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Formed in the late 1980s by college mates, the Grammy-winning New York Voices has evolved into a mature and dexterous quartet, whose individual talents are effectively suited for tight, jazzy vocal stylings in the tradition of Manhattan Transfer. Following up their tribute to Paul Simon, the Voices team this outing with a high-flying band of piano and horns, revisiting a popular catalogue of material from the Swing Era and post-WWII big bands. Founder, sax player, and vocalist Darmon Meader provides the contemporized arrangement framework within which the singers share lead duties, showboat on flying scat breaks, and together weave shiny slick harmonies to rival those of their classic counterparts. Standouts include a lovely "Stardust," Ray Charles's "Hallelujah, I Love Her So," and the rousing Louis Prima title cut. --Paige La Grone

Sing Sing Sing, Music, New York Voices, Jazz, Jazz Music, Jazz Vocals, Pop
Kidz Bop, Vol. 12
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Kidz Bop, Vol. 12
    Kidz Bop Kids
    Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    5. More Kidz Bop Gold

    ASIN: B000R57W7M
    Release Date: 2007-07-31

    Tracks:

    1. Girlfriend
    2. The Sweet Escape
    3. It's Not Over
    4. Say It Right
    5. Never Again
    6. What Goes Around...Comes Around
    7. .
    8. Cupid's Chokehold
    9. Glamorous
    10. If Everyone Cared
    11. Beautiful Liar
    12. How To Save A Life
    13. Makes Me Wonder
    14. Don't Matter
    15. Boston
    16. With Love
    17. Ice Box
    18. Home

    Album Description

    Create your own world with Kidz Bop 12, and race to the finish with 18 HUGE kid-friendly tracks that are sure to entertain boys and girls alike! Now there's a KIDZ BOP CD for every month of the year, and this one is better than ever.
    Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • I love this CD
    • Curious George CD
    • Great kid music
    • Feel good music
    • GREAT CD!!!
    		 Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)
    Jack Johnson
    Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. In Between Dreams
    2. Brushfire Fairytales
    3. Curious George (Widescreen Edition)
    4. On And On
    5. Thicker Than Water

    ASIN: B000CR7RDE
    Release Date: 2006-02-07

    Tracks:

    1. Upside Down
    2. Broken
    3. People Watching
    4. Wrong Turn
    5. Talk Of The Town
    6. Jungle Gym
    7. We're Going To Be Friends
    8. The Sharing Song
    9. The 3 R's
    10. Lullaby
    11. With My Own Two Hands
    12. Questions
    13. Supposed To Be

    Amazon.com

    Admit it: If you had to pick an artist to give voice to the wackadoo thinkings of a monkey beloved by most of the American populace over age 3, you could do a lot worse than Jack Johnson. Black Eyed Peas? Too hyper. Death Cab for Cutie? Too ironic. They Might Be Giants? Too eggheaded. Johnson, though the object of much rightful jealousy--here, after all, is a guy who only stumbled into music and vaulted himself up the charts after a successful career as a pro surfer--turns out to have the goods to do H.A. Rey, Curious George's creator, proud. Fans familiar with Johnson's earlier discs will recognize a certain laconic sprawl and easy fascination in his songs that suits the theme of perpetual puzzlement perfectly (here, let's not forget, is a guy who racked up fans with songs called "Bubble Toes" and "Banana Pancakes"). That the music takes a childish turn barely registers--songs like opener "Upside Down" are classic Johnson, all wonderment and groove, and the collaborations with friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa warm up, wink, and scamper off before packing on the weight of excess meaning. "We're Going to Be Friends," track seven, seals the deal--when you can make the White Stripes sound compatible with the Man with the Yellow Hat, you know you've got a multi-generational winner. --Tammy La Gorce

