more! WYWUAS is my favorite Disney song, and Ashley made me love it even more. I adore the lyrics and the beat. It brings me back, all right. And I LOVE it. 6(SIX)/5

13. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella)-Daniel Bedingfield. I love this song. I would like to waltz to it one day. Daniel brings a classic touch to it, and it "spices" up in the middle. 5/5

14. Baroque Hoedown (Disney's Electrical Parade)-They Might Be Giants. Not much voice, just sounds. My brother loves it, I like the beat and style of it too. 4/5

I'm listening to the CD as I write this, so you get exactly what I think of it. This review took me almost 50 minutes, so you can see that I really thought each song over.
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Must Buy!
What a fabulous CD. This was the first CD we bought for our daughter. 10 months later and all of us still enjoy listening to it. (For new parents, it's a great way to relearn some standard kid's songs.)

The one and only
My 3 year old requests to listen to this CD over and over again! It is fantastic since I know the words to all the songs too. I love singing and dancing around the house with my son to this CD. It is much better than laying around the house and watching another movie. What was even better was listening to this CD on our last road trip. I never heard a peep out of him except his singing! It is a MUST HAVE!!

A Must for All Ages!!!
My 3 month old loves to listen to all types of music. I am a working mother, so when I pick him up at daycare, I have chores that need to be done when I get home. I put this CD in, and it keeps my son happy and occupied while he listens to Elmo and his friends. I play this CD over and over again! It is fantastic since most of the songs are ones I grew up with, and I know the words, so he can hear my voice singing along. I love dancing and singing with my son, and I even catch my husband singing along. It is A MUST HAVE for ALL Ages!!

We love this one!
This is a great rendition of kids songs. My 2 1/2 year old wants to listen to it over and over. He even suggested we sing and play Ring Around the Rosie at gym class. And when Elmo yells that he needs a life preserver or the Count won't stop counting, I can't stop laughing. And I'm a grown up, honest.

yeah!
Who can compete with this solid classic? Dark Side of the Moon? OK Computer? Abbey Road? Electric Ladyland? Bridge Over Troubled Water? Goodbye Yellow Brick Road? None of the previous I have to say. I have experienced several of these classics but none have matched up to the experience you get from these unforgettable tunes. I'm 23 and this is the only album I have listened to straight through every single day since I bought it. It has so much variety. The fun, despite being stereotypical to my German heritage, John Jingleheimer Schmit is always enjoyable. Ring Around the Rosy is a short, yet classic number that leaves you screaming for more. It includes darker numbers, too such as the cynical Grouch Medley, and In the Evening by the Moonlight Hoots the Owl. And This Little Piggy Went to the Market is a great way to finnish off the album. It has more energy and textures than any song I've heard since Bohemian Raphsody. The amazing part is how accessable it is. Kids like it just as much as adults and thats really intresting because it has taken me years to fully appreciate what has been done here. Basically, if you don't own it and you call yourself a music fan, you better hold your tongue. Go out! Buy it today! ... Read more

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Cynical types will accuse Disney of milking the "greatest" concept untilit's drier than Tinkerbell's fairy dust ("Supercalafragilisticexpealidocious," "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Da," and "Heigh Ho" were hits off of Vol. 1; "Bare Necessities," "It's a Small World," and "Some Day My Prince Will Come" stole the show on Vol. 2), but aglimpse of this installment's track listing is all it'll take to squash their suspicions. Once again running reverse-chronologically, Vol. 3 opens with Jonatha Brooke's gorgeously achy ballad "I'll Try," from 2002's arguably not-so-great Return to Neverland, and gradually reaches back through the years to re-raise the curtain on Toy Story 2 ("When She Loved Me," performed by Sarah McLachlan), The Lion King ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight"), Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews's classic "A Spoonful of Sugar"), Pinocchio ("Give a Little Whistle"), and a bundle of treasured others, bottoming out at 1933's "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" from The Three Little Pigs. Vol. 3 is not without its weak moments--would a G-rated movie-goers' poll produce Beauty and the Beast's "Gaston" or The Hunchback of Notre Dame's "Topsy Turvy" on a hits list? Seems unlikely. Still, the bulk of these tracks are, as the included Little Mermaid song goes, "Part of Your World," and the spread of decades they represent proves their staying power. Don't expect Disney to latch the lid on its inexhaustible archives until a dozen or so of these records, each as strong as the next, beckon you back for more. --Tammy La Gorce ... Read more

