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When Disney was cheesy.....and cool

Funky Mo-Unky | Lexington KY | 02/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had this on Cassette when I was a little kid. This tape played at every single birthday party I went to as a kid. I know the words to the birthday song by heart. I remember dancing with my cousins to the first track, and my grandfather dancing to "Hoedown at the Robot Farm" around the living room. I'll admit this CD is such a cheesy 80's flashback, but even for kids lucky enough to be born after the 80s this CD still has fun Disney appeal.
What I did not realize about this CD is how great it is for kids. If you look at the CD's Disney has released recently, mainly the "Disney Mania" Cd's, they aren't made for your kids. They are advertisements for the up and coming artists who sing the songs that are advertisements for Disney movies that are on sale. There's nothing new, creative, or innovative about the music at all. Everything on this CD is new, creative, and odd (to say the least) which is perfect for a kids imagination. Music shouldn't be about what movie a song is from or what half naked artist is singing it in the world of children. I had no idea what any of the songs on this CD were about when I was little. I just knew it was silly, and fun. Which is what kids music should be. That's missing from kids music today."

Hilarious, Campy, and Goofy!!!

adam werth | Camillus, NY United States | 09/18/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I got this CD like 5 yrs ago and just popped it in as I type this review up!! I had the LP when I was little and liked it!! If you are a fan of old school Disney like Goofy, Pluto, Mickey,Minnie, Donald, Chip and Dale then take a listen!! This is not like what Disney is today like Hilary Duff music.. but the real Disney!!! Let's see, the music on here is synthesizer sounding with some sort of sound effects machine too because lot's of the songs like Gyro Gearloose have silly sounds that can be heard!!!

The Disney Gang does sing on this!! And one male vocalist who sings too, but I do not know who it is, but I sure would like to know because he is great!!!

Lot's of fun for kids into old-school Disney or kids-at-heart like me..you also might like Mousercise which is like this but it is an aerobics/workout/exercise music CD for children where the Disney characters sing!!!

The only reccomendation for Mousercise is the last song, "Keep On Trying"- a great pick me up song!!!!

The songs I enjoy on this Splashdance CD are "You Can Always Be #1", and "Gyro Gearloose" with it's sound effects throughout!!!!

Have a listen and you might like it! Bye"

Memories

Bronx Lady | Bronx, NY USA | 08/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had the original cassette tape when I was 4 years old back in 1984 and I have been looking for it ever since. I am so glad that I found it because I remember it being so great!!! I sang along with all of the songs and I wanted to share this album with my younger sister and perhaps my children in the future. I recommend this album because there is nothing else like it out there with all of the modernization. Even disney and sesame street are not the same now. This is a good, clean album meant for fun and inspiration for children."