5 comments about Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 : 25 Classic Tunes.

1. My daughter and I listen to this CD nearly every time we get in the car. She loves that the songs are ones she can sing along with.



2. We love this CD. The voices that sing the songs are pleasant and the songs are ones my kids love. They listen to this CD every night as they go to bed.



3. On long trips this was the ticket. I'd remember this more than all the sights, sounds, and people. Finding it on CD has brought back childhood memories. These are the songs, of classic origin, and timeless for all generations!



4. For some reason this morning 'Ten Little Indians' was in my head. I called my mom to ask her if she remembered what the record was she used to play for me when I was little that had 'Ten Little Indians' on it. She said it was a Disney record and she immediately started singing 'It Ain't Gonna Rain No More No More, It Ain't Gonna Rain No More...'. I got online to track down the record and thankfully Amazon has it! I played some of the samples for my mom over the phone and it was a kick! I ordered the CD right away. It brings back great memories and I can't wait for my daughter to learn the songs so we can sing them together!



5. I liked this CD very much and sang to the songs myself since a lot of them were ones that I enjoyed as a child. But my song preferd my other CDs which I listen to on a normal basis. I bought this and #2 for my car so we could enjoy it while we drove a long distance to my parents house but he didnt show any interest. Maybe over time he will learn to enjoy??

5 comments about Songs in French for Children.

1. The songs are sung by adult singers, not a children's choir, and the voices are beautiful. That's why I can use the CD for beginning learners of French in a college classroom.
   The songs are not just sung, one after the other. They are also a little bit acted out, with the interjection of voices and animal sounds that can be funny, instead of embarassing, to young adults. The CD is not just kids singing children's songs. It has more surprises, is more playful, a bit funny, so that kids and adults can enjoy it.
   Good selection of songs. Nothing primitive or basic about it.



2. I used to be fluent in French 25 years ago and I'm now trying to bring it back from the depths of my brain in order to teach it to my pre-schooler.
   This CD is soooo pleasant to listen to that I can't get enough of it. We listen to it in the car and while I'm working at the computer. The songs are so cheerful and catchy that you just have to sing along! I highly recommend it!



3. I bought this CD to introduce my daughter to French. I am a French teacher but I find it unnatural to speak to her in French (I am not a native speaker, and never spoke it at home) so I needed a way to bring French into our everyday interaction. Believe it or not, but I started playing this CD to my daughter when she was only two months old. For a month straight, all we did was sing and dance to this CD, and now that she is six months old, she still loves it. Her face lights up when the first song (her favorite) starts to play. When I am changing her diaper or getting her dressed and she is fussing at the changing table, all I have to do is press play on the CD player in her room and she starts to laugh and coo. I highly recommend this CD, but you must find the words to all the songs online if you don't know them or can't decipher them because there are no lyrics with this CD. Definitely learn the words and sing along because the songs are great and babies love to hear you sing!



4. This is an absolutely wonderful CD. One that I wish I'd had when my son was a baby. It has many of the traditional songs that I remember my french mother singing to me as a child. Don't worry about not recognizing the songs, even a first time listener will recognize "Old Mc Donald Had a Farm" and "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf" I particularly enjoyed this CD because even thoough these are children's songs, they are not sung in a way that caters to children (ex The Wiggles, The Chipmuncks etc...). My only complaint is that having the lyrics to refer to would've been nice as I don't remember all the words anymore and will have to listen a few times before I can get them down. I think this would be an enjoyable CD for people who understand French as well as for those who do not.



5. Originally recorded in the mid-fifties as iconic book-records series on Philips (today's Universal) Rondes & Chants de France in 7 volumes, beautifully illustrated by an artist and not some computer graphics, with sun- shiny covers, full lyrics and notes for each song.(Later in the 70's same books-records sold in an awful kids choir version, instead of these legendary artists - one more time a label acted stupid..)
   
   Oddly enought this is a different recording by Lucienne Vernay and the legendary Quatre Barbus (On Sony Music, Columbia at the time) - great barber shop vocal quartet - different songs or re-recordings same songs. Still this is a pleasure to treasure.I guess it was recorded in 1956, for the American market.
   
   Though the songs in the original nest so deeply in my soul, as I grew up on them im my Jerusalem childhood I can put this one in my car in late 07, and..well.. sing along and laugh out loud with the optimistic full of humor, intentionally charming but not "cute" interpretation.
   
   If I can still enjoy this (and the books-records 45's, mind you, still with me)now after about 50 years since it was recorded - this what the making of classics is all about -Enjoy!!

5 comments about Toddler Favorites.

1. These CD's are awful. The people that are singing sound very weird and scary. It is a really, really awful bunch of CD's. Buy something else.



2. I've purchased other music CD's for children. This is by far my 20 mo. old daughter's favorite! We had this CD for less than 24 hours when she was attempting to sing along. She hadn't responded like this with any other CD. When she hears the children singing on the CD, she beams and says, "Baby singing!" I also love that it is easy to actively participate with the songs. There's plenty of silliness too. I can see how this CD would be a hit with daycare providers. The music and singing is rich and creative.



