This movie soundtrack is an eminently listenable and likable collection of songs that both parents and children of all ages will enjoy listening to together. It's soothing even after repeated plays it won't get on your nerves. Includes Johnson's hit Upside Down. There are guest artists, too. Artist: Jack Johnson & Friends- Ages: 2 - 4 years- Genre: Soundtrack, Pop/Rock, Folk- Original Release Date: February 7, 2006- Running Time: 40:01Track Listing:1. Upside Down Listen 2. Broken3. People Watching4. Wrong Turn5. Talk Of The Town6. Jungle Gym7. We're Going To Be Friends8. The Sharing Song9. The 3 R's10. Lullaby Listen 11. With My Own Two Hands12. Questions Listen 13. Supposed To Be
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Customer Reviews for Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the film Curious George Artist: Jack Johnson & Friends Free Shipping!
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Curious George Soundtrack: Jack Johnson & Friends
Date - June 5, 2008
"I've never been a big Jack Johnson fan. Didn't dislike him, but just found his folky-guitar-based music too... languid for my tastes. As a result, I didn't necessarily have high hopes for his work on the soundtrack to the movie Curious George.
I needn't have worried. The Curious George soundtrack is a solid album of (mostly) children's music that appealed to me and will appeal to the kids.
The songs most likely to be enjoyed by adults and kids simultaneously are the ones where the band shakes off its (to put a negative spin on it) lethargy and really gets moving. The "3 R's," which rewrites "3 Is A Magic Number" into a celebration of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," is a full-out jam that is destined to become a classic children's song recording. "Jungle Gym" and "Upside Down" are a couple other songs that move briskly and entertainingly. (The cover of the White Stripes' "We're Going To Be Friends," like the movie itself, polishes off the sharper edges of the source material. It's OK, but not revelatory.)
Johnson had to walk a fine line between entertaining his adult fans and engaging the young viewers and listeners. When Johnson throws his adult listeners under the bus to focus on the kids, he's written some great children's songs. "The 3R's" and "The Sharing Song" are superb examples of this. On other tracks such as "Upside Down" and "People Watching," Johnson neatly straddles that child/adult line with lyrics that can be read on multiple levels. (And, indeed, "Upside Down" is getting played on all kinds of different stations.)
Where the album fails slightly as an album is with the slower, more wistful tracks. "Wrong Turn" is a lovely song, and in the movie itself, it works quite nicely. But lyrics like "And I would like you to know / Although it seems sad to say / This was only the worst hour of my day" do seem a bit heavy for the youngest kids. A couple other tracks fall into this category.
Reading back on this review, the tone is a bit harsher than my overall feelings about the album. It's a good album with a few great kids' songs, and unless you dislike Jack Johnson's music, you're going to like this album. It's best for kids 3 through 7.
And as for your kids, well, if they're anything like my daughter, they'll say, upon first listen of the CD at home, "Hey, that's the Curious George music!" When I asked if she remembered it from the movie, she said, "No, we heard that at preschool!" I have a feeling her classroom isn't the only one with a copy..."
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Family Music
Date - December 1, 2008
"If most kids music makes you want to head for the hills this cd is for you. Jack Johnson is a great choice for all ages...it's gentle enough for the three year olds and hip enough for the eight year olds. You can't go wrong with this one."
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Finally...
Date - October 29, 2008
"Lullabies that parents can enjoy!"
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Frazzled
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Wonderful
Date - October 14, 2008
"This is one of my daughter's favorite CD's. The songs are kid- and adult-friendly, and include a nice mix of styles and rhythms. Good stuff!"
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SeattleMamaBear
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our favorite kids' album
Date - October 14, 2008
"Great for adults and kids alike. Fans of Jack Johnson will like this one just as much as his standard releases."
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GratefulHowie Location -
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Everyone Loves This
Date - September 9, 2008
"This iis a great cd for all ages. Kids dig it, as do other mommies/daddies, and even the cousins and grandparents enjoy."
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Sherman Location -
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Trancends All Ages
Date - May 7, 2008
"I purchased this CD for my grandson, age 4. It is such a great CD that my husband and I listen to it, too!"
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NYCJulie
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Best Kids CD - Hands Down!
Date - May 6, 2008
"Mom and Dad will like this as much as the little one! Cool Jack Johnson tunes with great messages for kids (for grown-ups, too!). Definitely our favorite of the kids/baby CDs we have."
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Lish
Such a great gift!
Date - May 6, 2008
"I thought the music options on this cd were AWESOME...very soothing tunes great for bedtime!
I would buy this again for a friend on landofnod for sure!
AND...they gift wrapped it for me and it looked super!
Such a cute website!"
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Bloomgirls
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Great music for the whole family
Date - April 30, 2008
"Jack Johnson is a great musician and the curious george soundtrack is appropriate for all ages. Our kids love it and we do too. Highly recommend!"
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JacksMama
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Cute but not Cutesy!
Date - April 23, 2008
"Our son LOVES music! He learned to dance at just 7 months and will perk up to the sound of music no matter the time no matter the place. We love music too but dont want to endlessly listen to Hickory Dickory Dock... if you know what I mean! :) This is a good compromise - good for baby and good for mama!"
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GraciousD
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Great great great CD!
Date - April 21, 2008
"We play this for our daughter at every meal. She "dances" to all the songs in her high chair. Plus, when she's old enough, there are pretty good lessons to learn in the songs (i.e. recycling, taking advantage of the city you live in, etc). I even listen to it when she's napping sometimes. It's a great adult/child cd."
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GriffsMom
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Mom Likes it Too!
Date - April 10, 2008
"Moms and kids both will like this soundtrack. My son is not old enough yet to really "get it" but he does like to bounce around the room and dance with Mamma, and this is one CD that I can listen to the whole way through without going crazy!"
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klh27 Location -
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LOVE this cd
Date - April 10, 2008
"For once a kids cd that I like to listen to almost more than they do! I was so out-of-touch with adult music that when my brother-in-law asked me if I liked Jack Johnson I had to admit that I didn't even know who he was. It was a thrilling day when I realized that I actually was listening to him all the time and not only did I like Jack, I LOVE him!! Thanks for such an awesome collection of memorable songs!"
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