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Great for adults and kids to enjoy together
My two year old daughter loves this CD, and so do I. It holds her attention just as well as TV does, and what a great alternative! Some of the songs (Sesame Street Theme, Big Bird's Alphabet Song, Rubber Duckie) sound like the same recordings that I remember from 25+ years ago when I was growing up with Sesame Street. Others (Put Down the Duckie, Elmo's Song) are more recent. All are great!

Elmo's Song!
This CD was a lifesaver for us. My infant son hated his carseat rides until we got this CD. He especially likes the first song and "Elmo's Song." We've been listening to it for months, and had to buy two CD's so we would have on in the car and one in the house. Mommy and Daddy like "Elmo's Song," but we also like the old favorites from when we watched Sesame Street as children. Ernie's "Rubber Ducky" song is a real classic!

A Must Have!
This is a fantastic CD. My son is 18 months old, and just loves it. It's all the old favorites that I remember myself as a child. And, I think it's the original recordings too because the character voices are the ones from years ago, not today. We just got back from Sesame Place, and they play all these same songs in the background around the park. My son loved it, especially because he recognized the songs from his CD. It's also nice and long, so it keeps him happy for awhile whether at home or in the car.

A classic full of fun for the whole family
I find myself singing "put down the ducky", "rubber ducky" "being green" under my breath at work or at home- and I myself giggle. My husband and I recently drove to South Carolina from CT and this cd put loads of smiles on my sons face. If he gets finisky we pop it in and in an instant- he's listening and laughing. How could anyone not love Sesame Street.

Makes my baby DANCE!!
My little girl has loved this CD since she was about 7 months old. Now, at 11 months old, she sits in front of the CD player and sways back and forth in time to the music. This is great music that both she and I can enjoy together. ... Read more

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It's Sesame Street... You Can't Go Wrong
This is a no-brainer... it's Sesame Street songs... every kid loves 'em. Nothing bad to say at all... your kids like Big Bird? Get 'em this CD.

slightly disappointing
Having purchased the first Platinum CD a couple of years ago, I decided to go for it with Platinum Too. I saw some of the songs on it and was so amazingly excited, particularly "Somebody Come and Play," "Take A Breath," and "Mah Na Mah Na." Unfortunately, the versions of these songs I know and love are not the ones which appear on this CD. I will admit to finding this more than a little disconcerting, but, after a couple listens-through, I didn't mind so much.

On the whole, it's a good mixture of Sesame Street old and new...but I still think the first one is better.

In response to another review...
Mr. Whipple's store is the one with the Charmin. I think you mean HOOPER'S Store.
Really, now. That reviewer should be ashamed...

Just a Little Shy.
PLATINUM TOO is the follow-up album to the very popular PLATINUM. Both feature favorite songs from Sesame Street. PLATINUM TOO pretty much feels in the gaps left by the first album. Well that's not quite true because these albums only cover Sesame Street favorites through the early 1990s. Still, it's a great album and I've been giving it a lot of airplay on my webradio show. Some of my favorite tunes are:

"Counting is Wonderful"

"Caribbean Amphibian"

"The Grouch Song"

"Believe in Yourself"

"The Ballad of Casey MacPhee"

"Take a Breath"

"Mah Na Mah Na"

"One of These Things"

"One Small Voice"

This is a wonderful companion piece to PLATINUM and is a great album to own and play for kids.

Kids? Who said this was for kids?
As part of the first generation of Sesame Street kids (and I'm almost 40), this CD is for all of us who know deep in our hearts that C IS for Cookie and that Mr Whipple's store is right around the corner. I grew up with this music and had the privilege of growing up all over agin with my kids, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and my personal favorite, Grover. If you were ever a kid that sat in front of the TV after school and laughed at Bert and Ernie, then this CD is for you. We are never to old to find our way back to Sesame Street. We love you, Jim Henson, wherever you are! ... Read more

