Spencer Lewis and special guest Patty Akley-Warlick sing totally
original interpretations of nursery rhymes and folk songs. Patty adds
her 'Enya-like' layered vocals to Aunt Rhody and weaves her powerful harmonies on 'Lil Star and Over in the Meadow. Spencer creates new verses and adds a twist to the saga of the Itsy Bitsy Spider; When I First Came to This Land is a rollicking folk song that is pure fun.
The album begins with an instrumental take-off on This Old Man
and all seems quite logical until a new chorus appears - it is here
you'll realize that Spencer's creativity runs like a river through this delightful collection of songs and even though you'll recognize some of them, they never fail to bring surprise. Learned from the singing of Woody Guthrie's
pal Cisco Houston, My Daddy (Flies a Ship in the Sky) is re-discovered by Spencer and is a perfect fit for a young persons' album. Other songs appearing are: Stewball, The Riddle, and two original lullabies, In My Arms and Night Prayer, that end the CD.
Strap your self aboard for a pleasant ride for both young and, most
importantly, old alike. As a parent, I can testify that if my child is
going to play it over and over and ... it better be good. Serious fun.
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