    Description

    Faced with the task of giving a voice to a central character that does not speak, Universal Pictures turned to Jack Johnson to craft songs that could provide a voice for Curious George. As a new father, it gave him the opportunity to make an album for both parents and children. Presented with early animations and the story line, Jack crafted new songs that capture the emotions of Curious George as he leaves the jungle to follow the Man with the Yellow Hat. He also turned to friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa to contribute songs that might bridge the gap between parent and child. Joined on the record by his band (Adam Topol, Merlo Podlewski, and Zack Gill), Jack duets with three of the other songwriters (Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa), and does a cover of the White Stripes' "We're Going to Be Friends." Parents who watched Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings when they were children will recognize Jack's take on the classic "Three Is a Magic Number," reinterpreted with the 3 R's as a call to protect the environment and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Sing-a-Longs and Lullabies feels like so much more than your standard soundtrack due to its unified creative vision. While the songs have a universal appeal, their themes speak to a child's experience (or in this case, a curious monkey's experience) of the world.

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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars I love this CD.......2007-07-13

    I love this CD! The songs are soothing and kid-friendly yet I enjoy them too. We bought it because it was "Curious George" (and my son is obsessed) but I am so glad that we did. Well worth the price! It's a very mellow, feel-good, happy, easy-on-the-ears, calming CD.

    2 out of 5 stars Curious George CD.......2007-06-09

    CD arrived in good shape but it is not at all what I thought it would be. This is not a sing-along CD. It seems to be misrepresenting itself with such a title. Not impressed or satisfied with this CD. It was reviewed to be something different. It's simply music by Jack Johnson which tends to be very slow.

    5 out of 5 stars Great kid music.......2007-06-01

    My daughter loves this soundtrack and sings along. Very kid friendly and teaches kids how to protect the environment. Jack Johnson is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars Feel good music.......2007-05-27

    After seeing Curious George and then watching the music video in the Special Features, we had to get this soundtrack. My children will often go to sleep to it and then I turn it on softly when it is time to wake up. My children love learning the lyrics and singing along.

    5 out of 5 stars GREAT CD!!!.......2007-05-07

    The title says it all. It's fun for the kids and really enjoyable for hte adults as well.
    Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 : 25 Classic Tunes
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Children's CD
    • Aww the good old times!
    • Walt Disney CD: Characters Do Not Sing
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    • Yeah!
    		 Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 : 25 Classic Tunes
    Disney
    Manufacturer: Disney
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000001M6D
    Release Date: 1991-07-01

    Tracks:

    1. This Old Man (Knick-Knack, Patty-Whack)
    2. I've Been Working On The Railroad
    3. Three Blind Mice
    4. Oh, Susanna!
    5. The Man on the Flying Trapeze
    6. The Blue-Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)
    7. The Mail Must Go Through
    8. Home On The Range
    9. It Ain't Gonna Rain No More
    10. A Bicycle Built For Two
    11. Mary Had A Little Lamb
    12. Take Me Out To The Ball Game
    13. Friends Lullaby
    14. Old MacDonald
    15. The Hokey Pokey
    16. She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain
    17. Ten Little Indians
    18. The Green Grass Grew All Around
    19. In the Good, Old Summertime
    20. Animal Fair
    21. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
    22. I'm A Policeman
    23. Pop! Goes The Weasel
    24. Dixie
    25. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Children's CD.......2007-07-12

    I grew up listening to these songs on an old record that my parents had. We lost the record and I searched for these songs for my new little baby girl. I am so happy that I found it on Amazon and that my baby girl gets to grow up with the same classics that I did when I was a kid. The CD is wonderful and the price was even better.

    5 out of 5 stars Aww the good old times!.......2007-06-18

    I grew up with this music!! My dad bought the records when I was little, YES records! Im 25yrs old so this was the late the 80's when he purchased it. Now I have the opportunity to introduce this to my children! I'm so glad they are continuing to sell this music because I loved it as a child. I still remember taking the records out and asking my parents to play it.

