Corner Grocery Store cover

Corner Grocery Store

Raffi

30 min · 18 tracks

A vibrant collection of children's songs that intertwine playful melodies with engaging storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful sing-alongs with children
  • short bursts of joyful energy
  • engaging storytelling through melodies
  • easy background for family time

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek complex musical arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'Corner Grocery Store' was Raffi's third studio album, following the success of 'Singable Songs for the Very Young'. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his role as a leading figure in children's music, blending educational themes with entertaining tunes. This album helped to further establish his reputation and connect with a young audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Dan Zanes· Elizabeth Mitchell· The Wiggles

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You'll Sing a Song and I'll Sing a Song 1:36
  • 2 Pick a Bale o' Cotton 1:25
  • 3 Frère Jacques 1:06
  • 4 There Came a Girl From France 1:10
  • 5 Cluck, Cluck, Red Hen 1:34
  • 6 Boom Boom 1:22
  • 7 Here Sits a Monkey 1:02
  • 8 My Way Home 2:14
  • 9 Les Zombis et les loups-garous 2:41
  • 10 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 1:50
  • 11 Anansi 2:11
  • 12 The Corner Grocery Store 1:52
  • 13 Jig Along Home 2:13
  • 14 Popcorn 0:18
  • 15 Y a un rat / Sur le pont d'Avignion 2:08
  • 16 Going on a Picnic 1:11
  • 17 Rock-A-Bye Baby 1:10
  • 18 Goodnight, Irene 3:04

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