THE ROCK AND ROLL COOCHICOO REVUE: The Rock and Roll Coochicoo Revue

The Rock and Roll Coochicoo Revue

The Rock and Roll Coochicoo Revue

© 2007 Rock and Roll Coochicoo Music (634479400568) (format: CD-R)

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Let your kids take the cushions off the couch and jump to this collection of pure pop/indie rock perfection. Kay Hanley, Tanya Donelly, Bill Janovitz, and a cadre of other, mostly Boston based musicians, have created a kid’s cd that we ALL can love.

notes

A few years ago, two Boston-based rock musicians (and moms), Chris Toppin (Fuzzy) and Tanya Donelly (Belly, Throwing Muses, Breeders), decided they wanted to start a project that would bring together their tremendous music community in order to create the kind of kids' cd that didn’t seem to exist, with a few rare exceptions (Dan Zanes, Ralph’s World etc. - pre "kindie rock" scene).

When Chris and Tanya asked some of their friends to each write and record a song, the immediate response from each of the artists was of great enthusiasm. Chris and Tanya felt that they were going to end up with something quite special but what they ended up with far exceeded their expectations.

Each song seemed to have its own particular style and sparkle, and when all 16 submissions were put together to form one body of work, it became truly magical!

David Minehan’s “Shelter Soulmate”, a touching pop/rock gem of a song that depicts Minnie the kittie’s point of view of how wonderful it is to be found by your soulmate family at the animal shelter; Tanya Donelly’s “Laluna the Loon” about a little girl who tries to convince her parents that her midnight trips to the moon are not just a product of her fantastic imagination; Bill Janovitz’s crazy mixed up farm; Chris Toppin’s rocking love song to a ball. These are just a small sampling of the incredibly well crafted songs on this cd that offer kids the kind of sophistication in music that they deserve -- with imaginative topics that interest them, melodies that delight and grab them, and rhythms that get them up on their feet. And because parents will love the music just as much, this cd will definitely be in regular rotation for a long time to come.

One last note of interest is that a percentage of the proceeds from this cd will go to Mark Sandman’s Music Education Fund.

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  • author: Candace

    It's great fun but a little boy-oriented. We love it. This is play music, definitely not for sleepytime.

  • Not just for kids
    author: Fedge

    I bought it for the Tanya Donelly song but I love the whole album. It's a very classy effort and not a disappointing song to be found.

  • Too good for kids.
    author: Jake Good

    My child is not even born yet and I am already playing this awesome album in the hope that when he/she grows up it will like proper music. Bill Janovitz' The Farm Where Everyone Does What They Want is great to sing along to - I almost know all the words myself - and Ashby's Funny Face could make anyone smile. Roll on the pregnancy!

  • Received as gift for my 3rd birthday - I love dancing to it.
    author: Mia
  • Must Buy!
    author: Jim

    A great CD, for kids and parents. Accessible but not condescending, with a range of styles represented. Caution: the first track is so beautiful, it might make you cry.

  • i hear that it's great
    author: mikeylannon

    I bought it for my girlfriend's baby. I haven't gotten the chance to listen to it yet but my girlfriend loves it and has been singing me the tunes. Awesome.

  • Go get it!
    author: Sylvy

    Great little gems on this CD! A different kind of kid's CD... the one that everyone likes ;) Definitely worth having.

  • Daddy watch me dance!
    author: Brendan, Australia

    My 1 yr old son (having a dad who loves a lot of these artists) broke into definite dance mode when first hearing the CD played - comes in especially handy in the car too!

  • magic for adults and kids alike
    author: firepile

    kids or adults...you'll love this...buy it!!!!!...NOW!!!!!...right, where do write off for that job at Rolling Stone....Greil Marcus?...pah!!!! Tanya Donelly's song is pure magic and worth the price alone.

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