    3 out of 5 stars Walt Disney CD: Characters Do Not Sing.......2007-06-06

    I'm a little disappointed. I purchased this CD thinking The Disney Characters would be singing the songs. My son was all excited when I showed him the CD and asked me to play it. When he heard it he said "this is not Mickey Mouse". He was very sad. The songs on this CD are sung by children. The CD is ok.

    1 out of 5 stars Garbage.......2007-05-13

    Really very boring and campy - I can't bear to listen and wish I could return it. In fact all of the Disney Lullabuys and children's songs were downright horrible. Stick with Baby Einstein, Rock a Bye Baby and Just for Kids - Curious George is great too

    4 out of 5 stars Yeah!.......2007-03-04

    Much better than all of those other randon baby CD's where all of the songs sound exactly the same and sound like they are sung by chipmunks!!
    Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo]
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Fun for Kids and their Grown-ups!
    • My daughter loves it!!!!
    • my little one loves this DVD!
    • We both love it
    • Fun for kids and adults
    		 Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo]
    They Might Be Giants
    Manufacturer: Disney
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000BEZPSC
    Release Date: 2005-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Here Come The ABC's
    2. Alphabet Of Nations
    3. E Eats Everything
    4. Flying V
    5. Q U
    6. Gor For G!
    7. Pictures Of Pandas Painting
    8. D & W
    9. Fake - Believe
    10. Can You Find It?
    11. The Vowle Family
    12. Letter / Not A Letter
    13. Alphabet Lost And Found
    14. I C U
    15. Letter DHapes
    16. Who Put The Alphabet In Alphabetical Order
    17. Rolling O
    18. L M N O
    19. C Is For Conifers
    20. Fake Believe (Type B)
    21. D Is For Drums
    22. Z Y X
    23. Goodnight My Friends
    24. Clap Your Hands
    25. Here In Higglytown (Theme To Disney's Higglytown Hero's)
    26. Hovering Sombrero '05
    27. I Never Go To Work

    Amazon.com

    No stranger to the realm of children's records, They Might Be Giants have seen success with their CD No! and the book-and-CD combo Bed, Bed, Bed. Their latest CD, Here Come the ABCs, offers up 25 alphabetically themed songs. However, as is their charming way, the two Johns (Flansburgh and Linnell), use the letters as merely the connective tissue, allowing them to pursuit intriguing flights of fancy that consider everything from the relative power of letters and sounds to animal hijinks. Just as they've always done, there are wistful ballads and high octane rockers. TMBG have always been a family-friendly band, and this disc works just fine for adult fans, who can rightfully consider this simply their newest release. --David Greenberger

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Fun for Kids and their Grown-ups!.......2007-06-10

    I bought "Here Come the ABC's" for a friend for her birthday after she watched it with my son. She adores the set. They Might Be Giants performs wonderfully catchy songs that are both easy to remember and challenge thinking. My son, who is 2, enjoys the puppets and the vivid and sometimes strange animation sequences. Favorite songs in our household include "Alphabet of Nations" (me), "E Eats Everything" (my son), and "Alphabet Lost and Found" (my husband). This set is one that I would recommend to anyone who interacts with young children learning to play with language. It grabs their attention, and they don't mind at all.

    5 out of 5 stars My daughter loves it!!!!.......2007-05-30

    At least once a day my daughter asks to watch the video. I don't mind because the songs are fun, origional, and educational. I find myself singing along!

    5 out of 5 stars my little one loves this DVD!.......2007-05-04

    My son has been watching this DVD since he was about 9 months old. He is over a year old now and loves it even more than when we first got it. Its also the only dvd he has that i don't get sick of watching over and over. I can't wait for here come the 123's

    5 out of 5 stars We both love it.......2007-04-18

    FYI, it is a very loud DVD so do not have the volume up too loud. My 2-year-old and I both love this DVD. He sings the songs and is learning to recognize his ABC's. What a fun way to learn. We use the CD in the car and when he is in the bathtub with his floating letters. He is learning to go to the "QU" letters when he hears them in the song. Great Job!

