Childern's Music Collection

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
26 songs, play-party games, and poems selected from over 200 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Folkways Records present a panorama of music performed for and by young children. Includes notes, song texts, and a complete list of recordings for children. Well-loved songs and unexpected treasures from Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, Langston Hughes, Ella Jenkins, Suni Paz, Pete Seeger, and others. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Childern's Music Collection, Music, Various Artists, Children's Folk, Childrens, Field Recordings, Folk Revival, Folksongs, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Traditional Folk
The Singable Songs Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Raffi - Singable Songs Collection
  • Singing all the way
  • raffi songs
  • 2 generations love this....
  • My 18 mo.-old loves it!
 The Singable Songs Collection
Raffi
Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000003IO
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. More We Get Together
  2. Down By the Bay
  3. Brush Your Teeth
  4. Robin In The Rain
  5. Five Little Frogs
  6. I Wonder If I'm Growing
  7. Aikendrum
  8. Bumping Up And Down
  9. Must Be Santa
  10. Willoughby Wallaby Woo
  11. Spider On The Floor
  12. Baa Baa Black Sheep
  13. Going To The Zoo
  14. My Dreydell
  15. Peanut Butter Sandwich
  16. Five Little Pumpkins
  17. Sharing Song
  18. Mr. Sun
  19. Old MacDonald Had A Band
  20. Six Little Ducks
  21. You Gotta Sing
  22. Les Petites Marionettes
  23. Sodeo
  24. Oh Me Oh My
  25. Junior Ragtime
  26. Comin' Down The Chimney
  27. Douglas Mountain
  28. Listen To The Horses
  29. Who Built The Ark
  30. Sambalele
  31. Skin And Bones
  32. Shake My Sillie's Out
  33. I Had A Dinosaur
  34. Workin' On The Railroad
  35. New River Train
  36. You'll Sing A Song
  37. Pick A Bale O' Cotton
  38. Frere Jacques
  39. There Came A Girl From France
  40. Cluck, Cluck, Red Hen
  41. Boom Boom
  42. Here Sits A Monkey
  43. My Way Home
  44. Les Zombies Et Les Loups-Garous
  45. Swing Low Sweet Chariot
  46. Anansi
  47. The Corner Grocery Store
  48. Jig Along Home
  49. Popcorn
  50. Y A Un Rat / Sur Le Pont D'Avignon
  51. Going On A Picnic
  52. Rock-A-Bye Baby
  53. Goodnight Irene

Amazon.com

In 1976 a young Toronto musician released a fun and lively record called Singable Songs for the Very Young. The artist was a fellow called Raffi, and in the liner notes he wrote at the time that "there are very few good children's records." True as that was in the '70s, Singable Songs became the No. 1 bestseller in its field and set the standard for today's greater volume of high-quality material. The Singable Songs Collection reissues the classic Singable Songs for the Very Young and its superlative successors, More Singable Songs and Corner Grocery Store, as a set. Raffi's exhilarating acoustic musicality and sense of humor shine brightly through. Single-digit-age kids and their parents will get a kick out of these silly, educational, and joyful songs, which range in subject matter and tone from shared peanut-butter sandwiches and instrumental ragtime to standards like "Goodnight, Irene." --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Raffi - Singable Songs Collection.......2007-07-08

I have had these songs in my collection for years. I raised my children singing them and now I am beginning to share them with my granddaughter. Many a road trip or even a short ride to the grocery store has been made more enjoyable by these catchy little tunes. Thank you, again for having Raffi's collection available on Amazon.

5 out of 5 stars Singing all the way.......2007-06-02

My three year old and her 1 1/2 year old brother love this collection. With three CD's we have one in the car, one in her room and one in the family room. The songs are memorable and fun. Both kids are starting to sing along even when we aren't listening to the CD's.

5 out of 5 stars raffi songs.......2007-01-12

these cd's are great! as your kids listen, you find you are singing too. i bought them for my great, great, nephew, he loves them!

5 out of 5 stars 2 generations love this...........2007-01-12

We bought the Raffi CD as a gift for our granddaughter. She is 3 months old and seems to love the music as much as my sons did when they were very young! The lyrics are timeless!

