My quest to find the best and worst children’s records often has me in the trenches. This week has been no exception. The show kicks off with a howl, with three songs about dogs.
The Whistler and His Dog
The Korn Kobblers
The Korn Kobblers
A Dog Is Man’s Best Friend
Phil Silvers
How Much Is that Doggy in the Window?
Ivan Ulz
I’m pleased to debut the newly released 8th cover recording of my song “Fire Truck!” It’s the first time a woman has chosen to sing the song, and it fits Bernadette’s voice like a glove.
Fire Truck
Bernadette Quattrone
Next up is a story record positing that cars and trucks have feelings just like you and me.
Blazer the Fire Engine who was Afraid
Toby Deane
For a more realistic view of machines and construction, stick around and listen to Marcia Berman’s zen-like song about BEING the machine. Then Tom Glazer dramatizes the construction of an urban Nirvana. Your child may bring out blocks or Legos after hearing new and dramatic ways to use them.
Machines
Marcia Berman
Tom Glazer
Building a City
Tom Glazer
Young People’s Medley
Ivan Ulz
Paul McCartney sings a classic nursery rhyme, and the Korn Kobblers do the same (nearly 50 years earlier).
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Paul McCartney
Mary
The Korn Kobblers
And here’s some good advice for living right.
Two Little Magic Words
Tex Ritter
Tex Ritter
Don’t Wipe Your Face on Your Shirt
Cornell Hurd
Finally, Norman Rose narrates a fantastical story you may have trouble understanding if you are not 2 to 4 years old. It’s all about vocabulary, but please do give it a try, and remember, it’s never too late to have a happy childhood!
Sugar Lump Town
Norman Rose
Little Sacka Sugar
Woody Guthrie