Philadelphia Chickens
Sandra Boynton · 2002
48 min · 20 tracks
A whimsical blend of playful melodies and clever lyrics, inviting children to explore a vibrant world of imagination and fun.
Top tracks — play these first
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Philadelphia Chickens — The title track encapsulates the album's quirky charm and showcases Boynton's signature humor through a lively narrative about chickens with personality.
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Snuggle Puppy — This tender lullaby combines heartfelt lyrics with a soothing melody, making it a favorite among parents and children alike for bedtime routines.
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Those Dinosaur Blues — This track creatively introduces young listeners to the concept of blues music while delivering an entertaining story about dinosaurs feeling down.
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Be Like a Duck — With its catchy refrain and positive message, this song encourages resilience and adaptability through the delightful antics of ducks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends engaging melodies with clever storytelling, making it distinctive in children's music.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response elements, encouraging listener participation and engagement.
- The lyrics often tell whimsical stories or present humorous scenarios, appealing directly to children's imaginations.
- The final track is an instrumental reprise of the title song, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-along moments
- short bursts of whimsical fun
- lighthearted storytelling for children
- engaging melodies for family time
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, adult themes
- want lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Philadelphia Chickens is Sandra Boynton's follow-up to her successful children's music album, Rhinoceros Tap. By this time, Boynton had established herself as a prominent figure in children's entertainment, known for her unique ability to merge humor with catchy tunes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Dan Zanes· Raffi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cows 2:51
- 2 Nobody Understands Me 2:32
- 3 Philadelphia Chickens 3:22
- 4 Be Like a Duck 3:01
- 5 Please, Can I Keep It? 2:26
- 6 Snuggle Puppy 1:46
- 7 I Like to Fuss 2:40
- 8 Snoozers 2:37
- 9 Faraway Cookies 3:33
- 10 The Intermission Song! 2:14
- 11 Fifteen Animals 1:55
- 12 Belly Button (Round) 2:24
- 13 BusyBusyBusy 2:02
- 14 Those Dinosaur Blues 3:06
- 15 Dinosaur, Dinosaur 0:26
- 16 Jump Rope Jive 1:27
- 17 Pig Island 2:47
- 18 Pajama Time 2:21
- 19 Silly Lullaby 1:23
- 20 Philadelphia Chickens (instrumental reprise) 3:10
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