Fun and Games

Ben Rudnick and Friends (Artist, Performer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 2002)
• Original Release Date: June 24, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Bartlett Ave. Records
• ASIN: B00006ANHA
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #288,805 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sally Salamander

2. Swinging on a Star

3. Spin

4. Sailor's Hornpipe

5. Twisting Low

6. Blackberry Blossom

7. Macaroni & Cheese

8. Hopscotch

9. Jessica's Song

10. Sheik Scruggs

11. Sun Showers

12. Everything Is Alright

Editorial Reviews

Disney' s Family Fun Magazine, February, 2003

"a conversational singing style that's instantly engaging, an ear for an infectious tune, and fun-to-sing lyrics. "

Product Description

Winner of Parent's Choice Silver Honor, Children's Music Web's Best Recording for Toddlers (3-5) and Best Recording for Young Children (5-8) and discovery.com's Award of Excellence.

"Fun and Games," continues in the tradition of Ben Rudnick & Friends’ award winning "Emily Songs," providing great music for kids of all ages and their parents. Happy bouncy rhythms and some real silliness are mainstays; now they’re joined by the sounds of the islands as well as fun spins on some old classics. Not only does Jeff Bird (the Cowboy Junkies) again grace the CD with his harmonica and range of percussive talents, Margo Timmons brings her Cowboy Junkies trademark voice to the lullaby "Everything is Alright."

It’s not hard to figure out why this CD is called "Fun and Games." Songs like "Spin" and "Macaroni & Cheese" will have kids (and adults) laughing out loud as they recognize themselves in the lyrics. "Hopscotch" is, naturally, about that classic game, while "Sally Salamander" weaves a tale that keeps kids guessing about what will happen next.

But the real story behind the "Fun and Games" name is the attitude; this CD is so positive, you can’t help but feel good listening to it.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!!!!!, July 19, 2002

By A Customer

Ben Rudnick and Friends have done it again! Fun and Games will provide the glue to bring your whole family, young and old, together. The songs on this CD are very positive and upbeat while at the same time having a terrific sound to them. This CD is one where the more you listen to it the better and better it gets, with no burn out! You can't go wrong with this one. It will be a family favorite forever!

5.0 out of 5 stars Lively musical performances, October 12, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

With the musical support of Jeff Bird and Margo Timmins (members of the Cowboy Junkies band), Fun And Games wonderfully showcases the lively musical performances of Ben Rudnick is this outstanding CD collection of music for children. The original lyrics and melodies comprising this highly recommended addition to personal, school, and community library music shelves includes: Sally Salamander (3:12); Swinging on a Star (2:12); Spin (4:14); Sailor's Hornpipe (3:11); Twisting Low (4:41); Blackberry Blossom (2:23); Macaroni & Cheese (3:36); Hopscotch (3:07); Jessica's Song (4:22); Sheik Scruggs (2:33); Sun Showers (3:17); and Everything is Alright (4:52).