Smorgasbord
Sharon, Lois & Bram · 1979
45 min · 26 tracks
A lively collection of children's songs featuring playful melodies and engaging rhythms that invite sing-alongs and imaginative play.
Top tracks — play these first
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Peanut Butter — This track features a simple yet catchy chorus that encourages kids to participate actively, making it an instant favorite among young listeners.
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John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt — The enduring nature of this song showcases the duo's ability to blend humor with musicality, encouraging group singing and participation.
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Hobo's Lullaby — This gentle lullaby stands out for its soothing melody and comforting lyrics, providing a nice balance to the more energetic tracks on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-along opportunities
- short bursts of joyful energy
- engaging rhythms for children
- imaginative playtime soundtracks
Maybe skip if you
- want serious lyrical content
- prefer longer, narrative songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'Smorgasbord' was the second album by Sharon, Lois & Bram, following their debut, which had already established them as key figures in children's music. By this point in their career, they were beginning to gain national recognition in Canada, setting the stage for their future television success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wiggles· Bobby McFerrin· Dan Zanes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Peanut Butter 1:16
- 2 Head And Shoulders, Baby 1:49
- 3 Hold 'Im Joe 1:23
- 4 Three Little Monkeys 0:45
- 5 Did You Feed My Cow? 2:00
- 6 Long-Legged Sailor 0:15
- 7 Newfoundland Jig Medley 2:28
- 8 John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt 0:27
- 9 Jennie Jenkins 2:21
- 10 "A" You're Adorable 2:47
- 11 Hobo's Lullaby 2:29
- 12 Hey Dum Diddeley Dum 2:54
- 13 Smorgasbord 1:29
- 14 Sur Le Pont D'Avignon / Le Siecle Du Vin 2:29
- 15 Chirri Bim 1:54
- 16 Dan, Dan The Dirty Old Man 0:12
- 17 Father Papered The Parlour 2:02
- 18 My Dog Rags 1:50
- 19 Dirty Old Bill 0:11
- 20 Cheerio 1:27
- 21 Che Che Koolay 2:02
- 22 Mango Walk 2:15
- 23 Riding Along 2:31
- 24 Michael Finnegan 0:16
- 25 Little Sally Saucer 3:26
- 26 Train Is A-Comin' 2:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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