Dinah Shore & Victor Borge Rosemary Clooney - Clooney Tunes/Bongo/The Adventures of Piccolo, Saxie and Company

Thrilled to find Saxie & Company again!

I bought this CD because it includes "The Adventures of Piccolo, Saxie and Company," a favorite record from my childhood. This piece is a lovely way to introduce young people to the the instruments of the orchestra and their sounds, and how the instruments work together. That my primary focus was on music and musical activities from grade school through college was in no small part due to this my exposure to this story and the incomparable Victor Borge. I'm so happy to have it once again and share it with my own children. September 12, 2008

Clooney: Her songs for children

When I was a child in the 1950's, my parents bought me a 78 RPM record of RoseMary Clooney's, "Kitty Kats' Party". On the flip side was, "Teddy Bears' Picnic". I still have that 78 RPM vinyl record. But it is so scratched up, all you hear is pops, crackles & background hiss.

So, for many years, I hoped the industry would put out her, "For Children Only". They finally did. And it has all the background instrumentation that was barely audible on my record. Pristine sound! I am delighted to recommend this wonderful children's music CD. You won't be disappointed!

Bill Burgess, one satisfied customer. May 20, 2007

three classic children's albums live again!

This disc from DRG features three classic children's albums from the 1950s, all ready to charm and entertain a whole new generation (whilst allowing those of a certain age to re-discover them).

CLOONEY TUNES was a 1957 re-package of novelty and kiddie singles originally recorded by Rosemary Clooney between 1950-54, her early years with Columbia Records. Clooney's delightful touch and spin on such songs as "The Land of Hatchy Milatchy", "Little Sally One-Shoe", "Le petit cordonnier (The Little Shoemaker)"; and "The Syncopated Clock" will appeal to all ages, purely due to the verve and feeling of Clooney's vocals. In all of her ventures, she never gave short of 110%, and this album is of course no exception.

BONGO, part of the Disney compilation movie "Fun and Fancy Free", featured Dinah Shore serving as the Narrator and voicing the lead role of Bongo, a performing circus bear. Shore brings her breezy persona to add a special touch to "Bongo", and a rare outtake (included as a bonus track) allows us some extra time to appreciate Shore's performance.

THE ADVENTURES OF PICCOLO, SAXIE AND COMPANY was a fantastic kiddie album from Victor Borge, the legendary comedy musician who brought the classics to the masses in an entirely new light. Borge adapted and supervised everything on this album. Children are encouraged to learn about and appreciate the various classical music instruments, whilst enjoying Borge as he tells the story.

A bargain price, too. For anyone who remembers these classic recordings, this CD will be a charming reminder of simpler times, and for a new generation it will be a great surprise and delight.

[DRG 19062] April 16, 2007

Rosemary Clooney Is Wonderful

This is a wonderful album, featuring some of Rosemary Clooney's often overlooked songs which were deemed "childish". However, they are still treasures and I am very happy to own this on CD. I am particularly fond of "On the Good Ship Lollipop". Rosemary's vocals are as strong as ever on this album, and it is very soothing to listen to. January 15, 2006

Happy Memories

I grew up with this music. I still have the record albumn but it is scratched. I just bought 3 copies to give to grand babies. A wonderful CD for small children. I think I was 4 years old when I was listening to mine. I had a small turntable in a case all my own. I played this music over and over and knew every word to each song.
August 12, 2005

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