Most people know Bob McGrath from his regular gig on a certain street we all know (even though we constantly have to ask directions on how to get there), but this album has an entirely different lineup of songs. There's some old-timey classics, tunes from "The Sound of Music", and even a few Stevie Wonder songs to be found here. I also could have done without hearing Bob singing "Muskrat Love". For some reason, it sounds even dirtier when you hear HIM sing it!
Bob sings a number of these songs accompanied by kids, and the funny thing about that is that he seems to keep pitching the songs higher and higher, until the poor kids have to squeak to keep up with his flawless tenor voice. By the way, one of those kids was Danielle Brisbois, who ended up doing some acting as well, including playing Archie Bunker's niece on "All in the Family".
Here's the track list:
- Sir Duke
- Do-Re-Mi
- Muskrat Love
- In the Good Old Summertime
- Sunshine Medley
- Jamaica Farewell
- Getting to Know You
- Isn't She Lovely
- I Whistle a Happy Tune
- Good Morning Starshine
- Edelweiss
- High Hopes
4 comments:
He was actually pretty big in Japan before Sesame Street. Just like Slim Whitman.
My mom had the biggest crush on Bob, and even as a five-year-old I found it highly creepy.
You're right. That cover of "Muskrat Love" just shot to the top of my Wrong List.
Seriously, Giles hasn't shut up about this post all freaking day. Can't wait to listen.
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