Philadelphia Chickens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Philadelphia Chickens |
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| Compilation album by
Sandra Boynton and Various Artists
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| Released | 2002 | |||
| Recorded | Daisey Lane Studio, Malvern, PA The Barn, Sailsbury, CT The Hit Studio, NYC The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT The Lake House, Taconic, CT Triple Z Studio, NYC |
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| Genre | Children's music | |||
| Length | 48:12 | |||
| Label | Rounder Kids | |||
| Sandra Boynton chronology | ||||
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Philadelphia Chickens is a super fun book and music CD combination. It was created by author and illustrator Sandra Boynton and musician Michael Ford. This cool project was released in 2002.
The book part of Philadelphia Chickens is special. It has all the song lyrics along with Sandra Boynton's famous and funny illustrations. The second part of the book even shows the musical notes for each song. This means you could play the songs yourself if you know how! The project was well-received by critics, including a good review from The Philadelphia Inquirer.
About the Album
Philadelphia Chickens is more than just an album; it's an experience. It brings together music and art in a unique way. Sandra Boynton is known for her playful books for kids. Michael Ford is a talented composer and musician. Together, they made a collection of songs that are both silly and sweet.
The album features many different artists singing the songs. This makes each track sound unique and exciting. It's like a big party where everyone gets to sing! The songs cover many different styles of music. This means there's something for everyone to enjoy.
The Creative Team
Sandra Boynton is a popular American humorist, songwriter, and children's author. She has written and illustrated over 60 books. Her books are known for their charming characters and funny rhymes. She often creates animal characters that kids love.
Michael Ford is a composer and musician. He has worked with Sandra Boynton on many of her musical projects. He helps bring her lyrics to life with catchy tunes. Their collaboration makes for truly memorable children's music.
Songs and Performers
The Philadelphia Chickens album has a great mix of songs. Many famous actors and musicians lent their voices to this project. This makes the album even more special. Each song has its own style, from jazz to folk to Broadway.
Here is a list of the songs and who performs them:
| Title | Performer | Style | |
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| 1 | Cows | The Seldom Herd | Broadway chorus line |
| 2 | Nobody Understands Me | Meryl Streep | Slow jazz |
| 3 | Philadelphia Chickens | The Bacon Brothers | Swing |
| 4 | Be Like A Duck | Keith Boynton | |
| 5 | Please, Can I Keep it | Laura Linney | |
| 6 | Snuggle Puppy | Eric Stoltz | |
| 7 | I Like To Fuss | Patti LuPone | Broadway |
| 8 | Snoozers | The Bacon Brothers | Folk song |
| 9 | Faraway Cookies | Caitlin McEwan | Torch song |
| 10 | The Intermission Song! | Aaaardvarks | Barbershop quartet |
| 11 | Fifteen Animals | John Stey | |
| 12 | Belly Button (Round) | The Heath Sisters | New Age/Round |
| 13 | BusyBusyBusy | Kevin Kline | Patter song / Gilbert and Sullivan |
| 14 | Those Dinosaur Blues | Michael Ford | Blues |
| 15 | Dinosaur, Dinosaur | Darcy Boynton | Jump-rope rhyme |
| 16 | Jump Rope Jive | Beth Andrien | Andrews Sisters |
| 17 | Pig Island | Scott Bakula | Jimmy Buffett / Calypso |
| 18 | Pajama Time | Adam Bryant | Elvis Presley / Bubblegum Pop |
| 19 | Silly Lullaby | Natasha Richardson | Lullaby |
| 20 | Philadelphia Chickens (instrumental reprise) | ||
Notable Performances
Many well-known artists contributed to Philadelphia Chickens. For example, Meryl Streep sings "Nobody Understands Me." She is a famous actress known for her many movie roles. Her song is a slow jazz tune.
The band The Bacon Brothers perform the title track, "Philadelphia Chickens." They also sing "Snoozers." The Bacon Brothers are a music duo made up of actors Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon. Their songs add a cool swing and folk sound to the album.
Other famous voices include Laura Linney and Eric Stoltz. Patti LuPone, a Broadway star, sings "I Like To Fuss." Even Kevin Kline joins in with "BusyBusyBusy." These talented people help make the album a joy to listen to for all ages.
