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Grandma Slid Down the Mountain

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When I first bought this album in 1984, my daughter was only two. There are few children's artists that I can stand for more than one or two songs. Raffi was one, and Cathy Fink was another. The songs on this album are a sheer delight, whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart. Fink plays a variety of instruments (banjo, guitar and accordian) and possesses a wonderful voice--often accompanied by the children from Taylor School in Arlington, VA. Personal favorites are the traditional "New River Train," along with "Grandma Slid Down the Mountain," "The Yodel Polka" and "I'd Like to Be a Cowgirl" (you gotta love a song with the refrain: "I'd like to be a cowgirl/But ooh I'm scared of cows/Moo, moo, moo how they scare me"). On long family trips in the car, this one's a winner! [Note: In 1978 she cut a wonderful little record with like-minded musician Duck Donald, a collection of old timey tunes, including songs written by the Delmore Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, among others. Unfortunately, it's out of print but worth tracking down.] VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A friend recommended this CD and I will always be grateful. The lyrics are clever and entertaining. The yodeling lesson will have everyone wanting to give it a try and there are some good songs here to yodel along with! All three children enjoy it, 8,6 and 3. We e-mailed a copy of the hilarious "I'd love to be a cowgirl" to my sister who is afraid of cows. This is one of those few CD's of childrens music that I enjoy over and over again too.

Tracklisting:
1 Eval (3:29)
2 Genebiel (4:36)
3 Ala (2:14)
4 Sabr (6:34)
5 Tors (4:11)
6 Warc (3:25)
7 Uatio (4:39)
8 Aigre (6:46)

Label: Ant-Zen
Catalog#: act 103
Format: CD
Country: Germany
Released: Apr 2000
Genre: Electronic
Style: Rhythmic Noise, Breaks, Industrial
Notes: Also released on LP as Hymen 023