Mr. Richard
Might As Well Sing
© 2004 Richard Peeples, Prominent Proboscis Music, BMI (634479099007)
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Children's pop music played on real instruments, that won't send parents running for the liquor cabinet.
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Richard Peeples (christened "Mr. Richard" by Orlando, Florida-area moms) was part of the storytelling troupe at the Orlando Public Library, and moms and kids were constantly nagging him to make a CD of his silly tunes. At last, "Might As Well Sing" is here, with ten original songs hand-crafted on Richard's couch and polished for your listening pleasure at Delta Recording in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Richard is joined by former Squirrel Nut Zippers leader and Buddy Guy guitarist James "Jimbo" Mathus, who not only produced the album but also played banjo, accordion and some slippery slide guitar. Multi-instrumentalist Matt McWhirter played piano, organ and drums, and Memphis-based blues babe Miss Olga lends her silky vocals to the proceedings. As Jimbo says, "It's real music played by real people".
The whole family will enjoy "Might As Well Sing", from the pragmatic "What Good Is A Fish?" to the toe-tapping rock of "Sammy Snake" to the whimsical "Airplane Jane". Unsung pets are given their due in "Animal Friends", while a pig's natural slovenly tendencies are addressed in "Pig Pig Pig". And "Underwear", while a pub-friendly sing-along, has been proven to get your toddler out of diapers for good!
The New York Post picked "Might As Well Sing" in a round-up of new children's "platters that matter", and called "Sammy Snake" a "hip ode to a hipless animal". Parenting magazine featured the album as a May 2005 "Parenting Picks" for the 5-8-yr-old set, citing "skewered melodies, groovin' guitar, and zany lyrics", all featured at Mr. Richard's appearance at the 2005 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Kid's Tent. "Might As Well Sing" has also won two 2005 Children's Music Web Awards: Best Recording for Children Ages 5-8 and Best Song ("Underwear") for the same age group.
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Might As Well Get Ready to Become Addicted!
author: Bryson's Mom ~ StacyThis is an AWESOME cd! There are so many songs that my son and I love, that this cd plays in the car constantly! Mr. Richard's tunes are wonderful, and they will get you moving and grooving with or without your little one around :) This Cd is worth every penny!
a must have to brighten any day !!!! We LOVE your music
author: KrisNo matter what kind of day you could be having with kids in your life, with Mr. Richard's music it is always better. If my daughter (age 2) is ever grumpy I play Airplane Jane or Sammy Snake. She knows most of the songs by heart and can tell me which song is next on the CD. She even named her stuffed dog Briscoe. Zanyville is great for burning off extra energy! The music is light and brings the whole mood of the day to a happy beat. Good rhythm that even parents can enjoy. A must have for anyone with or without kids. Lots of FUN !!
We ADORE Mr. Richard! He rocks!
author: Morgan FirestoneThe CD is SUPER!
Awesome!!!
author: Hayden's MomWhat a breath of fresh air. Kids music can get on your nerves, but somehow Mr. Richard made a CD that has both parents and kids singing along. We love Underwear, Long Island Railroad Blues and Airplane Jane, but the whole entire disc is great! Tummy Talk his second disc is just as good, pick one up if you haven't, you won't regret it.
Great for all ages!
author: AmyVery cute and great for all ages. My 9 month old daughter bounces to it and my 3 year old neice had the songs memorized the first day I gave her the CD! Also makes me and my husband laugh, which is nice!
My favorite one!
author: AnitaLOVE this CD!! I find myself singing these songs throughout the day, with or without my 2 year old (like the Underwear song). A lot of fun!
Love it!
author: StephanieWe are so lucky to have Mr. Richard in Orlando! This cd is so much fun to sing and dance to. My 18 month old laughs and claps his hands while I sing along with the cd and generally just make a fool out of myself.
My baby has to sleep to it!
author: TanyaMy little 2yr old girl will not go to bed unless this cd is playing start to finish! She is sure to be out by the last song. And that goes for naptime, too. Never fails!
A must have if you have kids!
author: Amy GoodmanThis CD gets my daughter up and dancing every time we listen; so, if you enjoy watching the uninhibited dancing of your little ones, this cd is a must have. "Underwear" is definitely a favorite song on the album, but then again there isn't a song on the cd that she doesn't love. I plan to make this my standard gift from now on for parties and holidays! Something truly unique and fun for all the family to enjoy together....
