GROWING TUNES

Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
"Growing Tunes" is the creation of Gail Fencer, a former statistical analyst and part time watercolorist. With a love of children and creative ideas to make children happy overflowing, Gail began writing and illustrating children's stories. With a silly and slightly off beat sense of humor, she began trying out her ideas on her own daughter, nieces and nephews. The silly little songs she created for her daughter, have now grown up to meet the needs of her music savvy grandchildren, who like other children growing up today, are always looking for new music to listen to. Now the songs her grandchildren are enjoying can be shared with children everywhere. Gail enjoys numerous musical styles and the songs on this first CD are evident of that. Recordings for a second CD are scheduled to begin early next year.

The tree on the CD cover represents the physical and mental growth children ages 3-8 go through. The musical notes on the tree are a reminder that music is one way children can have fun as they grow.

"Growing Tunes" motto for kids everywhere is "I CAN".

About the Artist
This is the first collaborative musical project from designer and songwriter Gail Fencer; jazz trumpeter Ted Jacobsen, and physical therapist turned children's songwriter Natalie Housel. Gail and Natalie began creating songs to entertain the younger children in their families without any real plans to market their songs to the public. After being introduced to each other by a mutual acquaintance and with support and encouragement from their families and friends, they began recording the songs... read more

Album Description
"Growing Tunes", the Wiggle, Giggle, Sing- A- Long, and Dance" CD, contains 40 minutes of original songs especially created with today's children ages 3-8 in mind. The songs encourage children and parents, to stop, listen and dance. Blues, Country, Kid Pop, Jazz, and other musical styles are blended with clever, thought provoking, and visually or physically stimulating lyrics, with each song an adventure and unique musical experience.

The "B. E. A. R." song encourages children to whisper as loud as they can. "Monster In My Closet" provides kids with a way to keep any closet monster happy while solving their homework blues. Hairy Harry, who goes everywhere, relates his adventures and the outrageous sights he sees. "The Rubbish Man" and his friends, got together to tell the 7 year old co-writer of this song about their jobs. If your family or a family you know has "Dancing Feet" and wants a calypso beat to dance to like a "Wiggle Worm"; have never been to the Florida everglades to see "The Everglades Animal Band"; have kids that like to play in "Dirt", then climb into bed with a 'Kitty Kitty" or two, or have days when their just "Feeling Silly", this is the CD to have on hand. Oh, if any of you parents out there still have a "Bear On Your Bed" we won't tell a sole.

Teachers, this is a must have CD for your classroom!

GROWING TUNES

GROWING TUNES, Music, Various Artist
Let's Kiss
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    		Let's Kiss
    Brave Combo
    Manufacturer: denTone
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000A2GVC4
    Release Date: 2005-04-12

    Tracks:

    1. Dutch Hornpipe (Full Band) (Schottische)
    2. Red River Valley (Polka)
    3. Bumble Bee (Polka)
    4. Take Me out to the Ballgame (Polka)
    5. Civilized (Waltz)
    6. Starlight (Polka)
    7. Golpe Traidor (Polka)
    8. Let's Kiss (Czardas)
    9. Willkommen Oktoberfest (Polka)
    10. Acariciame (Polka)
    11. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (Polka)
    12. Take Me out to the Ballgame (Oberek)
    13. Aja Sam (Polka)
    14. Simpsons (Polka)
    15. Dutch Hornpipe (Dub Version) Schottische
    Merrily We Roll Along (1993 Leicester Cast)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • How does the revised MERRILY compare with the original?
    • The most comprehensive recording
    • This is the recording of MERRILY to purchase!
    • The Definitive "Merrily"
    • Best interpretation of the show and score
    		 Merrily We Roll Along (1993 Leicester Cast)

    Manufacturer: Jay Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000005BGV
    Release Date: 1997-03-11

    Tracks:

