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John McCutcheon's Four Seasons: Wintersongs

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I just wanted to assure any adults who dread the idea of listening over and over to "kid's" music, to have no fear of John McCutcheon. This is intelligent and heartwarming fare for any age. I'm 50 and maybe I'm a child at heart, but songs like "Soup," "Waiting for Snow" and "Footsteps" are balm for my soul. There's not a single track you won't enjoy. Promise!

Wintersongs is part of a 4-album series and is my personal favorite. None of the four are bad, this one's great. And by the way, he's a TERRIFIC live performer not only in "family" concerts but in the "grown-up" world as well. He's a 25 year veteran of the folk scene (with as many albums to date) and a man of commitment and compassion. Your kids (and you) couldn't ask for a finer role model. Do yourselves a favor and enjoy this talented man's gifts!

John McCutcheon is a great American treasure and one of the best folk artists around. He also writes and performs some of the best original children's music in the country.

WINTERSONGS is part of a four album series celebrating the four seasons of a year. All of the songs on the album are original and evoke a playful spirit that is sure to bring out the child in everyone. Children really seem to enjoy "Tommy Don't Lick That Pipe", "New Boots", and "Soup" the most, but are delighted by each of the other songs as well. My favorites on the album include "Fly", "Groundhog Day", and "Footprints." A great album to listen to when it gets cold outside or if you just want to think about the wonder of winter.

Mc Cutcheon has a way to convey through song what it is like to grow up and treasure things that we all have experienced, but have forgotten about with age. His songs are the auditory equivelant of a Norman Rockwell painting invoking nostalgia through stories any american who was at one point a child can relate to. A high point is "footprints" which metephorically compares walking in someone's footsteps to observing and patterning your life after them. If anyone has seen him live, they know his wit and stage prescence. He captures some of that in this album

John McCutcheon is an American treasure! His family albums are genuinely appealing to adults as well as kids. This album elicits such wonderful feelings about Winter and winter memories our family listens to it no matter the season. Well-crafted and musically superb, this album deserves a place in every home. From the fun of "Hot Chocolate" to the warm memories evoked by "Soup" to the sly humor in "The Flu," this album is varied and complete. It will not disappoint. I got to go listen to it right now!

We have loved this CD for quite some time now! New Boots picks us all up after a long day. We just can't help but dance when it is on. Soup and Tommy Don't Lick That Pipe bring back lots of great childhood memories for my husband and I and my 7 year old relates very well to Tommy. Footprints is one of mom's favorites. It's a super way to end a wonderful music collection.

For our family, John McCutcheon hits the nail on the head when singing about childhood. He is great at recognizing what kids will remember when they grow up as well as catching the things that are important to your kids now. Is it just kids fare? Not by my standards. I expect we'll all be listening to his music for years to come. He's got the knack at creating music that makes us feel great!

This was one of the first music purchases for our (then) three-year-old. It was delightful for us as parents to hear the wonderful variety of styles J McCutcheon uses. Our family loves music, but we tend to get bored with CD's that sound the same from song to song. This CD will keep both young and old interested, and our little ones love the lyrics and quickly learn the songs. It is great sing-along travelling music for a captured audience!

A very good CD, particularly if you have young children. McCutcheon's songs are entertaining and diverse.

Wonderful, as usual! My all timne favorite is "Soup". I wonder who likes it better, my 3 kids or me!!!

Wonderful odes to Hot Chocolate, Soup, New Boots, and Groundhog's Day. My kids, husband, and I all adore "Tommy Don't Lick That Pipe". And where else can one find a tango about the Flu? To my knowledge, John McCutcheon has composed the only Flu song ever. Wintersongs will definitely warm up your dreary winter. But it's also a cool listen in the heat of summer.