Best of Shel Silverstein [Original recording remastered]

Shel Silverstein | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 2, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000CELODG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,766 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #27 in Music > Miscellaneous > Comedy > Comedic Music > General
  • #62 in Music > Miscellaneous > Comedy > Comedic Music > Novelty Music

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lot of fun--but don't buy this one for the kids!, September 1, 2007

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R. Kyle (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of Shel Silverstein (Audio CD)

The guest artists on this collection are what make it stand out. I was delighted to see Dr. Hook, the Irish Rovers, and Johnny Cash on the credits list among others.

The ironic "A front seat to hear Johnny Sing" was one I hadn't heard til now. Thelyrics had me laughing and how plausible was the situation!

"Marie Lavaeu" had me laughing, too. This one would be a great selection for Halloween coming up.

There's also some of Silverstein's children's music here, "The Unicorn," "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout", and "The Homework Machine" are the ones I remember best from my own childhood. The only caveat is parents probably should get a kids' only CD by Shel. While Silverstein is most noted for his poems for kids, but he's got a twisted, dark side, too that's represented on this CD.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gonna buy five copies for my mother!, July 1, 2006

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Johnny Heering "trivia buff" (Bethel, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of Shel Silverstein (Audio CD)

This is a compilation album of songs (and poems) written by Shel Silverstein. Shel is probably best known for his books of poetry for children, but he also had a bawdy side, writing songs about sex, drugs and rock & roll. This CD features some of his material performed by himself, but it also includes performances of his songs by other people. Shel never had any hits himself, but he did write hit songs for people like Dr. Hook, Bobby Bare and Johnny Cash, many of which are included here. This CD provides a good overview of Shel's songs, both comical and serious. There is an unlisted bonus track, which is Shel performing a "26 Second Song".

24 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not appropriate for children, February 18, 2006

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J. Cochran (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of Shel Silverstein (Audio CD)

I originally purchased this CD for my children. Upon recieving it and listening to it, I felt I needed to let other parents know that while this is an interesting and enjoyable compliation, it contains inappropriate lyrical content for children such as abnormal sexual behavior and drug abuse.