Sandra Boynton's Behind the Moosic: The Making of Blue Moo

The making of Sandra Boynton's Blue Moo, a new book-and-CD set for kids of all ages. Download a free copy of Your Personal Penguin, sung by Davy Jones of the Monkees at http://www.workman.com/boynton/.

Put a nickel in the jukebox, assuming you can locate a jukebox, and that you remember what a nickel is. Here's legendary Beach Boy Brian Wilson singing lead and 10-part harmonies on "Speed Turtle." The incomparable Neil Sedaka crooning "Your Nose." B. B. King brings you a wistful "One Shoe Blues," Gerry and the Pacemakers offer "Mersey Lullaby," and relative newcomer (in this seasoned company) Patti LuPone of "Evita" fame sings—what else—the "Rabbit Tango." And then there's the hit single from Boynton's Your Personal Penguin sung by the impossibly cute Davy Jones of The Monkees. I mean jeepers, even Sha Na Na is here.

So roll over, Beethoven—and Lieber and Stoller. Boynton & Ford once again bring great words, great music, great performers to children and vintage children alike. And OH! The book! Boynton has filled it with all things 50s and 60s. And, well, golly, it's so happy and colorful and just terrific, Mister! Grab your saddle shoes, plunk two straws into that swell chocolate malt, and let's twist again like we did last century.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Sandra
• Boynton
• Blue
• Moo
• 50s
• jukebox
• music
• B.B.
• King
• Brian
• Wilson
• Kale
• Davy
• Jones
• Gerry
• Pacemakers
• Sedaka
• fifties

[buffy21033]

What is this?

[MyrnaLynne]

Wow, I only knew about her artwork, I didn't realize she'd branched out to music and shows! Amazing - we're born the same year - she makes me feel like a total slacker! LOL! I'm sure all those old (but famous) guys were happy to make a new record with her, especially for kids.

[Kaitlynn5197]

my last name is boynton

[Jay3fer]

We are loving this album with our kids - and believe me, it's tough to find musical entertainment for four children ranging in age from 14 to 1. This mini-documentary adds so much depth and interest to a wonderful project. Thanks once again, Sandra Boynton, for being part of my kids' childhood!

[marokokisetter]

this is a very cool unique project!

what a great list of artists working on it,

i think its fantastic that brian wilson worked and helped arrange and add harmonies to his song.. its great to see the songwriting process of you two and how you created this album.. great stuff.

[musicalsarelife]

I LOVE Chris Kale Jones!

[musicalsarelife]

Very true. He is amazing. And so sweet! I currently have a bit of a crush on him.

[TheCatGirls]

i also like mersey lulaby bc i put it on at night and sum how it makes me sleep =P

[TheCatGirls]

i got the book for christmas i luv the blue moo 62 =P

[piazzalover]

I ordered this online upon learning that Chris had done a song on this album. I saw him 12x as Franki Valli in the Sherry company and I'll buy anything that any castmember in that show does! :D