5 out of 5 stars My 18 mo.-old loves it!.......2006-12-28

Our pediatrician recommended Raffi for our 18 month-old son. He loves it, and my husband and I have been enjoying it, too.
House Party
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Dan's first album...Wiggle the Wiggles out of your CD Player
  • Thank goodness for Dan Zanes!!!!!!
  • My daughters favorite!
  • Dan is her new best friend
  • Kids love it
 House Party
Dan Zanes
Manufacturer: Festival Five Rec.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CC85J
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

  1. House Party Time
  2. Wabash Cannonball - with Bob Weir
  3. Queremos Bailar
  4. Hop Up Ladies
  5. Washington At Valley Forge
  6. Jamaica Farewell - with Angelique Kidjo
  7. Tankoh-Bushi
  8. Down In The Valley
  9. Waltzing Matilda - with Deborah Harry
  10. West Indian Counting Song
  11. Sunny Old Sun
  12. Tennessee Wig Walk
  13. Shining Star
  14. How Do You Do? - with David Jones
  15. Daniel In The Den
  16. Surrounded By Friendship
  17. Old Joe Clark
  18. Hey Little Red Bird
  19. We Shall Not Be Moved
  20. A Place For Us - with Phillip Glass

Amazon.com

For parents, listening to Dan Zanes provides not only instant Raffi relief, but also the warm sense of belonging to the right crowd. On each disc he trots out a posse of cool friends like Sheryl Crow, Suzanne Vega, and Lou Reed and he delivers his openhearted lyrics with the rare roots-rocker's gift for stirring grace into grit. It would seem that the release of his fourth record, House Party would be ripe for a backlash--how long can the hokey conceit of a bunch of aging groovsters banging out kids' tunes in a Brooklyn basement hang onto its charm? Looks like we'll have to wait and see, because House Party rages on with the same winning, welcome-to-our-homespun-revolution vibe as its predecessors. Deborah Harry takes a twirl on "Waltzing Matilda," Bob Weir fires up the "Wabash Cannonball," and Angelique Kidjo bids "Jamaica Farewell," but the Zanes originals are this record's proving grounds, and they pin the tail on the donkey with bulls-eye precision. Contributions from returning regulars Barbara Brousal and Rankin' Don--the best couple of favors a party could hope for--send Zanes' campaign to become the guy who turned lampshade-wearing into a kindergarten fashion craze soaring. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Dan's first album...Wiggle the Wiggles out of your CD Player.......2007-06-12

You may have seen Dan on various spots on Sesame Street, I first saw him in his yellow suit, singing Jump Up. This album continues the wonderful music that my daughter has turned my wife and my self on to. The beats are there, and the lyrics are very catchy.

So do yourself a favor, swap out Wiggles or Barney for Dan and his Friends, and enjoy kids music once again.

5 out of 5 stars Thank goodness for Dan Zanes!!!!!!.......2007-05-21

Mr. Zanes, you could not have come along at a better time! In a market where Teletubbies, Barney and the Wiggles seem to have the corner, this parent-friendly album is a welcome relief from all the fruit salad/I love you, you love me/lemondrops and gumdrops drivel that permeate my mushy stay-at-home mom brain!

When I was a single college gal, I remember listening to very hip, fun music. Then came pregnancy and babies. Then Baby Einstein music (which is good, but sounds like someone's ballerina jewelry box after awhile), Barney, Sesame Street and nursery rhyme CDs that took over my music collection. Ack!!! What happened to me? I decided it was time to search for something new for me and the kids to listen to.

After finding this CD and loving it, I just assumed that my one-year-old and four-year-old would not like DZ because it sounded too different from what they were used to. Boy, was I wrong! My older one thinks she is listening to "cool music" -- which she is! We especially like the "Wabash Cannonball" but every song on here is a hit with my kids. The guy is truly talented, and it's just great stuff. And it's fun to hear the celeb singers on a kid's album. Finally, we all have "cool music" to listen to!

5 out of 5 stars My daughters favorite!.......2007-05-14

I bought this CD since Dan Zane is on the Disney Channel. My daughter absolutely loves it! She asks to hear "House Party" all day every day. We dance and sing and it has brought a lot of fun into our house.

5 out of 5 stars Dan is her new best friend.......2007-05-13

We always look for music that is entertaining and enriching for both the toddler and the parent. We had heard Dan sing before on "For the Kids" CD and thought we'd give it a try. We all get down to Dan Zanes House Party! This CD never leaves the car player. The cover is a delightfully drawn board book of Dan & his entorage Whoopin' it up all over town. My 2 year old will "read" the book to me, explaining the pictures and making connections to the music. It's great.

