Mary Had a Little Amp

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 5, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00049QM18
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,865 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pure Imagination - Maroon 5

2. We Walk - R.E.M.

3. The Rainbow Connection - Dixie Chicks

4. Little Star - Madonna

5. Sing Along - Blue Man Group

6. Baby Mine - Bonnie Raitt

7. The 3 R's - Jack Johnson

8. Anchovie - Moby

9. Life Line - Nancy Wilson

10. Gentle Breeze - Lou Reed

11. Wild, Wild Party In The Loquat Tree - Indigo Girls

12. How To Be Strong - Rosanne Cash

13. When You Wish Upon A Star - Joe Henry

14. Teach Your Children - Graham Nash

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

It benefits a great cause (preschool education for all American children), its star-studded lineup makes you want to have a listen regardless of your station in life (college kid, mother of quintuplets), and its stylishly askew songs are masterfully sequenced (Dixie Chicks chug into Madonna, Jack Johnson gives way to Moby), so that each track comes across a pleasant surprise. The only problem with Mary Had a Little Amp, if there is one, is its title, which gives the impression that it's a hard-rocking affair when mostly it's not. For example, R.E.M. rightfully conjures images of cranking amps, but here the band tones it down with the playful, hyper-rhythmic "We Walk." And Bonnie Raitt, saluted as much for her slide guitar chops as her singing, turns in a snuggly rendition of "Baby Mine" from Dumbo. --Tammy La Gorce

Product Description

Various artists compilation of children's songs featuring Maroon 5, R.E.M., Dixie Chicks, Madonna, Blue Man Group, & more.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album to listen to together! October 8, 2005

By thebarkingcat

Format:Audio CD

My five-year-old daughter and I really love this CD. The covers are great "versions" of the originals, and the original tracks are great additions to the overall feel of this CD. Maroon 5's "Pure Imagination" is fantastic, as is The Dixie Chick's "The Rainbow Connection." It's a great CD to listen to together and it doesn't drive you crazy after the fifth time because it's kinda "rockin'". If your children are strictly into "kiddie" types of music, i.e. Laurie Berkner, this probably isn't going to be their thing. My daughter is older and is, thankfully, expanding her musical tastes. This is something we both enjoy, minus the singing veggies and all...I highly recommend this to more mature children.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars A few really great songs February 5, 2006

By K. Smith

Format:Audio CD

While I like many of the artists on this album, not all of the songs seem real "kid friendly". I agree with the previous reviewer that the Maroon 5 song is just too dark. If you are looking for a great kids album that you can tolerate listing to over and over again, I recommend buying the original "For the Kids" instead; that CD didn't leave my car disc player for 5 months! No joke!

15 of 20 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing January 9, 2006

By S. Smith

Format:Audio CD

This CD is very disappointing. My husband and I have become big fans of a wide range of "all ages" music and were optimistic about this CD, which was put together for a good cause. We just got through listening to it with our 2-year old and were surprised at how listless all the cuts were. There is not one fun, bouncy, danceable tune in the bunch--with the exception perhaps of the Indigo Girls cut. Our son loves to dance and really enjoys engaging music. This compilation edges toward the depressive at times. Even "Pure Imagination" hits a few too many minor notes for such a joyful song.