August 23, 2023

Mr. Greg & Cass McCombs Sing and Play New Folk Songs for Children

mithsonian Folkways SFW CD 4508

Format: CD, Album
Country: United States
Released: 2023
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Children's
[Tracklist]
01 Little Wilma Wiggly Worm (02:22)
02 Friends from All Around the World (Hello Version) (01:54)
03 J-O-B (02:09)
04 Requiem for Ruth Bader Ginsburg (03:01)
05 A Builder’s Got a Hammer and Nails (02:39)
06 Each One of Us (02:39)
07 What’s Your Favorite Kind? (01:23)
08 I’m a Nocturnal Animal (02:31)
09 Paper Airplane (01:23)
10 My Skull is Made Outta Bone (02:35)
11 Wave a Flag for Harvey Milk (03:22)
12 Things That Go in the Recycling Bin (03:05)
13 Roll Around Downtown (02:06)
14 Deciduous Tree (01:26)
15 We Build a Lot of Muscle as We Exercise (01:02)
16 The Sounds that the Letters Make (01:52)
17 Who Are You? (02:39)
18 Together with You (02:33)
19 Oona Louise, My Friend (01:12)
20 Friends from All Around the World (Goodbye Version) (03:48)
[Credits]
Producer and Engineer: Cass McCombs, Liner Notes Editor: James Deutsch, Illustrator: Greg Gardner, Designer: Cooley Design Lab, Engineers: Robby Joseph, Jeremy Brown, Sean Trott, Chris Cohen and Pete Reinige
[Notes]
The tender and curious songs on the first album by songwriter and pre-school teacher Mr. Greg and acclaimed indie chameleon Cass McCombs celebrate the joys of learning and discovery. The pair of longtime friends make connections for young children just beginning to find their own way in the world and for parents regaining their own childlike sensibilities. Set to tunes straight from the mold of Ella Jenkins and Woody Guthrie, the duo sings about the importance of friendship, understanding those different from yourself, and taking care of your body. They also pay musical tribute to heroic figures of bravery and justice like Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Harvey Milk. These songs are bridges to many adventures in the making and include suggested activities for youngsters to supplement their listening and exploration.

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