    1. Overture
    2. The Hills of Tomorrow Merrily
    3. Merrily (1979-75) Old Friends Like It Was
    4. Merrily (1974-73) Franklin Shepard, Inc.
    5. Old Friends
    6. Not A Day Goes By
    7. Now You Know
    8. It's A Hit!
    9. Merrily (1964-62) Good Thing Going
    10. Merrily (1961-60); Bobby and Jackie and Jack
    11. Not A Day Goes By
    12. Opening Doors
    13. Our Time
    14. The Hills

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars How does the revised MERRILY compare with the original?.......2005-04-10

    The original 1981 production played 6 weeks of previews before opening to crushingly bad reviews. Two weeks later it closed. The day after the final performance the cast assembled at RCA's New York studios to record the cast album. In 1985 a revised production directed by James Lapine opened at the LaJolla playhouse and received encouraging reviews. More revisions lead to other productions and 1992 it was given a production at the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester and that production was given a lavish 2 CD recording by John Yap and issued on TER in England and later on JAY in the U.S. This was followed in May 1994 -just a few weeks after PASSION opened on Broadway - by an off-off-Broadway York Theatre Company revival that received generally better reviews than the original received. It was recorded by Varese-Sarabande. Both the Leicester cast and York casts use the revised version with an altered tune stack.

    1. OVERTURE - In 1981 the Overture was a complete piece. In the revised version it cuts off midpoint and segues into the title song.

    2. MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG - The original production began with Frank coming back to his former high school to mark 25 years since his graduation. His speech - a caution to the students to be prepared for compromise and frustration was challenged by the students who launched into the title song. As noted above, the revised version begins with the cast singing the song but without any context.

    3. THAT FRANK/RICH AND HAPPY - The party scene. In the original Frank's new movie was terrible though none of the guests would tell him to his face. In the revised version the movie is a success. In THAT FRANK the party guests, Mary excepted, sing of Frank's seemingly endless talents. RICH AND HAPPY drew the conclusion that since Frank was rich and successful he must therefore be happy as well. Both songs use the same accompaniment.

    4. OLD FRIENDS/LIKE IT WAS - originally in a separate scene in 1975 at a restaurant where Mary hopes to encourage reconciliation between Charley and Frank. In the revised version this number was placed as a lead in to the 3rd scene, tightening the narrative.

    5. FRANKLIN SHEPARD, INC. - this song remains virtually unchanged. In the original Frank walked off the stage of the TV talk show at the end of the song ending his and Charley's partnership. In the revised version, borrowing some dialogue from the deleted restaurant scene, Frank makes it very clear that he is furious with Charley and that their friendship is finished.

    6. OLD FRIENDS - though the dialogue scene leading into this song was changed for the revised version, the song remains the same.

    7. GROWING UP - added to the revised version. The OLD FRIENDS scene continues after everyone leaves Frank alone in his new apartment and he muses on his friendship with Mary and Charley. Later Gussie arrives having left her husband - Frank and Charley's producer - and intent on moving in with Frank.

    8. NOT A DAY GOES BY - this song changed hands a lot. Originally - in previews - Frank's soon-to-be ex-wife Beth sang it on the steps outside the courthouse. The actress playing Beth could not sing it so they re-assigned the song to Frank with a modified lyric. In the revised version it was restored to Beth and the original lyric is used.

    9. NOW YOU KNOW - some lyric changes but essentially the same song. The original Broadway production incorporated a dance section that recapped the first act score (in forward sequence) using NOW YOU KNOW, OLD FRIENDS, FRANKLIN SHEPARD INC and RICH AND HAPPY. The dance segment was not recorded and was dropped from the revised version.

    10. ENTR'ACTE/ACT TWO OPENING - in the revised version Act Two opens with Gussie onstage performing GOOD THING GOING. The original began Act Two with the scene outside the theatre as the friends listened to the audience reaction.

    11. IT'S A HIT! - Essentially the same but loses a clever short section about selling out (Charley: Even if (the show) is a smash, doesn't that mean we sell out? Producer: Well, I hope we sell out! Charley: What I mean is sell out. Well you know...")

    12. THE BLOB/GOOD THING GOING - THE BLOB was cut in previews and not included on the OCR. It was restored for the revised version. Note the main melody is the same tune used for GROWING UP. GOOD THING GOING is essentially the same.

