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 alike—her 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	Little Johnny Brown	Ella Jenkins	03:46
102	Head and Shoulder	Ella Jenkins	01:16
103	What's Your Name	Ella Jenkins	02:03
104	Miss Mary Mack	Ella Jenkins	02:54
105	Hammer, Hammer, Hammer	Ella Jenkins	04:02
106	He's Got the Whole World in His Hands	Ella Jenkins	03:02
201	The Children's Librarian	Ella Jenkins	03:41
202	Freedom Train	Ella Jenkins	04:13
203	Be Ready When Your Freedom Comes	Ella Jenkins	02:45
204	Shee-nasha	Ella Jenkins	03:19
205	Mexican Hand Clapping Chant	Ella Jenkins	04:34
206	La Raspa	Ella Jenkins	01:14