Bananaphone

Raffi | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 15, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder / Umgd
• ASIN: B0000003HW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,423 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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Though generally thought of as the king of music for the preschool set, Raffi has evolved from being strictly a little kid's performer to being a family entertainer, and it's evident in this 1995 release. More-sophisticated musical arrangements, a broader repertoire, greater vocal versatility, and intricate lyrics make this almost magical musical mix an album for every member of the family. Whether you're more fond of boppin' with "Shake a Toe," joining in a refrain on the bouncy title cut, or relishing in the poignancy of the gentle "Changing Garden of Mr. Bell" and the Native American tribute "First Peoples," there's enough variety here to appeal to a greater audience than Raffi may have enjoyed in the past. --Deborah Moore

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Genre: Childrens
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 15-OCT-1996

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Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our whole family loves this CD!, February 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bananaphone (Audio CD)

While teaching kindergarten 10 years ago, I was introduced to Raffi. I immediately bought 2 albums, and have played them for myself and my own children ever since. BANANAPHONE is our most recent addition, and hasn't let us down. It showcases the many moods and talents of Raffi, from "The Changing Garden of Mr. Bell" (melodically haunting, thoughtful and sweet), to "C-A-N-A-D-A" (a rolicking trip through the land of our northern neighbors), to "Slow Day" (guaranteed to lower your blood pressure several points by the end of the song!). Any CD that can hold the attention of my 3-year-old, my 10-year-old AND myself is a rare jewel! BANANAPHONE makes us all smile!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent!, November 23, 1999

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[e-mail] (Saunemin, Il) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bananaphone (Audio CD)

Trying to find a childrens tape that appeals to adults ears can be hard. This one is a clear winner! Very upbeat, easy to learn words, and appeals to all ages. Even Dads will enjoy it and won't mind listening to it over and over and over again!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for older kids, July 23, 2003

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Jeff in Jersey (Exit 13) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bananaphone (Audio CD)

I strongly disagree with the folks who've given this album a bad review. It's certainly more mature and complex than his earlier albums and it's probably not the best choice for anyone in diapers - BUT I must say that my kids (currently 5 and 7) ask for this one more than any other in our collection.
Raffi's songwriting and playfulness are in full strength and, speaking as an amateur musician, the musicianship is extraordinary. Bananaphone has the distinction of being the only one of our (6 at last count) Raffi recordings that I've listened to on my own. How can anyone have given this a one-star rating?
N.B.: I'm not a slavering environmentalist but another reviewer complained about the overt environmentalism that appears in a song on this record. At least Raffi puts his money where his mouth is: he went to extraordinary lengths to have his autobiography printed on chlorine-free, recycled paper and lowered his royalty so as not to pass the extra cost onto consumers.