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Songs for Children from New York City

Various Artists
Songs for Children from New York City

This album, recorded in New York City playgrounds, schools, and summer camps, presents a musical snapshot of children living in the Big Apple in 1978. Reflecting the cultural diversity of the city, many of the songs originate from other parts of the United States and the world, but, as musician and educator Dr. Edna Smith Edet explains, the children have changed and adapted them. She identifies various other factors that shape the children's repertoires as well. While the children sing without instrumental accompaniment, the lively street songs feature hand clapping and foot stomping.

Liner notes by Dr. Edet include song lyrics, and directions for dance moves and games to accompany the songs.


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Track Listing

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Here We Go Zodiac Children of Lowery Neighborhood School, New York City 05:40
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102
Sissy in de Barn / Bamalam a Cummala Children of Lowery Neighborhood School, New York City 03:12
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103
We're Going to Kentucky / Punchinella Children of Regent School, New York City 05:04
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104
Miss Sue from Alabama Children's Circle children, New York City 01:38
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105
London Bridge Children's Circle children, New York City 02:03
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106
San Serenin Children of Headstart Program, New York City 00:56
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107
Who Stole the Cookie Children of P.S. 112, New York City 01:14
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201
Head and Shoulders Baby Children of P.S. 112, New York City 04:11
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202
Engine Engine, Number Nine (Let's Get the Rhythm of the Head) / Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang Children of P.S. 112, New York City 01:36
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203
Miss Lucy / Miss Lucy Children of P.S. 112, New York City 03:10
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204
Miss Mary Mack Children of P.S. 112, New York City 00:31
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205
Strawberry Shortcake / Sardines / Two on Time / Una, Dos, y Tres Children of P.S. 112, New York City 02:47
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206
Ham Bone Children's Circle children, New York City 01:00
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207
Here We Go Willowby Children from Minisink Day Camp, New York City 01:35
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208
Eency Wincy Spider / Open Shut Them Children of Headstart Program, New York City 01:33
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209
Hammer Song / Where is Thumbkin? Children of Regent School, New York City 03:33