Songs for Children from New York City

Various Artists

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

101	Here We go Zodiac	n/a	5:40
102	Sissy in de Barn; Bamalam a Cummala	n/a	3:12
103	We're Going to Kentucky; Punhinella	n/a	5:04
104	Miss Sue From Alabama; Miss Sue From Alabama	n/a	1:38
105	London Bridge	n/a	2:03
106	San Serenin	n/a	0:56
107	Who Stole the Cookie	n/a	1:14
201	Head and Shoulders Baby	n/a	4:11
202	Engine Engine, Number Nine (Let's get the Rhythm of the Head); Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang; Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang	n/a	1:36
203	Miss Lucy; Miss Lucy	n/a	3:10
204	Miss Mary Mack	n/a	0:31
205	Strawberry Shortcake; Sardines; Two on Time; Una, Dos, y Tres	n/a	2:47
206	Ham Bone	n/a	1:00
207	Here We go Willowby	n/a	1:35
208	Eency Wincy Spider; Open Shut Them	n/a	1:33
209	If I Had a Hammer (Hammer Song), Where is Thumbkin?	n/a	3:33