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Ralph scores a hit--again!!!

D. Lowery | San Ramon, CA United States | 10/15/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Another incredible release from Ralph Covert--aka Ralph's World. Kids and parents alike will appreciate his fine turn of phrase ("Sammy the Dog," "Barnyard Blues," "Puddle of Mud"), his impeccable melodies and riffs ("Happy Lemons" and the fantastic "Betty Botter"), his ability to choose unusual cover tunes that are just right ("What's New Pussycat," "Pony Boy"), and his natural exuberance for his songs ("Dinosaur Rumble" and again, "Happy Lemons"). Something I've noticed over his three CDs is his ability to create a musical world for all ages to appreciate, and his voice carries a level of joy and warmth that wraps around the listener. My 21-month-old loves it, and his father and I do too. All three of his CDs are worth getting--just listen to the samples above. They will make it clear why Ralph's World continues to be the best music for kids and adults around.Keep them coming, Ralph!"

Not his best

S. Onsager | 02/02/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ralph Covert has made three albums specifically for kids. His first (the self-titled Ralph's World) was a wonderful CD with charming songs my kids loved. His second (At the Bottom of the Sea) was by far the best collection of kids' songs I've ever heard. Sure, even though my kids don't know what roman numerals are, they still thought "Eighteen Wheels" was hilarious when the adults were laughing so hard we were wiping our eyes. My 3 and 6 year olds loved every song on the second album just like I did.This CD, however, recycles many of the things that made his past CDs so successful, and because of that, it feels like a cheap imitation. The first song, for instance, "Happy lemons for happy people," is the EXACT SAME MELODY as the "Coffee Song" from At the Bottom of the Sea. It was a good melody the first time, but old and tired the second.Having heard his other two kid CDs, I wish I could give this CD only 3 stars. But you must understand that ANY Ralph's World CD is better than most other childrens' artist on the market, hence 4 stars. If you love Ralph and have the first two CDs, you'll buy this no matter what my review, and you'll find a few nice songs on it. But if you're looking for fantastic CDs and have never heard of this artist, please purchase either Ralph's World or At the Bottom of the Sea. You'll have one of the two best childrens' music CDs ever made, and a great set of music for your whole family."

Happy Mommy

S. Onsager | Smyrna, GA USA | 11/19/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I must say I was a bit disappointed by Ralph Covert's second album ("At The Bottom of the Sea") -- I thought he was doing too much for the adult listeners and not as much for the kids. But I am THRILLED to announce his return to delightful children's music with "Happy Lemons" -- the songs are easily singable, the children's voices are back in chorus, and there is nothing that makes my 2 year old daughter laugh more than "Do the Bellybutton." Buy this today, or give it to a friend -- it's a treasure."