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"David Bonner's fascinating look at the nostalgic world of Young People's Records takes the reader far beyond memory lane and into the political and philosophical worlds of those who planned them, wrote them, and performed on them. The complicated history of a host of record labels that sprung from those children's discs, which Mr. Bonner recounts, adds to the tremendous value of his book. Anyone who grew up with these priceless records must read what's on these pages."—Peter Bay, Conductor, Austin Symphony Orchestra

"I grew up with Young People's Records. 'The Funniest Song In The World' featuring Groucho Marx and 'By Rocket To The Moon' with Raymond Scott helped mold the mind of the boy who became Dr. Demento. Here's the whole story of how those and hundreds of other YPR favorites were created by some of the most progressive thinkers and artists of their times, how they became a target for those in the McCarthy era and later those who sought to repress and confine the minds of young Americans, and how their spirit of joy in knowledge perseveres."—Dr Demento, Syndicated Radio Personality

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

TRAIN TO THE ZOO

This, the first record issued by the Children's Record Guild, is performed by the quartet of Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, Fred Hellerman, and Ronnie Gilbert before they were known as The Weavers.
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2 comments:

marion Leh said...

I have the record, Train to the zoo and train to the farme. I also have the Little Fireman, the Little Cowboy the Little Hero --are these records in public domain now. I would like to put these records on CD's so other children can enjoy. Could I obtain permission to do so. Thanks/
Marion Leh 1-970-356-0190
e-mail, schelmaleh@aol.com

March 15, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Joan Bullard said...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKG2z3rWfQ0#t=8

January 17, 2014 at 12:49 PM

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