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Some gems, some duds
The previous two volumes of this series, chosen by Leonard Maltin and graced by his excellent liner notes, were enough draw to make me buy this one "for my son." Unfortunately, Maltin wasn't involved in this one, and it shows.

I am glad I have it - if only to keep from buying the full soundtracks of all these movies just to get a clean copy of Pat Carroll singing "Poor Unfortunate Souls" (Little Mermaid) or "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat" (Aristocats) or Elfman's fabulous "What's This?" (Nightmare Before Christmas).

I suspect most folks will do what I did, and buy the CD because a few of the tunes still resonate - and there's plenty of power here for that. The "Siamese Cat Song" certainly isn't great art, but it transports me back to child state - where I feel I'm listening to my scratchy old 45 - quicker than you can say "Fess Parker."

I appreciate that the compiler - Ted Kryczko - stuck with Maltin's winning formula of old and new. But his sense of drama and pacing aren't the best. Yes, the Jonatha Brooke and Sarah MacLachlan cuts - featured one and two on the set - are pretty and sweet. I'm sure it's frustrating that these great cuts didn't get heard enough, because the movies were weak. You still don't start with them. Lead with your strengths.

Oh yes, the 6-year-old does appreciate it, but prefers volumes 1 and 2. (Nearly forgot my cover, there.)

Great music...but save a bundle with the 5-disc set!
This CD is great. It has both old and new Disney classics. But...for a little more money you can get all these songs and about 80 more. The 5 disc set sold here at Amazon has 99 Disney classics and sells for about the price of 2 CDs. The 5 disc set includes songs such as Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah from the no-longer released Song of the South, songs from the theme parks like the Electric Light Parade theme, It's a Small World from the NY World's Fair...it has them all! Buying the CDs seperately you probably spend twice as much + shipping; save some money--the 5-CD set is the way to go. ... Read more

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It's always refreshing to find a kids' album that doesn't seem uniquely designed to drive adults crazy. As you pop in this CD and putter, you might not even notice that its bouncy, folksy, Squeeze-meets-John Prine-meets-Lovin' Spoonful music is for kids, until you hear phrases like "belly button," "dinosaur," "mud puddle"--and the familiar strains of "The Muffin Man." Happy Lemons is Chicago-based artist Ralph Covert's third children's music release, after the popularRalph's World andAt the Bottom of the Sea. As ever, Covert writes (and sings) most of the songs on Happy Lemons, from "Sammy the Dog" to "Dinosaur Rumble," though familiar songs like "Pony Boy" (arranged by Bruce Springsteen) and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's "What's New, Pussycat?" also make appearances. This effervescent CD manages to offer up blues, folk, pop, and jazz elements without a hiccup. A particular favorite is the silly but harmonious "Betty Botter," which tinkers with the traditional tongue-twister about making bitter batter better to great effect. Special guests on the album include blues artist Corky Siegel, rock drummer Matt Walker, and an exuberant chorus of kids. Children's book illustrator Giselle Potter (Gabriella's Song, Kate and the Beanstalk) designed the whimsical cover for this CD, giving form to the trombone-playing dog Sammy, Pony Boy, and many, many happy lemons. Whoever thinks that "fun for the whole family" isn't possible hasn't explored Ralph's World. --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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ralph scores a hit--again!!!
Another incredible release from Ralph Covert--aka Ralph's World. Kids and parents alike will appreciate his fine turn of phrase ("Sammy the Dog," "Barnyard Blues," "Puddle of Mud"), his impeccable melodies and riffs ("Happy Lemons" and the fantastic "Betty Botter"), his ability to choose unusual cover tunes that are just right ("What's New Pussycat," "Pony Boy"), and his natural exuberance for his songs ("Dinosaur Rumble" and again, "Happy Lemons").

