Monkey In The Middle
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Dads raised on the Beatles, the Stones, and old rockabilly and surf licks don't fade away or burn out, they just plug in and rock their kids. On Monkey in the Middle, daddy-o supreme John Boydston, his good buddies, and occasionally his children conspire to dish out melodically memorable pop-rock tunes that are as smart as they are kid- and adult-friendly. While Boydston can't decide whether he wants to be Buddy Holly, Brian Wilson from his "Surfer Girl" period, or Mick Jagger, in the end it doesn't matter since Boydston writes, plays, and emotes with enough panache and rock-history knowledge to bring a smile to even the most jaded rock fan. Dig the musical allusions and jangly guitars sprinkled throughout the 15-song disc, whether it's the "Jumpin' Jack Flash"-like backups that pepper "Thank the Farmer" or the hip instrumental, "Got Milk (If You Want It)." With covers of the "Theme from The Courtship of Eddie's Father" or a tasty remake of the Vaselines' "Molly's Lips" (called "Mommy's Lips"), Daddy A Go Go proves that good taste, creative ingenuity, and good times are a rock legacy every kid deserves to get from a rock-savvy father. Go Dad go. --Martin Keller
Newsweek Magazine, May 15th, 2000
"...wonderfully warm and upbeat...end result: a perfect soundtrack for changing diapers, washing the minivan or just bopping around the kitchen."
Album Description
MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE was name to Amazon.com's Top 10 Best Kids CD's of 2000, and won a 2000 Parents Choice Award. It's a logical and worthy follow-up to Daddy A Go Go's Debut CD "Cool Songs For Cool Kids" (also on Amazon.com's Top 10 Best List the year before) being for slightly older kids (in the 4-7 range) because that's how old Daddy A Go Go founder John Boydston and drummer Walt Brewer's kids were when they were putting this CD together. Instead of songs about the ABC's, brushing teeth, and Scooby Doo, "MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE" has slightly older subject matter, like in 2nd grade when "The Girls Are Always Chasing Me," and kids start getting into the fad of the week "The Fever," and learning about their world "Thank The Farmer." And there are a couple of cool covers like Harry Nilsson's "Best Friend" from the 'Courtship of Eddies's Father' TV Show. Daddy A Go Go does not pick cover songs lightly.
All Music Guide writes: "The rockin' dad duo Daddy a Go-Go returns with Monkey in the Middle, another collection of playful, rowdy originals for cool kids and parents. From the honky-tonk-tinged title track to jangly songs like "Coulda Shoulda Woulda" and "You're Not the Bossa Nova Me" — which sounds startlingly like a G-rated Reverend Horton Heat song — Daddy a Go-Go manages to mix hip rock references and kid-friendly lyrics into a winning combination. "Birthday Song" borrows a chorus or two from the Beatles' "Birthday"; "Mommy's Lips" is a reworking of the Vaselines' classic "Molly's Lips." As much rollicking fun as it is, Monkey in the Middle's greatest strength is its refusal to condescend to either children or parents. A fine way for parents to turn their children into budding music fans, this album is completely charming for listeners of all ages."
Monkey In The Middle
Monkey In The Middle, Music, Daddy a Go-Go, Children's, Pop, Rock, Rock & Roll, Sing-Along, This is Daddy a Go Go's 2nd CD of upbeat, happy, electrified, and original rock and roll music for kids & their parents; It won a Parents' Choice Award and was named one of the Top Ten Best Kids' CD of 2000, by Amazon.com.
Average customer rating:
- Not for young kids unaccustomed to rock n roll
- Way cool music for way cool kids, AND their 'rents!
- Great alternative to traditional kids songs!