4 out of 5 stars Kids love it.......2007-03-09

My son, aged 6 and my daughter, almost 2 - love to dance to "House Party Time" in the morning. It really gets them going. They are big Dan Zanes fans.
Children's Songs, A Collection of Childhood Favorites
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Mommy, Daddy, & Daughter Love this CD
  • Fabulous
  • Great collection of favorites, sing along!
  • Best children's CD
  • Didn't know any Rhymes but now I do!
 Children's Songs, A Collection of Childhood Favorites
Susie Tallman
Manufacturer: Rock Me Baby Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002TG0LM
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

  1. Ive Been Working on the Railroad
  2. Five Little Ducks
  3. The Alphabet Song
  4. BINGO
  5. Big Rock Candy Mountain
  6. Pop Goes the Weasel
  7. Say, Say, Oh Playmate
  8. De Colores
  9. Bumblebee
  10. Five Little Speckled Frogs
  11. 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
  12. Shell Be Coming Round the Mountain
  13. Found a Peanut
  14. Puff the Magic Dragon
  15. Alouette
  16. Little Peter Rabbit
  17. Who Stole the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?
  18. Monkeys on the Bed
  19. Apples & Bananas
  20. La Cucaracha
  21. Hokey Pokey
  22. Old MacDonald
  23. Buffalo Gals
  24. John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
  25. Down In the Valley
  26. Ants Go Marching In
  27. Do Your Ears Hang Low?
  28. Wheels on the Bus
  29. If Youre Happy and You Know It
  30. Oh When the Saints Go Marching In
  31. London Bridges
  32. Be Kind to Your Web Footed Friends
  33. Farmer in the Dell
  34. Have You Ever Seen a Lassie?
  35. Red River Valley
  36. Sur La Pont dAvignon
  37. Kookaburra
  38. Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Album Description

"Children's Songs creatively explores thirty-eight favorites with a symphony of guitars, whistles, banjos, accordions, and other instruments - all cleverly arranged to delight both children and their parents." -ALBUQUERQUE ARTS

"For sheer joy of singing with the kids, it would be hard to beat Children's Songs: A Collection of Childhood Favorites by Susie Tallman and friends … Tallman's strong, clear voice and her playful arrangements of thirty-eight favorites make magic." -SACRAMENTO BEE

"A brilliant collection of thirty-eight classic children's tunes … not only interesting, educational, and fun for kids, it's entertaining for parents. With tunes that span a variety of genres and languages, Children's Songs (the latest in Susie Tallman's award-winning series of children's albums) is a worthwhile investment." -CITY REVIEW

Featuring thirty-eight songs and over seventy-two minutes of music, Children's Songs is a playful symphony of guitars, train whistles, banjos, accordions, clanging spoons, and whistling that will delight and inspire little ones as well as their parents! Playful and educational, this disc combines old favorites with clever new arrangements. Winner of an Oppenheim Gold Award and iParenting Award; Parents' Choice.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mommy, Daddy, & Daughter Love this CD.......2007-07-16

Our two-year old dances to the music and is learning the words to these songs. The voices and music are adorable, and the songs really come to life. The arrangements are catchy. I find myself, my husband, and my daughter singing or humming the songs all the time.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous.......2007-05-25

Great Music for Children. All the favorite songs we all remember and can sing along. Songs are done well. Children (and adults) all love this tape!

5 out of 5 stars Great collection of favorites, sing along!.......2007-05-21

I love this album because it's chock full of childhood favorites and I can sing along and be silly with my 6-month old. I can't wait until she can sing along too!

5 out of 5 stars Best children's CD.......2007-05-13

All the songs are sung with an original twist. My ten month old daughter loves listening to this in the car (which means I don't have to sing Itsy, Bitsy Spider 50 times in a row) and it helped me learn lots of different songs quickly. I would buy this CD as a present for all my friends with young kids.

5 out of 5 stars Didn't know any Rhymes but now I do!.......2007-05-07

This is a super way to propel you into great "music" parenting. I knew music was important, but I didn't know any songs (or at least I thought I didn't). The songs are done in a funky, snappy, cool way, and also traditional way- I learned and re-learned them right away, and am now able to sing all the time to my 7mos old son. He has loved the music since the beginning. He loves the songs!!!!!!
Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Beautiful!
  • Awesome album
  • Good but is not worth collecting...
  • This CD rocks!
 Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection
Disney
Manufacturer: Disney
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002TMXQ8
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

  1. If You Can Dream
  2. Part Of Your World (From Disney's The Little Mermaid
  3. A Whole New World (From Disney's Aladdin)
  4. Just Around The Riverbend (From Disney's Pocahontas)
  5. Colors Of The Wind (From Disney's Pocahontas)
  6. Some Day My Prince Will Come (From Walt Disney's Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs)
  7. So This Is Love (From Walt Disney's Cinderella)
  8. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes (From Walt Disney's Cinderella)
  9. Once Upon A Dream (From Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty)
  10. Can You Feel The Love Tonight (From Disney's The Lion King)
  11. Belle (From Disney's Beauty And The Beast)
  12. Reflection (From Disney's Mulan)
  13. Kiss The Girl (From Disney's The Little Mermaid)
  14. If You Can Dream - Ashley Gearing