    13. BOBBY AND JACKIE AND JACK - the revised version slightly trims the number.

    14. NOT A DAY GOES BY - Originally a trio for Mary, Frank and Beth at the wedding of the latter two. When Beth lost the song in Act One she was cut out of the Act Two version as well. Frank sang it to Beth as his wedding vow while Mary quietly, sadly duetted from the sidelines. The trio version is restored to the revised version.

    15. OPENING DOORS

    16. OUR TIME

    These two remain essentially the same.

    17. THE HILLS OF TOMORROW - The revised version ends with OUR TIME. The original version had a short final scene in 1955 as Frank finishes his valedictory speech to the class. They then sing a song he and his friend Charley have written. The classmates smile, there is a flash as their class picture is taken and the curtain slowly falls on these smiling faces. It was a fine ending to the show and I wish this (and the opening graduation scene) would be restored. Otherwise the revised script is in every way superior.

    Sound-wise the newer recordings have a crisp, clean sound though the orchestra is roughly half the size of the original. The first cast is pretty hard to beat. If you are doing the show only the revised script is available, so you will want one of the new recordings. Jay's 2 CD set is most complete and includes some of the dialogue. V/S has the wonderful Malcolm Gets as Franklin.

    5 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive recording.......2002-09-19

    I've never seen the show, which has had a mixed history (initially a flop, recently much more successful), so I can only rate the music, which is just fabulous. The score features everything from sophiticated ballads -- Not A Day Goes By -- to lovely pop tunes such as Our Time. Sondheim's trademark lyrical cleverness is ever present. At one point he has the characters perform a political comedy song in 1960, so Sondheim had to write a piece using sophisticated 1960 political humor. I doubt anyone at the time did it half as well.

    Note that this is a double CD, and I think it is the only one available. In many cases this means that the recording has two versions of certain songs if they are sung twice in the show. I thought this a big plus because the songs are sung at different times in the show and given different interpretations. Indeed, because the show it told chronologically backwards, you see how Sondheim gives you what is really a reprise before the song is initially sung. On the other recordings of this show they have only one version and you miss this whole layer of Sondheim.

    The cast is great. The orchestra is great. All in all, just great Sondheim.

    5 out of 5 stars This is the recording of MERRILY to purchase!.......2002-06-08

    MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG was one of Sondheim's biggest flops when it first opened on Broadway in 1981. It suffered from a variety of problems, probably the biggest being that the fascinating concept of the show - relating a story in reverse chronological order - led to a host of difficulties that required more time to solve than the tryout period allowed. Over the next dozen years, Sondheim and book-writer George Furth (along with assistance from a new director, James Lapine), modified the show. The show is drastically improved by the revisions.

    While Sondheim and Furth have made a few minor revisions since the Leicester Haymarket production (mostly in shortening a few rhythms in the transitions, changing some introductory dialogue, and axing some dialogue in "It's a Hit!"), the Leicester recording is far superior to the recording of the final version of the show produced by Varese Sarabande.

    CHANGES FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY PRODUCTION:
    Some neat concepts from the original production have been left by the wayside to improve the overall structure. Gone is the opening scene at the 1980 Lake Forest Academy graduation ceremony and the accompanying "The Hills of Tomorrow." The title song is now presented as a prologue so that the audience can concentrate on the lyrics' message. The music of the 1979 (now 1976) scene has been heavily revised (including a new melody called "That Frank") to integrate more plot into the lyrics. The 1975 scene has been eliminated, although Mary's music survives intact as the first part of an expanded 1973 scene. A great new song, "Growing Up," Frank's rationalizations for changing his goals and values, has been added to the 1968 scene. Beth now sings "Not a Day Goes By" in the 1966 (now 1967) scene instead of Frank. Lyrics have been revised in "Now You Know" to be about encouraging Frank to take a vacation, not to go back to work.