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Songs from the Street, the boxed set that stretches back to "Sesame Street's" 1969 debut, is the kids' record of the year, if not the decade: Big Bird and the gang might've pulled it off themselves--for a crew of fix-it store workers, shopkeeps, and goofball monsters, the talent quotient's off the charts--but when you've got this many names to drop, they've got to land somewhere. What impresses most in three discs is the lack of a single thud. Cab Calloway, Pete Seeger, and James Taylor mosey in on disc one; Johnny Cash, BB King, and Tony Bennett take seats on the stoop for disc two; and the Dixie Chicks, Gloria Estefan, and R.E.M. raise the brownstone roof on disc three--and that's leaving out stars like Lena Horne, Stevie Wonder, BillyJoel, and Trisha Yearwood. When it comes to inspiring preschoolers and their parents to sing the praises of rubber duckies, bein' green, and the people in their neighborhood; "The Street" gets busy. --Tammy La Gorce ... Read more

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Not quite as definitive as I'd hoped
We all know a few Sesame Street songs and chances are they appear on this collection which features 31 cast originals and 32 celebrity appearances. If you've been watching Sesame Street, you can probaly add those up to a grand total of 63 songs! Of the 31 cast originals, all but one track (HENSON KING OF EIGHT) has been previously released on LP or CD. It would have been nice to have more never-before-released tracks. That said, it's great to have some of the tracks appearing on CD for the first time. As for the 32 celebrity appearances, 25 of them have never been released before. So this is definately the set for you if you're a fan of the celebrity versions.

Inside the 10.5" cardboard case, the 3 Cds are presennted in cardboard slip covers and a 68 page booklet is included. The booklet is really impressive as it not only has credits and lyrics for every song, but also offers a brief timeline of the series from it's debut through the present day, as well as extensive liner notes.

I was really miffed that the original broadcast version of LADYBUG'S PICNIC wasn't used. In order to make this THE definitive Sesame Street collection I believe the broadcast version of all songs should have been used. That said, the remix version of the PINBALL NUMBER COUNT and SESAME STREET THEME are terrific!

For the casual Sesame Street fan this set is terrific. For the Sesame Street fan who has a few CD's but never owned or knows what an LP is, this set will offer you a few things you've never heard before like the Lena Horne and Grover classic HOW DO YOU DO. But if you want original broadcast versions of the songs and don't care for the celebrity intrepretations, then this is not the set for you.

This set gets close to being definitive, but misses the mark by not including original broadcast versions and focusing a bit too heavily on the celebrity appearances.

Great Set For Sesame Street Fans Young And Old
This was a great CD set. I bought it as soon as I heard about it on "The Playground" a 3 houg children's music show on Emerson Colege Radio 88.9 in Boston. (Weekend nights from 5-8.) It was great to hear Mr. Hooper on "I've Got Two" without the static of my old Record. I love Children's music and I still have all my old Sesame Street Records. I wish the would release the old records on CD. There are so many out of print Sesame Street Songs that should be brought back. Remember Susan's "Someday Little Children(will Be Living On The Moon)". This is great with all the famious stars on this box set. They should of included included more songs with Mr. Hooper. I miss him on the show. They did not include my favorite sesame street song "We All Sing With The Same Voice". ("We All Sing with the same voice, The Same song, The same voice"). All in all Great set for anyone who wants to hear their sesame street favorites again.

Fell in love so fast...haven't gotten to all of the discs!
Our whole family fell in love with the first disc we popped in that we still haven't made it through all of them! But I can't wait until we do. For now, we listen to Oscar the Grouch and Johnny Cash singing "Nasty Dan" all the time in the car and around bath time. I think by now I can recite all of the lyrics. What a great way to share music with your child!

35 Years and a lot of missing memories...
Anxiously awaiting this box set, I was thoroughly disappointed when I found there were so, so many songs left out. There are so many songs from "today's Sesame" - what happened to the songs of Sesame from years ago? I was expecting to see more of the classic, unavailable songs from my record collection, but sadly, they can't be found on this box set. Disc 3 is a disappointment - who wants to hear another Aerosmith song???!! Not me. Give me the Ernie & Bert Rhyming song and you would have made my day. Sorry, I have to give it 2 stars. Most of these songs are available on all their other CDs. Shame on you Sesame Street! This box set is just as lame as Season 35.

