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Mandy Patinkin
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Actor/singer Mandy Patinkin carved out a varied career on-stage, in films, in the recording studio, and on television. Though he was possessed of a flexible tenor voice with a wide range and was known for his bravura performing style, few of his movie appearances made use of his musical ability, and he was more widely known as a dramatic actor on television than anything else. Nevertheless, he was… Read more in Amazon's Mandy Patinkin Store

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  • Audio CD (September 4, 2001)
  • Original Release Date: September 4, 2001
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Nonesuch
  • ASIN: B000059QTR
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,448 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. If I Only Had a Brain
2. Holiday for Strings
3. Minute Waltz
4. Singin' in the Bathtub
5. The Ugly Duckling
6. Soon It's Gonna Rain (with Kristin Chenoweth)
7. School Days Melody (with Kristin Chenoweth)
8. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
9. The Japanese Sandman / Cat's in the Cradle
10. Not While I'm Around
11. Rhode Island Is Famous for You
12. April in Fairbanks
13. How Could You Believe Me?
14. Everybody Says Don't / The King's New Clothes
15. New Words
16. "A" You're Adorable / Getting to Know You

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As its hybrid title suggests, Kidults by Mandy Patinkin can't decide how cozy it wants to get with any one generation. Depending on your chronological perch, it plays as either an especially lively grownups' record or a sophisticated and glamorous-sounding kids' disc. The fact is, it's both. Patinkin, at his dramatic Broadway-belter best, sails into this album on what sounds like a sentimental journey. "If I Only Had a Brain," its opening notes sprinkled like forget-me-nots in front of a later track, takes the artist back, tripping a 16-track meditation on childhood and growing up. "Singin' in the Bathtub" doesn't get more melodious (or theatrical) than this; rarely has such a swanlike rendition of "The Ugly Duckling" been recorded; and "A Tisket a Tasket" skips along merrily, the way it's supposed to, until Patinkin unscrambles its springlike lyrics and lets loose with his Tony Award-winning vocal high jinks. Mid-disc, a couple of pit stops on adult turf momentarily snap the giddy, kid mood--the melancholy "Cat's in the Cradle" creeps in on the heels of "Japanese Sandman," and "Time in a Bottle" anchors the otherwise sky-high "School Days Medley"--but the somber "-dults" part of the record erodes without a trace, returning listeners old enough to ruminate to the land of sunny days and high spirits via "April in Fairbanks" and "Rhode Island Is Famous for You." Contributions on three tracks by fellow Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth keep Patinkin in superb vocal company. On a disc that can't shake the shackles of age entirely, a dedication at liner notes' end speaks volumes about its efforts to wiggle free: "For my grandchildren," it reads. --Tammy La Gorce
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful way to share music with your child., November 2, 2001
By Coreen Fetch (Bismarck, ND United States) - See all my reviews
I love this CD. I saw Mandy perform a few years ago, and it was just amazing! He opened with "The Minute Waltz," which is on this CD, (probably my favorite song on the CD, followed by "The Ugly Duckling" and "A you're Adorable.") I wanted my 18-month old daughter to be exposed to "children's" music other than Raffi or Sesame Street. She also loves this CD, and we spend time each night dancing in the kitchen together. Mandy's voice is beautiful, and Kristin Chenowith is also amazing. Buy this CD, and have fun with your children.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mandy, Ohhhh, Mandy, September 20, 2001
By Denise Lanier "Words are breath and blood" (Hollywood Beach, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
God, I love this man's voice! Each time a new album debutes, I say, wow, it just can't get any better than this. But it does. HE does.
Mandy Patinkin's voice portrays every emotion flawlessly. I was tickled silly with some songs and moved to tears by others. He changes not just how he sounds - but I how I 'hear'. When he skips from childish to dashing to protective, I respond as childhood friend, the princess, the beloved and sheltered.
I use to believe there was no match for Mandy's superb vocal skills other than Bernadette Peters. Kristen Chenowith has changed that. Their partnership is a sheer delight - like dancers in perfect step.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond Awesome!!, November 2, 2001
By Christina M McCurdy (Battle Creek, MI USA) - See all my reviews
I was fortunate to see Mandy in concert. I then ran out and bought Kidults. Everytime I listen to it it's like hearing Mandy live. The songs are great. My two year old and I both love this CD. It's constantly on!! Run out and buy this. You won't regret it!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Listening
This is a great CD for almost any age, as the name denotes. Great combination of upbeat and easy listening. Read more
Published 10 months ago by stacyzwife

5.0 out of 5 stars Songs acted well
This album is for kids or is about songs for/about kids. Rendered by the incomparable singing/acting talent of Patinkin, its an uproarious and delightful recording. Read more
Published on January 19, 2004 by groucho

1.0 out of 5 stars I love Mandy but ooh, this is a stinker!
Wow, I am so disappointed in this album!

I've burned through several copies of Evita, and I expected to burn through this CD but I couldn't even listen to the whole thing the... Read more

Published on March 22, 2002 by T. L. Shea

5.0 out of 5 stars more mandy=happy listeners!
what can i say? this man has the best voice around. i've seen him twice in concert.....and would have seen him a 3rd time except that i had just delivered my new baby daughter a... Read more
Published on February 5, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Kidults -- a great way to go back
This album is a wonderful way to escape and revisit your childhood. Something that I think is good for everyone. Read more
Published on September 24, 2001 by Erica M. Stark

5.0 out of 5 stars Since Barbara Cook's Disney Album is out of print.....
this one is 99.9% as good. While Barbara Cook fans will understand without reading further, my meaning should be clear to all; this is a truly beautiful redition of those songs... Read more
Published on September 17, 2001 by G. Glasser

5.0 out of 5 stars He's done it again
Mandy has done it again with another fantastic solo CD. As one of the other reviewers wrote, I was laughing out loud at several parts ("Singing in the Bathtub" most... Read more
Published on September 13, 2001 by Jason Flum

5.0 out of 5 stars You gotta get this one!
"Kidults" is a joy from start to finish, with some of Mandy's best work ever. Longtime fans know how he loves to experiment (as the title of one of his other albums... Read more
Published on September 6, 2001 by Gina Dalfonzo

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming CD
Kidults is a charming collection of songs which highlight Mandy's wit and guile as a performer. Couple of sweet duets (and one very funny one) with Kristen Chenowith. Read more
Published on September 6, 2001

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