Something I've noticed over his three CDs is his ability to create a musical world for all ages to appreciate, and his voice carries a level of joy and warmth that wraps around the listener. My 21-month-old loves it, and his father and I do too. All three of his CDs are worth getting--just listen to the samples above. They will make it clear why Ralph's World continues to be the best music for kids and adults around.

Keep them coming, Ralph!

More infectious fun from Ralph and friends
"Happy Lemons" provides another rollicking good time. The Ralph's World trademarks are all here: infectious fun for kids and adults, Ralph Covert's ability to sing really fast and play a mean guitar, a talented band, and a tour through musical genres. A little reggae, a little scatting, a lot of rock. (And those bouncy lyrics to "Happy Lemons" will stick with you and put some spring in your step.)

My 2 1/2-year-old son loves Ralph's World and will dance to it by spinning in circles until he falls down. My guitar-playing husband admires the music and wordplay and says of Ralph Covert: "He's got some chops." Me, I'm just glad to have some music for the car that my kid and I both enjoy. This stuff's so good, you might forget to turn off the tape when your kid falls asleep in the carseat.

Still the best -- even after 200+ times played!
We love this CD! I just can't say enough great things about this and the other Ralph's World CDs.

My 14-month-old and I have listened to this CD at least twice a day for the past three months, and I still enjoy it. I can't say this about many CDs, especially not kiddie CDs.

In fact, I hesitate to call this a "kiddie CD", since it has enough musical integrity, humor and charm to appeal to adults as well.

Best of all, my son loves it, too. At the mention of the word "Ralphie", he excited runs over to the CD player and starts pushing buttons. As soon as he hears the first song, "Happy Lemons", he starts bopping and smiling. It's the best.

I highly recommend this CD.

Kid music that's not annoying to parents!
We got this CD when our twins were about 9 months old. They now are 15 months old, and they will point to the stereo and ask for this CD. So, we all hear it at least 4 times a day, and I don't even mind!

The lyrics are SO much fun to hear - like so many good animated movies, the adults might get the humor on a different level, which is part of why I'll willingly put this on whenever the boys ask for it.

This was a gift from some family friends near Chicago, and I mistakenly thought that Ralph was a local artist that we wouldn't be able to find here in NH. I can't tell you how pleased I am to hear that I was wrong - we will be purchasing the other CD's very soon.

Still the best out there
Having greedily devoured Ralph's first two kids CDs (you DO have them already, right??), I was a little worried about the reviews I'd read here talking about a drop in quality.

Don't even think about it. This is another first-class blast of breezy pop tunes, that if anything touch on more styles of music than before. The pop-smarts are still first rate, and you and your kids will soon have a new crop of melodies rattling around in your heads all day long. Watch out for the last cut though, the beautifully winsome "Riding With No Hands" actually had me in tears.

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Beware the pink and blue are the SAME CD, (Thought was I&II)
Great!. Verey good arrengements...
BUT, Beware buying too quickly... (as I did) because the Blue Cover & Pink Cover ARE THE SAME CD!, so you'll get the same CD with different cover!. (Well, I would make a present of the redundant... but I guess it's a silly mistake to buy them both thinking they are Vol I and Vol II).
A must have lullabies CD.

beautiful
many beatles albums made for the younger set often stink.., but THIS is the good stuff.
the songs are beautifully done, and don't have the nasty remake feel many beatles remake albums do.
perfect for anyone, not just babies

Got two as gifts--keeping both
I am not a huge Beatles fan. I like them, and have a lot of good memories, but that's not why I love this album. First, I believe it's important to play music to a baby (I'm a couple weeks away from having my first, so I'm no expert--it just makes sense to me). This music is so soothing and entertaining at the same time that I can't believe it. I find the songs running through my head during the day. Obviously I haven't played it for my daughter yet, but my wife and I have gone to sleep to it as we try to bank some rest before the baby comes. You can easily get the feel of this album by listening to the samples, which are representative. Also, this is a cool and different gift. If you know a Beatles fan having a baby, its a must.

