Elmo's Favorite Sing-Alongs (by Sesame Street, Children's Music)

Everyone from Sesame Street enjoys a good sing-along on the ELMO'S FAVORITE SING-ALONGS album. Hoots the Owl, Grover, Bret, Big Bird, and Oscar the Grouch drop by Elmo's house and are later joined by the rest of the Sesame Street residents. After a short introduction, Elmo sings his trademark "Elmo's Song," only this time Big Bird and Snuffy also claim the song as their own. In the energetic, collaborative "Let's Go Driving," the friendly singers have fun making car sounds like vroom and beep. They then challenge listeners to draw a picture of themselves in "The Drawing Song." When Oscar grouches, "Enough with the meaningful songs, let's sing a nonsense song," everyone breaks into the nonsensical "Sarasponda."

Charming musical arrangements introduce children to a variety of instruments and musical styles. For example, Oscar's Junk Band plays a collection of funky sounds created by nontraditional (and mostly unidentifiable) instruments. A saxophone accompanies the "Hokey Pokey," while a piano anchors the wistful "One Small Voice." "One Banana" is a wonderful take-off on Harry Belafonte's famous "Banana Boat Song," and it includes percussion, an endearing accent, and beautiful harmonies. Elmo's favorite songs teach children to notice the world around them.

Released on: August 22, 1995
Label: Sony Music
Genre: Children's Music