Under a Shady Tree Laurie Berkner

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  • Release Date: 10/01/2002
  • Sales Rank: 1,201
  • Label: TWO TOMATOES
  • UPC: 695842340423

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Under a Shady Tree

1LISTENUnder a Shady Tree
2LISTENRhubarb Pie (Hot Commodity)
3LISTENMister
4LISTENDrive My Car
5LISTENI'm Gonna Catch You
6LISTENJust Like the Sun
7LISTENMahalo
8LISTENI'm Me and You're You
9LISTENChoc-o-lot in my Pock-o-lot
10LISTENShortnin' Bread
11LISTENRunning Down the Hill
12LISTENMy Energy
13LISTENAfter it Rains
14LISTENDo the Dragon
15LISTENSong in my Tummy
16LISTENThis Hat
17LISTENWho's That
18LISTENSmile
19LISTENBoody Boody Ya Ya Ya
20LISTENBlow a Kiss

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Editorial Reviews

Noodleheads, brace yourselves! Laurie Berkner's fourth album breathes new energy into her already soaring career. This guitar-wielding songstress has won over the hearts of parents and kids alike with her brand of folk-pop for tots. Under a Shady Tree offers fans a bit o' reggae with the title track, some Hawaiian harmonies on "Mahalo," and an action-packed a cappella "Drive My Car." Berkner also adds a bit of polish to her typically tasteful mix, broadening her sound and her appeal with electric guitars, organ, trumpets, and ukelele But the charismatic former music teacher really stakes her claim with two toddler triumphs: "Running Down the Hill" -- a song that blossoms with fantastic, flowering imagery and Berkner's own flowing vocals -- and the clap-happy "I'm Gonna Catch You." Infectious and impassioned, both tracks are sure to remind listeners why Berkner is so often referred to as the Ani DiFranco of the preschool set. The slow tempo and simple sentiment of "Smile" and the harmonious "After It Rains" are perfect picks for naptime. But Berkner has not forgotten her super-silly beginnings, as reflected in the quirky "Do the Dragon" and "Song in My Tummy." Plus, the southern-flavored "Shortnin' Bread" never sounded better, with sweet vocals and lighthearted piano that will have kids cuttin' the rug in no time. Bolstering a powerful repertoire of smartly conceived silly songs and seriously impressive vocals, Ms. Berkner has scored another direct hit with the monkeybar mob. She went on to receive a number of awards, including the 2002 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award and the 2004 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Amy Barkat, Barnes & Noble

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Under a Shady Treeby Anonymous

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February 26, 2007: I don't know what it is about Laurie. We discovered her on the Noggin channel when they started playing Victor Vito. Needless to say we were hooked. We eventually bought her cds and these are great. Grownups find themselves singing the tunes as well. I think many have tried to copy her, but Laurie and her band are the best of them all.

Under a Shady Treeby Anonymous

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March 24, 2006: Great music for the whole family. Perfect for passing time on those long car rides.


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