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2006-11-08

Ever since my family and I went to Disney World in August 2006, my son has been smitten with Ariel from the Little Mermaid. He's such a little romantic (at 8 years old!), enjoying playing the "prince" to the princesses. (It's not unheard of for him to call a girl "M'lady", or to bow, or to kiss my hand. What a cutie pie!)

So when he saw the Disney Princess Ultimate Song Collection, he just had to have it.

This beautiful CD features 14 songs, 12 of which come from Disney movies. That is, it's not some imposter singing a new rendition of a classic song, but rather the original singer. So Jodi Benson is, indeed, singing "Part of Your World" while "Sebastian" sings "Kiss the Girl".

If you're a fan of the amazing music featured on Disney movies (e.g. Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, etc.), you'll LOVE this beautiful collection of dreamy, soothing songs.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome album.......2006-06-24

I got this CD from my sister Harolyn. She had it to give away for Hannah Claudine's guests on her 9th birthday last year. It has all of my favorite Disney song which i think is timeless. This is a hit for kids parties. I personally sing most of the songs here. It brings out the kids heart in us. This is one collection you definitely have to keep. Happy listening!!

Heidy T.
Los Angeles, CA

3 out of 5 stars Good but is not worth collecting..........2005-09-02

There are many Disney Princess songs from films in this album, and they are familiar to Disney Princess fans, except "If you can dream". I think this album is not as good as "Disney Princess Tea Party", so I don't like it very much.

5 out of 5 stars This CD rocks!.......2005-04-25

My friend has this CD, and we all love it. Whenever we have a party or are on a long car ride we listen and sing along, and have a great time.
Lullaby: A Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great CD
  • Best Lullaby CD
  • Lullaby
  • 10 Years Later
  • More than a Lullaby CD
 Lullaby: A Collection
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Music Little People
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002M78
Release Date: 1994-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Swedish Lullaby - Libana
  2. The Cradle Song - Karen Casey
  3. A La Nanita Nana - Tish Hinojosa
  4. Be Still My Child - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
  5. Sakura/Owayare - Freyda Epstein
  6. All The Pretty Horses - Judy Collins
  7. Lullaby - Take 6
  8. Down By The Salley Gardens - Derek Bell
  9. Sleep, Little One, Sleep - Kevin Locke
  10. Sweet Lullaby (Ambient Mix) - Deep Forest
  11. Spirit Lullaby - Sweet Honey In The Rock
  12. Common Thread - Bobby McFerrin

Amazon.com

For centuries the world over, mothers (and fathers) have been cradling, cooing, and crooning to babies and small children with song. There's scarcely a one of us that cannot recall a particularly gentle song a special someone sang for a wee self--to calm, soothe, and aid slumber. This tender music is to the soul what mother's milk is to the body, and we call it the lullaby. Rooted in age-old tradition, Lullaby: A Collection presents an even dozen lullabies from around the globe. Particularly beguiling are the African "Be Still My Child" by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the traditional Spanish "A La Nanita Nana" as sung by Tish Hinojosa, and Bobby McFerrin's "Common Thread," which you may recognize as the theme from the American documentary Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt. Other featured artists include Sweet Honey in the Rock, Judy Collins, Derek Bell, and Loreena McKennitt. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-05-04

I received this CD as a gift when my son was born. He is now almost 4 yrs. old. He and my daughter (8 mos.) love this CD. It is very relaxing ,has wonderful music, and we will continue to listen to this CD for years to come.

5 out of 5 stars Best Lullaby CD.......2007-03-10

We have listened to this CD almost every night for the last 2.5 years and never get tired of it. It's so interesting and my boys love it!

2 out of 5 stars Lullaby.......2007-01-09

Interesting but I really didn't think it was appropriate bedtime music for my daughter. She actually had nightmares each night that I played it for her at bedtime. However, my mother really enjoyed it.

5 out of 5 stars 10 Years Later .......2006-11-22

We brought this CD ten years ago when I was pregnant with our first child. My son never made it past the first song awake which we as new parents loved. My daughters may take longer to fall asleep while listening to this CD but it always does the trick. After ten years of daily use I am buying a replacement for the scratched and worn CD. No other CD in our collection has been so enjoyed by all of us for so long. My husband and I love to hear the melodies every evening as well as the children.