    Act II has required less modifications. Gussie opens the act by singing a brassy rendition of the beginning of "Good Thing Going" as her eleven-o'clock number in Frank and Charley's 1964 show. "It's a Hit!" has been shortened a bit, but Beth is now included in the backstage celebration. The 1962 scene includes a song about the New York elite, "The Blob," which had been cut from the original production, plus a reprise of "Growing Up." The scenes from 1960-1957 remain relatively unchanged, although Beth sings lead in the reprise of "Not a Day Goes By." The show now ends with "Our Time," since the 1955 graduation scene has been eliminated.

    THE RECORDING:
    Of the three recordings I know of this show, this is by far the best. Michael Cantwell (who I truly thought I would hate after hearing him in STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW) is a great Frank, both as a successful Hollywood executive and as an idealistic music student. Maria Friedman is almost perfect as Mary, with gravelly singing as an alcoholic in Act I and a youthful exuberance in the "Our Time" dialogue. Evan Pappas has the dramatic range to play Charley, and his enunciation in the difficult "Franklin Shepard, Inc." is admirable. Louise Gold brings the proper degrees of brassiness and insincerity to Gussie, one of musical theater's greatest "dragon lady" roles. (Jason Alexander in the original 1981 cast recording is the best Joe, and Anne Bobby in the 1994 Varese Sarabande recording is the best Beth.) The actors are young enough to convey the youthful ideals of the second act (and hit the high notes) but old enough to convincingly portray 30- and 40-somethings in the first act. The inclusion of key dialogue helps the listener put the songs into their proper context.

    5 out of 5 stars The Definitive "Merrily".......2001-11-20

    Having listened extensively to all recordings of "Merrily We Roll Along," I say with confidence that this is by far the best, most complete recording.

    The performances are all wonderful. I enjoy Maria Friedman's work on here most of all. I can clearly hear her transformation from a depressed drunkard back to a hopeful youth through the recording. Her expressive voice and striking acting choices always make her a joy to even listen to.

    This CD has the best orchestrations I have heard. The underscore to "Franklin Shepherd Inc" has finally been cleaned up to the point where it sounds like an actual song, and the overall feel of the show has a real edge.

    The tempos are up and the performers sound like they don't have guns being held to their heads in the recording studio. The performances a lucid and dynamic. The overall feel of the show, for the first time, has a smooth and consistent feel just from listening to the recording.

    This may not be my favorite piece of Sondheim, but it is his brassiest score. This quality, lost in the off-broadway recording, is really restored here.

    This CD is personal treasure and a must for Sondheim fanatics. However, this recording is by far the most accesible recording of this most difficult show.

    5 out of 5 stars Best interpretation of the show and score.......2000-07-21

    This recording only helps to prove that Maria Friedman is the no. 1 British interpreter (if not the no. 1 international interpreter of all-time) of the music of Stephen Sondheim. Her comic timing is immpeccible, and she is larger than life in her singing (especially in "Now You Know"). Louise Gold has an Ethel Merman-y quality to her voice, and this is a great new reading of the character of Guessie (she is, after all, a Broadway head-liner), as opposed to the purring sex-kitten of all of the other Guessies out there. And her rage in the dialgoue excerpt on the first disc is clear. This woman is one heavy-duty actress. We see that Guessie isn't really the only one out of the main characters to become bitter and disilliusioned, as many people make the mistake of believing. Jacqueline Dankworth does not just sing the heart-wrenching "Not a Day Goes By," she acts it. And she acts and sings the hell out of it. She has definately inherited her mother's talent (but is decidedly different in her performance style). As you can see, all of the women on this recording are effervescent, and the men rise up to the challenge (particularly the Joe Josephson of Gareth Snook and the Charlie of Evan Pappas). And there is Frank, menacing as always. This CD is the best out there, with a large amount of dialogue, and all of the score. Here is the definitive, no-questions-asked, no-holds-barred version of MERILLY WE ROLL ALONG on CD. Buy it today!
    Growing up in Hollywood Town
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      		Growing up in Hollywood Town
      Amanda McBroom , and Lincoln Mayorga
      Manufacturer: Lim
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 2004-01-20