Let's go back to the Street!
Like millions of children before and after me, I grew up with Sesame Street. I even credit the show for teaching me how to read at the young age of 5. So, it was only natural that Songs from the Street would attract my attention. Still, because of its price, I hesitated... after a few months, I finally decided to buy it and am I ever glad I did!!!

Everyone who's ever watched Sesame Street will find at least a few personal favorites... And make some discoveries along the way! For instance, Stevie Wonder's 1-2-3 Sesame Street (previously unreleased on album) is a great funky number that could have been used as a theme song for the show. It's THAT good.

And how can anyone listen to Mah Na Mah Na and not have it stuck in the head all day? (Yes, the Mah Na Mah Na song appeared on Sesame Street before being associated with the Muppet Show.)

The sound is pretty good, you can even hear some details that you weren't supposed to hear. For example, on Sweet-A Little Baby, sung by guest star Pete Seegers and the kids, you can hear faint shushing to cue the kids from singing along when the chorus is over.

There is only thing, though: Why wasn't Matt Robinson credited as Gordon? He does appear on at least one song (I've got two -- from 1970's Sesame Street 1 album, featuring the original cast). It would have been nice to see the original Gordon credited alongside the best-known Gordon, Roscoe Orman.

In any case, this is a great box set. I just hope that Sesame Workshop will release a DVD with the best early years' sketches (don't you want to see Mr. Hooper again?).

Happy 35th anniversary, Sesame Street!!! ... Read more

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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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If your kids seem more like couch potatoes than jumping beans, then this lively dance album is sure to get them on their feet. The entire Sesame Street cast participates in this high-spirited album that includes "Me Lost Me Cookie at the Disco" with lead vocals by Cookie Monster, "The Lambaba!" featuring the Count counting lambies, and the finger-snapping "Happy Tappin' with Elmo." Hot! Hot! Hot! is great fun and invites interactive movement but still retains strong educational values that parents and children can enjoy together. --Deborah Moore ... Read more

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My 3 year old and his friends sing and dance like crazy!
I bought this for my son, and he immediately found a few songs that he asked me to play over and over. I skip over the Cookie Monster Disco song (dated) and other songs that seem to be on EVERY Sesame Street CD.
But all in all, this is an excellent one. There were a lot of songs I hadn't heard done by the SS characters, and everyone in my family has a different favorite!
I loaned it to my daycare provider, and the kids there range in age from 1 to 6 and they were ALL singing and dancing.

A great cd for the kids!
My daughter, the Sesame Street fanatic at 21 months old, got this cd for Christmas last month. Since then, it hasn't left the cd player. She runs to it every chance she gets and says "song" while pointing at it. The songs on this cd are really cute: the characters sing some songs you know (like "Hot, hot hot!") and a lot of other songs that I recognized from watching the show. I'd have to say my daughter's favorites are tracks 2 and 10, one of which is "Happy tappin' with Elmo" her favorite character. If you have kids, you really need this cd...it will keep them hopping and dancing for a long time and as a bonus, you won't mind listening to it either.

Cookie Monster Rules!!
I purchased this album for my young son and he loved it, nearly as much as my husbund! If we are in the car the first thing both of them want to listen to is Cookie Monster's "Me lost Me Cookie At The Disco", which I have to agree, is a fantastic song. It is this interaction that makes the whole album a must.

Fun!Fun!Fun!
I bought this album because I was looking for something upbeat and different for my son. I had bad luck it the past with children's CD's boring both him and me. The first time I played it my 11 month old started to laugh and giggle. Next thing I know I caught my husband trying to disco to I lost my cookie at the disco. I recommend this CD to all my friends with young kids.

So Cute
This music is so cute. It is upbeat and not only don't I mind listening to it, I like it. The songs are catchy with good music, unlike a lot of kids CDs. The quality of the production is great. My daughter loved it from the first time we played it. Hot! Hot! Dance Songs is a winner. ... Read more

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This collection of songs from everybody's favorite little red monster will surely tickle the kids in your family. Elmo solos include the rockin' "Off to School," "Elmo's Rap Alphabet," and the sweet, inspiring "Just One Person." He gets a little help from his friends for the Joe Raposo classic "Sing," and Big Bird and Snuffleupagus join in for "Elmo's Song." Once you get used to hearing Elmo's tiny, preschoolerish voice, this charming album will have you and your kids "Be Doodle Dee Dum"-ing right along with it. --Deborah Moore ... Read more

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TOO CUTE!!!
This is just too cute!!! Our daughter loves Elmo...she holds the CD case while listening to The Best of Elmo!!! Sings, dances to the songs!!! This is a must have!!!

