For the Kids

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An all-star cast has joined forces to produce a wonderful CD and, if that weren't exciting enough, a portion of the proceeds will help restore music education in the U.S. public school system through the VHI Save the Music Foundation. Clever new renditions of familiar Muppets and Sesame Street tunes abound, but Semisonic's Dan Wilson, ex-Del Fuego artist Dan Zanes, Toad the Wet Sprocket's Glen Phillips, and Bleu wrote songs for this album, and Tom Waits's lullaby "Bend Down the Branches," originally recorded for a short film, makes its debut on this CD. No offense, Kermit, but the frog's 1979-vintage "The Rainbow Connection" never sounded so sultry as Sarah McLachlan's version here. Another favorite is "The Hoppity Song," a rock & roll ode to Five for Fighting frontman John Ondrasik's son Johnny. Make no mistake--this isn't one of those CDs that is more for adults than kids--songs about hygiene, the alphabet, and crying ("It's All Right to Cry" originally from Marlo Thomas's Free to Be You and Me) are truly "for the kids." That said, adults will enjoy hearing their favorite artists switch gears in this gentle (mostly, not Bleu's energetic "Snow Day!"), upbeat compilation, which combines just the right blend of familiar sing-along songs and exciting new material. The booklet doubles as a foldout coloring book, with illustrations for each song. A fun and noble effort for a fun and noble cause. --Karin Snelson

Disc 1:

1. Mahna Mahna- Cake
2. La La La La Lemon - Barenaked Ladies
3. The Rainbow Connection - Sarah McLachlan
4. I've Got To Be Clean - Guster
5. Wonderwheel - Dan Zanes
6. Have a Little Fun - Glen Phillips
7. The Hoppity Song - Five For Fighting
8. My Flying Saucer - Billy Bragg & Wilco
9. It's All Right To Cry - Darius Rucker
10. Sing - Ivy
11. Bright Eyes - Remy Zero
12. Willie The King - Dan Wilson
13. Snow Day - Bleu
14. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" - Chantal/Raine Maida
15. Good Night Children Everywhere - Sixpence None The Richer
16. Bend Down The Branches - Tom Waits

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - this album had me at Mahna Mahna...
On a search for some "quality" toddler music I found this album. LOVE IT...and so does my daughter! Must buy.
Rating: - Not as annoying as most little kid music
This CD is not a high-pitched kiddie CD. It has great artists and is quite enjoyable.
Rating: - Not as great as I had hoped
I bought this album because I like a lot of the artists that contributed.I ended up only really liking a few of the songs.My daughter, who is five, thinks it is "sad songs."Maybe it is geared for older kids.I recommend listening to all the clips before buying to make sure it suits your taste.I clicked on one, loved it, and found out it is the only song I love on the whole thing!
Rating: - AWESOME CD!!
I don't have kids and I still LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this CD!!I am a 4th grade teacher and thought the kids might like to listen to some music while drawing or doing craft activities.They DO love it.I find them dancing in place while standing and painting.I also find myself listening to the CD when there are no kids around.Sarah McLaughlin's "Rainbow Connection" is great...."Mananana" is better. The "La-La-La" song is the best!!!!!!I can't wait to have kids so I can play it for them.
Rating: - Mother of two
My kids love this CD. We listen to it each morning on the way to school.