3. This is the most annoying children's CD we have purchased. After each song is sung, it is repeated by a child. Do yourself a favor and buy Cedarmont Kids Toddler Tunes instead. Just note that they include some religous songs in the mix.



4. We were driving a good many miles, and I thought of this CD in the middle of a tantrum. It saved our sanity. No the singer is not perfect, but it is an interesting voice, and she does add a lot of kids to the mix, so all in all it worked great.



5. I have 6 of these kiddie CD's in the car and my 19 month old son "sings" along and dances in his seat. He loves them!

5 comments about Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 2 : 25 Classic Tunes.

1. Lordy, how I detest the Disney machine. So much skill, so little taste.
   
   Here's what I think you'd want in a collection of songs aimed at young and maybe not so young children: bland arrangements, erring on the peppy side; a friendly, enthusiastic singer who obviously enjoys the songs (think Burl Ives); children's favorites.
   
   Here's what you get on disc 2 of Disney's collection: bland arrangements erring on the extra bland; a crooner with a voice like yogurt who is just putting in his day at the office; and, of course, from Disney, some corporate trash.
   
   In this case, three "favorite" songs that the children have never heard before because they're new; and will never become favorites because they are dull, wordy and impossible for young children to sing.
   
   You can just hear the ghost of Walt whispering in the ear of the producer (Jymn Mogan), "Throw in some extra crap, the parents will pay for it and the dumb clucks won't know any better."
   
   Disney didn't tamper with the lyrics as much as I had expected, but what sort of idiot changes "am" to "is" is "Polly Wolly Doodle"?



2. The first volume of this collection is better known. I'd listen to these on cassette, while on long medical trips, such a smart move MOM!
   Volume two has few songs I'm sure in my 25 plus year life I have never heard.
   I must credit Disney for keeping these songs in familiar territory, without changing melody, yet adding sound effects to make a child more likely to be interested in.
   Into days society the simple idea of having down time, with family, is becoming more, and more a rarity. While there will forever be some sort of music [being played], from records to tapes, cds, and now MP3 there should by family togetherness!



3. There is no better way for me to bring music back to summer camp than by using this CD to pave the way. I listened to these songs when this was originally released on record when I was a child. The first time I heard this albulm on CD, I was amazed at myself because I STILL new all of the words! Listening to Larry sing was calming and comforting, making me feel safe, like a child again. I can't wait to expose the children at summer camp to these wonderful versions of classic songs!



4. I liked this CD very much and sang to the songs myself since a lot of them were ones that I enjoyed as a child. But my song preferd my other CDs which I listen to on a normal basis. I bought this and #1 for my car so we could enjoy it while we drove a long distance to my parents house but he didnt show any interest. Maybe over time he will learn to enjoy??



5. I listened to those songs on the record that my sister had when I was little.

5 comments about The Mozart Effect: Music For Babies: Nighty Night.

1. Purchased this for my 7 month old grandbaby...she loves it and she puts herself to sleep while listening to it, nice long playing time...much better than the 5 to 15 minute wind up or push button crib mobile/toys. Very soothing and gentle. Highly recommend



2. Our 3 month old daughter loves music, and I have several classical CDs that we use at night for her, but this one is my favorite. When we put her in the crib and turn the CD on, you can actually see her calming down and drifting off to sleep. Even when she's wide awake and we put her down, the music seems to work its magic. She'll lie there, eyes open, but she doesn't cry because she's too busy listening to it. Within 15 minutes, she'll be asleep. My husband jokes that it works too well because it makes him want to sleep while he's still holding her!



3. I gave this as a Christmas present, and with all the noise and lights of the party my 9 mo. old nephew couldn't get to sleep. It was way past his bed time and all he could do was cry. So, his father put in the cd and the baby's body relaxed in his mothers arms, he blinked a few times, took a deep breath and went fast asleep in the middle of the party.
   Everyone was pleasently stunned.



4. My 1 yr old daughter was actually scared of this CD the few times I have played it at bedtime. I think were I went wrong was if you are goign to get your baby to listen to bedtime music do it from day one. I waited way to long! Good CD though and I think it would help sooth to sleep if my daughter was younger.



5. The music is very quite and smooth. My wife is playing it every night at bedtime.

5 comments about Disney Baby Lullaby: Favorite Sleepytime Songs for Baby and You.

1. I first heard this music in 1995 when visiting my sister. She would play it everynight for my niece when she went to bed and it was beautiful. This version of "When You Wish Upon A Star" is the best I have ever heard. When my sister-in-law became pregnant, I knew I had to get this tape for them so I went on a hunt and was so happy to find it here. I have no children of my own but this tape stayed in my head for 13yrs. - I think that says something.



2. This CD has the perfect quite pace for night night time. My daughter loves to fall asleep to music and this CD is the perfect length and better yet, when she's not going to sleep the songs a familiar and she's learning the words!