If only they made Elmo Sings Bob Dylan and The Beatles Tunes
My 20 month old wants to listen to this album exclusively. If we put on other CDs or tapes, even other Sesame Street music with other voices singing, she says "Elmo. Elmo. Elmo" until that wonderful, high-pitched voice comes through the speaker. It really is quite funny to hear Elmo singing everything. I've heard this CD a few hundred too many times. We need a new Elmo compilation. A definite favorite of our daughter's and her Elmo-loving friends.

Great for traveling in the car and at bedtime!
I bought this cd for my 22 month old daughter because she watches Elmo on tv and gets very excited when she sees him. This is by far the best money I have spent on her! I first played this cd in the car, while on my way to a doctors appointment with her. While I was stressed out because of traffic, she was in her car seat dancing, moving and singing to the music! I also play this cd for her at bedtime and naptime and it is the perfect thing for her to listen to as she winds down from a busy day! I plan on buying the entire Sesame Street/Elmo collection for her!

Over and over
My son , now 3, has listened to this album over and over, and it doesn't lose it's charm. And he has shown no signs at all of tiring of it--he wore the first tape out and we had to get a new one!

My 2 year old son LOVES Elmo's songs
This CD is magical. My son sings and hums these treasures all day. My mother who cares for him while I work full-time swears that he will do anything as long as he hears Elmo's voice in the background. The funny thing is that I find myself humming these songs too! I wish I could give this CD to every parent who has a 2-year old -- it is a MUST for every toddler. ... Read more

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Exceptional, Fun, and Educational
Absolutely love it. I use it for my Spanish students. We perform for parents with songs from this CD. The songs are fun and the kids learn so much. They always ask me to play the songs over. I wish they would come out with another Spanish CD. Maria and Luis from Sesame Street have wonderful voices!

Sesame Street Fiesta Songs
I wanted to write this review b/c my purchase was based on an online review. This is the best CD! We are trying to learn and teach our 3 boys (3, 2 & 2) Spanish. I listen to Fiesta Songs in the van even when they aren't with me! We've learned so many useful words and phrases, and the music is great. Me gusta!!

Way too much fun to be only for kids!!!
#1) I'm an adult
#2) I have no kids
#3) I love this CD.

Yes...it's FUN...and sometimes way too sickenly cute. Elmo singing spanish? Classics like "The people in your neighborhood".

I tell my friends that I'm trying to learn spanish...when in reality this CD is just as fun to listen to as just about anythign you'll find on the radio. Super sticky sweet, but not stupid and not condescending.

Oh, and if you *do* have kids....I'm sure it's even more fun.
Worth it....if you came to this page you're probably considering it...so get on with it...buy it already!

GREAT SONGS!
Really fun -- my kids (4 & 6) love it! I love all the Sesame Street products - they are wonderful. My kids also love the "SING AND LEARN" CD by the Global Village Kids. These are bilingual nursery rhymes that they already know so it's easier for them to pick up words in Spanish. I highly recommend both -- much better than the so-called "educational" videos out there for getting your kids to learn a bit of Spanish (and have fun, too!)

AWESOME!
My son and I had been working with the same Baby Spanish CD since before he was born EVERYDAY and finally it bagan to get old. I wanted to find something we could alternate he is other cd with and found Fiesta Songs! It's great. It's a definativly bilingual approach in which spanish words and phrases are introduced into well known Sesame Street songs. The cd also comes with the words to all the songs in English and in Spanish. Elmo, the Count, Big Bird, Rosita, Maria, Luis, and others make this cd totally worth the money. ... Read more

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Love this with one 'dumb' reservation
My 2-year-old daughter absolutely loves this CD. Everytime we get in the car, she says, "Bert & Ernie" and then sings along with the lyrics. I admit, I like it too.