5 out of 5 stars More than a Lullaby CD.......2006-09-21

I recently went through at home hospice care with a loved one. We listened to this album over and over through that trying time. He died with it playing. The mood of the music was very healing and spiritual. I listen to it now and remember him. These songs and artists help heal grief, not just soothe temporary restlessness. "All the Pretty Little Horses" is my favorite but the entire album is quite beautiful. I highly recommend it for grief work as well as bedtime.
Disney's Princess Collection: The Music of Hopes, Dreams and Happy Endings
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • my niece loved it!
  • A Perfect Princess CD
  • LOVE IT!!!
  • my favorite princess cd
  • Perfect for a Princess
 Disney's Princess Collection: The Music of Hopes, Dreams and Happy Endings
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Disney
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001M33
Release Date: 2007-03-02

Tracks:

  1. Colors Of The Wind (Pocahontas) - Judy Kuhn
  2. Part Of Your World (The Little Mermaid) - Jodi Benson
  3. A Whole New World (Aladdin) - Brad Kane/Lea Salonga
  4. Home (Beauty And The Beast) - Susan Egan
  5. Just Around The Riverbend (Pocahontas) - Judy Kuhn
  6. Something There (Beauty And The Beast) - Paige O'Hara/Robby Benson/Jerry Orbach/Angela Lansbury/David Ogden Stiers
  7. Some Day My Prince Will Come (Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs) - Adriana Caselotti
  8. So This Is Love (Cinderella) - Ilene Woods/Mike Douglas
  9. I'm Wishing/One Song (Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs) - Adriana Caselotti/Harry Stockwell
  10. I Wonder (Sleeping Beauty) - Mary Costa
  11. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes (Cinderella) - Ilene Woods
  12. Once Upon A Dream (Sleeping Beauty) - Mary Costa/Billy Shirley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars my niece loved it!.......2007-06-28

Bought as a gift for my 4-year old niece for her birthday, this CD stays in my car for her use when I'm driving. She loves it and asks for individual princesses and we sing along. I don't know how many times we've listened to it already (4 or 5, I imagine), but I anticipate many more. It's a heck of a lot easier than trying to remember the words on my own. :)

5 out of 5 stars A Perfect Princess CD.......2007-03-30

I want to start off by saying that if you're looking to buy only one Disney Princess CD, this is the one to get. This CD contains 12 tracks featuring 7 princesses (at the time that this CD was made, Mulan did not yet exist, in fact, the Disney Princess line itself did not exist). Unlike many other Disney Princess CDs, this one contains a *complete* collection of princess songs. That means that all the songs that any Princess actually sings is on this CD. No, not every song from every Princess movie is on here, but I wouldn't expect them to be, nor do I think that they'd even fit onto this CD. Something that's nice about this CD compared to some of the other Disney Princess CDs is that there is no subversive advertising. That means no mediocre songs from Cinderella V or the Little Mermaid X are on it. There aren't even any songs sung by non-Princesses, all the songs that are sung partly by others are at least partially sung by a Princess as well. One of the most interesting things about the album, in my opinion, is that it contains 'Home' by Susan Egan as Belle. In Beauty and the Beast, Belle has no large solo songs of her own, so they included this track from the original 1994 cast recording of the Beauty and the Beast Broadway musical. This addition makes the CD more interesting and does not at all detract from the quality of the CD.
Again, if you are looking to buy only one Disney Princess CD or just find the best one, I would encourage you to buy this one. The selection of songs is complete and there isn't any annoying, mediocre album filler. I highly recommend this Disney Princess CD.

5 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!!!.......2007-01-05

Bought this CD for Christmas for my 5 year old and we love it!! A great buy!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars my favorite princess cd .......2005-01-15

i love this cd! my dad got it for me for my birthday 3 years ago and i still love it

5 out of 5 stars Perfect for a Princess.......2004-08-24

I bought this cd for my daughter's 3rd birthday. She LOVES it! She asks me to play it every day and we both sing along to all of the songs. She has even picked up on the songs that she didn't know before she received it. I love it because now she is more interested in listening to the cd and dancing with me in the house than watching a video. In quiet times, she likes to sit on my lap and look at the pictures in the liner notes. The recordings are beautiful, it is the one children's cd that I can listen to over and over. If you have a little girl who loves princesses, this is definitely worth the money.
Smithsonian Folkways Children's Music Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 90% good with a few clunkers
  • Great CD to introduce children to folk music!
  • Amazing CD!
  • Gentle lull to sleep
  • Runs hot & cold
 Smithsonian Folkways Children's Music Collection
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001DOB
Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

