For Our Children: 10th Anniversary Edition

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For Our Children launched in 1990 and in many ways inspired the bounty of celebrity-philanthropy records for kids in its wake. From Bob Dylan and Sting to Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, and Elton John, the roster on this cornucopia of great kid songs--and even greater interpretations--has donated all proceeds to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Although tilted toward baby-boomer parents, the tracks have a timeless, ageless appeal. You'll be hard-pressed to find another five-star children's recording this satisfying, including the follow-up effort, For Our Children, Too. Little Richard rocks "Itsy Bitsy Spider," McCartney turns his sweet, melodic gifts toward "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and Bruce Springsteen makes a lively stew of "Chicken Lips and Lizard Hips." Other noteworthy moments include Jackson Browne and Jennifer Warnes doing the Beatles' "Golden Slumbers" and Carole King reprising the Disney Dumbo love theme, "Child of Mine." But surely the crowning touch is Dylan's unforgettable version of "This Old Man," phrased and delivered as only Dylan can with his mercurial invention and powerful character. This belongs in your children's collection. --Martin Keller

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For Our Children: 10th Anniversary Edition
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Glad to have it in CD version

The most wonderful children's CD ever made

Great kids CD

Best childrens CD ever!

A Best Buy

For Our Children: 10th Anniversary Edition
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Manufacturer: Kid Rhino
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Binding: Audio CD

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Give A Little Love - Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers
This Old Man - Bob Dylan
Cushie Butterfield - Sting
Mary Had A Little Lamb - Paul McCartney
The Ballad Of Davy Crockett - Stephen Bishop
Itsy Bitsy Spider - Little Richard
Chicken Lips And Lizard Hips - Bruce Springsteen
Country Feelin's - Brian Wilson
Blueberry Pie - Bette Midler
The Pacifier - Elton John
Getting To Know You - James Taylor
Autumn To May - Ann and Nancy Wilson
Child Of Mine - Carole King
Tell Me Why - Pat Benatar
A Medley Of Rhymes - Debbie Gibson
Blanket For A Sail - Harry Nilsson
Good Night, My Love (Pleasant Dreams) - Paula Abdul
Gartan Mother's Lullaby - Meryl Streep
Golden Slumbers - Jackson Browne And Jennifer Warnes
A Child Is Born - Barbra Streisand

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For Our Children launched in 1990 and in many ways inspired the bounty of celebrity-philanthropy records for kids in its wake. From Bob Dylan and Sting to Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, and Elton John, the roster on this cornucopia of great kid songs--and even greater interpretations--has donated all proceeds to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Although tilted toward baby-boomer parents, the tracks have a timeless, ageless appeal. You'll be hard-pressed to find another five-star children's recording this satisfying, including the follow-up effort, For Our Children, Too. Little Richard rocks "Itsy Bitsy Spider," McCartney turns his sweet, melodic gifts toward "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and Bruce Springsteen makes a lively stew of "Chicken Lips and Lizard Hips." Other noteworthy moments include Jackson Browne and Jennifer Warnes doing the Beatles' "Golden Slumbers" and Carole King reprising the Disney Dumbo love theme, "Child of Mine." But surely the crowning touch is Dylan's unforgettable version of "This Old Man," phrased and delivered as only Dylan can with his mercurial invention and powerful character. This belongs in your children's collection. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Glad to have it in CD version.......2007-01-05

I bought the original ten years ago and was disappointed when the cassette broke while playing. This is a fun CD for kids and adults alike. It is great to hear the stars sing our favorite childhood songs!

The most wonderful children's CD ever made.......2006-08-29

My family grew up with these songs, we have gone through multiple copies as they have been well worn & misplaced as we took them everywhere. I am so excited to find that there is an edition still availble as I raise my kids for them to fall in love with all the music from my childhood heart. I have sung more songs to them from off of this album than from anywhere else. I can't recommend this highly enough.

Great kids CD.......2006-08-28

Our son enjoys this and so do I. Some of the slow songs are a drag, but all in all it is great for kids.

Best childrens CD ever!.......2006-07-13

My daughter and I adore this CD! We would sing along to it where ever we went! Our favorite is Blueberry Pie by Bette Middler. The CD finally got way too scratched up to play so we have not had the pleasure of hearing it for over a year. :( Emily is 7 now and still asks me to please put on her favorite CD. Now that I have found it again, she will be so happy.

A Best Buy.......2006-04-26

"For Our Children" was always a tape we had around when I was a child. I used to listen to it every night before I went to sleep, and find myself singing the songs from it to this day. My favorites are James Taylor's "Getting to Know You" from "The King and I", and Sting's "Cushie Butterfield". This album is wonderful because the music is actually good enough for parents to enjoy as well. It's basically a good compilation album that just happens to be completely child-safe.

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