Naughty Songs for Boys and Girls

Barry Louis Polisar | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 1, 1993)
• Original Release Date: April 1, 1978
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rainbow Morning Music
• ASIN: B00004TGHR
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,878 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Naughty Songs is a classic, November 20, 2006

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You™ (Capital of the Free World©) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naughty Songs for Boys and Girls (Audio CD)

As a teenager in the early 80's I bought the LP version of this for my sister's tenth birthday. I hadn't yet heard it, but comparing it to the other kiddy records and knowing my sister would probably play it continuously for the next few months made me think I could probably stand hearing songs like "My Mother Ran Away Today" over and over rather than the Strawberry Shortcake Rap or whatever insipid swill was passing as wholesome family entertainment. Not only did I stand it, but I actually liked this record. It was subversive and musical enough to satisfy me and silly enough to make my sister happy. Probably the only song we ever sang together was "Never Cook Your Sister in a Frying Pan." Twenty years later I have children of my own. To this day I admonish my kids singing "Don't Put Your Finger Up Your Nose," though I had forgotten most of the words and none of my family had heard the original until we came across the cassette of this at the local library last week. Everyone enjoyed listening to the album, laughing and singing along with nearly every tune (I admit I even like the sweet songs). Thus I feel compelled to say something favorable on behalf of Polisar's collection of good humored folksy songs. It's too bad the negative reviews here resort to insult and hyperbole. That probably says more about the commentators than the record itself. Fortunately this isn't another Loony Tunes, Strawberry Shortcake, Pokemon or Disney record. It is lovingly hand-crafted idiosyncratic fun in the vein of Shel Siverstein or Roald Dahl. I guess it isn't for everyone. Grandma always said I had a puny sense of humor which may explain the appeal. I don't know much about human emotions or connections to children but this record made enough of a positive impression on my family that I decided to make my first comment on Amazon in praise of Polisar's classic.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At long last! I've found you!, September 26, 2000

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Nathan Lawyer (Casa Grande, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naughty Songs For Boys And Girls (Audio CD)

I had a copy of the original release of this ablum when I was a kid. About ten years ago the tape broke, and after searching, I gave up all hope of ever finding another copy. This is one of the best silly albums for kids (young and old) that I have ever heard. Hilarious, ridiculous, and hysterically FUN. WARNING: NOT FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT A SENSE OF HUMOR!!!!!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, October 12, 1999

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This review is from: Naughty Songs For Boys And Girls (Audio CD)

We recieved this as a gift and it was a huge hit! Our children range in age from 3 to 8 and they all enjoy it, so do the adults. The songs remind me of Shel Silverstein's poetry.