Woody's Roundup: A Rootin' Tootin' Collection of Woody's Favorite Songs [EXTRA TRACKS]

Toy Story (Related Recordings)

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 29, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 29, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B00004X09K
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #70,717 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
When the makers of Toy Story 2 went looking for a story that Woody could own in the celebrated sequel, they settled on thickening the plot by making Woody the former star of a 1950s-era television variety show. In the wake of the film's success, Disneyland launched an immensely popular variety show spinoff featuring some of the music on Woody's Original Roundup. Subtitled A Rootin'-Tootin' Collection of Woody's Favorite Songs, this imaginary soundtrack to a fictional TV show is spiritedly played by cowboy band Riders in the Sky. The songs are compact ditties that kids will fall in love with--especially the title track, the darling "Jessie, the Yodelin' Cowgirl," and the hit "You've Got a Friend in Me." Without much fanfare, this hoedown has leapt to the front of the pack as one of the year's best children's music releases. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly fun CD, September 5, 2000

By A Customer

I have not yet seen the movie "Toy Story 2"; however, I was getting impatient for the video to arrive in October and needed something to tide me over until then, so this CD was it. I am so glad I chose it! The songs are witty and perfect for singing along with (well, I haven't tried the yodeling ones yet.) They also seem to me absolutely true to the notion that they have come straight from a 1950's cowboy children's television show: A string of lyrics at the conclusion of "Hey Howdy Hey" includes "skip to my lou and kiss your mom and brush your teeth." Even the CD itself looks like an old 45 RPM kid's record.

As for buying the CD, I recommend it without reservation, but I suggest you listen to the song samples first. If you don't care for Riders in the Sky or a barbershop-quartet-type sound, this collection probably isn't for you...then again, I didn't think I was a Riders in the Sky fan either, but I was completely won over by the time the CD got to "You've Got a Friend in Me." If you DO buy it, please don't skip reading the wonderful introduction in the CD booklet by John Lasseter of Pixar.

I like this CD, my two-year-old daughter likes to dance to this CD, and I plan to buy it for my parents because they grew up on the Saturday matinee cowboy serials, and I'm certain hearing "Woody's Roundup" will bring back lots of good memories. This is a tie-in to the film that shouldn't be missed.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a delightful CD!, January 9, 2001

By	Kevin P. Westmoreland (Asheville, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The two Toy Story films are among the most enjoyable animated movies in the last 20 years. The few songs that you hear in the films are also enjoyable, from Randy Newman's "You've Got a Friend In Me" in the original to "Woody's Roundup" from the sequel.

This disc is not a soundtrack, although it has versions of both the songs mentioned above. It is purported to be,as the cover states, ...a rootin'-tootin' collection of Woody's favorite songs!". Most of the songs are Disney originals, but there is a remake of Act Naturally as well.

Most of the songs are performed by Riders In The Sky and their voices, along with the catchy tunes themselves, make the entire disk very singable. My kids start swaying and bopping as soon as I start the disc.

A pleasant surprise is the voice of Devon Dawson who sings as Jessie in both "Jessie, the Yodelin' Cowgirl" and "How Does She Yodel?". Her vocals are clean and crisp and fit the character of Jessie perfectly. And to top it all off, she has my favorite line on the whole disc ,when she mentions her Hollywood nickname in "Jessie....".

I have been a fairly vocal critic of Disney's incessant marketing scheme involving every film they release. Some products that are sold to complement a movie are just not of the same quality as the film itself (and don't even get me started on "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command") but this collection of songs restores some of my faith.

It is a fun CD for my whole family to listen to. My 5 year-old son and my 2 year-old daughter both get big grins on their faces when my wife and I sing along with the Riders. Even the old classic "Home on the Range" gets new life here.

If you have kids, liked Toy Story 2, or just like the Riders in the Sky, buy this disc now!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all ages!, September 1, 2000

By	Mom of five (Fredericksburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This is a GREAT CD for all ages. My daughter is just three years old and she's a big fan of anything Toy Story. My husband and I find ourselves choosing it to listen to, and my parents just love the nostalgia of it too! This is one for the whole family to enjoy!