The reason I'm writing this review, though, is to let parents know that it has one part where the characters call Bert's game "Dumb." I'm sure my child will learn this word eventually, but I'd rather she didn't learn it from Bert & Ernie. I'm not sure what Sesame street people were thinking when writing this script. It's disappointing since the rest of the CD is so great.

Didn't know how much I loved them until I got this album...
Ernie and Bert have some of the best music on Sesame Street, and this album is the place to find it. It not only includes the standards "Rubber Duckie" and "Doin the Pidgeon," but there are some terrific songs that were new to me: an incredible lullaby incorporating deep breathing; "Up Goes the Castle" and a fun song about asking for help; "Lonesome Joan." This CD should have a place in any Sesame Street fan's collection, be they 2 feet or 7 feet tall.

Great for child AND parent!
My son has 4 Sesame Street albums; I'm a little sick of most of them by now, with the notable exception of Bert & Ernie's Greatest Hits. At 30 now, I grew up with many of these songs ("Rubber Duckie," "Imagination," and "Doin' the Pigeon," anyone?) and remember them with fondness. Today, I have a new appreciation for the clever lyrics and catchy tunes. I also love the newer songs, along with Bert's hysterical commentary on the track "Dance Myself to Sleep." ("Where did the sheep get tap shoes?") As counterpoint to the funny, zippy songs, there are some sweet and lovely slower songs such as "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon" and "Up Goes the Castle." All in all, it's an album I can listen to repeatedly. My 22-month-old son can sing along with most of the tunes, and often asks to "listen Ewnie." With an album like this, I'm happy to listen Ewnie, too.

I Love It!
I love it! I grew up listening to Ernie and Bert; and I must say that the opener, "Rubber Duckie" by Ernie is certainly a blast from the past! I also like "Clink Clank" and "The National Association of 'W' Lovers" by Bert, his opening lines to "Pat Pat Patty Pat", and "But I Like You" by Ernie and Bert -- but most of all, I find "Imagination" by Ernie and friends to be an especially pretty song. Grown-up Sesame Street fans, get this Bert and Ernie CD -- I'm sure you'll love it, too!

My kids favorite, without a doubt!
My 2 year old AND my 6 year old both love these funny and fun songs. We've been playing this at bedtime for the last month and although there are some upbeat tunes, they segue into some quiet "nighty night" songs that usually get the job done. ... Read more

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When you hear this creative collection of alliterative alphabet anthems, you'll be amazed at the various verses and clever choruses. Whether it's the classic "'C' Is for Cookie" or "MMM Monster Meal," young kids will get a kick out of the frivolous fun while learning language set to song. Along with the lyrical letter tunes, there's a "What's My Letter?" skit with Prairie Dawn and Guy Smiley and a fantastic fable, "The Tale of Tom Tattertall Tuttletut," featuring Herbert Birdsfoot and the Anything People. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more alluring alphabet album anywhere. --Deborah Moore ... Read more

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Great for Kids and Parents!!
As a music teacher and the mother of a toddler, I love this collection of alphabet songs!! Not only are the songs well written and entertaining, but my child is learning from them as well. My 21 month old has been listening to this CD for several months and still asks for it first thing in the morning and before bed time at night. This CD is a must for parents of toddlers!!

I learned from these songs, too!
I am a college student whose parents played these exact same Sesame Street Alphabet Songs ( I mean they haven't even been re-recorded!) for me on a record player in the early 1980s. I can still remember most of the words to the songs, and believe me, as a child learning the alphabet, I sure enjoyed this version much more than the traditional "next time won't you sing with me..." alphabet song.

masked education!
My three year old loves this. I love things that my kids think are fun when they happen to be educational. That's this CD. We have it on in the car all the time. I have a singing lesson CD "Voice Lessons To Go" by Vaccarino that I put on for my older daughter and myself- (you should hear the 3 year old try to keep up with that) She's actually learning her abc's and her Do Re Mi's. Should we try Spanish tapes next???

I've been looking all over for these songs!!
My brother had these songs on 45's when he was maybe 3 years old (late 70s) and I can remember singing along with many of these songs. Definitely a great find!! I hope my kids will enjoy these as much as I did as a child.