  1. Riding In My Car (Car Song) - Woody Guthrie
  2. Mary Mack - Ella Jenkins
  3. All Around The Kitchen - Pete Seeger
  4. Ha-Ha This-A-Way - Lead Belly
  5. Merrily We Roll Along - Lord Invader With The Calypso Orchestra
  6. Miwoe Nenyo - W.K. Amoaku
  7. Pole Pole - Ella Jenkins
  8. 'Dreams'/'Youth' - Langston Hughes
  9. Why, Oh Why - Woody Guthrie
  10. I Had A Rooster - Pete Seeger
  11. 'Oksn' - Ruth Rubin
  12. Sur Le Pont D' Avignon - Alan Mills
  13. Benjamin Franklin (Jump Rope Rhyme) - Illinois School Children
  14. Los Pollitos/The Chicks - Suni Paz
  15. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star - Ella Jenkins
  16. ABC's - Ella Jenkins
  17. Animal Alphabet Song - Alan Mills
  18. Whoopie Ti Yi Yo - Cisco Houston
  19. A La Vibora De La Mar/Serpent Of The Sea - Mexican Children
  20. Wolf Song/Turtle Song - Irene Poolaw
  21. 'Bedbug' - Arna Bontemps
  22. Skip To My Lou/Four Pence A Day - Pete Seeger
  23. Hey, Coal Miner - Larry Long & Mrs. Side's 6th Grade Class
  24. Among The Little White Daisies - Jeanne Ritchie
  25. Old Bell Cow - New Lost City Ramblers
  26. One Grain Of Sand (Excerpt) - Pete Seeger

Album Description

26 songs, play-party games, and poems selected from over 200 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Folkways Records present a panorama of music performed for and by young children. Includes notes, song texts, and a complete list of recordings for children. Well-loved songs and unexpected treasures from Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, Langston Hughes, Ella Jenkins, Suni Paz, Pete Seeger, and others.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars 90% good with a few clunkers.......2007-07-13

As a parent who is trying to get his kids into older American folk music, this is a good fit. There are lots of good, fun songs on here like Woody Guthrie's "Car Song" (or whatever it's called) and Leadbelly's song that my 1 year old likes. There are some really ho-hum songs as well which I personally can't stand, but it beats the Wigglez any day.

There are a few songs about working in a coal mine which some people might see as a "downer", but facts is facts and it's an interesting point for older listeners who might be interested in hearing that they used to make kids work in the mines.

Overall, I like this collection as it's a good representation of early American music that's easy on parents' ears.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD to introduce children to folk music!.......2007-07-03

With all the mediocre or product-pandering commercial music for kids out there, this was such a relief. My 4-year-old loves it, thinks that sound Woody Guthrie makes in "Riding in the Car" is a scream, knows all the words to the songs, and it's introduced her (and me) to some great traditional folk songs. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing CD!.......2006-08-25

I love this CD. It has a folksy tone with some interesting lyrics. I enjoy the history, the variety and the quality of the recordings. My babies like it, and dance to some of the songs. I highly recommend this CD.

4 out of 5 stars Gentle lull to sleep.......2006-03-25

This collection does run hot and cold, I agree. There are a lot of songs about toiling in coal mines, too. But these gentle old fashioned songs are great for settling my boy to sleep. The first few are fun to sing together ("Let's go riding in the car", "All around the kitchen" (cock a-doodle oodle oo!)) then they calm down and it works perfectly for nodding off. I also appreciate that my son is getting some exposure to these American classics. Recommended, at least as a change of pace from those migraine-inducing "kid's Bop" CDs.

3 out of 5 stars Runs hot & cold.......2003-11-21

I was initially quite disappointed with this CD - I felt that it wasn't a particularly good representation of international music (yes, when I read the label closer, I realized it was intended more as an American music collection, but some of the reviews and summaries were misleading).

I was also disappointed that there were multiple songs by the same artists - 4 by Ella Jenkins alone - really not the variety I was looking for. There are far too many "slow" songs (including the unforgivably boring "One Grain of Sand"), several informative and historic but depressing songs about coal mining, and a poetry reading in the middle of the CD that my son invariably requests we skip.