Superlatives for Jason Falkner's Beatle Lullabies
A perfect baby shower gift; a perfect Christmas gift; a great gift for any age group. Falkner's transformation of classical Beatles songs into "A Lullaby Album" is fantastic, enjoyable, delightful, soothing, nostalgic, pleasurable. The lullaby quality of the music is particularly reassuring. After the baby's asleep baby boomers might also want to put on the headphones. As Jason says in the liner notes: "it also sounds good at maximum volume." Whether you find the cd in the Jason Falkner, Beatles, or Children's section, this is a cd worth looking for. ... Read more

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Kids want to play OVER AND OVER AND OVER
Preschool children absolutely love

*Listen and move - They tiptoe, run, hop, gallap and laugh their way to some energy release!

* The Number rock - In a circle joining hands and yelling and screaming the numbers. Helps to count and recgonize sequencing. Then we all fall to the ground!

*The Freeze - they just want to keep freezing (We like to freeze in a really goofy position)

*The World is a Rainbow - We have rainbow streamers that children do things with. We ask each child to wave their streamer in a unique way to this song and then everyone copies.

this is the best greg and steve cd, pre-teacher must have
I have or have listened to all of the greg and steve cds. This is my personal favorite for several reasons. First, the songs teach something like days, numbers, and some other basics. Those sit-down type songs are perfect for circletime from 2-5 year olds. I use ASL on several of them. The speed of the songs makes that possible. (Ex: The Good Morning Song.) Secondly,
there are great gross-motor songs like The Freeze, Popcorn, and the Boogie Walk. The all-time most popular preschool song has to be Listen and Move. When it yukky outside, and the kids are driving each other crazy, you NEED to break out the Listen and Move song. This CD can change the mood in a preschool room almost immeadiately. This is the ONE you want to buy, if you don't have a lot of funds to get them all. Enjoy !

Wonderful psychedelic pop
I'm a substitute teacher in Chicago, and occassionally I teach a kindergarden or pre-K class. The aide that I was working with threw this record on yesterday for a group of 4 and 5 year old children - obviously, they loved it, and danced around the room.

I was impressed by the likeness that much of the record had to recent efforts by Apples In Stereo and many of the Elephant 6 Recording Company groups. For any fans of that ilk, I reccomend this twee pop collection.

Worth the Effort to Find
I first experienced Greg & Steve when I worked in a family daycare while in college for education. We had many children's albums from which to choose. This particular one was an absolute favorite with the children AND the staff. The music is extremely kid-friendly while, at the same time, fun for the adults who care for them.

The "Good Morning" song is an excellent way to set the mood for the day. I found myself playing it when I needed a boost, as well. "Listen and Move" is excellent for helping children follow directions, develop gross motor skills, and develop a discriminating ear.

It was a true joy to watch the children develop their own styles of self-expression while they danced to the songs on this album. This album, far more than any other we had, got the children up, moving,and INVOLVED with the music. With many other children's CDs, I found the children just continued to play with their toys with the music in the background.

When I tried to buy my own copy, I discovered the CD was out of production (it's from the 70s). I went out of my way to find a copy and I'm so glad I did. It is on loan to my 3-year-old niece and she fell in love with it instantly. I can't wait to use it with my own children someday.

(I also have volume 1, which is good, but not nearly as good as volume 2.)

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