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Free To Be ... You And Me (1972 Television Cast) [Cast Recording]

Marlo ThomasAudio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (277 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Cast Recording
  • Label: Arista
  • ASIN: B000002VDL
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (277 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,453 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Free To Be You And Me - The New Seekers
2. Boy Meets Girl - Mel Brooks And Marlo Thomas
3. When We Grow Up - Diana Ross
4. Don't Dress Your Cat In An Apron - Billy De Wolfe
5. Parents Are People - Harry Belafonte And Marlo Thomas
6. Housework - Carol Channing
7. Helping - Tom Smothers
8. Ladies First - Marlo Thomas
9. Dudley Pippin And The Principal - Billy De Wolfe, Marko Thomas, Bobby Morse
10. It's All Right To Cry - Rosey Grier
11. Sisters And Brothers - Sisters And Brothers
12. My Dog Is A Plumber - Dick Cavett
13. William's Doll - Alan Alda And Marlo Thomas
14. Atlanta - Alan Alda And Marlo Thomas
15. Grandma - Diana Sands
16. Girl Land - Jack Cassidy Adn Shirley Jones
17. Dudley Pippin And His No-Friend - Bobby Morse And Marlo Thomas
18. Glad To Have A Friend Like You - Marlo Thomas
19. Bonus Track - Free To Be...You And Me

Editorial Reviews

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There are thousands upon thousands of children's albums out there, but the one that quietly left its mark with more '70s children than perhaps any other album was this disc. Free to Be...You and Me was a pet project of proud feminist Marlo Thomas (a.k.a. "That Girl"), and it was born--according to the liner notes--by the desire to provide her niece with music "to celebrate who she was and who she could be." Harry Belafonte sings "Parents Are People," ex-football great Rosie Grier offers an incredible, touching melody titled "It's All Right to Cry," and Diana Ross waxes future-positive on "When We Grow Up." A great hour of brain food for young--and not-so-young--children. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews

I just bought it for my son and it brings back great memories. M. Connellan  |  48 reviewers made a similar statement
It was a powerful and relevant message in 1972 and these lessons remain very important today in these times. Matthew G. Sherwin  |  44 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
89 of 91 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars we're more free for this record... February 7, 2000
By Amber58
Format:Audio CD
I love this record. I remember listening to it and watching a movie in elementary school at least 22 years ago and really THINKING about the messages in songs like "William Wants a Doll". Anything that inspires deep philosophical thought in a 7 year old is amazing. Later I came across this record when I was 17, brought it home and cried while listening to it over and over again. If you grew up in America in the 70's it's a little piece of your childhood. It's also amazing to think about how far we've come and where we got stuck trying to make this world a better place for all kids. I took the album with me to college and it was a favorite with everyone, men and women. I remember a guy on my floor said something about how lucky we were to grow up in a generation that began to question gender sterotypes. I just bought this CD for my nephew, as much as I love it I'm kind of sad that the messages are still pertinant nearly 30 years later.
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm soooo not a Hippie! January 21, 2005
Format:Audio CD
I think it's funny that so many reviewers who didn't like this album (and yes in the 70's they were albums) refer to those of us who DO give high reviews as hippies. I have news for you. Children of the 70s were not hippies, their parents were. I was born in the early 70s, my teenage years were in the 80s and my young adulthood was in the 90s. I really don't qualify as a hippie in any way, shape or form.

Having said that, I still have my old album, which I saved all these years because this was my absolute favorite album of all time! (I no longer have a record player, but the album lives on!) I loved these songs so much as a child. I remember the movie we used to watch in school. They are such wonderful memories. Twenty something years later, I found the cd and purchased it immediately. I now sing and play these songs for my baby. True, the songs are somewhat dated. The 70s were very big on feminism and equality - but is that such a bad message? Plus, as a child, I didn't pay attention to the message, just to the silliness and the catchy tunes. I had no idea who Alan Alda, Carol Channing, and Marlo Thomas were. When I sing these songs to my son now, it's not becaue I want to raise a budding feminist, but because I loved it so much and I would love to share my fond memories. And if he doesn't enjoy it as much as I did, that's ok too.

PS - for other 30-somethings who want to relive another childhood memory - check out the School House Rock series (DVDs, Cd's etc)... another cheesy 70s tool to educate our children about grammar, science, politics, etc. (I'm sort of embarassed to admit this but most of what I know about how a bill is passed through Congress comes from the "I'm just a bill" song.)
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a parent and kindergarten teacher June 8, 2006
Format:Audio CD
The music from Free to Be was the best music that my kids listened to as they were growing up. If you're interested in a cd that shows children how there are lots of different ways to be special, this is the cd for you. It's such a positive role model and it's so much fun to sing along with, too. I was watching Inside the Actor's Studio and when he asked Gwyneth Paltrow if she had any actors or actresses that she loved when she was little, she smiled and said that she really didn't, that she spent lots of time in her room singing along with her Free to Be, You and Me record. My kids did, too.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Brought back the young, growing years of my daughter when we played the album over and over. We love the fun and positive messages it delivers.
Published 1 day ago by Barbara P. Cummings
5.0 out of 5 stars For children of all ages
I just purchased the CD version of "Free to Be ...You and Me" as a gift for my nine year old granddaughter. Read more
Published 7 days ago by susan carpenter
5.0 out of 5 stars the original
Free to Be.....seems timeless. Listened to the songs again after 25 years or so and they are as fresh and relevant today as they were in the mid-1970's. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Corinna E Crafton
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic
I love the stories, poems, songs in this book. Had it for my girls and have given it as a present to many baby boys and girls--shower gifts. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Wilhelmina C. Hinton
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic!
I wanted this for our grandchildren. It is just as good as I remember - even if a little dated.
Published 4 months ago by Par Golf
5.0 out of 5 stars Good, Fun for kids.....and adults....I had this album when I was...
I had this album when I was little.....forgot all about it until
I was speaking with a friend about Marlo Thomas and
the St.Jude Foundation...... Read more
Published 4 months ago by denise kiliz
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas gift
I purchased this DVD for my 10year old granddaughter so she would have the benefit of the wisdom of these songs.
Published 4 months ago by Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Just as remembered
Chosen because our children listened. Now it is time for the grandchildren. Very nice while driving to occupy those not old enough to have a tablet or other device or bored with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by david p
5.0 out of 5 stars Best soundtrack!
I've downloaded this for myself, but wanted to share it with my nieces and nephews. I'm so glad I finally got it!!
Published 4 months ago by Sandy Lieb
4.0 out of 5 stars What is free? Free to be.
Our country seems to have lost its way on the democracy trail lately (or maybe we never really found it in the first place), despite how adamantly we declare that we are the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dienne
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