On The Good Ship Lollipop

The Persuasions, Music for Little People | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 18, 1999)
• Original Release Date: May 18, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Music Little People
• ASIN: B00000IQ1C
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,826 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The good humor and musical depth of veteran a cappella outfit the Persuasions make On the Good Ship Lollipop an essential kids'-music release. By way of exquisite vocalizing and well-placed asides, the quintet breathes new life into chestnuts such as "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?" and "Teddy Bears' Picnic" while introducing a new song (producer Leib Ostrow's "A Cappella Fellas") and shedding light on the lesser-known gems "My Daddy Do, Too" and "I'm So Glad (I've Got Skin)." Finally, they turn "On Top of Spaghetti" into a doo-wop ballad classic as indelible as "In the Still of the Nite." A perfect addition to the grownup-friendly Music for Little People catalog, which also includes albums by Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Los Lobos. --Rickey Wright

From Parents' Choice®

The Persuasions, premiere a cappella soulsters since 1961, turn out a delightful first children's album and bring their distinctive harmonies and a joyful and loving spirit to new children's songs and classics. Baritone lead singer Jerry Lawson, tenor "Sweet" Joe Russell, bass Jimmy Hayes, tenor Jayotis Washington and baritone Bernard "B.J." Jones (a former Drifter) are joined by The Lollipop Kids Chorus-also a cappella. The result is tender enchantment. Hayes' deep lead vocal is unforgettable, especially in "Teddy Bears' Picnic." Lawson and the rest treat "My Daddy Do, Too," by Dan Conley ("Yes, I know my Mommy love me, my Daddy do, too"), with aching gentleness; and they offer "I Love You (There's No Doubt About It)" with absolute conviction. Other selections include: "On the Good Ship Lollipop," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," the original "A Cappella Fellas" and the doo-wop-style "Persuasions' Nursery Rhyme Medley." A 1999 Parents' Choice® Gold Award Winner. (Lynne Heffley, Parents' Choice®)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, soul-stirring harmonies, October 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: On The Good Ship Lollipop (Audio CD)

I am a child care provider and have played The Persuasions' new cd for my kids. They just love it! In fact, even after music time is over, they want more and sing the songs when I'm trying to get them to quiet down. Believe me, it's not easy to keep young, active minds entertained for long. The best part? I like it, too. The harmonies are soul-stirring, like no other I've heard. Not an easy thing to pull off with adult or children's music.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it so much, I bought the company, December 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: On The Good Ship Lollipop (Audio CD)

I must admit, I don't really like children's music, so I was a bit skeptical when a friend of mine pulled out this CD. I was shocked when after only the first song I found myself not only tolerating the music, but really enjoying it. I later bought the CD for myself, and found that it only gets better each time I play it. This album is obviously great for kids, but I think that any adult who plays it will greatly enjoy it, too. Overall, it's a great album that transcends any sort of categorization.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vocal Magic In Candyland., January 27, 2002

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This review is from: On The Good Ship Lollipop (Audio CD)

There's a lot of music out in the market labeled as children's music that's nothing but pure garbage (Radio Disney, and many of these "kiddie" albums come to mind). The best children's music is music that doesn't degrade children by talking down to them; is intelligent, fun, and humorous; and that adults usually enjoy more than the kids. With that sad, children's music doesn't get much better than ON THE GOOD SHIP LOLLIPOP by The Persuasions.

The Persuasions are the granddaddies of a cappela music in America. They've been together as a group for decades and though they use no instruments other than their voices, their songs are more lively and entertaining than the majority of the techno-rap-funk garbage that plays on the radio. The group has been performing for children for years but this is their first children's album.

The range of songs on the album is quite varied. From "Teddy Bears' Picic" to "On the Good Ship Lollipop" to a new take of "On Top of Spaghetti", the songs never stop to entertain and amaze. There really isn't another instrument on the Earth like the human voice.