    5 out of 5 stars Fun for kids and adults.......2007-04-15

    I purchased this CD/DVD combo based on a recommendation in Family Fun Magazine. I have not been disappointed! It is full of catchy songs that my whole family enjoys. This is not another mind-numbing kids CD. Both my husband and I find ourselves singing along with our sons when we play this CD in the van. Well done!
    Kidz Bop, Vol. 11
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • WTF?
    • Disturbing! What is wrong with parents?
    • Please spare us all of this horrid monstrosity.
    • A disturbing warp on good songs
    • Kidz Bop, Vol. 11 review
    		 Kidz Bop, Vol. 11
    Kidz Bop Kids
    Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000LV6R50
    Release Date: 2007-02-20

    Tracks:

    1. Walk Away
    2. MY Love
    3. Crazy
    4. Over My Head (Cable car)
    5. Too Little Too Late
    6. Far Away
    7. Black Horse & The Cherry Tree
    8. Chasing Cars
    9. Hanging On
    10. Irreplaceable
    11. What Hurts The Most
    12. A Public Affair
    13. Waiting On The World To Change
    14. Come Back To Me
    15. It Ends Tonight
    16. Put Your Records On
    17. Lips Of An Angel
    18. Rush

    Album Description

    Kidz Bop 11 features 19 of the most kid friendly songs - sung by kids for kids.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars WTF?.......2007-06-21

    I see this has "Waiting on the World to Change." How long have these children been waiting? since the Commercial break for Spongebob? Yeech!!!!

    1 out of 5 stars Disturbing! What is wrong with parents?.......2007-06-12

    OMG..."Irreplacable" & "Lips of an Angel". Parents need to read the lyrics to these songs. These are songs with adult content. Man, they will sell anything to gullible parents.

    Marilyn Manson is more kid-friendly than this.

    1 out of 5 stars Please spare us all of this horrid monstrosity........2007-05-31

    What the hell is this? Kidz Bop takes crappy generic pop songs, but instead of gay male altos and sellout whores singing, you get children! Why would you create such torturous music? It makes me want to bite my penis off. Also, I'm tired of seeing those commercials on my cartoon stations. Dammit.

    1 out of 5 stars A disturbing warp on good songs.......2007-05-19

    I'll make this short and sweet: Kidzbop destroys good songs. It is actually amusing though to see just how horribly they distort them. All the children singing have extremely exasperating voices and after the initial amusement at the lameness, Kidzbop just oozes annoyance. You couldn't pay me enough to make me want to listen to this CD.

    5 out of 5 stars Kidz Bop, Vol. 11 review.......2007-05-15

    My four year old son loves this CD. In fact, he likes all the Kidz Bop CD's. It's nice that he can listen to popular music without being exposed to anything inappropriate.
    The Backyardigans
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • These songs are Great!!
    • Great CD for all Little Backyardigan Fans
    • The Backyardigans CD
    • Backyardigans Rule
    • Great for car trips
    		 The Backyardigans
    The Backyardigans
    Manufacturer: Nick Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0009VNBIS
    Release Date: 2005-07-12

    Tracks:

    1. The Backyardigans Theme Song
    2. You and Me To the Rescue
    3. Castaways
    4. Questing, Questing
    5. A Pirate Says Arrr
    6. Yeti Stomp!
    7. Queens Are Never Wrong
    8. Those Bones
    9. Buffalo Girls & Boys
    10. Trudge, Trudge, Trudge
    11. Secret Agent
    12. Laser Limbo Tango (Limbo Rock)
    13. Row Your Boat
    14. Into The Thick It
    15. P.U.! (Stinky Swamp Song)
    16. Flying Rock Song (II)
    17. When Im Booin
    18. Please and Thank You
    19. Rockabilly Lullaby

    Album Description

    "CD EXTRA" includes bonus video of "Go! Go! Go!"