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      5. Portrait [Vocal Version]
      6. Dusk [Vocal Version]
      7. Peter the Hermit [Instrumental]
      8. Silent Lady [Instrumental]
      9. Hooray for Hollywood/Growning Up in Hollywood Town [Vocal Version]
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      Growing up in Hollywood Town
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Excellent Recording
      		 Growing up in Hollywood Town
      Lincoln Mayorga , and Amanda McBroom
      Manufacturer: Sheffield Lab
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000008IA6
      Release Date: 1990-10-25

      Tracks:

      1. The Portrait
      2. Peter The Hermit
      3. The Rose
      4. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
      5. Dusk
      6. Hooray For Hollywood/Growing Up In Hollywood Town
      7. Love Letters
      8. Amanda
      9. Silent Lady

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Excellent Recording.......2005-05-31

      I got the original vinyl of this back in the early 1980s and it blew everything else in my collection away in terms of sound quality. That was 1980 and in some ways the technology has vastly improved, but I cant say it is being used any better than this. The vocals were perfectly recorded because she sounds like she is actually in the same room on a good system (The piano quite a bit less so). For best realism I prefer an analog source and this is good enough to make the hair stand up on my back. I believe this was recorded in one sitting, per side, which adds to the performance in my opinion. There is a tiny bit of noise reduction "pumping" going on with the CD version but you really have to listen for it. Otherwise it sounds like they didn't mess with it too much, so the CD is worth a listen.
      Terra Nova
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Amazing, soothing, wonderful
      • insightful and talented
      • Melodic voice and music, combined with charming lyrics.
      		 Terra Nova
      Emily Greene
      Manufacturer: Citrus Tree Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
      Folk RockFolk Rock | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00005KCNA
      Release Date: 2001-05-03

      Tracks:

      1. Family Pictures
      2. Tribute to Heartbreak
      3. Where I've Been
      4. If You Don't Mind
      5. Tug of War
      6. Hippie Song
      7. Let's Just Be Friends
      8. Dearest Darling Tracy (Love, Alfin)
      9. Another Thing You Won't Have TO Worry About After the End of Indudstrialized Civilization
      10. No Excuses, No Regrets
      11. Goodnight, Goodnight

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Amazing, soothing, wonderful.......2003-08-31

      Emily's clever lyrics and soothing melodies are sure to lift your spirits. I've had the privilege of seeing her live, and she is truly an amazing person. Buy the album, and visit her site (which has some samples): ...

      5 out of 5 stars insightful and talented.......2003-01-31

      this is a great album, and if you have the opportunity to catch Emily live - do it! She is very talented, and it comes across in this fun and insightful debut album.

      5 out of 5 stars Melodic voice and music, combined with charming lyrics........2001-11-19

      I had the pleasure of seeing her perform many times. She is magnetic on stage, and her talent comes through in this album. I highly recommend it!
      Joe Franklin Presents: Growing up with Radio
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        		Joe Franklin Presents: Growing up with Radio
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: Sony
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000008PD5
        Release Date: 1995-07-04

        Tracks:

        1. Look What You've Done - Eddie Cantor
        2. You've Got Me Crying Again
        3. Shuffle off to Buffalo - The Boswell Sisters
        4. George Burns and Gracie Allen, Pt. 1 - 2 - Henry "Red" Allen, , Burns & Allen
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        Will Play Guitar For Food
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          		Will Play Guitar For Food
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Growing Guitar Power
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00018RSYW
          Release Date: 2003-12-15

          Tracks:

          1. Mauckport Funk (Richard Young, Jimmy Crimmins)
          2. Wisconsin Avenue (Charles Rathmann, P.A. Burgess)
          3. Nearly Far Away (Charles Rathmann, Jimmy Crimmins)
          4. Route 66 (Richard Young)
          5. Legato Grotto (Charles Rathmann, Perf DeCastro' P.A. Burgess)
          6. Watching Submarines -- (P.A. Burgess, Jimmy Crimmins)
          7. Charisma (Francisco Mestre, Scott Lerner)
          8. Raise the Spirit (Phil Toshio Sudo)
          9. Morning Touch (Charles Rathmann, P.A. Burgess)
          10. Blue To Red (P.A. Burgess)
          11. West Coast Remix (Richard Young)
          12. By the Lake (Joaquin Gonzalez, Perf DeCastro, Charles Rathmann. P.A. Burgess)
          13. Why Do I Feel Like Smiling? (Perf DeCastro, Jimmy Crimmins)
          14. Sad and Blue (Jimmy Crimmins)

