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Having played keyboards on a couple of Brady Bunch recordings I'm a bit biased, but I'm crazy about the Bunch. I actually wrote a tune for them which was recorded entitled "Teeny Weeny Bit", but I'm not sure it made it to wax! If you find it, let me know by visiting: http://www.glacierdisc.com yours troolie: David Sandler

I really love the way they sing 'Zuckerman's famous pig'
5*'s for that song alone....

Even though I'm a Brady fan, this album surprised me with its high quality. It starts slowly, but then breaks into a run of nine consecutive great performances, starting with the upbeat "Colorado Snow". "Parallel Lines" shows off harmonies you didn't know the Brady kids were capable of. Their rendition of Lobo's "A Simple Man" is simply one of the top recordings of the 70's. "Yo-Yo Man" was probably chosen for the album because of it's kiddy title, but the Brady version gets beyond this. An extremely talented studio musician lays down a guitar solo that absolutely burns with funk --- for a howl I like to imagine that it's Cindy sawing the axe. The cover version of the Seals & Crofts classic "Summer Breeze" is, surprisingly, as good as the original, maybe better. Then the haunting "Charlotte's Web" (probably from the 70's animated movie version) is amazingly reminiscent of the Eagles' "Hotel California". "Gonna Find a Rainbow" is memorable for Jan's effort to struggle through a solo that calls for notes far outside her range. The poor girl dutifully gives it her best shot, though. Three bonus tracks are included from the obscure album Chris Knight and Maureen McCormick (which has not been re-released to my knowledge). There is a noticeable drop in quality, as Peter and Marcia didn't rate the same quality of professional musical support as did the entire family. Or maybe it's just that Peter can't sing. "There is Nothing More to Say" contains some suggestive lyrics delivered by Marcia. Collect the other two Brady albums and you'll have a total of about nine tracks from Knight & McCormick.

The only reason I bought this Cd is because I am die-hard Brady Bunch fan and I was curious about their recordings besides the ones they sang on various eposides of the series. I practically laughed my head off on some of the vocals. Chris Knights are probably the worst but yet we are subjected to a couple of songs he did on a solo album(along w/Maureen) It's definitely obvious that someone in a more powerful postion was pulling the strings on The Brady Bunch Kids musical careers. But listening to this album makes you grateful that at least the entire Partridge Family cast did not sing or play instruments on their albums. The Bunch butchers Lobos early 70's uptempo bubblegum-ballad "I"d love you to want me" Maureen Mccormick sounds breathy and light on her lead vocal parts (certainly enough to drive any teen boy into a hormonal rage) This was The Bunches last album (the series was canceled a year after the release of this album) But if the series had been renewed for a sixth season would there have been another album? who knows but I would have loved to have heard The Bunch tackle Paper Laces "The Night Chicago Died" Or perhaps The Brady Girls (along w/guest vocalist Florence Henderson) belt out Helen Reddys "I am Woman" (Maureen and Florence singing solo parts only-please!) or would we have had to listen To cousin Oliver(Robbie Rist) belt out Terry Jacks "Seasons In The Sun"

If you are a true Brady fan, this album is worth checking out. If not, then you may just want to pass it by. I myself am a real Brady fan, and found this album fun to listen to. With titles such "Zuckerman's Famous Pig" from Charlotte's Web, as well as the title track from the same movie, along with "The River Song" from Tom Sawyer, as well as upbeat titles such as Yo-Yo Man and Over and Over (which was originally from Maureen McCormick and Chris Knight's album), this album is definitely worth listening to. The other songs, while not something I listen to all the time, are nice enough to play in the car, just as some basic background music.

Overall, if you are a true Brady fan, and can find this album moderately priced, it's worth your time. If not, you may want to pass.

None of the songs ont his CD are in any episodes but there are a few that were in movies like Charlotte's Web.

I msut admit, this CD is one of their best. Some are irreverent and others kitschy but that's okay.

"A Simple Man," "Summer Breeze," and "Gonna Find a Rainbow" are as good as anything the Brady kids ever sang, though nothing on this album is recognizeable from the television show. Much of it seems dull, with too many horns trying to jazz it up. The kids do their best as always, bolstered (as the fine liner notes tell us) by studio backing vocalists. A fine farewell for the strange experiment of Brady Bunch albums.

Undoubtedly the best song of this album is "I'd Love You to Want Me". As in many other cases, this song truly outdoes the original by Lobo. (Whatever happened to that guy?) The album is very adult and the selections are sweet and smooth. Not as good as MEET THE BRADY BUNCH and not as kiddy as THE KIDS FROM THE BRADY BUNCH, but don't let this one out of your sight. The bonus tracks are good except for "Over and Over", one of the bad cover versions the Bradys did.

I JUST LOVE THE BRADY BUNCH, AND THIS CD IS EXCELLENT!!!! BARRY WILLIAMS, MAUREEN McCORMICK, AND CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT (GREG, MARCIA,AND PETER) ALL HAVE THE BEST VOICES I THINK, EVEN THOUGH CHRIS HATED SINGING, HE HAS A NICE VOICE, I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS CD!!!!