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars These songs are Great!!.......2007-07-05

    My baby sure does love this CD, too. This Backyardigans CD has alot of my child's favorites. I have to sing about the pirate saying "ARRR" more times than I care to remember. The tunes are catchy, have modern music in them and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, DON'T SOUND LIKE A PURPLE DINOSAUR!!!! BUY BOTH OF THEM!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Great CD for all Little Backyardigan Fans.......2007-06-08

    I bought this for my three year old daughter who loves watching The Backyardigans on TV. It is a BIG hit!! She loves listening to it, and it's fun to watch her sing along.

    5 out of 5 stars The Backyardigans CD .......2007-06-03

    This is one of the best children's CDs out there. Quite frankly I am sick of it right now because I have heard it so much. But, when it's back on again, I'll be singing right along with it. Oh, my daughter loves it too.

    5 out of 5 stars Backyardigans Rule.......2007-06-02

    We love the Backyardigans show and we're so glad to have the CD too. My son loves to sing and dance along (and so do I, but don't tell), and when he hears each song, he recalls which episode and what happened too. Great CD with a variety of songs from the first season of the show! We'll be getting the second CD soon!

    5 out of 5 stars Great for car trips.......2007-05-29

    This CD is almost constantly on in the car, I have 2 toddlers, and sometimes it's the only way we avoid whining and tears on a car trip.
    Groove to the Music
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • My kids stopped fighting because of this CD
    • Not as good as the first
    • Daughter likes=Good product
    • Fun for the Whole Family
    • One of our faves
    		 Groove to the Music
    The Backyardigans
    Manufacturer: Nick Records
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    ASIN: B000FVGNBO
    Release Date: 2006-07-11

    Tracks:

    1. Hold On Tight
    2. Gotta Get The Job Done
    3. Shake Your Body
    4. Rad Moves
    5. We're Going To Mars
    6. Drumming Song
    7. Eureka!
    8. The Rules
    9. Tree To Tree
    10. What's So Scary 'Bout That?
    11. The Ballad Of The Brave Pink Knight
    12. I Love Being A Princess
    13. Aha!
    14. Skate Ahead
    15. We'll Get You What You Want
    16. Ski Patrol To The Rescue
    17. Super Heroes Vs. Super Villains
    18. Oh, My Sherman

    Amazon.com

    First things first: to appreciate The Backyardigans soundtrack, it is absolutely crucial that you have a 2-, 3-, or 4-year-old within footsie-playing distance. Like the soundtracks to virtually every other show on Nick Jr.'s much-adored lineup, this is a disc formulated with scant regard for grown-up sensibilities. But rightly so. After all, preschoolers can't be blamed for having a predilection for the preschoolerish, and who wants to hear fussy, good-for-the-whole-family songs--the musical equivalent of peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat, crusts attached--when Pablo the penguin, Tyrone the moose, and Tasha the hippo are on hand? To its credit, cartoony voices aside, this animated crew kicks out the jams: Uniqua and the gang get down on the disco-fueled "Shake Your Body" and then go gently hip-hopping through the grass to their own "Rad Moves," and minute-long forays into pop, rock, folk, big band, celtic, calypso, klezmer, and even dixieland follow. You may not place as much value on being a princess as the Pepto Bismol-colored Uniqua (see "I Love Being a Princess"), but count on any TV-watching, tiara-wielding kid in your household to know exactly where she's coming from. Here's a disc solid enough to keep on spinning until gigantic singing playthings somehow lose their appeal. --Tammy La Gorce

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars My kids stopped fighting because of this CD.......2007-07-03

    I had bought this CD in preparation for a long car ride with my 2 boys (3 and 4 years old). Before we left, they were fighting about everything and driving me crazy (no pun intended). When we got in the car, I put this CD in, and it was magic--the boys were entranced, humming along, talking about the songs, saying which songs were the best (the first one). For the end of the fight alone, this CD was worth its money. We're going on a long road trip this summer, and I'm definitely bringing this CD along.

