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Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson) | 
| Artist: Jack Johnson
Label: Umvd Labels
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Rating:  197 reviews
Sales Rank: 268
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.2
MPN: 000611602
UPC: 602498796986
EAN: 0602498796986
ASIN: B000CR7RDE
Release Date: February 7, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | Upside Down | | • | Broken | | • | People Watching | | • | Wrong Turn | | • | Talk Of The Town | | • | Jungle Gym | | • | We're Going To Be Friends | | • | The Sharing Song | | • | The 3 R's | | • | Lullaby | | • | With My Own Two Hands | | • | Questions | | • | Supposed To Be |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Admit it: If you had to pick an artist to give voice to the wackadoo thinkings of a monkey beloved by most of the American populace over age 3, you could do a lot worse than Jack Johnson. Black Eyed Peas? Too hyper. Death Cab for Cutie? Too ironic. They Might Be Giants? Too eggheaded. Johnson, though the object of much rightful jealousy--here, after all, is a guy who only stumbled into music and vaulted himself up the charts after a successful career as a pro surfer--turns out to have the goods to do H.A. Rey, Curious George's creator, proud. Fans familiar with Johnson's earlier discs will recognize a certain laconic sprawl and easy fascination in his songs that suits the theme of perpetual puzzlement perfectly (here, let's not forget, is a guy who racked up fans with songs called "Bubble Toes" and "Banana Pancakes"). That the music takes a childish turn barely registers--songs like opener "Upside Down" are classic Johnson, all wonderment and groove, and the collaborations with friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa warm up, wink, and scamper off before packing on the weight of excess meaning. "We're Going to Be Friends," track seven, seals the deal--when you can make the White Stripes sound compatible with the Man with the Yellow Hat, you know you've got a multi-generational winner. --Tammy La Gorce
Description
Faced with the task of giving a voice to a central character that does not speak, Universal Pictures turned to Jack Johnson to craft songs that could provide a voice for Curious George. As a new father, it gave him the opportunity to make an album for both parents and children. Presented with early animations and the story line, Jack crafted new songs that capture the emotions of Curious George as he leaves the jungle to follow the Man with the Yellow Hat. He also turned to friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa to contribute songs that might bridge the gap between parent and child. Joined on the record by his band (Adam Topol, Merlo Podlewski, and Zack Gill), Jack duets with three of the other songwriters (Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa), and does a cover of the White Stripes' "We're Going to Be Friends." Parents who watched Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings when they were children will recognize Jack's take on the classic "Three Is a Magic Number," reinterpreted with the 3 R's as a call to protect the environment and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Sing-a-Longs and Lullabies feels like so much more than your standard soundtrack due to its unified creative vision. While the songs have a universal appeal, their themes speak to a child's experience (or in this case, a curious monkey's experience) of the world. More from Jack Johnson 
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Great CD for little ones and big ones alike July 20, 2008
A. Edgeworth
This is my 3rd Jack Johnson CD, so I knew it would be good. This has some fun songs that are great for kids, though even those have a lot of clever and humorous lyrics that the adults will appreciate. As with any other Jack Johnson CD, I have a difficult time telling you which tracks are my favorite because it sometimes changes with each listen. Each track is what I've come to expect from this artist, and just like the other CDs, if you aren't crazy about a track the first time through, don't worry. It may end up becoming one of your favorites. Some songs jump out at you immediately and you love them instantly. Some of his songs just need a little more time to grow on you, but you'll probably end up loving them all in the end. Typical outstanding Jack Johnson work, and the guest artists actually add a lot of variety to the CD as well. GREAT CD!
awesome music! July 8, 2008
Thomas Kell Carpenter (Milledgeville, GA USA)
this arrived *very* quickly, and in excellent condition. the music is great, even if you've never seen the movie. the quality of the songs is good enough for adults, even though it's from a children's movie. highly recommended.
WONDERFUL June 17, 2008
L. Kozak
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this doesn't leave our cd player except to be transferred to the car or another place we can listen to it. great for all ages...so relaxing and enjoyable. we even play it through dinner in the background :)
Wonderful May 26, 2008
Melissa Bone (Flint, MI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this cd and I am so glad I bought it. My son always wants me to put it in when he gets in the car. I listen to it without him too and it is great.
 Three Good Songs May 6, 2008
J. Minassian (Hume, CA)
My eleven-month-old daughter kicks her legs and laughs when I ask her if she wants to hear the "Monkey Song" (Track #1, "Upside Down"). She loves it. But as soon as the next song starts to play, she gets bored and starts to fuss. So we skip to tracks 8 and 9. Those three songs are the only ones she seems to like (presumably because they're the only upbeat songs on the album). Maybe the rest will grow on her, but if not, the CD was still worth the moments of peace it has given us on long car trips!
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