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Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)
Jack Johnson
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2006-02-07
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...

Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Admit it: If you had to pick an artist to give voice to the wackadoo thinkings of a monkey beloved by most of the American populace over age 3, you could do a lot worse than Jack Johnson. Black Eyed Peas? Too hyper. Death Cab for Cutie? Too ironic. They Might Be Giants? Too eggheaded. Johnson, though the object of much rightful jealousy--here, after all, is a guy who only stumbled into music and vaulted himself up the charts after a successful career as a pro surfer--turns out to have the goods to do H.A. Rey, Curious George's creator, proud. Fans familiar with Johnson's earlier discs will recognize a certain laconic sprawl and easy fascination in his songs that suits the theme of perpetual puzzlement perfectly (here, let's not forget, is a guy who racked up fans with songs called "Bubble Toes" and "Banana Pancakes"). That the music takes a childish turn barely registers--songs like opener "Upside Down" are classic Johnson, all wonderment and groove, and the collaborations with friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa warm up, wink, and scamper off before packing on the weight of excess meaning. "We're Going to Be Friends," track seven, seals the deal--when you can make the White Stripes sound compatible with the Man with the Yellow Hat, you know you've got a multi-generational winner. --Tammy La Gorce

2) Description
Faced with the task of giving a voice to a central character that does not speak, Universal Pictures turned to Jack Johnson to craft songs that could provide a voice for Curious George. As a new father, it gave him the opportunity to make an album for both parents and children. Presented with early animations and the story line, Jack crafted new songs that capture the emotions of Curious George as he leaves the jungle to follow the Man with the Yellow Hat. He also turned to friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa to contribute songs that might bridge the gap between parent and child. Joined on the record by his band (Adam Topol, Merlo Podlewski, and Zack Gill), Jack duets with three of the other songwriters (Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa), and does a cover of the White Stripes' "We're Going to Be Friends." Parents who watched Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings when they were children will recognize Jack's take on the classic "Three Is a Magic Number," reinterpreted with the 3 R's as a call to protect the environment and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Sing-a-Longs and Lullabies feels like so much more than your standard soundtrack due to its unified creative vision. While the songs have a universal appeal, their themes speak to a child's experience (or in this case, a curious monkey's experience) of the world. More from Jack JohnsonIn Between DreamsOn and OnBrushfire FairytalesSprout the soundtrackJack Johnson--A Weekend At The Greek & Live In Japan on DVDThe September Sessions on DVD

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) We all love it!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
The entire family listens to this CD. We've even burned it to our ipod so we can travel with it. The kids like to sing along, as do we. This is the album that introduced us to Jack Johnson, and now we own all of his albums that we can find.I also love that we can listen to this one with the grandparents. My son prefers Metallica and heavy metal music, and my daughter, Jack Johnson or Peter, Paul, and Mary. We listen to a wide variety of music at our house.Another good point is that this isn't the traditional 'kiddie' fare - I don't care for the children's albums in general - too cheesy and well, intended for kids. This album appeals to all of us, regardless of age. Anyone who has ever been subjected to lengthy car rides with toddlers and toddler oriente music will understand what I'm talking about. There are only so many times an adult should sing BINGO or Itsy Bitsy Spider. Really.

2) Amazing!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I loved the CD! I definately reccomend it to anyone who is a Jack Johnson fan. You would think that a children's Movie soundtrack would be silly, but it's great!

3) great for kids and adults - Jack Johnson's calming for all.   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
very nice, one of my wife and daughter's favorite cds.promotes a mellow atomsphere.

4) nice CD   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
most of the best songs on this cd are frequently heard on the radio...but the rest of the tunes are pleasant/most suitable for background music or for amusing kids, i guess

5) Fun for adults as well as kids   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
My husband and I purchased this for our 6 month old son and he loves it. Fortunately, so do we! This music is not just for children - I recommend it to any adult or child that loves good music.