I Enjoy It More Than My Son
I purchased this CD for the daily car trips around town when my son is with me. Most every track has characters talking, giving intros to the letters and such. All very cute, very Seasame Street - and 100% a stroll down memory lane. I'm not sure if it's all in mono, but most of the songs are from way way back - probably 70's and 80's. I get a kick out of it because it's nostalgic; and my son enjoys it because he gets to sing along and learn the alphabet. ... Read more

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Songs for All Seasons
There are lots of music albums for kids available now, but I think one of the most timeless records is In Harmony. It shows the true talents of old favorites, such as the Taylor brothers and Carly Simon. I've listened to this record for as long as I remember, and even though I'm theoretically at the threshold of being an adult, I still listen to it when I can't sleep. This album is one of the reasons that I'm going to pursue a career in music. It's definately a good investment for your kids--something positive for once.

The Best Ever
My sister and I used to sing and play along with this album in 1980 - it is still a favorite inside joke for us. I can't wait to get this CD for her this Christmas and my own son. This is a very unique, diverse CD - with lots of fun songs and beautiful music. It is sure to be a treasure for all families - no matter what the age. Buy it now!!!

great album
i remember my older sister giving me this album when i was about three or four years old...a couple years after it came out and it has stayed with me ever since..i think we can all relate to the songs young or old..i remember singing along with linda ronstadt to i want a horse...or dancing with my sister to bluebery pie..these are great singers...this isnt barney or teletubbies...i wish more kids music was like this album..and i dont care if im 5, 25 or 65...ill cherish this album for the rest of my life..so that my children can experience it as well..

Song for every heart
I haven't even gotten the CD yet. I just babysat a nephew, and sang him to sleep with a song I remembered from this album many years ago. Since then I have been on a quest to get the CD, and cannot wait to receive it!!! It may not be for a young child, but it is for any child to share with his/her parent!!

Dad in Denver
Gave this album to my kids (and listened to it for myself frequently) when it came out. My fiance' started using it a couple years ago because she teaches elementary school and the kids (2nd graders) love it and it calms them down when they get wacky. Bought it again for her as CD (yup, I still had the vinyl) along with Sesame Street Platinum and Free to Be Me & You (Marlo Thomas). ... Read more

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Great for the car
My son loves to sing along with this in the car. We alternate between this and Bear in the Big Blue House. I will definitely buy more Sesame Street CDs.

Elmo is a saint
My three year old is crazy about Elmo. So many children's songs are annoying, Elmo is a godsend. I can listen to it over and over as we drive to & from school without pulling my hair out. Go Elmo!

GREAT CD! Addictive catchy tunes!
My 21 month old daughter LOVES, LOVES, LOVES this CD! We play it in the car. When we are inside, she keeps saying "DD" and pointing to the car. I even love this music. When I dropped her off at her playgroup this morning, we had the CD playing, then after I was alone in the car, I kept it on for me to listen to!

Absolute best
I enjoy listening to ELMO!!!! ... Read more

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Must Have 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!!

Not enough Elmo
My daughter is 5 mos. old and loves Elmo, but this cd didn't show him enough. She wasn't interested in the other characters as much and got bored very easily.

Happy Kid in the car!
Our daughter loves this video tape, so I thought I would get her the CD to listen to in the car and she loves it.

An 18 month old stopper!
We own quite a few Elmo tapes and videos but this is the only one that my daughter actively seeks out and asks to watch or to listen to....again and again and again! And I don't mind at all! It's is a great video as well! ... Read more

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Catchy tunes, but not perfect.
While there are several very catchy songs on this album (Steve Tyler's cover of Oscar's "I Love Trash" song is inspired!), there are a couple of tracks we completely skip... one I don't particularly like, and one that my daughter doesn't like and I don't like well enough to convince her otherwise. So we only listen to 9 out of 11 tracks, which makes for a very short album. And when it is the only "Elmo Songs" CD in the car, it tends to repeat a lot faster than other albums, so I got tired of it after a while. OTOH, the remaining songs are quite catchy... I have found myself singing bits of the last track, "Songs" while surrounded by adults, and "Mambo I, I, I" tends to float up from my subconscious frequently (and it is to this album's credit that aside from a bit of embarassment, I don't mind at all). I also love Jimmy Buffet's "Caribbean Amphibian," but then, I have a soft spot for JB.

