Free to Be You and Me Marlo Thomas

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CD - Remastered

  • Release Date: 05/09/2006
  • Original Release: 1972
  • Sales Rank: 1,456
  • Label: ARISTA
  • UPC: 828768031322

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Free to Be You and Me

1LISTENFree to Be... You and Me / The New Seekers 3:17
2LISTENBoy Meets Girl 2:29
3LISTENWhen We Grow Up / Diana Ross 2:11
4LISTENDon't Dress Your Cat in an Apron / Billy DeWolfe 0:35
5LISTENParents Are People 3:11
6LISTENHousework / Carol Channing 2:59
7LISTENHelping / Tom Smothers 0:52
8LISTENLadies First 3:35
9LISTENDudley Pippin and the Principal / Bobby Morse 2:07
10LISTENIt's All Right to Cry / Rosey Grier 2:24
11LISTENSisters and Brothers / Sisters and Brothers 2:37
12LISTENMy Dog Is a Plumber / Dick Cavett 0:35
13LISTENWilliam's Doll / Alan Alda 3:19
14LISTENAtalanta / Alan Alda 7:16
15LISTENGrandma / Diana Sands 2:38
16LISTENGirl Land / Jack Cassidy 2:44
17LISTENDudley Pippin and His No-Friend / Bobby Morse 1:26
18LISTENGlad to Have a Friend Like You 2:19
19LISTENFree to Be... You and Me (Reprise) / The New Seekers 0:32

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Editorial Reviews

Free to Be You and Me, which was originally released in 1972, continues its domination of the children- (or in this case, grandchildren-) of-hippies market with its latest reissue on Arista and Legacy Recordings under the Family Artist Series. With songs and poems that emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself, respecting others, tolerance, and dispelling societally constructed stereotypes, Marlo Thomas and friends (including Alan Alda, Harry Belafonte, Diana Ross, and Mel Brooks) offer a kind and fun way to deal with these issues. From the self-explanatory title song to ex-NFL lineman Rosey Grier's slightly funky (complete with a wah wah guitar solo) "It's All Right to Cry," about the benefits and normalcy of expressing emotions, from "Parents Are People" to the skit "Boy Meets Girl," about the inaccuracy of assigned gender roles, each track on the album aids in continuing this message of understanding. Being that Thomas herself was an active feminist, and the original proceeds went towards the Ms. Foundation For Women (and both Ms. Magazine's Children's Feature Editor Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Editor-In-Chief Gloria Steinem contributed to the liner notes), it's unsurprising that so much of the record focuses on gender-based stereotypes, but Thomas and the songwriters are careful to approach the issue from the female and male perspectives, showing that both are equally affected. They also make learning about these problems enjoyable, incorporating animals, quirky rhymes, catchy songs, and images of children playing, so that the album doesn't come across as heavy handed or preachy. Rather, it's the effort of a group of people who were concerned about the societal pressures their children (and nieces, as in Thomas' case) were facing and wanted to do something about it. And what they created, Free to Be You and Me, in its more than 30-year lifespan, has proven itself as a useful tool in that cause. Marisa Brown, All Music Guide

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Required listening for all kids!by Anonymous

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November 16, 2009: I am blown away that this was issued in the 70's. I listened as a child but it was not until my own kids sang the words, did I realize how great and "radical" it really is -- gender equality, differences and respect. The diversity of the vocal line up is unmatched by anything on the market today.

My hat goes off to Marlo and friends for pushing the edge of the envelope then, it is still incredibly relevant today.

This is a GREAT buy!by Anonymous

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September 26, 2009: I bought this cd for my 9-yr old daughter because I remembered having the album as a child, and loving it! She loves it, too. The songs are exactly the same - you won't be disappointed. These are fun songs that teach your child that it is okay to be yourself. If you have the old book, you can read/sing along with the cd (the new book has most of the same songs/stories, but there are a few new ones). I highly recommend buying this for your son or daughter! Now if I could only find the old book...mine is long gone...


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