    To be honest, I liked the songs too. The first song is Elvis-ish, the second is blues, the third is disco...it's a musical style mix tape! And the kids on the disc can sing. Impressive.

    2 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first.......2007-07-03

    I have a 16 month old and this one is definitely not as good as the original CDThe Backyardigans. My little one doesn't sing along with this one, so I've determined that she doesn't like it. Songs are not as catchy or as likeable to me. I've gone back to playing the original CD for her. Sorry.

    5 out of 5 stars Daughter likes=Good product.......2007-06-08

    Contrasted with the whiny, obnoxious Dora music, the Backyardigans is enjoyable, and if it makes my baby girl happy, then I'm happy. A good CD that even parents can enjoy.

    5 out of 5 stars Fun for the Whole Family.......2007-06-03

    I bought both Backyardigan CDs for my family ranging from ages 7 years to 5 mo. We ALL absolutely love the songs and listen to it every time we ride in the van. One of the best purchases I've ever made for my kids.

    5 out of 5 stars One of our faves.......2007-05-29

    This CD is perfect for car trips, my 2 toddlers love it, and I've found that after listening to it over and over, I have these songs in my head all day. Thank goodness they are clever, catchy little tunes.
    Baby Beluga
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • My daughter's favorite!
    • Our favorite CD
    • Baby Beluga CD
    • Raffi is a timeless children's classic.
    • Lots of Fun!
    		 Baby Beluga
    Raffi
    Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000003HD
    Release Date: 1996-10-15

    Tracks:

    1. Baby Beluga
    2. Biscuits In The Oven
    3. Oats And Beans And Barley
    4. Day O
    5. Thanks A Lot
    6. To Everyone In All The World
    7. All I Really Need
    8. Over In The Meadow
    9. This Old Man
    10. Water Dance
    11. Kumbaya
    12. Joshua Giraffe
    13. Morningtown Ride

    Product Description

    The whole family will enjoy this fun-filled musical collection that features the beloved children's anthem "Baby Beluga" along with other children's favorites and Raffi originals. Includes printed lyrics and a description and history of beluga whales. So

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    Baby Beluga is a fun-filled collection of favorite children's songs and Raffi originals, all performed in the singer's folksy, expressive style. Beluga begins with the sounds of whales communicating in their high-pitch squeaks (which presented here come across as cute and sweet) and features melodic lines that evoke vivid pictures of gentle waves and a frolicking whale. An illustrated sing-along book that is published separately is a nice companion to this first track, giving young listeners visual images of the song's narrative. The rest of this varied album blends traditional songs like "Oats and Beans and Barley" and "This Old Man" with four original pieces by Raffi, including the instrumental "Water Dance." Liner notes have the complete lyrics, a description and history of beluga whales, and explanations of Raffi's inspiration and ties to each song. This is an excellent album with catchy tunes that's sure to become a household favorite. --Tami Horiuchi

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars My daughter's favorite!.......2007-07-16

    My 2-year-old first heard this CD at daycare, and she fell in love with the title track, Baby Beluga. We got the CD to play at home, and I have to say I never ever thought I would like Raffi... and we really like this music! My husband and I just aren't into kids' music, but this Raffi CD is more like folk music to us. We not only tolerate it, we actually enjoy it... well, maybe just the first 10 times we have to listen to Baby Beluga and Biscuits in the Oven -- after granting our daughter's "Again! Again!" requests, the songs do get a little old ;)

    4 out of 5 stars Our favorite CD.......2007-06-08

    We don't have a huge number of kid CDs but may have 10 including 4 Raffi CDs. This is our favorite. There is only one song that we really don't care for about a Giraffe at a zoo. There are many we didn't know before that we have grown to love, especially the title song, Baby Beluga. The CD ends in a song about a train to morning town that I sing to the kids at night with their names substituted. There are songs with messages I like the kids to hear such as "Thanks A Lot" and "All I really need is a song in my heart and love in my family (not the real name but I don't have it with me). The CD is a nice mix of songs from happy to loving to night time.