To be fair, my 16-month-old does enjoy about half the songs on this CD - especially "Riding in the Car" and "I Had a Rooster." I personally think "Old Bell Cow" is a hoot. But if you have a toddler that loves to dance and boogie, this isn't the CD for you. I heartily recommend the World Playground CD produced by Putumayo Kids instead.
Time to Sing!
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very difficult and not at all helpful for our situtation
  • Great as background-Hard to sing
  • Great for kids with special needs or speech delays!!!!
  • Great Intentions; Didn't Blow Me Away
  • Perfect for apraxic toddlers
 Time to Sing!
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Time to Sing!
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000DEOJ2
Release Date: 2000-11-15

Tracks:

  1. Wheels on the Bus
  2. Aiken Drum
  3. I Love You
  4. Shake Your Sillies Out
  5. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
  6. Eentsy Wentsy Spider
  7. Hokey Pokey
  8. Wibbely Wobbely Woo
  9. The Alphabet Song
  10. Jack and Jill
  11. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
  12. If You're Happy and You Know It
  13. Baby Bumblebee
  14. Pop Goes the Weasel
  15. I'm a Little Teapot
  16. Bingo
  17. You Are Special
  18. Apples and Bananas
  19. Five Little Frogs
  20. Old McDonald
  21. Mister Sun
  22. Head and Tummy
  23. Ten Little Indians
  24. Five Little Monkeys
  25. Sing!

Product Description

Young Children LOVE to sing, but they need to sing at their own speed. Time to Sing is a delightful collection of classic children's songs newly arranged for children of all ages and abilities. Time to Sing helps to build language skills and the wide variety of musical styles and settings makes it a joy to hear again and again. The Time to Sing series is sure to be a family favorite, give your child hours of entertainment... with Time to Sing! All proceeds benefits fully accessible indoor play enviroments for all children and their families.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Very difficult and not at all helpful for our situtation.......2007-06-26

We have an adopted daughter who came from India at 15 months of age. She was in an orphanage prior to that, and missed out on a lot of the personal attention that helps develop early speech. As such, at almost three now, she is considered "speech delayed," and is still having problems making certain sounds that should be old-hat to her.

Naturally, we are taking her to a speech pathologist/therapist, but we are also trying to do "casual" things in our everyday life to help, including, of course, singing.

I bought this CD because I saw that it was for sale on the Talking Child web site, and we had found their Baby Babble DVD very helpful for Chandra earlier in our journey. Unfortunately, while the songs ARE sung at a much slower pace, some of them are nearly unrecognizable as the familiar children's tunes they are. The two most notable examples are "The Eentsy Weentsy Spider," which is over-performed and sung nearly aria-style, and "The Alphabet Song," which is sung by someone donning a Professor Ludwig Von Drake German accent!

Those songs are usually two of Chandra's favorites, which we sing slowly enough for her to follow the words and sing along, but she clearly did not recognize that the songs we were listening to on this CD were songs she'd ever heard before.

If nothing else, I've learned not to buy music that doesn't have tracks available for previewing. I'm returning this to Amazon, and I hope to find something more suitable for our needs.

3 out of 5 stars Great as background-Hard to sing.......2007-04-06

THe arrangements are very original which is great as background music but makes them hard to sing along with, unless you do it every day.

4 out of 5 stars Great for kids with special needs or speech delays!!!!.......2006-07-10

We bought this cd for our daughter who has Down Syndrome. She is 6 years old but still has difficulty articulating words together in a sentence and will often skip over words in songs because she cannot sing them as fast. This cd allows kids like my daughter to really hear the words clearly. Although it is slower than the songs would normally be, it is great for kids who have a delay because they have the time to process what they just heard and repeat it back more accurately. Then, when they try to sing the songs at the regular speed, they can do so with more accuracy and comprehension. Our daughter still loves her other cd's, but this just gives her one more way to help her with her speech skills. We plan to get the Christmas cd as she listens to Christmas music all year long!!! :

3 out of 5 stars Great Intentions; Didn't Blow Me Away.......2006-07-03

I think that for special needs kids, children who are a little slower to talk, or kids just having problems with anunciation or expression, this CD presents an incredible opportunity in being able to share traditional, fun, upbeat and lively children's music with your kids. The notion of slowing down the words, if not the music, is fantastic as it gives kids a better grounding in what is being said, proper anunciation, etc.

The only knock I have against the CD is that the voices are quite operatic. I think this is an interesting choice as the delivery is certainly emotive and forceful, but I think it would have worked with the intent a little better if the singers weren't so operatic and instead sung in a clear, even, and less ornate fashion.

Overall, a fatnastic idea; but one that slightly works against its purpose.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect for apraxic toddlers.......2006-03-09

The front of the CD says "Helps Build Language Skills" and part of the description on the back says "...the words are sung at a slower tempo so that any child can sing along - even a child just learning to speak". The CD doesn't fail to offer what it clearly states if you read it!