          Album Description

          From four nations, guitarists unite to raise money for Heifer International. Geographic and genre boundaries are crossed on this release, producing a collection of tunes that speak to the harmonious heart and stimulate the melodic mind. Virtuoso performances by Perf DeCastro, bassist P. Anthony Burgess and blues master Rockin' Jimmy Crimmins abound! Don't miss your chance to own and enjoy this limited-run collector's item! All proceeds to Heifer International!
          Archangel
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            		Archangel
            Michael Vaccaro
            Manufacturer: Original Cast Record
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B000056NZ6
            Release Date: 2001-05-01

            Tracks:

            1. Heartbeat, It's A Lovebeat
            2. Hurricane
            3. Prisoner Of Brenda
            4. I Hope I'm Getting Close
            5. Dancing Queen
            6. Disco Elite
            7. Boy Meets Girl
            8. Am I So Easy To Replace?
            9. Sandman's Coming
            10. Makin' It
            GROWING TUNES
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • A really fun CD!!!
            		 GROWING TUNES

            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B000050HBH
            Release Date: 2000-10-15

            Tracks:

            1. B.E.A.R.
            2. Rubbish Man
            3. Monster In My Closet
            4. Feeling Silly
            5. Kitty Kitty
            6. Bear On Your Bed
            7. Hairy Harry
            8. Wiggle Worm
            9. Dancing Feet
            10. I Love Dirt
            11. The Everglades Animal Band

            Album Description

            "Growing Tunes", the Wiggle, Giggle, Sing- A- Long, and Dance" CD, contains 40 minutes of original songs especially created with today's children ages 3-8 in mind. The songs encourage children and parents, to stop, listen and dance. Blues, Country, Kid Pop, Jazz, and other musical styles are blended with clever, thought provoking, and visually or physically stimulating lyrics, with each song an adventure and unique musical experience.

            The "B. E. A. R." song encourages children to whisper as loud as they can. "Monster In My Closet" provides kids with a way to keep any closet monster happy while solving their homework blues. Hairy Harry, who goes everywhere, relates his adventures and the outrageous sights he sees. "The Rubbish Man" and his friends, got together to tell the 7 year old co-writer of this song about their jobs. If your family or a family you know has "Dancing Feet" and wants a calypso beat to dance to like a "Wiggle Worm"; have never been to the Florida everglades to see "The Everglades Animal Band"; have kids that like to play in "Dirt", then climb into bed with a 'Kitty Kitty" or two, or have days when their just "Feeling Silly", this is the CD to have on hand. Oh, if any of you parents out there still have a "Bear On Your Bed" we won't tell a sole.

            Teachers, this is a must have CD for your classroom!

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars A really fun CD!!!.......2000-11-18

            If your children love to sing and dance, this is the CD for you! The songs are creative and bouncy, with fun melodies that have even the parents humming along. "Monster in My Closet" is a funny song that had us singing and laughing. "B.E.A.R." is a very sweet song that reminds me of my first teddy bear. "I Love Dirt" takes a turn on the wild side, and "Kitty-Kitty" is just adorable.

            If you are tired of all those CDs that simply repeat songs you have heard before over and over, then this original CD is the one to buy this Christmas.

            Sincerely, Pauline Norman
            Serenata
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              		Serenata

              Manufacturer: Eaglevine
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000B8ZG14
              Release Date: 2004-02-10

              Music:

              1. Growing Up
              2. Happy Time Groove
              3. Heavenly Child
              4. Helen Baylor...Live [Live]
              5. I Feel Good
              6. I'm Hungry, I Just Don't Know What I Want
              7. In A Good Way
              8. In A Very Real Way
              9. It's Fun to Play in the Snow
              10. Kiddancercise

              Music

              Music