My Name Is Chicken Joe

Trout Fishing In America | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 21, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Secret Mountain
• ASIN: B001SGEUX8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,788 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This recording features 11 original tracks bringing the children's story, My Name is Chicken Joe, to life through music and song. This four-time Grammy nominee duo, Trout Fishing in America, features Ezra Idlet on the guitar and Keith Grimwood on the bass. The tunes, ranging from folk and country-tinged to energetic rock and comedy, will make you want to dance, sing along, and laugh. Additional instruments to listen for include the piano, cello, mandolin, banjo, tambourine, and clarinet.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book and good songs make this a winner!, April 4, 2011

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Drew R. Maerz (Asheboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Name Is Chicken Joe (Audio CD)

When our family heard that TFIA was writng a book, we were excited. Since many of their family songs tell great stories, we thought this would be a great move for them. We were not diappointed.

"He's not chicken, he's just a cat named Chicken Joe." Book and song tell the story of animals with names that do not match: cat names Chicken Joe, a dog named Miss Kitty, a parakeet named King Kong, etc. The book matches the lyrics and encourages the kids to red/sing along. The pictures are colorful and complement the song well.

The rest of the disc is fun to listen to, but not that TFIA has to offer. Many of the songs are available on previous albums and they are not always the best cuts from other albums. That being said, it is still enjoyable and the kids love it. Aside from the title track, we enjoy "My Best Day", "Something Sweet", "It's a Puzzle", "Fill It Up", "Why I Pack My Lunch", and "Count On Me".

If you are already into Trout Music, you will enjoy the mixed media and new songs. It will encourage kids to read and sing. If you are just starting with Trout Fishin in America, "Big Round World" or "My Best Day" would be better CD's to start with.