Victor Vito

Laurie Berkner

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2001)
• Original Release Date: January 1, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Two Tomatoes
• ASIN: B00004S36U
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #874 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Laurie Berkner's Victor Vito is a 22-song giggle-fest for the under-7 crowd. Witness "The Goldfish," one of 16 originals on the former educator's third album, in which a bunch of fishies find themselves lathering up in the shower and pedaling furiously on bicycles until it dawns on them that their species doesn't do that sort of thing. And there's the title tune, which finds Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco snacking on a burrito with Tabasco and then tipping the hot stuff on their rice and beans and rutabagas and collard greens before Victor dives into a plate of spaghetti with Freddie. Loopy takes on classics like "O Susannah" round out the acoustic-guitar-driven drollery, and after both "Shakin' Down the Sugar" and an ode to feeling crazy enough to jump in the soup, the last cut, "Goodnight," is a welcome wind down. Berkner blurs the way too distinct line between goofiness and hipness with major aplomb, and this album's simple production, combined with her playful singing voice, seals the deal. Victor Vito is unwaveringly victorious in its friendly, laugh-a-minute mission. --Tammy La Gorce

Us Weekly, April 16, 2001

"[Victor Vito's] title cut has already become a birthday-party anthem."

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 2 1/2 year old twins are Laurie groupies, May 17, 2002

By	Richard Pels "R. Pels" (N.Y., New York USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I actually do not know anybody who has heard Laurie Berkner who doesn't love her music. Kids or adults. It's hard to pick a favorite album, but this one has a lot of my kids' favorite songs. "Moon, Moon, Moon" is something my daughter sings at least twice a day. The first time I heard the song "Victor Vito" was in a playground.A mom was pushing her 4 year old daughter on a swing, and they were both singing it. It's not the kind of song you expect to hear on a swing. It's got a non-swing beat, but they made it work. Then we got the album, went to a bunch of her concerts, and we're hooked. The kids also like to listen to Dan Zaynes, Brady Rymer, Peter,Paul & Mary, but Berkner is their big love. My daughter even says "good night, Laurie" every night. The grandparents don't get that kind of treatment.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laurie Berkner is bigger than The Beatles to my kids, March 17, 2000

By	Maude Brickner (Bronx, NY) - See all my reviews

My 2 children (Daniel 6 1/2 and Grace 2 1/2) have been listening to and loving Laurie Berkner since my daughter was an infant. My daughter so loves Laurie's music that, for a time, she changed her name to Laurie (in tribute, we think).Victor Vito is an intelligent and entertaining album meant for kids under 7, but those of us approaching 40 enjoy it as well. My son, who is almost 7, still thoroughly enjoys all of Laurie's albums. Just yesterday he referred to "Buzz Buzz" as one of his favorites. Laurie's music is indispensable for car trips, bedtime music, and dancing around the living room.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mommy loves it too!, March 11, 2005

By	Kelly Mattei (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My 17-month-old daughter and I dance around all day to the songs on this CD! We've loved Laurie Berkner since finding her on Noggin! Thanks, Laurie Berkner, for giving us some music that the whole family can enjoy! Even my husband knows the words! Highly recommended! We'll be giving Laurie Berkner CDs as birthday gifts! UPDATE JANUARY 2006: My daughter is now 26 months old and still loving Laurie. She knows the words to all the songs, and I think Laurie's CDs have helped her with her language skills, because there is so much repetition in the songs. Repetition is so important for toddlers, so we keep playing it, much to my daughter's delight!