- Hip, musical fun for kids and grown-ups
- If you have kids .. you should have this
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Monkey In The Middle
Daddy a Go-Go
Manufacturer: Boyd's Tone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
 General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Children's Music
| Styles
| Music
Sing-A-Longs
| Children's Music
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| Music
General
| Children's Music
| Indie Music
| Stores
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General
| Rock
| Indie Music
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- Cool Songs For Cool Kids
- Mojo A Go Go - Real Rock For Kids
- Big Rock Rooster
- Happy Songs
- Nicky's Jazz for Kids
ASIN: B00004NS07
Release Date: 2000-04-01 |
Tracks:
- Monkey in the Middle
- Birthday Song
- It's Hard To Be a Kid
- Coulda Shoulda Woulda
- You're Not the Bossa Nova Me
- Mommy's Lips
- Girls Are Always Chasing Me, The
- Thank the Farmer
- Got Milk (If You Want It) - Instrumental
- Zebra in the Kitchen
- Best Friend - Theme from "The Courtship of Eddie's Father"
- Knock Knock
- Fever, The
- Song for a Rainy Day - Instrumental
- You're Not the Bossa Nova Me - Instrumental Mix
Amazon.com
Dads raised on the Beatles, the Stones, and old rockabilly and surf licks don't fade away or burn out, they just plug in and rock their kids. On Monkey in the Middle, daddy-o supreme John Boydston, his good buddies, and occasionally his children conspire to dish out melodically memorable pop-rock tunes that are as smart as they are kid- and adult-friendly. While Boydston can't decide whether he wants to be Buddy Holly, Brian Wilson from his "Surfer Girl" period, or Mick Jagger, in the end it doesn't matter since Boydston writes, plays, and emotes with enough panache and rock-history knowledge to bring a smile to even the most jaded rock fan. Dig the musical allusions and jangly guitars sprinkled throughout the 15-song disc, whether it's the "Jumpin' Jack Flash"-like backups that pepper "Thank the Farmer" or the hip instrumental, "Got Milk (If You Want It)." With covers of the "Theme from The Courtship of Eddie's Father" or a tasty remake of the Vaselines' "Molly's Lips" (called "Mommy's Lips"), Daddy A Go Go proves that good taste, creative ingenuity, and good times are a rock legacy every kid deserves to get from a rock-savvy father. Go Dad go. --Martin Keller
Album Description
MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE was name to Amazon.com's Top 10 Best Kids CD's of 2000, and won a 2000 Parents Choice Award.
It's a logical and worthy follow-up to Daddy A Go Go's Debut CD "Cool Songs For Cool Kids" (also on Amazon.com's Top 10 Best List the year before) being for slightly older kids (in the 4-7 range) because that's how old Daddy A Go Go founder John Boydston and drummer Walt Brewer's kids were when they were putting this CD together. Instead of songs about the ABC's, brushing teeth, and Scooby Doo, "MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE" has slightly older subject matter, like in 2nd grade when "The Girls Are Always Chasing Me," and kids start getting into the fad of the week "The Fever," and learning about their world "Thank The Farmer." And there are a couple of cool covers like Harry Nilsson's "Best Friend" from the 'Courtship of Eddies's Father' TV Show. Daddy A Go Go does not pick cover songs lightly.
All Music Guide writes: "The rockin' dad duo Daddy a Go-Go returns with Monkey in the Middle, another collection of playful, rowdy originals for cool kids and parents. From the honky-tonk-tinged title track to jangly songs like "Coulda Shoulda Woulda" and "You're Not the Bossa Nova Me" — which sounds startlingly like a G-rated Reverend Horton Heat song — Daddy a Go-Go manages to mix hip rock references and kid-friendly lyrics into a winning combination. "Birthday Song" borrows a chorus or two from the Beatles' "Birthday"; "Mommy's Lips" is a reworking of the Vaselines' classic "Molly's Lips." As much rollicking fun as it is, Monkey in the Middle's greatest strength is its refusal to condescend to either children or parents. A fine way for parents to turn their children into budding music fans, this album is completely charming for listeners of all ages."
Customer Reviews:
Not for young kids unaccustomed to rock n roll.......2003-06-30
This is a fun CD, no doubt about it. However, be warned that if your young children are not quite ready to rock out, this may not appeal to them. My kids, 5 and 2, are used to the clean and clear pop sounds of the Wiggles. They also love the clear acoustic sounds of Ralph's World. Daddy a Go Go is not like those. This is loose, party rock n roll music reminiscent of an early 60's American garage band -- A sort of "Animal House for kids" soundtrack. I kept expecting to hear "Louie Louie" on this disc. Like that song, the vocals are buried in the mix, so my kids had a hard time hearing the words.
