I Got Shoes

Editorial Reviews
From Parents' Choice®
To say Sweet Honey in the Rock sings à capella is an understatement; they are a vocal orchestra, using voices like instruments to create multi-layered music. Moving from traditional African songs (Tama Tama Tamali, Somagwaza), the album also includes African-American spirituals (I Got Shoes, Little David Play on Your Harp) and contemporary originals from rap (Young and Positive) to lullaby. Here is rich invigorating listening. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

I Got Shoes, Music, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Acappella, Childrens, Pop
I Got Shoes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • no skip overs
  • What a wonderful CD to give as a present!
  • Sweet Honey in the Rock is Fantastic!
 I Got Shoes
Sweet Honey in Rock
Manufacturer: Music Little People
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
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GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Music for Little PeopleMusic for Little People | Children's Music | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002M65
Release Date: 1994-04-12

Tracks:

  1. I GOT SHOES
  2. AFRICAN NUMBERS 20
  3. TAMA TAMA TAMALI
  4. LITTLE DAVID PLAY ON YOUR HARP
  5. AFRICAN NUMBERS 12
  6. FREEDOM NOW
  7. RUN MOLLY RUN
  8. YOUNG AND POSITIVE
  9. AFRICAN NUMBERS 8
  10. DEEP BLUE SEA
  11. SHOO FLY, DON'T BOTHER ME
  12. AFRICAN NUMBERS 10
  13. SOMAGWAZA
  14. FREEDOM TRAIN
  15. AFRICAN NUMBERS 16
  16. DOWN THE ROAD I BE GOING
  17. LOOK! LOOK! THE SUN WOKE UP!
  18. SPIRIT LULLABY

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars no skip overs.......2005-04-18

being the mother of 8 children it is hard to please everyone (ages 18 to newborn)in the car at the same time. this cd is one of the few cds we have that we do not skip over songs. we love this cd.

5 out of 5 stars What a wonderful CD to give as a present!.......1999-07-09

I love giving this cd as a gift, to teachers or childcare providers, or new moms. It's kids' music you can stand to hear over and over (and some of us know just how rare that is), and feel good about exposing kids to traditions and musical concepts they might not otherwise encounter. We listen to the numbers songs in the car, we sing the shoo-fly song when we go walking--it's been a gift to my little family to have these songs added to our lives.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet Honey in the Rock is Fantastic!.......1999-01-04

Although folk isn't a style a music much heard by anyone but its devotees, there can be some real treasures in this section. Sweet Honey in the Rock is one of them. As a young teenager, I find that this music doesn't fit into the "fuddy-duddy" image that young people today think of as Folk. Sweet Honey provides you with cool, soulful tunes, with beat and fire to spare. Try listening to "Young and Positive", and see if that doesn't bolster your self-esteem. The complex harmonies appeal to me especially, since I am a singer, but to the uninitiated ear, they are pure ecstasy. This is a rare and amazing gem in the soup of today's music!
Amazing Grace (American Hymns & Spirituals)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely Amazing!!! ('specially for white folk)
  • Not Up to Shaw's Usual Standard
  • A Must CD for Choral Music Lovers
  • Soul-stirring
  • Soul-stirring
 Amazing Grace (American Hymns & Spirituals)

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Texas BluesTexas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000003CZ1
Release Date: 1993-09-28

Tracks:

  1. To God Our Strength
  2. Come Away To The Skies
  3. Wondrous Love
  4. God Is Seen
  5. Hark, I Hear The Harps Eternal
  6. Bright Caanan
  7. Amazing Grace
  8. His Voice As The Sound
  9. I Will Arise
  10. Saints Bound For Heaven
  11. Ride On, King Jesus
  12. Poor Mourner
  13. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
  14. Dere's No Hidin' Place
  15. My God Is a Rock
  16. Sometimes I Feel Like a Moanin' Dove
  17. I Got Shoes
  18. Soon One Mornin'
  19. Same Train
  20. Lord, If I Got My Ticket

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing!!! ('specially for white folk).......2004-03-27

This is an absolute must!!! I have never heard such passionate singing of spirituals from non-black choirs. Perhaps that is attributed to Shaw's minister roots. As usual, the sonority of Shaw's singers is second to none. This is a fun CD that all can enjoy...not just the choral buffs who know just how good Shaw and his choirs are!!!

2 out of 5 stars Not Up to Shaw's Usual Standard.......2002-03-23

Maybe just personal taste. I don't find the arrangements and vocalizing as interesting and satisfying as "Sea Chanties" and "23 Glee Club Favorites", the latter setting a standard never equaled.

5 out of 5 stars A Must CD for Choral Music Lovers.......2001-01-03

Amazing Grace is a very appropriate title for this recording. For those of you who love Sacred Harp , Southern Harmony and Spirituals, you will revel in the folk traditions of this album. Parker and Shaw arrangements, and sometimes just one or the other are so well done. The singers, of course, do an excellent job of making music under Shaw's direction. "Hark I Hear.." arr. by Parker is becoming a standard for choruses and this album will help you hear why. "If I've got my ticket" by Shaw is a wonderful exchange between solo and chorus. You will be playing this CD over and over once you hear it.

5 out of 5 stars Soul-stirring.......2000-08-10

I have thoroughly enjoyed this CD. The thoughtful and meditative, "What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul" sends the listener awe-struck to the foot of the cross. The triumphant "Ride on King Jesus!" reminds the listener of final victory. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates musical and cultural heritage or for anyone who appreciates religious music.

5 out of 5 stars Soul-stirring.......2000-08-10

I have thoroughly enjoyed this CD. The thoughtful and meditative, "What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul" sends the listener awe-struck to the foot of the cross. The triumphant "Ride on King Jesus!" reminds the listener of final victory. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates musical and cultural heritage or for anyone who appreciates religious music.
I Got New Shoes
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		I Got New Shoes
    Albion Band
    Manufacturer: Making Waves (UK)
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000001BIX
    Release Date: 1994-10-14

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