Rhinoceros Tap

Sandra Boynton

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 30, 2004)
• Original Release Date: March 30, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder / Umgd
• ASIN: B0001I2C98
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,527 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Sandra Boynton's Rhinoceros Tap is a loopy good time--delicate piano ballads swoon over unloved peas all alone on a plate ("O Lonely Peas") and the pink-nosed object of a lovesick mouse's affection ("I Love You More Than Cheese"); a penful of pigs dig into a doo-wop celebration of their "fabulous swine" selves ("Perfect Piggies"); and a Dylan-esque dog bids his pack adieu with the mournful line, "It's sad but true/I'm 6 years old, but I feel 42" ("So Long, Doggies"). Best of all, skeptics who guessed that Boynton's first CD, the star-studded wacko revue "Philadelphia Chickens," succeeded so brilliantly because she had an army of celebrities behind her are dutybound to shush. There is but one singer here, the pleasantly even-keeled Adam Bryant, and though he lends these 15 numbers a likability that may not have translated without him, it is Boynton's crackpot wit, as well as the winning arrangements she pieced together with musical partner Michael Ford, that de! serves full credit for the way the songs winnow themselves into listeners' brains, be they 3 or 34. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the book too!, January 3, 2005

By	Kristina J. Ivey "Children's Book Addict" (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just wanted to write a quick review to let you know that this cd is as cute and wonderful as everyone says but for less than a buck more, Amazon sells it as a cd/book set. The book is really great too. The lyrics of each song are written poetry-style with her adorable illustrations. It even has a section in the back with sheet music for each song. I wish I had known that. If my son had the book, he could look at the pics and "read" along with the lyrics in the car. BIG bummer for me but I hope the info helps you!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sounds Good even after the 1001th Time, May 27, 2004

By	Margaux Paschke (New York) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I bought this cd on Amazon review recommendations and I wasn't disappointed. A great cd to bring on car trips. It has a variety of songs that includes all types of music - slow, jazzy, caribbean and everything else. Even my least favorite song ("O, Lonely Peas") musically has funny lyrics. This cd appeals to both kids and adults with its catchy tunes and lyrics and as I have two toddlers who ask to hear it over and over, I give heartfelt thanks to Sandra Boyton and company.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It needs a Broadway Review!, April 30, 2004

By A Customer

I listened to it today and am ordering more to give away! The music is a delight to both children and adults. I only wish I could see what is in my mind's eye on screen or stage. My daughter danced though the whole disc.