Smilin' Island of Song

Cedella Marley Booker, Music for Little People | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 27, 1992)
• Original Release Date: October 27, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Music for Little People
• ASIN: B000002M5U
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,934 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Introduction

2. Tingalayo

3. Chi Chi Buddo

4. Elena

5. Sweet Guava Jelly

6. Matty Roll

7. The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)

8. Ooey Gooey the Silly Worm

9. Colon Man

10. Jah Wanna Dance

11. De Buggy Bruk

12. Brown Girl in the Ring

13. Three Little Birds

14. Instrument Identification

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still a Favorite 6 Years after first purchase!, March 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Smilin' Island of Song (Audio CD)

I first purchased this cassette as a Young Teacher working in Early Childhood Education. The Music for Little People's Series has never failed me, and I love reggae. Many years later, this is still a favorite of mine, and now my daughter's (almost 2)and of My Center's ( 111 children at a NAEYC accreditated facility!) I have tested it on Hundreds of children ages 6 weeks through 6 Years and always seen swaying happy children enjoying the music. You can't go wrong with this one!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good rythym, melody and authenticity., December 28, 1998

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[e-mail] (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smilin' Island of Song (Audio CD)

I bought this CD because I want my 16month old child to have an awareness and appreciation for the folk songs of the caribbean. This CD is a good start. Our favorite tracks are Tingalaya, Chi Chi Buddo, Elena, Sweet Guava Jelly, Banana Boat and Brown Girl In The Ring. I would recommend this CD for it's rythym, melody, authenticity and lack of pretense.

5.0 out of 5 stars Grew up with it, and recommend for all children and their families, August 12, 2010

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M. Linden (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smilin' Island of Song (Audio CD)

Between the ages of five and ten, this album was my absolute favorite. It was on cassette tape at the time, and it's nice to see it still available today as a CD. While it's extremely upbeat and pleasant, it also makes a family really pay attention to the environment from which this music stems. The songs and conversations urge listeners to imagine the island and the people around the two main singers, and the lifestyles which would create this music and these moods. I highly suggest you buy it for your kids and listen to it with them.