Old Mr. Mackle Hackle

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With Old Mr. Mackle Hackle, Gunnar Madsen offers up some of the freshest, funniest, and most inventive fare in the ever expanding crop of children's music. "Summertime Is Here" is a bluesy romp in celebration of that venerable season and "Born to Chew (We Eat Meat)" is a carnivorous-dinosaur spoof on '50s rock. "Chicken Road" is a talking country blues that'll leave listeners in stitches as Madsen tells of chicken lipstick, chicken donuts, chickens playing guitars, and just about every other brand of rooster and hen. Horns and squawky keys chronicle the "Elephant Traffic Jam," "Selling Lemonade" is a straight-up folk tune begging for campfire sing-alongs, and the rhyming title track bounces and boings away, lodging itself firmly into one's noggin. Fleshed out with rootsy and faux-classical instrumentation, Madsen's lyrics are smart, sassy, and right on target, operating on multiple levels, pleasing both adult and juvenile audiences. Winning and witty! --Paige La Grone

From Parents' Choice®
Who could resist "I'm a Little Twerp", "Born to Chew", or "Tiny Mosquito"? Gunnar Madsen's talent is versatile, his music wide ranging. The lyrics are crea tive, offbeat, joyous, and entertaining. Hands will clap, toes will tap, and eve n Grumpy Old Men won't be able to resist a smile. A 1999 Gold Award Winner. Ages 7 and up. (Parents' Choice®)

Old Mr. Mackle Hackle

Old Mr. Mackle Hackle, Music, Gunnar Madsen, Children's, Children's Stories, Childrens, One of the most celebrated children's releases of the year - Smart, sassy, rootsy, intelligent, quirky and clever - Winner of GOLD awards from Parents' Choice, Oppenheim and NAPPA., Pop

Average customer rating:

Fun, Fun, Fun

This is the best kids CD ever!

Delightful wordplay and whimsey for young listeners.

Old mr. mackle hackle

Let's all sing along!

Old Mr. Mackle Hackle
Gunnar Madsen
Manufacturer: G-Spot (City Hall)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001T3GW
Release Date: 1999-10-12

Tracks:

Summertime Is Here
Chicken Road
I'm a Little Twerp
Born to Chew (We Eat Meat)
Dinosaur Song
Elephant Traffic Jam
Evelyn Way
Tiny Mosquito
Selling Lemonade
Old Mr. Mackle Hackle
Flying, Flying
Tiny Mosquito (Reprise)

Amazon.com

With Old Mr. Mackle Hackle, Gunnar Madsen offers up some of the freshest, funniest, and most inventive fare in the ever expanding crop of children's music. "Summertime Is Here" is a bluesy romp in celebration of that venerable season and "Born to Chew (We Eat Meat)" is a carnivorous-dinosaur spoof on '50s rock. "Chicken Road" is a talking country blues that'll leave listeners in stitches as Madsen tells of chicken lipstick, chicken donuts, chickens playing guitars, and just about every other brand of rooster and hen. Horns and squawky keys chronicle the "Elephant Traffic Jam," "Selling Lemonade" is a straight-up folk tune begging for campfire sing-alongs, and the rhyming title track bounces and boings away, lodging itself firmly into one's noggin. Fleshed out with rootsy and faux-classical instrumentation, Madsen's lyrics are smart, sassy, and right on target, operating on multiple levels, pleasing both adult and juvenile audiences. Winning and witty! --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Fun, Fun, Fun.......2006-03-26

My kids and I have been listening to this on and off for over 5 years and it is still fresh and makes us laugh and feel good. We love "Ants in my Pants" too. This guy is a genius.

This is the best kids CD ever!.......2001-02-21

I am the mother of twin 2 1/2 year old boys so we listen to alot of music in the car. This CD is unbelievably entertaining (which says alot considering I have to listen to it over and over!). Our boys love it and so adults. We find ourselves singing "I'm just a tiny mosquito" all the time which is the kids favorite. Madsen's lyrics are hilarious for the ault listeners, and inventive and comical for children. He is like the Jim Carey of children's music. Some songs are making fun of opera, others jazz, still others are wistful. He should win some award for this one. A must if you have to have children's music! And guess what, you can throw away all those other dreadful tapes away!

Delightful wordplay and whimsey for young listeners........2000-04-07

Old Mr. Mackle-Hackle showcases word play and whimsy that will delight young listeners of all ages. Composer and performer Gunnar Madsen draws upon his extensive background in classical, folk, and pop music to create lively and totally fun recordings which includes Summertime is Here (3:19); Chicken Road (3:38); I'm a Little Twerp (2:17); Born to Chew/We Eat Meat (3:03); The Dinosaur Song (3:11); Elephant Traffic Jam (1:07); The Evelyn Way (2:53); Tiny Mosquito (2:24); Selling Lemonade (2:51); Old Mr. Mackle Hackle (3:45); Flying, Flying (3:38); Tiny Mosquito-reprise (0:19). Old Mr. Mackle-Hackle is a delightful addition to any family, school or community library children's music collection.

Old mr. mackle hackle.......2000-02-08

I am a mother of two small sons(2 and 4). We have listened to Gunnars music since they were little.I love it. My boys love it. My husband loves it. Our imaginations fly with every song, we have a blast together and just sing sing sing!

Let's all sing along!.......2000-01-13

Both my kids took to this CD instantly. I think they have been listening to it almost non-stop since we got it.

When we are away from the music it has been a pleasure hearing the 6-year old singing Elephant Traffic Jam and the 2-year old sing "... ha ha hee the Evelyn way!..."

Unlike many children's songs that get trapped in your brain and won't come out until you think you'll go postal. Gunnar's songs are wonderful works that I enjoy having banging around in my skull.

This album is great for adults and kids a like.

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