Don't get me wrong, this is a well-made and fun collection of songs. I think I'll just put it away for a year or two until my kids are ready to rock.
Way cool music for way cool kids, AND their 'rents!.......2003-03-22
My Grandkid loves Daddy-A-Go-Go. So do I! Eeek!, July 7, 2000
Reviewer: Chris Curle from Marco Island, Florida
I gave my grandkids Cool Songs for Cool Kids and Monkey In The Middle and
had to get two more for me for my car. John Boydston sneaks in all the fun
stuff from the music I grew up with and delivers it to yet another
generation with good ol' rock n' roll rhythym and style. Love it!s
Great alternative to traditional kids songs!.......2000-07-12
I am a teacher for the Southern Illinios University Head Start program and bought this CD and the Cool Songs for Cool Kids CD during a summer hunt for new music to use in the classroom. I personally loved the rythym and fun lyrics in the songs. My family previewed the CD's at home (I have a six year old daughter)and we danced the night away. There is a song for every child to relate to. I will definitely use it in my classroom. Great job Daddy-A-GoGo!
Hip, musical fun for kids and grown-ups.......2000-07-11
Few kids or parents will be able to sit still while listening to the toe-tapping energy that drives this lively collection of rock songs for today's kids. The lyrics are relevant to the lives of modern children, including a song about the Pokemon craze ("The Fever"), while much of the humor (and there's a lot of it) is timeless. I especially like the funny "Knock Knock" which features kids' voices and a bluesy harmonica in the background. This is more than just silly kids' stuff, though. The instrumental "Got Milk" is a quiet, beautiful piece and "Thank the Farmer" is a thoughtful homage to those who grow our food. The inclusion of "Best Friend" (from the TV show "Courtship of Eddie's Father") is a sweet inspiration. This is a wonderful musical treat for the whole family.
If you have kids .. you should have this.......2000-07-07
My daughter loves this record (whoops... that dates me!) or rather CD .. she loves having her "own music" and I love knowing that it is fun, good spirited and upbeat. Nasty tempers in the car and at home are smoothed over by a promise of letting her listen to "her cd" ... And I like the music, which makes it easier to listen to over and over again ... it's not sappy or stupid and it doesn't talk down to children like some kids music does.
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Monkey in the Middle
Smart Brown Handbag
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Indie Rock
| Indie & Lo-Fi
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B00004RD7I
Release Date: 2000-03-31 |
Tracks:
- Half Right
- This Dance Is Free
- My Favorite Argument
- Let It Go
- Green Room
- Thin Shoulders
- Sabrina
- Stones Throw
- Superstar
- Disco Heels
- I Know You
- Sparking Nights
- Give You That
- Cocaine & Cigarettes
Customer Reviews:
smart bittersweet pop!.......1998-04-24
Crisp rhythms, appealing melodies, melancholy lyrics are spun together and delivered with an underlying sense of urgency. Addictive stuff. Why isn't this band more widely known?
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Monkey in the Middle
Smart Brown Handbag
Manufacturer: Stonegarden
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000003DFO
Release Date: 1997-02-04 |
Customer Reviews:
smart bittersweet pop!.......1998-04-24
Crisp rhythms, appealing melodies, melancholy lyrics are spun together and delivered with an underlying sense of urgency. Addictive stuff. Why isn't this band more widely known?
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Monkey in the Middle
Daddy a Go-Go
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Children's Music
| Styles
| Music
Sing-A-Longs
| Children's Music
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B00008G55I
Release Date: 2000-05-09 |
Tracks:
- Monkey in the Middle
- Birthday Song
- It's Hard to Be a Kid
- Coulda Shoulda Woulda
- You're Not the Bossa Nova Me
- Mommy's Lips
- Girls Are Always Chasing Me
- Thank the Farmer
- Got Milk (If You Want It)
- Zebra in the Kitchen
- Best Friend [From "The Courtship of Eddie's Father"]
- Knock Knock
- Fever
- Song for a Rainy Day [Instrumental]
- You're Not the Bossa Nova Me [Instrumental Mix]
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