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The Library Boogie
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"It’s been far too long since Tom Knight has released a children’s
recording. He hasn’t lost his touch; The Library Boogie has all the
whimsy and sensitivity of his former works, but he’s grown in sophistication
and style. They all sound, to quote the title of one tune, 'Just Right.'
"Other songs include the title cut, in which books come
out and dance all night: Children will enjoy hearing the names of favorite
stories in this one. There are positive, reassuring tunes about divorce and
stepfamilies, educational songs about the solar system and honeybees, and an
exquisitely sweet fantasy called "Bally Roo." A high percentage
of the numbers are top-notch.
" It’s never preachy but it offers both lullabies and
sophisticated tunes like "Invisible Girl." And I wouldn’t be
surprised if parents found themselves singing along too." – Susan Weitz,
Ithaca Times
School Library Journal, February, 2002
On his fourth album, Tom Knight presents 13 original songs in an assortment of
musical styles, including ragtime/boogie, swing, 60’s style rock, R&B,
Western Swing, jazz, and folk-style lullabies. His deep, mellow voice is
accompanied by a children’s chorus and a variety of beautifully played
instruments such as acoustic guitar, fiddle, tambourine, dancing shoes, marimba,
keyboard, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, cello, violin, and banjo. In the title
song, all the library books dance the "Library Boogie" at night.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears make an appearance in "Just Right."
Sally tames a mean, destructive dragon in "Sally and the Dragon."
"Two Moms" discusses different kinds of families. "Bally Roo"
and "The Elephant’s Lullaby" are both lullabies. Vegetables are
extolled in "Rabbit Habit." "Honeybee" gives basic
information about bees… Knight’s excellent album will be a welcome addition
to any library’s music collection. – Beverly Bixler, San Antonio Public
Library, TX
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