This Train/Marty/Hey Jimmy Joe John Jim Jack/The Whale/Grace Darling/Morningtown Ride/Join Into The Game/I Had A Mule/Lollipop Tree/Run Little Donkey/The Riddle Song/Stay On The Sunny Side/B-A-Bay/ America The Beautiful-This Land Is Your Land
Through Children’s Eyes was an album of folk songs for children, recorded by The Limeliters at the Berkeley Community Centre, California in December 1961, featuring a chorus of seventy children. (US:25)
“Although primarily a children's record, some of the nuances of the songs can only be appreciated by adults. This album remains fresh and enjoyable to all regardless of age and number of times it is replayed.”
“Upon listening to it for the first time in almost thirty years, it brought tears of joy to my eyes. All those familiar, warm and utterly innocent songs of childhood sounded as fresh and wonderful as they did the first time.”
“The children's vocals on this album are a musical inspiration and are a wonderful complement to the three distinctive voices of Lou, Alex and Glenn. We love the stories told in classic folk songs such as The Ballad Of Grace Darling and The Whaling Song.”
“It brings back memories of growing up and listening to lots of different folk artists who took the time to record songs for children, mixed with enough adult humour that parents didn't mind listening to them. The Limeliters were amongst the best at that.”
“One of the more endearing aspects of the folk era was that groups like The Limeliters were interested in educating children. While teaching life lessons, their songs are fun for both children and adults alike. The participation of the children is fun to listen to and The Limeliters candid reactions are wonderful.”
“This album is precious to children of a certain age and time. Many kids first heard folk songs and American history from this LP. It stands as an important reminder of how music can influences children. The result is what folk music is all about: children learning songs from 'town troubadours'. Any youngster in the early '60s, could sing along with this record.”
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