Even Kids Get The Blues

Even Kids Get The Blues

Editorial Reviews
<"b0001nirry5020"> Bonnie Raitt
"How great to hear kids singing Blues they can mean!"

<"b0001nirry5019"> Booklist, July 1, 2004
"A tuneful, soulful, rocking ramble through the surprisingly extended family of blues. Enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable, this is highly recommended."

<"b0001nirry4999"> Album Description
2004 NAPPA Honors Award!

The blues are about to be discovered by a whole new generation!

"Even Kids Get The Blues" is an outstanding collection of 16 original blues songs designed to introduce children to this dynamic music genre, and to demonstrate that expressing their own real-life feelings and experiences through the blues is nothing short of empowering.

Twelve talented young vocalists tackle the challenges of growing up with sensitivity, a sense of humor, and a lot of irresistible music. The recording's authentic sound and wide range of blues styles were masterfully created by The Unknown Blues Band, whose musicians have played with legends such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Junior Wells, Howlin' Wolf, and Paul Butterfield. B.B. King sideman Big Joe Burrell adds his distinctive voice to two numbers, and Memphis-born jazz and blues vocalist Sandra Wright is featured on the poignant bonus track, "Baby Blues."

The recording opens with a lighthearted tribute to sibling rivalry, set to the tune of the John Hiatt classic "Riding With The King." Whether commiserating with down-on-his-luck "Lonely Latchkey Lou," cheerfully swaying to "Backhoe Girl," or bravely facing the absence of a parent like on "Chop an Onion (Cry Your Blues Away)," children ages 7-12 now have a unique opportunity to experience the allure of the blues firsthand.

In the accompanying lyric booklet, guitarist and songwriter Paul Asbell provides informative and entertaining comments on the blues heritage that inspired each song. Original artwork by renowned children's book author and illustrator Thacher Hurd (Mama Don't Allow, Zoom City, Art Dog) graces the cover and the booklet.

Even Kids Get The Blues

Even Kids Get The Blues, Music, The Re-Bops, An outstanding collection of 16 blues songs designed to introduce children to this dynamic music genre, and to demonstrate that expressing their own real-life feelings and experiences through the blues is nothing short of empowering.

Even Kids Get The Blues

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