Songs for Little Kids facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Songs for Little Kids
Studio album by Peter Combe
Released	November 5, 1982
Recorded	1982
Studio	Axent Recording Studio, Sydney
Genre	Children's music
Label	ABC Music
Producer	Peter Combe
Peter Combe chronology
Vagabond (1980) Songs for Little Kids (1982) Spaghetti Bolognaise (1985)

Songs for Little Kids is a super fun album by Australian musician Peter Combe. It was his second studio album and his very first one made just for kids! It came out in 1982 and became really popular. By November 1992, it was even certified gold in Australia. This means lots of people bought it!

Discovering Songs for Little Kids

This album is a big deal for kids' music in Australia. Peter Combe created songs that are easy to sing along to. They also have catchy tunes that make you want to dance. Many families still enjoy these songs today.

Who is Peter Combe?

Peter Combe is a famous Australian singer and songwriter. He is known for making music especially for children. He has written many popular songs that kids love. His music often teaches lessons or tells fun stories.

Why is this album special?

Songs for Little Kids helped Peter Combe become well-known. It showed everyone how good he was at writing songs for young listeners. The album is full of energy and imagination. It has become a classic for many Australian families.

The Songs on the Album

This album has many different songs. Some are silly, some are about everyday things, and some are just fun to listen to. Let's look at some of the tracks you'll find.

Side A: First Half of the Album

The first part of the album has a mix of songs. They are all designed to make kids happy and active.

• "Spaghetti Bolognaise" - 2:27: This is one of Peter Combe's most famous songs. It's about a yummy meal!
• "Jennifer Wicks" - 2:14
• "Everybody's Got a Little Rhythm" - 1:41: This song encourages everyone to feel the beat.
• "The Put It Song" - 0:47
• "Running On the Spot" - 1:15
• "New Playgym" - 2:16
• "Shake Yourself" - 1:18
• "Thelma Brown" - 3:09
• "Goldilocks and the Porridge" - 1:49: A song based on a classic fairy tale.
• "George Cryolot Crumble" - 2:38
• "The Billy Goat's Gruff" - 2:17: Another song inspired by a well-known story.

Side B: Second Half of the Album

The second half continues with more fun and imaginative songs. They cover different topics that kids can relate to.

• "Rock 'N' Roll Is All You Need" - 2:30: A song that gets you moving!
• "Arms Were Made to Hug and Squeeze" - 1:38: A sweet song about kindness.
• "Peppercorn Tree" - 0:38
• "Goldilocks Goldilocks" - 2:29
• "Oscar and Mr Hairy Gorilla" - 0:30
• "The Mixed Up Song" - 0:20
• "Red Train" - 0:45
• "Green, Red and Yellow" - 0:55
• "Kangaroo, Kangaroo" - 2:23: A song about Australia's famous animal.
• "Old Wheelbarrow" - 1:08
• "Up and Down" - 2:10

All the songs on the album were written, arranged, and produced by Peter Combe himself. This means he did a lot of work to make them sound great!

Album Achievements

Songs for Little Kids has been very successful. It shows how much people love Peter Combe's music.

What does "Certified Gold" mean?

When an album is "certified gold," it means it has sold a certain number of copies. For Songs for Little Kids, it means it sold enough copies to be recognized as a very popular album in Australia. This happened in 1992, ten years after it was first released! It shows that the album stayed popular for a long time.