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Bananaphone

Raffi
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 15, 1996)
  • Original Release Date: 1994
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Rounder / Umgd
  • ASIN: B0000003HW
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,011 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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listen  1. Bananaphone 3:16$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Shake a Toe 2:21$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. The World We Love 3:28$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. Slow Day 3:27$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. The Changing Garden of Mr. Bell 4:12$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. Naturally 3:07$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. Spring Flowers 2:42$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. C-A-N-A-D-A 2:52$0.99 Buy Track
listen  9. Michael Row the Boat Ashore 3:28$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. First Peoples 4:42$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. Dee Myth 2:22$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. Cowlit Night 3:22$0.99 Buy Track
listen13. The Gorilla Song 2:13$0.99 Buy Track
listen14. Simple Gifts 2:17$0.99 Buy Track
listen15. Down By the Riverside 3:16$0.99 Buy Track
listen16. The Shmenge Polka 2:10$0.99 Buy Track


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Though generally thought of as the king of music for the preschool set, Raffi has evolved from being strictly a little kid's performer to being a family entertainer, and it's evident in this 1995 release. More-sophisticated musical arrangements, a broader repertoire, greater vocal versatility, and intricate lyrics make this almost magical musical mix an album for every member of the family. Whether you're more fond of boppin' with "Shake a Toe," joining in a refrain on the bouncy title cut, or relishing in the poignancy of the gentle "Changing Garden of Mr. Bell" and the Native American tribute "First Peoples," there's enough variety here to appeal to a greater audience than Raffi may have enjoyed in the past. --Deborah Moore

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BANANAPHONE SHAKE A TOE THE WORLD WE LOVE SLOW DAY THE CHANGING GARDEN OF MR. BELL NATURALLY SPRING FLOWERS C-A-N-A-D-A MICHAEL ROW THE BOAT ASHORE FIRST PEOPLES DEE MYTH COWLIT NIGHT THE GORILLA SONG SIMPLE GIFTS DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE THE SHMENGE POLKA

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Raffi's Best, April 27, 2000
By Susan Price "qotu" (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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Ordered on the strength of Baby Beluga (our favorite) and Singable Songs for Young Children (our second favorite) and the Raffi concert for young children video.

Listenable, but not his best. Get Baby Beluga or Singable Songs instead of this one, unless you're a real fan and bent on having them all.

Features lots of Raffi-written stuff -- I'm discovering my toddler prefers a mix of new stuff and old standards.

Love Raffi, though. My 2 1/2 year old son dances around with his miniguitar and sings all the songs (gets the words right too, and corrects Mom and Dad when they go astray).

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent!, November 23, 1999
By sperkins7@juno.com (Saunemin, Il) - See all my reviews
Trying to find a childrens tape that appeals to adults ears can be hard. This one is a clear winner! Very upbeat, easy to learn words, and appeals to all ages. Even Dads will enjoy it and won't mind listening to it over and over and over again!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Our whole family loves this CD!, February 21, 1999
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While teaching kindergarten 10 years ago, I was introduced to Raffi. I immediately bought 2 albums, and have played them for myself and my own children ever since. BANANAPHONE is our most recent addition, and hasn't let us down. It showcases the many moods and talents of Raffi, from "The Changing Garden of Mr. Bell" (melodically haunting, thoughtful and sweet), to "C-A-N-A-D-A" (a rolicking trip through the land of our northern neighbors), to "Slow Day" (guaranteed to lower your blood pressure several points by the end of the song!). Any CD that can hold the attention of my 3-year-old, my 10-year-old AND myself is a rare jewel! BANANAPHONE makes us all smile!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I was truly surprised when I bought this album for the legendary song, Bananaphone, to find each and every song is just as good. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keep up the work Raffi
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2.0 out of 5 stars Fairly destructive
My eyes popped out and I bled after I listened to this song. It's crazy, it's addicting... it's dangerous. Warning too all listeners! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars My cellular, BANANULAR PHOOOONE!!!!
seriously, "Bananaphone" is a legendary song for good reason now, it's funny as hell! Seriously, who couldn't love a song with lyrics like "it's no baloney, it ain't a phony, my... Read more
Published on August 14, 2005 by monsieurb54

5.0 out of 5 stars Great song, especially when sped up
I haven't written many reviews, so I'm still a little wet behind the ears. This song is great. Try speeding it up a bit too. Read more
Published on March 12, 2005 by Lil Connor Peterson

5.0 out of 5 stars Haway the Bananaphone man!
ring ring ring ring ring ring ring bananaphone, doob dooby dooby doop... Genius a masterpiece beats all Beethovens symphonies without even trying.. Read more
Published on March 7, 2005 by L. Whitaker

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Whoa, Bananaphone pwns my face! I can't think of any other song that makes me laugh, cry, angry, smile, frown, AND suicidal in less than 4 minutes! Read more
Published on July 17, 2004 by Camalex

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Song though not favorite CD
Okay bananaphone and shake a toe can get irritating after the 15th time in a row, but this CD all than makes up for it with "the changing garden of Mr. Read more
Published on December 8, 2003 by britneyxyz

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