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A Child's Celebration of Folk Music

Music for Little People
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (April 23, 1996)
  • Original Release Date: April 23, 1996
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Music Little People
  • ASIN: B000002M7Z
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,667 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #20 in  Music > Children's Music > Music for Little People
    #79 in  Music > Children's Music > Folk Music

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1. She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain - Pete Seeger
2. See the Sea - Michelle Shocked
3. Crawfish Song - Buckwheat Zydeco
4. Riding in My Car (Car Song) - Woody Guthrie
5. Colon Man - Cedella Marley Booker
6. Grandfather's Clock - Doc Watson
7. World We Love - Raffi
8. There Ain't No Bugs on Me - Jerry Garcia, David Grisman
9. Swinging on a Star - Maria Muldaur
10. Garden Song - David Mallett
11. Molly and Tenbrooks - Sweet Honey in the Rock
12. Little Brown Dog - Taj Mahal
13. Skip to My Lou - John McCutcheon

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Children of all ages will delight in the simple melodies featured in A Child's Collection of Folk Music. These story-songs are repetitive and eminently singable. Material ranges from traditional twangy banjo numbers like "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" from Folk granddaddy Pete Seeger to the soulful song-in-the-round "Run Molly Run" by contemporary gospel group Sweet Honey in the Rock. Moms and dads will have the opportunity to share some of their favorite folk artists with the next generation: Michelle Shocked, who does a lovely traditional Irish-minstral-type ballad; Taj Mahal, who performs a bluesy "Little Brown Dog"; and Woody Guthrie on "Riding in My Car (Car Song)." And for all the Deadhead mommies, there's Jerry Garcia and David Grisman performing "There Ain't No Bugs on Me." Kids will particularly enjoy the Cajun boogie of Buckwheat Zydeco and the trip-over-the-tongue island music of Cedella Marley Booker. --Paige La Grone

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Just wish they had the lyrics printed in the jacket, March 8, 2002
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Love this cd -- it's lots of fun to listen to, the music is enjoyable for both children and adults. It touches on a variety of cultures and styles, and the rhythms and lyrics are fun. My only complaint is that the words can be hard to understand, and the lyrics aren't in the cd book/jacket thing. I'd like to sing along with it, and teach my son, but I can't understand the words sometime!
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Early Childhood Educator says this CD is GREAT for kids!, October 14, 1999
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I was recently at a professional conference and was informed that music produced after 1960 is no good for kids because of the syncopation which makes it too difficult for kids to find the "steady beat" which is critical in developing a musical intelligence. This CD, being all folk music, makes it easy to hear the beat. Not only that but the selections and artists are appealing for adults as well as kids. It's one of those CD's you can enjoy WITH your kids. I happen to be one of those adults who cannot stand Barney! If you are too, this CD is for you!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well done compilation, November 1, 2001
All of the songs on the CD are excellent. I especially like Doc Watson's rendition of the 1864-song "Grandfather's Clock". Buckwheat Zydeco's "Crawfish Song" is also refreshingly good. The kids enjoy the CD immensely and adore Pete Seeger's "She'll be coming around the mountain," but you should be prepared to listen to the first few songs over and over and over as your kids' attention spans wane. We usually just leave the CD playing in the background.

This is a wonderful collection.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great CD
My child and I enjoy the CD very much. Worth every penny for the Craw fish song alone.
FYI: The obscenity a previous reviewer is referring to is the use of the words "Heck"... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Reuster

5.0 out of 5 stars The homey, happy feel of coffee house folk
If you prefer '60s era folk music, this selection is fun and top-quality. One of those CDs the children will love, but won't grate on parents' nerves. Read more
Published 6 months ago by z_bookworm

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, diverse, and not stupid.
I too am a "concerned mother who ACTUALLY read the lyrics" (sniff!) and I'm extremely concerned that people who are that offended by such a playful, mild phrase are raising... Read more
Published on February 17, 2007 by letterm

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cd--now about those lyrics...
This is wonderful stuff, though I share some of the concerns below about the lyrics. Take "there may be lobsters on some of you mobsters"--that's just not logical. Read more
Published on December 20, 2005 by Big Daddy

5.0 out of 5 stars you'll love it too
My 3 y.o. loved it. The music is upbeat and fun, and you'll crack your kid up when you sing your own version of Ridin' in My Car. Read more
Published on October 29, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A Child's Celebration of Folk Music/Various Artists
Loved it except for the "Ain't no bugs on me" song. It uses the phrase "how in the (hell) can the old folks tell" In my opinion, that is not appropriate for young children.
Published on June 1, 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Concerned mother actually listened to lyrics
Most of the songs are enjoyable and of the caliber I expected after reading the reviews posted. However, on Garcia's version of "Ain't No Flies On Me", there is a mild obscenity,... Read more
Published on May 30, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars entire album
I love this CD. I first got it on cassette and broke the cassette because we listened to it too much (before my child was 9 months old! Read more
Published on August 3, 2001 by moretoastplease

5.0 out of 5 stars A review from a Child Fan in Oregon
What a wonderful selection of music! There is not a song on here that my very opinionated 3 year old would not want to listen to over and over again! Read more
Published on July 18, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music for both child and adult!
This sure isn't "Barney" type music! We love this cd. Our seven month old enjoys listening to it and we love it too. Read more
Published on December 18, 1998

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