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Shake Sugaree: Taj Mahal Sings And Plays For Children

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1. Fishin' Blues 3:42 $0.99

2. Brown Girl In The Ring 2:52 $0.99

3. Light Rain 3:31 $0.99

4. Quavi, Quavi 2:59 $0.99

5. Shake Sugaree 3:57 $0.99

6. Funky Bluesy ABC's 3:50 $0.99

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9. A Soulful Tune 3:50 $0.99

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Product Details

Audio CD (October 27, 1992)
Original Release Date: September 1988
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Music Little People
ASIN: B000002M57
Also Available in: Audio Cassette | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,243 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Folk blues may not seem to be the stuff of a children's album, but this award-winning 1988 disc consists of a delightful series of songs for kids despite (or because of?) its blue roots. Mahal sets an intimate, storytelling mood with his casual introductions, and the spontaneous sing-along choruses (provided by his children, Ahmen and Deva) add to the gathered-round-the-campfire feel. Still, this is a blues record--undeniably gentle and sweet, but blues all the same--and that's what makes it such a wonderful family collection. Whimsical enough to please children, it contains enough bite to captivate adults. For every song about a boy riding his big-eared puppy halfway around the world ("Little Brown Dog") there's another about playing the ponies in Houston ("Light Rain"). It's all topped off with a joyous version of Elizabeth Cotton's "Shake Sugaree," with Mahal's children singing, "Oh, Lordy me, then we'll shake sugaree / Everything I've got is done and pawned." Strange material for a children's record, but it works. --Percy Keegan


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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Kid's Music I've ever heard--buy it, June 11, 1998

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Brown Dog brought tears to my eyes... Guavi Guavi made me want to speak Senegalize... I can't stop singing Light Rain. Seriously, this is some of the best stuff Taj has done, and it's hidden away on a kid's tape--its one of the many great things I've discovered about fatherhood (disposable diapers are another).

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5.0 out of 5 stars childhood, May 15, 2003

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This is a wonderful cd, I listened to it constantly when I was little and was on top of the world when at the age of nine I got to see Taj Mahal in concert. This cd made me appreaciate blues and now I love all of his new stuff as well. This cd is enjoyable for kids but as a college student I still listen to it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I love it and baby loves it., July 11, 1999

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Good music for dancing around the living room with baby. She loves the album and it doesn't get boring for parents, either.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sing along with Taj.
Taj Mahal can't be classified. His laid-back style spans blues, Caribbean, story songs, African, and all are charming. Read more

Published 10 months ago by z_bookworm

1.0 out of 5 stars This Cd Sucks.
I have never been a huge Taj Mahal fan, and this Cd is what completely turned me off him. Plus kids don't want to hear all the lectures and sanitized music, they want to hear the... Read more

Published on May 29, 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars Taj has done much better - CD is not a very good value
I have been a Taj Mahal fan for many years. I love just about everything he has put out and when we had a kid I rushed out to buy this album. I found it disappointing ! Read more

Published on January 10, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!
My sister sent us this CD when we had our first child and it has been our favorite. If you're a blues fan, it is very listenable children's music for adults.

Published on July 24, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A delightful album for anyone
Pete Townshend wrote an album (Iron Man) based on a children's story and it's great. Taj sings "childrens songs" here and they are great. Read more

Published on November 23, 1998

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