Mary Had a Little Amp

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It benefits a great cause (preschool education for all American children), its star-studded lineup makes you want to have a listen regardless of your station in life (college kid, mother of quintuplets), and its stylishly askew songs are masterfully sequenced (Dixie Chicks chug into Madonna, Jack Johnson gives way to Moby), so that each track comes across a pleasant surprise. The only problem with Mary Had a Little Amp, if there is one, is its title, which gives the impression that it's a hard-rocking affair when mostly it's not. For example, R.E.M. rightfully conjures images of cranking amps, but here the band tones it down with the playful, hyper-rhythmic "We Walk." And Bonnie Raitt, saluted as much for her slide guitar chops as her singing, turns in a snuggly rendition of "Baby Mine" from Dumbo. --Tammy La Gorce

Mary Had a Little Amp, Music, Various Artists, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Childrens, Pop, Pop/Rock, Rock/Pop Collections, V/a Compilations

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NOT FOR KIDS

Kids music that won't drive you nuts

Only a coulple of good songs.

Great CD

If you are looking for upbeat music for your child...this cd is not for you!

Mary Had a Little Amp
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Pure Imagination - Maroon 5
We Walk - R.E.M.
The Rainbow Connection - Dixie Chicks
Little Star - Madonna
Sing Along - Blue Man Group
Baby Mine - Bonnie Raitt
The 3 R's - Jack Johnson
Anchovie - Moby
Life Line - Nancy Wilson
Gentle Breeze - Lou Reed
Wild, Wild Party In The Loquat Tree - Indigo Girls
How To Be Strong - Rosanne Cash
When You Wish Upon A Star - Joe Henry
Teach Your Children - Graham Nash

Amazon.com

It benefits a great cause (preschool education for all American children), its star-studded lineup makes you want to have a listen regardless of your station in life (college kid, mother of quintuplets), and its stylishly askew songs are masterfully sequenced (Dixie Chicks chug into Madonna, Jack Johnson gives way to Moby), so that each track comes across a pleasant surprise. The only problem with Mary Had a Little Amp, if there is one, is its title, which gives the impression that it's a hard-rocking affair when mostly it's not. For example, R.E.M. rightfully conjures images of cranking amps, but here the band tones it down with the playful, hyper-rhythmic "We Walk." And Bonnie Raitt, saluted as much for her slide guitar chops as her singing, turns in a snuggly rendition of "Baby Mine" from Dumbo. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

NOT FOR KIDS.......2007-07-01

BORROWED THIS FROM THE LOCAL LIBRARY THINKING IT MIGHT BE NICE MUSIC TO SHARE WITH MY TODDLER. NOPES. IT'S VERY MUCH FOR ADULTS. AND, BESIDES GOOD OL JACK JOHNSON, A HAWAII SON, I FOUND THE MUSIC LACKING.

Kids music that won't drive you nuts.......2007-05-09

We just love this cd! It's great to have some music around that's unoffensive but fun, even for moms and dads.

Only a coulple of good songs........2007-05-07

Not sure why almost all of the songs on this CD are very slow kind of lullabye songs. Very Boring. Kids don't want to relax with only slow songs! Not what I expected with such great, normally upbeat artists as contributors.

Great CD.......2007-02-03

We love this CD and I often find myself humming the songs even when the kids aren't around!

If you are looking for upbeat music for your child...this cd is not for you!.......2006-09-19

My 3yr son loves to sing and dance! I loved the title of this cd and most of the artists. However i was disappointed when i actually listened to it. There is really nothing upbeat about any part of this cd. In my option, i think an adult would enjoy it more than a child. Most of the songs are slow, which my 3yr old lost interest in very quickly! I was looking for classic, fun, easy to sing and dance to music and this was just not it.

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