The Singable Songs Collection

Raffi | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: November 30, 1996
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Rounder
• Total Length: 1:26:55
• Genres:
  • Children's Music
• ASIN: B0010VHQ4G
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,364 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
  • #12 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > Children's Music

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Super collection, never fails to put me in a happy mood... August 21, 2000

By bethlovesbooks

Format:Audio CD

This set includes three of Raffi's most popular records and is a great way to build a collection. These songs never seem to wear thin or become annoying like many other arrangements do. In fact, I know the recordings so well that I often catch myself singing the next song before it starts.

The song selection is quite diverse. Some of the songs have a positive message, like about brushing your teeth or sharing with others. Other songs celebrate the joyful experience of being a child, like "Shake My Sillie's Out," "I Wonder If I'm Growing," or "Bumping Up and Down." Then there are ones that are just plain fun like "Willoughby Wallaby Woo" or "Oh Me, Oh My." But Raffi also includes some classic folk songs, like "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," "I've Been Working on the Railroad," and "Goodnight Irene." There are very few "duds" on this collection; most are the type of song that will just pop into your head someday, and for no reason at all you will find yourself humming it.

My daughter loves these CD's and always breaks out in a wide smile after hearing the first few chords. Partially, I think she smiles because they always put me in a good mood too. Hey, you can't beat that!

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! A Special Treasure for the Very Young February 17, 2001

By A Customer

Format:Audio CD

These wonderful singable songs are children's classics. Every parent should own this collection. Raffi's music is silly and "just right" for little children. Adults will find themselves singing along too!

With this collection, you get three of the five "must have" Raffi CD's. This collection, in my opinion, is the finest children's music ever recorded. Start listening early (age one).

The first Raffi disc, Singable Songs for the Very Young, revolutionized the way artists approached children's music. It stands as a benchmark to compare all other children's recordings against, and other children's music grades very poorly compared to Raffi. Raffi is the Mr. Rogers of children's music, but funny.

Also buy his concert video (pure magic!) or his concert CD, which older kids love too. Our family loves Raffi, and so will you!

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Children's Music February 22, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Audio CD

Our family loves Raffi, and we want to share him with you. His songs are really silly, great to sing along with, and never seem to get old - even for us adults. We have all his tapes in our car, and the children ask for him every time we are out. His songs are just right for little people; nothing else can compare. Our kids love his music so much! I am so grateful we discovered his music.

We have all three CD's in this collection and love them all. My favorite Raffi is still Singable Songs for the Very Young (with a Peanut Butter Sandwich), but all the discs in this collection are wonderful.

Our other all-time favorite Raffi's, if we had to narrow them down, are Raffi in Concert with the Rise and Shine Band (CD) and Raffi in Concert (a must-have video). But this set is definitely worth owning. There are a dozen of other great CD's from Raffi to choose from, too, and any of them will do nicely with a peanut butter sandwich.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 30 Years & Still Unmatched! February 23, 2006

By T. Paquette

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

30 years ago Raffi set the standard, a standard nobody has been able to match since then. Sure there are choices for children's music, but nobody has made a life-long career writing and performing the worlds best family friendly music. Raffi has even written and performed for the Dalia Lama, who in turn, has written the forward to Raffi's "Child Honoring" ([...])

If you're looking to have fun with and enrich your children, Raffi never fails. He is the gold standard. And this collection contains the cornerstones to his career. A great collection starter.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What's not to like about Raffi? January 22, 2006

By KMW

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have 4 kids ranging in age from nearly 20 yrs down to 6 weeks old. The 2 older kids loved Raffi (on cassette) when they were little and when I bought all the Raffi CDs when my now 34 month old was first born, they had fun reminiscing and listening to the music all over again with their little brother. Heck, even I enjoy listening to Raffi in the car, LOL. It's fun music for the whole family, in my opinion. The lyrics are fun and the melodies are easy to learn and remember.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Gift You Can Give Children! August 8, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Audio CD

If you have young children, or know someone who does, this collection of music cannot be beat. Just ask the kids. If you want to know more about Raffi the man, read his recently authored autobiography called RAFFI: LIFE OF A CHILDREN'S TROUBADOUR. I enjoyed it from cover to cover. What a gift this man has given to the children of our world!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favourite CD March 31, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Audio CD

I am writing because I think this CD is really good. Even though I am only a month old, I really like it. I stop whatever I am doing to sit and listen. Later I'll be able to sing along. My mum's friend sent it as a gift, and she likes listening to it too. I really recommend it, and so does she.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooray for The Singable Songs Collection August 14, 2005

By Mamma Shipp

Format:Audio CD

Hooray for The Singable Songs Collection. With 3 CDs this collection is a must for any parent whose child loves music. My daughter, 2 years, will go to the CD player and demand, "More music, Mommy!" when the CD ends. She loves to dance and sing to the simple fun tunes.