    4 out of 5 stars Baby Beluga CD.......2007-05-25

    Overall this is a fun CD to listen to, my 2 yr old was entertained, as well as my 5 yr old. There are a couple of slow songs, but for the most part they are upbeat. Listen to the sample, that is what sold me.

    5 out of 5 stars Raffi is a timeless children's classic........2007-05-12

    That's all- Raffi is a timeless children's classic. Easy to sing along to, easy to listen to!

    5 out of 5 stars Lots of Fun!.......2007-04-27

    We love this CD. The songs are great and lots of fun to sing along with. It pleasantly surprised me that although these songs were recorded in 1980, they don't sound 80's. I would recommend buying this book along with it for even more fun! Baby Beluga (Raffi Songs to Read)
    Best of Schoolhouse Rock
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • So much fun!
    • Useful Tools For Children of All Ages and Home Schoolers
    • Nice Collection, But Could Have Had Room For At Least One More Great Tune
    • Best of Schoolhouse Rock
    • No more moaning and groaning about learning "boring stuff."
    		 Best of Schoolhouse Rock
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Kid Rhino
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000DGSW
    Release Date: 1998-11-03

    Tracks:

    1. Schoolhouse Rocky
    2. Three Is A Magic Number
    3. My Hero, Zero
    4. Figure Eight
    5. Unpack Your Adjectives
    6. Conjunction Junction
    7. Interjections!
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars So much fun!.......2007-05-31

    Great CD! Reminded me of when I was a kid, and, my kids love it! Buy it! It's fun!

    5 out of 5 stars Useful Tools For Children of All Ages and Home Schoolers.......2007-03-14

    This School House edition is used by my grand-children ages 6 and 4 and is very upbeat. Best of School House Rock captures the childrens imagination and remains as a vivid learning tool. My daughter learned many of the basics as a young person when the Videos of School House were available when she was younger.

    4 out of 5 stars Nice Collection, But Could Have Had Room For At Least One More Great Tune.......2007-03-13

    This is a good collection of those catchy favorites, as I remember enjoying them as a wee lad, but there's certainly room for Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here. Small gripe, but collections invariably leave out someone's personal favorite I suppose, and I always dug that one. Glad though that these educational (and musically well-crafted ditties) are on remastered CDs at last.

    5 out of 5 stars Best of Schoolhouse Rock.......2007-02-09

    My daughter needed to learn the Preamble for school and was having problems learning it because it happens to be quite lengthy. I remembered hearing it when I was a little girl on tv and singing along with it which made it much easier to learn. She got extra credit for being the first to learn it in her class and we let the teacher know that the cd was available if they needed it for other children in the class.

    5 out of 5 stars No more moaning and groaning about learning "boring stuff.".......2007-01-19

    I used this for my 13yr old step-daughter, 12ry old, & 9yr old while studying the constitution. Not only have they memorized the preamble, they can't stop singing it. I find myself humming all the songs. Even my two year old is singing the songs. All the kids can effectively summerize the birth of this country, the functions of the constitution, a Bill and more. My 9yr old was having a hard time remembering her multiplication facts, but after listening to the songs; "Three is a Magic Number, My Hero Zero, Figure Eight..." just a couple of times it just clicked and she's flying through division now. My 13yr old is stuggling with language arts, but since listening to the songs; Unpack Your Adjectives, (my favorite) Conjunction Junction, & Interjections things clicked for her. Language Arts is no longer an overwhelming subject. All my kids found The Best of Schoolhouse Rocks to be a treat. They ask me to put it on while they're working, promising they'll work quietly and diligently. This is a win-win situation. They love it, I love it, even the 2yr old loves it. I also bought the DVD and even my "too cool" 13yr old watches it. This is not just for little kids. My 13, 12, & 9yr olds loaded it on their Ipod's!
    Free to Be You and Me
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Okay but definately 70's sounding
    • Oldie but a Goodie
    • I still remember all the words
    • Still fresh and new
    • Still great after all these years!
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    Marlo Thomas
    Manufacturer: Arista
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000F2CC0E
    Release Date: 2006-05-09