As another review mentions, this is not an Elmo-heavy album, but the songs are still good and my 2 1/2 year old daughter enjoys it anyway. I first heard it in her classroom at daycare, and decided I had to get it.

An acquired taste
I bought this CD expecting songs we could sing along to. I had never seen the video. When I got it home, I didn't like it too much, but then it grew on me. Now I can't decide which track I like best, and while I thought the En Vogue song was boring at first, I can tolerate it now. I still don't care for the Celine Dion cut. My daughter took to the CD immediately when she was 11 months old. Her favorite is the Elmo song at the end, but she dances to "Mambo", "I Love Trash", "Zig Zag Dance", and she knows the words to all of the songs and sings along (she's 17 months old now).

I disagree with the review I saw here that this is not intellectually stimulating for a child. It is. It exposes them to many different styles of popular music, all with good messages. I just think that the music is more sophisticated than many people expect on a children's album. The orchestrations are not dumbed-down, and there is a lot for adults and children to listen to. Why do people think that children need watered-down arrangements all the time? A little variety is healthy.

Great songs
My kids loved the video so we had to get the CD. It's just as wonderful! They love it and so do we, the songs are fun and don't get annoying after listening to them over and over.

Fun for kids, fun for adults
A lot of fun music. My daughter likes everything on this, except for "I Love Trash". One of the first things she actually sang was "Mambo, mambo, mambo, I, I, I".

We prefer this over the video. As other reviews point out, this CD doesn't have a lot of Elmo, despite the title, and it isn't especially long either.

Sesame fun for everyone!
This CD is a mix of original and classic Sesame Street songs performed by popular music acts along with various Sesame Street characters. The music is current with today's pop music scene so Mom and Dad can enjoy along with Baby. You will not want to pull your hair out after the fifteenth replay. This is not a build your baby's brain CD, but rather an innocent, fun escape. Isn't that what music is supposed to be about? If you are looking for an homage to Elmo, this is not it. If you are looking for a break from Barney and Pooh you found it. Our eighteen month old loves it...almost as much as we do! ... Read more

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great song to get kids to eat more vegetables
Captain vegetable encourages kids to eat more vegetables. Just teach them the words and watch what happens when you give them carrots and celery...totally magic. Sing the song to them and watch them complete the verses while they eat healthy vegetables. Bravo sesame street and captain vegetable!

Boogie Woogie Piggies rule
What a great way to keep kids humming during an 8-hour car trip! And the songs are clever enough to involve adults, too. My personal favorite is "Monster in the Mirror."

Very funny and only slightly educational!
Sample lyric from "I'm Proud To Be a Cow", written in the style of an old English music hall number: I'm proud to have an udder/ like my father / No - my mother. I think this is very funny, even after my two year old (who certainly doesn't get the joke) asks to here the "Cow Song" for the tenth time in one afternoon. Like all of the best Sesame Street humor, these songs work on two levels -- one for little kids, and one for their parents. ... Read more

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Sesame Street: Numbers
Cute cd teaching children numbers. My son loves it. The only downfalls is it's too short!! I like this cd better than the ABC one....

We love it!
Our favorite song is Cookie Monster's 10 Cookies. My 8 month old seems to enjoy this CD. We just wish it was longer!

Some great music for kids! (& adults too)
This album is one I've been listening to ever since I was about 6 years old (I had it on vinyl back then), and I must confess that I still listen to it today even as an adult. The hightlights include Bert & Ernie singing a great duet on "One & One Makes Two", Bird Bird singing "Just One Me", and The Count singing "8 Beautiful Notes" which is a really catchy tune! You also hear Sesame Street construction man "Biff" (of Biff & Sully fame) singing "Five Fingers". One of Biff's rare musical performances. And..... Little Jerry & the Montones singing "FOUR!". This group sounds just like one of those old time Doo Wop Groups and they always sing great Rock'n' Roll Sesame Street Songs! You gotta get this CD, for your kids, or for yourself. To bring back your Sesame Street Memories! ... Read more

