Jessi Colter Sings Just for Kids: Songs from Around the World
Jessi Colter · 1996
32 min · 21 tracks · country · folk
Joyful and playful melodies intertwine with traditional children's songs from various cultures, delivered with warmth and sincerity.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it introduced Colter's musical talents to a younger audience, contributing to the children's music genre during the mid-1990s. It showcases a blend of cultural songs, which not only entertains but also educates children about global traditions through music.
- Career context
- By 1996, Jessi Colter had transitioned from her earlier country music fame into a more family-oriented artistic direction. This album marked her move into children’s music, reflecting a shift in her career following the success of her previous works in the 1970s and 1980s, including collaborations with notable artists like Waylon Jennings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· R. Stevie Moore· Cher· Aretha Franklin· Kenny Rogers· Dean Martin· Lionel Richie· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’d Like to Sing With Kids 1:59
- 2 La Cucaracha 1:43
- 3 Old King Cole 2:02
- 4 I’d Like to Teach the World Standout 1:44
- 5 A Windmill in Old Amsterdam 1:47
- 6 The La La Song 2:38
- 7 Octopus’s Garden Standout 2:38
- 8 Mary Ann 1:22
- 9 Frere Jacques 0:46
- 10 Babushka Baio 0:33
- 11 Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ra 2:36
- 12 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star 1:11
- 13 This Land Is Your Land Standout 1:19
- 14 Choo Choo Ba 1:49
- 15 London Bridge 0:55
- 16 Did You Ever See a Lassie 0:56
- 17 Jasmine Flower 1:04
- 18 Bubbles and Bubbles 1:13
- 19 Funiculi, Funicula 0:54
- 20 He’s Got the Whole World 1:58
- 21 Aloha Oe 1:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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