Product description No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: RAFFITitle: RAFFI'S BOX OF SUNSHINEStreet Release Date: 05/09/2000DomesticGenre: CHILDREN'S .com With the three-disc Raffi's Box of Sunshine, the reigning king of children's music fills in the blanks between the phenomenally popular Baby Beluga and The Singable Songs Collection for legions of tykes who can't get enough of the Toronto-based troubadour's goofy, good-hearted sound. The first disc, Rise and Shine, recorded in 1982, serves up a mishmash of traditional and original tunes including "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "Wheels on the Bus." The common thread on this 17-track album--though not every song is subject to a stitch-- is inspiration, bordering on spirituality ("Rise and Shine," "He's Got the Whole World," "This Little Light of Mine"). Lucky for listeners, Raffi refuses to get bogged down while delivering his message. Instead, his focus is on keeping things light, as he coolly demonstrates on disc 2, One Light One Sun, recorded in 1985. Here again is a hodgepodge of the familiar ("Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Take Me Out to the Ballgame") and the nutty new ("The Bowling Song"), loosely linked by a theme of diversity and acceptance (for example, "Ching lives in China, Olga lives in Russia / And each one is much like another"). Disc 3, Everything Grows, recorded in 1987, veers from the point-making path of its predecessors and instead asks its listeners to suspend high-mindedness in the pursuit of sheer silliness, if only temporarily. There's "Bathtime," the opener, complete with simulated scrubbing sounds; a spirited instrumental polka version of "She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain"; and "Eight Piggies in a Row," an accordion-heavy lament for a hapless line of porkers who can neither laugh, cry, sing, nor dance. Combined, the three discs constituting the Box of Sunshine deliver not a moment's dimness; instead, playfulness, cheeriness, and fun radiate throughout these records, and legions of Raffi fans as well as the few remaining uninitiated will love them. --Tammy La Gorce
M**O
Raffi is my hero!
My daughter is at a daycare where she grew up (from 3 months until now at 20 months) with music all day. They started with smooth sounds and then introduced her to Raffi. I had never heard of the guy, but man he is my savior. Everyday our 24 mile commute to work and back is filled with Raffi - she calls him by name and gets angry when he is not on the radio.Luckily he is not annoying like the Wiggles or something like that; i would have died! He has such an upbeat voice that is NOT annoying and actually calm. This CD has several CDs of different music that is uplifting and she can learn by counting and colors, etc.I would highly recommend this CD set to anyone looking for a calm childrens CD.
D**S
Some wonderful faves, and some duds
My grandsons didn't love all the songs on this 3-CD set; next time, I will get individual CDs for them
R**N
Not the best of Raffi
I got this for my daughter for her new baby. We always had Raffi playing in the house or car when my kids were little so they are very familiar with his music. My daughter did not like this it all. Definitely stick with the Singable Songs for the Very Young collection. It's the best!
K**.
Raffi Music Fun for Children
It's just fun music for young children. You can sing, clap, stomp, etc......along with Raffi!
A**R
Well worth the money!
Everybody loves Raffi’s music. Play CD in truck on trips for toddler TO HELP PASS THE TIME. He is actually remembering some of the lyrics and sings along.
B**A
Must Have!
I love Rafi and his style. I grew up with his music as a kid and I'm so excited to be playing it for my son now! I bought this for the car along with his Baby Beluga CD. It's super easy to listen to and the songs are unique and not tradition.
B**T
Great collection!!!
Yes, I agree, Singable Songs is a great album. And, at first, this album didn't grab me. But one day we took it in the car on one of our long drives and BAM, it hit us, it's a great collection! I love every CD in this collection, all the songs stay with me (in a wonderful way) and my daughter loves them just as much as the Singable album. This would make a great shower gift since it's nicely priced and you get three albums! Rock on Raffi!
K**N
My daughter loves Raffi. This has become a life ...
My daughter loves Raffi. This has become a life saver on trips in the car because she loves it and its something my huband and i can tolerate for extended periods of time. Lol its actually kinda enjoyable
P**R
My students love Raffi
I teach English to 4 year olds in Spain. They are always asking for Raffi. There are many songs that can be used in the classroom and related to thematic units- animals, transport, numbers, nursery rhymes, etc.. but often we just like to dance around and sing along. Our favorites are: Walk Outside, Bathtime, Lets Make some Noise. Also there are various songs that are good for quiet time.For teachers and parents Raffi is a must.
M**R
Great to sing along with
My grandson 18months loves the 3 cds we play one in the car, one in the bedroom and one in the lounge. He loves them try `s to sing along, and Nanny sings too!
E**B
Five Stars
My grandchildren love it and we sang these songs with our children years ago.
E**E
Great shipping time.
I had this for my kids and ordered it for my grandkids who loved it. Raffi is fantastic. Good quality.
P**Y
Wonderful
Wir lieben Raffis Musik - und unser Sohn auch! Diese CD Box hat auch sehr viele schöne Titel - man kann sie fast nicht zu oft hören :)
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