Amazon.com essential recording

Road trips can be challenging to parents of young children. Sing-Along Travel Songs is an excellent way to help entertain car-bound kids and, at least temporarily, quell the repeated cries of "Are we there yet?" With a mix of traditional tunes such as "The Bear Went Over the Mountain," "Eensy Weensy Spider," and "The Alphabet Song" and Sesame Street traveling favorites including the bluesy counting song "Forty Blocks from My Home," the car-sound sing-along "Let's Go Driving," and Elmo's child-friendly cover of the Beatles hit "Drive My Car," this album offers a welcome alternative to repeated rounds of "99 Bottles of Pop on the Wall." --Deborah Moore ... Read more

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Makes the car rides something to look forward to.
We've had a lot of fun with this. I put it on for the kids and they have so much fun trying to immitate all the voices of the different characters. Then we put on a singing lesson CD, "Voice Lessons To Go" by Vaccarino for me and my oldest daughter. The younger one tries to sing a long with us in her high voice. I think we will get some Spanish Cds for the Car in addition for our next trip. Some of the long roads around us are just desert and very boring. So we have to fill them creatively!

Sesame Street Sing Along Travel Songs
This is just a great CD. My daughter checks it out at the library over and over again for her 2 year old daughter, who absolutely loves it. All the tracks are fun and the "Are we there yet" track is too funny. I'm purchasing the CD for our next long distance car trip with my grandson and I can't wait to play the "Are we there yet" track the first time he asks "are we there yet?" and each time after that he asks. It's going to be a hilarious trip!

A cute cd for in the car
I bought this cd after reading several good reviews. While my daughter loves the cd (she sometimes wants track 4 over and over and over again), I am only rating this with 4 stars. This is because I find the songs with the Count to be a little annoying (there are 3 different tracks, but it's the same song). Also, the "Are we there yet?" song is annoying too, as Elmo's voice is whiny and screeching. Not something I'd want to listen to on a long car ride. Other than those grievances of mine, the cd is fun and my daughter loves it. It is played in our car often.

Excellent for the whole family
This is a delightful cd. All the songs are catchy and upbeat. My four and three year old sing the songs throughout the day after listening to it. It will help the time pass when traveling or provide great dancing music when at home. I highly recommend this cd. Enjoy it - we do.

Great for the car!
Our 2 year old daughter loves this tape! We play it over and over in the car and we all sing along. The songs are up-beat and fun. And it also features the familiar voices of Sesame Street characters, like Big Bird, Elmo, Zoe, Count, etc. ... Read more

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Splish Splash Bath Time Fun (Sesame Street)
My sons love this cd! We start the music at bathtime and they come running - my older son (2 1/2) even knows most of the words and plays along with the songs. ... Read more

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very varied tunes and fab lyrics
If you're a cookie fan, this is great, it has a lovely train song with Casey McPhee in it, and a cute song with Ernie about breakfast menus. As a parent, I like the funny lyrics, so I don't get too tired of listening over and over again...

Wonderful!
We purchased this CD for our son's first birthday. He LOVES it! He has to go to sleep every night with this CD playing in the background, and even wants to play with and carry around the CD case! We are big "Cookie Monster" fans at this house and were excited to see that there was even something like this available. And I swear that I remember some of the songs from when I was little! Cute lyrics; fun music; Cookie sings with several other familiar Sesame Street characters; children old and young will love this one!

Not the same...
This album is great, but it's not the same as the one I had as a child, which was also called C is for Cookie, but had different tracks! The cover was the same, I think. It had Casey McPhee and C is for Cookie and Bakes a Cake and Circles, like this newer one, but I don't remember any of the others being on it. It also had a song called "Cookie Monster's 3 Wishes", with a genie in the toothpaste tube.

So as great as it is to find Casey, and as much as my toddler will love this one, personally, I'd love to hear if the older version was still available anywhere... hdunham@sympatico.ca.

Great music and lyrics....
My 2 1/2 year old son LOVES this tape...has learned the songs and it really helps him burn energy & participate in the music. Creative lyrics...very cute topics. Very talented people contributed to this music and it shows. Any young child or adult will enjoy!

wonderful! wonderful!
me think this cd best cd me ever hear ... Read more