3. I was disappointed. Thought that the songs would be the originals as heard in the movies.



4. Very nice to listen to. One song called, "Dreams Are the Flowers" is quite beautiful. However, track #3 is too loud and country for my taste. The CD begins softly and easy to listen to and then boom! this man's voice comes on strong. It's no big deal and we listen to it in the car a lot.



5. I really love this album. It has all the good songs on it with a different singer on each one; both male and female. I play it each time my baby goes to sleep and it helps a great deal.

5 comments about Toddler Tunes.

1. My son's face lights up when I play this CD in the car. I like the variety of songs and children's voices. I don't particularly like the children's CDs with adult voices because I think it sounds cheesy (unless its Julie Andrews- only exception). Needless to say, I am really glad I found this one.



2. I got this CD for my daughter on her 1st birthday. She loves it. Although some songs were repeat from her other CD, it has different lyrics and helps me combine all the different versus when I sing back the song to my daughter. She listens to it daily on her way to day care and enjoys it everytime. I like the fact that all the songs are sung by kids.



3. I looked a long time for a children's CD that had actual kids' voices, but was understandable and inexpensive. I have a almost 5 year old, 2 1/2 year old and a 7 month old. I mainly bought it for my 2 1/2 year old girl because she loves to sing. She obviously loves it and has fun trying to sing with all of the songs. What was surprising was that my almost 5 year old enjoyed it too. He has Aspergers (a form of autism) and often gets upset when I put new music on. I even found him singing along with a few songs. Quite a miracle for him! The most surprising thing though was that I enjoyed it too and found myself singing along. The songs brought back a lot of great memories when I was a kid and I even learned a few new songs. This is definitely a cheap way to keep your kids entertained without the TV. It was definitely worth the few dollars I paid for it.



4. This CD has most of the typical toddler favorite songs so my 2 yo enjoys it. The price was right- and it makes her happy- but don't expect spectacular vocals- some of the kids are too young to sing in tune LOL. I don't really see the point of the second set of tracks though....



5. My daughter is obsessed with this CD. It's so nice to hear a children's CD where the kids can actually sing and it's not irritating to listen to. We can't go anywhere in the car without a Cedarmont Kids CD. The song choices are great, and it's a wonderful change from CDs where either the kids simply yell/sing or adults pretend to sing like kids. Thank you!

5 comments about Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 3 : 23 Classic Tunes.

1. I had the cassette when I was a little girl... my mom said I used to go to sleep to it every night. The cassette lasted for my younger sister. 20 some odd years later I still have it, although I don't have a cassette player so since I'm expecting a little girl of my own I just had to buy this one and the rest of the series... OMG listening to the samples brings back sooooo many happy memories and I still remember all of them enough to sing along - I'm giddy! I loved these songs soooo much and I know my baby will too.



2. This was a gift, but I understand that both the kids and adults are enjoying singing along. They said that the song selection is fun and nostalgic. Everything is familiar and easy to follow along.



3. These selections are excellent kids' songs. I bought all 4 for my daughter and she loves them. I personally think the 3rd one is the best among the 4. The voice of the singer is very pleasnant and soothing. I would highly recommend to anybody.



4. I listened to those songs on a tape when I was in elementary school. I got the tape for Christmas, but I don't remember what happened to it.



5. I was so happy to find that I could buy these cd's (volumes 1-4). I had volumes 1-3 growing up and LOVED them. Every toddler cd that I bought for my own child just wasn't the same... I was always disappointed, until I found these! I am just thrilled to be able to enjoy these songs again, with my own daughter. These songs are so much fun and are easy to catch on to and sing along with.

5 comments about Baby Einstein: Baby Mozart.

1. I bought this CD for my yet unborn daughter, played it for her to listen to whilst in the womb.
   As a result of my love for classical music; after playing it,I ended up in love with it myself.
   The only let down is that the written language on the CD is in Spanish and not English which I Speak.



2. My baby loves the baby einstein movies (3 months old) and this uses the music from the baby Mozart video, so he recognizes it and laughs and plays while listening!



3. I have this playing in our daughters room all the time - usually while I am nursing or we are sitting on the floor reading books. Very nice music to have on low in the background.



4. The Baby Mozart music CD's are perfect for my infant daughter. She listens to them during the day and the lullabies at night while going to bed. I would recommend these products to any parents with young infants.



5. This CD is inspiring and comforting! I have listened to it a lot since I got it and will continue to share it with junior when he arrives.

5 comments about Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 4.

1. I have 6 of these kiddie CD's in the car and my 19 month old son "sings" along and dances in his seat. He loves them!



2. This is a great collection just for the songs themselves. Even better, the whole song is included, not just a verse or maybe two. And the lyrics are clear, important for aging memories. I look forward to sharing the whole set with my grandchildren.



3. My daughter (11) and nephews (8, 1) all love this CD. The older kids have fun singing & dancing with the baby, and the baby loves to listen to the CD by himself as well.



4. My kids love these volumes of Children's Favorite Songs, as do I. The arrangements and voicings are child friendly without being dull.



5. Great songs on this CD. Nice variety, wonderful singers. My grandchildren want it on in the car every time we go out. Lots of old favorites that I like too.