- author: Parker, Ryan & Christine
We have Mr. Richard come to our birthday parties and sing all the songs on this CD and then some! We have been singing them for years now. Very catchy and fun songs for our family to sing for years to come. Thanks Richard!
great, love it!
author: Taylor ByronI love it and so does my mom. We play it in the car all the time and sing and dance together. I especially love the animal noises and Brisco and of course Underwear! Keep making cds. See you in Barnes and Noble.
DELIGHTFUL!
author: L. MauckMight as Well Sing has been my childrens favorite CD forever! It's entertaining and upbeat. We love it!
Awesome, the whole family enjoys it!
author: Monica RussellMr. Richards CD, is great for all ages, for the car, home, great gift, absolutely a must. It's funny,silly and easy to sing along with. We look forward to the next one!
LOVE IT
author: JulieThanks Richard for an awesome CD. I am a parent of a two year old daughter who loves to sing and dance, and she loves it. I am also a music and movement teacher to preschoolers, and they love it too. Cannot say enough good things about it. Julie
Might As Well Buy This CD!
author: Sarah and KateOur friends are really into the Underwear song. Our car is generally full of children, singing at the top of their lungs. So, if you hear UNDERWEAR, UNDERWEAR . . . sung loudly out of the window of a green Camry, it is probably us! We love you, Mr. Richard. When are you recording, "Driving in my Car?"
Fun for 'kids' of all ages!
author: Beth LutherWhat fun when a 'gramma' and granddaughter can listen and sing along with the same CD! This one is a great example of traditional folk music - excellent storytelling set to lively tunes. Mr. Richard's description of his dog can bring sweet tears to your eyes, while "What Good is a Fish" and "Underwear" bring a hearty chuckle!
I sometimes play it even when the kids aren't around!
author: Tom UlrichI don't have kids, but keep some entertainment around the house for my niece and nephews. They beg me to put this on when they come to visit! We all sing along "what good is a fish?", "underwear is a must" and more. Then when Sammy Snake comes on WE JUST BOOGIE! My personal favorite though, has to be Airplane Jane. Lou Reed and David Byrne, eat your hearts out!
The PERFECT family CD for fun and real music!
author: Jennifer LutherMr. Richard has come to our rescue with a CD full of music that parents can enjoy as much as the kids. My daughter LOVES 'What Good Is A Fish' and sings to all of the songs. It is a delight to spend time with her just singing and laughing together!
- author: Lisa Black
My kids LOVE this CD!! They're ages 4, 3, and 2 and can sing all the words to every song. It makes car rides a great experience. I have to say that my husband and I don't mind listening to it either. You can push the repeat button and leave it on all day and everyone is happy!
Great Buy! Fun to listen to.
author: PriscillaIt is an awesome CD for kids. My 2 1/2 year old twins just love it. We love to sing along. We live in the boonies and this CD seems to make the drive to civilization much shorter.
Very fun music that even entertains my 10 month old infant.
author: Jay HatcherRichard has found a way to include several styles of music into a children's format. The CD is very upbeat and my son loves listening to it, even though he is too young to understand the themes of the songs. I understand them and I love them. I know now that underwear is a must.
A must have for children of all ages!!!
author: Keii InezI was so sick of the Wiggles and Barney that it made me want to drive into a tree. Mr. Richard's CD saved me from the mediocrity that is most music for kids. Fun,insightful, informative, creative. It really stands up to repeated listening. My kids won't get in the car without it and there's always peace on the drive now.
It's true, Underwear *IS* a must!
author: Al DMy 2-year old daughter loves this CD, and demands to hear "underwear is a must" when we get in the car. All of the songs are fun, catchy, and leave you tapping your toes. They'll be in your head for weeks, I guarantee. My personal favorite is Sammy Snake. Very entertaining. Wowza!
- author: CD Baby
Mr. Richard is ending the nonense cycle of kids music being "tolerable" to parents. Why must it only be tolerable? Why can't it also be refreshing and entertaining, even fun? No matter how many Parent's Choice awards an album has won, it doesn't necessarily gage how kind an album is to the adult ear. These are basic, jangly songs with memorable melodies your kids will hang onto, instrumentation that takes into account the adult factor, and an overall light-hearted, comical approach that doesn't just say it's for kids and parents alike but actually follows through with that musically. Wrapping up folk, rock and pop, Mr. Richard's album is definitely the pick of the month.