    Tracks:

    1. Free To Be You And Me - The New Seekers
    2. Boy Meets Girl - Mel Brooks and Marlo Thomas
    3. When We Grow Up - Diana Ross
    4. Don't Dress Your Cat In An Apron - Billy De Wolfe
    5. Parents Are People - Harry Belafonte and Marlo Thomas
    6. Housework - Carol Channing
    7. Helping - Tom Smothers
    8. Ladies First - Marlo Thomas
    9. Dudley Pippin And The Principal - Billy De Wolfe, Marko Thomas, Bobby Morse
    10. It's All Right To Cry - Rosey Grier
    11. Sisters And Brothers - Sisters and Brothers
    12. My Dog Is A Plumber - Dick Cavett
    13. William's Doll - Alan Alda and Marlo Thomas
    14. Atlanta - Alan Alda and Marlo Thomas
    15. Grandma - Diana Sands
    16. Girl Land - Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones
    17. Dudley Pippin And His No-Friend - Bobby Morse and Marlo Thomas
    18. Glad To Have A Friend Like You - Marlo Thomas
    19. Free To Be...You And Me - The New Seekers

    Amazon.com

    There are thousands upon thousands of children's albums out there, but the one that quietly left its mark with more '70s children than perhaps any other album was this disc. Free to Be...You and Me was a pet project of proud feminist Marlo Thomas (a.k.a. "That Girl"), and it was born--according to the liner notes--by the desire to provide her niece with music "to celebrate who she was and who she could be." Harry Belafonte sings "Parents Are People," ex-football great Rosie Grier offers an incredible, touching melody titled "It's All Right to Cry," and Diana Ross waxes future-positive on "When We Grow Up." A great hour of brain food for young--and not-so-young--children. --Denise Sheppard

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Okay but definately 70's sounding.......2007-07-10

    I remembered this from childhood so I bought it. It's okay but you don't want to listen to it over & over, the songs and skits get irksome after the first run through. Not actually all songs, some short skits - a lot to do with gender equality wich is good but not alltogether entertaining... I prefer Billy Jonas - What Kind of Cat Are You!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Oldie but a Goodie.......2007-06-27

    This title was great when my children were children; now they're adults with children of their own, and it's still great. We keep it in the player in the car for when the grandkids ride with us along with Peter, Paul and Mommy and Peter, Paul, and Mommy Too. The grandkids enjoy it just as much as our kids did.

    4 out of 5 stars I still remember all the words.......2007-05-24

    Every time I hear these songs, it takes me back to my very first Fisher Price record player! I can still sing along with every song. My husband thinks the collection is a bit cheesey, and he is probably right. But that never stopped me from loving the best memories of my childhood. We are buying the collection for our children for sure!

    5 out of 5 stars Still fresh and new.......2007-05-12

    Not literally fresh and new, perhaps, but thirty years ago when I was first listening to this on vinyl, I never would have imagined that the message would still be essential in the 21st century. I've been buying copies for the kids of all my friends and relatives, because I hope that the more people listen to this growing up, the more likely that eventually we'll live in a world where this CD isn't needed.

    5 out of 5 stars Still great after all these years! .......2007-03-14

    An early birthday gift for my daughter (to be nine in April '07) - she can't get enough of this CD! After one listen, she was quoting bits and bites and getting up to hit "repeat" on the CD player. Cool.

    My sister and I loved it as kids and though it's a teeny bit dated, the messages are sound, clear, and still 'work' today. The comedy is great for all ages(who can beat Mel Brooks and Alan Alda?)
    So, my review says: get it! Listen ofen! And give it to someone you love!

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