My children appreciated the different ways these songs were sung; for instance "If You're Happy and You Know It" had an African rhythm to it.

The words were spoken very clearly and I was able to sign along without having to do it so rapidly my toddler couldn't follow.

This CD gets the interest of my 33 month old toddler and he likes to listen to it while his older siblings and I sign along with it. I would say that is money well spent!
Teaching Peace
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Teaching Peace
  • Wonderful, Wonderful!
  • Grandchildren Love It
  • Kids Rock! A must have for the whole family!
  • why isnt there a best of Red Grammer CD???
 Teaching Peace
Red Grammer
Manufacturer: Red Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009NGF
Release Date: 1986-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Teaching Peace
  2. Places In The World
  3. Say Hi!
  4. I Think You're Wonderful
  5. Rapp Song
  6. Barnyard Boogie
  7. Hooray For The World
  8. With Two Wings
  9. Use A Word
  10. See Me Beautiful
  11. Shake Your Brains
  12. Listen

Album Description

Teaching Peace has been called "one of the top five children's recordings of all time" by the All Music Guide and has been given a rare Parent's Choice Classic Children's Audio Award.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Teaching Peace.......2007-05-07

Excellent for use at home. Outstanding for classroom climate in younger grades.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Wonderful!.......2007-01-13

I've been giving this(first a cassette, now a cd) as a gift to children since it first appeared in the mid-80's. It's as fresh and wonderful today as it was then. I know many children who grew up knowing the words to all the songs and internalizing the wonderful messages they impart.Check out other cd's by Red.

5 out of 5 stars Grandchildren Love It.......2007-01-05

This CD provides lively songs that offer kids a positive approach to life and problem solving and are also great fun to dance to. My grandchildren really enjoy it!

5 out of 5 stars Kids Rock! A must have for the whole family!.......2005-02-12

I was so touched by the voices of these children on this CD. What an inspiration for kids of all ages. Childrens Music with CLASS~ Buy it..You'll Love it.
DMC

5 out of 5 stars why isnt there a best of Red Grammer CD???.......2003-12-08

"Listen" - now THAT IS the song that should have been on
his "Freefalling" Album...

Very powerfull stuff-- although powerfull
does not do justice for Red....

Red Grammer AND MICHAEL CRAWFORD- THEY ARE MUCH
TO DEEP FOR ME- THATS WHAT WE LOVE!!!
Barbie Sings!: The Princess Movie Song Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Barbie Sings!: The Princess Movie Song Collection
  • Beautifully Done
  • Barbie Sings!: The Princess Movie Song Collection
  • Great CD
  • make a another one
 Barbie Sings!: The Princess Movie Song Collection
Barbie
Manufacturer: Koch Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002YLDY6
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Introduction to "Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper"
  2. Free
  3. How Can I Refuse?
  4. Written In Your Heart - Prologue
  5. I Am A Girl Like You
  6. To Be A Princess
  7. The Cat's Meow
  8. If You Love Me For Me
  9. To Be A Princess (Reprise)
  10. How Can I Refuse? (Reprise)
  11. Written In Your Heart
  12. I'm On My Way
  13. Overture to The Nutcracker
  14. Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairies
  15. Russian Dance
  16. Theme to "Rapunzel"
  17. Constant As The Stars Above
  18. Wish Upon A Star
  19. Swan Lake Main Title
  20. Spanish Dance
  21. Hungarian Dance
  22. Wings

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Barbie Sings!: The Princess Movie Song Collection.......2007-06-09

It's a very special CD includes the songs from Barbie's first, second, third and fourth movie. Ipe a new CD with the songs from Magic of pegasus, 12 dancing princesses and Island princess.

5 out of 5 stars Beautifully Done.......2007-05-20

My daughther loves this DVD. She loves the songs and although some of the Princess and the Pauper songs have some of the dialogue from the movie, we don't mind. Secretly I like this DVD too :)

5 out of 5 stars Barbie Sings!: The Princess Movie Song Collection .......2007-01-19

My 4 year old daugther loves it!!! She sings along to the tunes from the CD. Her favoriate ones are from the "the pricess and pauper". Even I sing along too. Great CD for the girls in all ages.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-01-06

My 5 year old loves all the Barbie movies and this is a great companion to the movies.

5 out of 5 stars make a another one.......2006-09-21

this CD was great. The princess and the pauper songs are fun to sing along with and the classical music was great. It good for kids to know the music from swan lake and the nutcracker. I really do want another one. maybe they should make another musical.

BarbieLover

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