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What's old is new again with Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie. This is offbeat, smart and funny, funny, funny! --Mindy Thomas- Program Director, Kids Place Live SiriusXM Radio
Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie... is more powerful than a locomotive in the way it drives kids through a range of blues sounds - hearkening back to the '20s, '30s, and '40s - while it entertains them with (Randy's) trademark lyrical wit... Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie is ambitious in its effort to educate young listeners about some of the most significant indigenous music America has produced. It's also funny, insightful, and loving. Who would want to miss out on all of that? --Gregory Keer, Family Man Online
It's been more than a few years since Dan Zanes helped shake up the family music scene with his lively renditions of traditional tunes. Randy Kaplan has done his own take on this concept, and the result is just as wonderful. --Michael Berick, L.A. Parent
Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie... is more powerful than a locomotive in the way it drives kids through a range of blues sounds - hearkening back to the '20s, '30s, and '40s - while it entertains them with (Randy's) trademark lyrical wit... Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie is ambitious in its effort to educate young listeners about some of the most significant indigenous music America has produced. It's also funny, insightful, and loving. Who would want to miss out on all of that? --Gregory Keer, Family Man Online
It's been more than a few years since Dan Zanes helped shake up the family music scene with his lively renditions of traditional tunes. Randy Kaplan has done his own take on this concept, and the result is just as wonderful. --Michael Berick, L.A. Parent
Product Description
2012 release that features Randy Kaplan's child-friendly versions of Country Blues and Ragtime numbers from the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Kaplan is a nationally acclaimed artist that Time Out New York Kids magazine recently named as one of the top children's performers in the nation. More than two years in the making, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie includes 17 songs first performed by the likes of legendary blues musicians Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Jimmie Rodgers, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, Mance Lipscomb, Pink Anderson, Mississippi John Hurt, Hambone Willie Newbern, the Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Willie Johnson, Dave Van Ronk, Jim Jackson and Charlie Patton.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By J. E. Albert
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been a huge fan of Randy for many years, both his adult music and his kids material. This CD does not disappoint! Yet again, I am very impressed and find myself listening to the CD over and over again, laughing out loud, and talking about the songs to my friends. My new baby is only 5 months old but I am already sharing Randy tunes with her. I hold her and dance around with her in my arms and we both have a blast. This music (like all Randy's music) is intelligent and doesn't talk down to the kids. There is something in it for all ages. I highly recommend getting this and all Randy CDs!
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By Kellyamck
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
We were lucky enough to see Mr. Kaplan the day this record was released. My kids LOVE it and him. This album especially, speaks to all ages. It's his take on classics, which my parents and their parents remember, but with his wonderful imagery and anecdotes which completely enhances the music experience. Mr. Kaplan is truly very gifted and we will treck far and wide to see Mr. Kaplan, but for the times when it's impossible to be in person, this CD is amazing and keeps ALL of us entertained. My kids dance/sing and just have a wonderful time when Randy Kaplan songs start playing!
By bilyana
Format:Audio CD
My kids (8 and 4) and I have been Randy Kaplan's fans since the first time we saw him in concert. We cannot stop listening to his music. This album is the latest we got and we love it. It introduces quite a few blues styles to the kids and broadens their music palette. Great music, great fun, very creative! We got it as a Christmas gift to all our kid friends.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
genius
Randy Kaplan is a genius. All of his CDs are in the ipod and CD disc changer. My kids call out for their favorites (which keep changing) and sing all the words, including the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dad
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kids love this funny, sweet, and terrific album!
My kids love this funny, sweet, and terrific album! Kaplan has "Randyized" seventeen classic blues songs. Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Baskind
