Little Johnny Brown with Ella Jenkins and Girls and Boys from “Uptown” ( Chicago)

Called "The First Lady of Children's Music" by many of her admirers, Ella Jenkins has delighted generations of children and adults worldwide with her songs. This recording, made available for the first time on compact disc, represents two of the reasons for Ella Jenkins's popularity with students and teachers alikeher repertoire of traditional and original songs that speak to many cultural backgrounds, and her ability to engage children in musical play. It replicates, in the studio setting, the interplay of this master singer-storyteller and her young audiences typical of her school and library performances. 36 minutes, remastered, with lyrics for children ages 2 to 9.
Track Listing
101
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Little Johnny Brown | Ella Jenkins | 3:46 | |
102
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Head and Shoulder | Ella Jenkins | 1:16 | |
103
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What's Your Name | Ella Jenkins | 2:03 | |
104
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Miss Mary Mack | Ella Jenkins | 2:54 | |
105
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Hammer, Hammer, Hammer | Ella Jenkins | 4:02 | |
106
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands | Ella Jenkins | 3:02 | |
201
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The Children's Librarian | Ella Jenkins | 3:41 | |
202
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Freedom Train | Ella Jenkins | 4:13 | |
203
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Be Ready When Your Freedom Comes | Ella Jenkins | 2:45 | |
204
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Shee-nasha | Ella Jenkins | 3:19 | |
205
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Mexican Hand Clapping Chant | Ella Jenkins | 4:34 | |
206
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La Raspa | Ella Jenkins | 1:14 |