Released 50 years ago
Children of the Unicorn
The Irish Rovers · 1976
51 min · 20 tracks · Irish folk music
A whimsical journey through playful narratives and enchanting melodies, perfect for children and the young at heart.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling for kids
- playful sing-along moments
- short tracks for attention spans
- imaginative narratives and melodies
- family-friendly fun and laughter
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer serious, deep themes
- avoid lighthearted, playful tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Children of the Unicorn' was released in 1976, The Irish Rovers were already established in the folk scene, having gained fame with their hit 'The Unicorn' in 1968. This album followed their successful children's music venture, showcasing their ability to blend traditional folk with engaging stories for younger audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clancy Brothers· The Dubliners· Planxty
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Puff the Magic Dragon 2:56
- 2 Snoopy and the Red Baron 2:48
- 3 The Lollipop Tree 2:07
- 4 The Music Man 2:48
- 5 Katrina 2:38
- 6 Jack and the Beanstalk 2:11
- 7 Kids Medley Number 2: Boa Constrictor / Keep on the Sunnyside 5:11
- 8 Golden Slumber 1:56
- 9 The Sandman 2:17
- 10 Morning Town Ride 2:57
- 11 Bun Worrier, Twerp and Me 1:28
- 12 The Little Match Girl 3:00
- 13 The Fox 2:15
- 14 Kids Medley No. 1: This Old Man / Blue Tail Fly / Skip to My Lou / Ha, Ha This Away 2:17
- 15 Two Little Boys 2:36
- 16 Si mon moine voulait danser 1:43
- 17 The Littlest Leprachaun 1:27
- 18 Drover's Dream 2:19
- 19 The Unicorn 3:12
- 20 Purple People Eater 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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