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

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