 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Friends Forever
- By Carrie Lyn, Michael Bannett
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Sprightly renditions may inspire sing-alongs.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this CD could inspire shy kids who are reluctant to sing along. Hearing someone close to their age who enjoys carrying a tune like Bannett and Lyn might be just the prompting they need to join in.
What's the story?
The notion behind FRIENDS FOREVER probably sounded like a surefire winner: Take a baker's dozen favorite tunes about friendship, arrange them for youthful voices, and put two capable young singers in front of a microphone, backed by studio musicians, to deliver them. But the finished product may divide listeners. Purists who view new versions of old favorites with suspicion may find the renditions of "Anything You Can Do," "You've Got a Friend in Me," and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" cloying. But listeners who enjoy hearing kids belt out tunes will appreciate the sprightly arrangements and clear and controlled voices of singers Carrie Lyn and Michael Bannett, especially in "Consider Yourself" and "You've Got A Friend."
Is it any good?
For reserved kids who don't often sing along, this CD might just have the youthful energy it takes to get them going. On the other hand, parents may need to keep an open mind, listening to new renditions of their old favorites.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether it's fun to hear others inspired and singing along to the tunes. Does it inspire the listener to also sing along or do you think most would prefer a purer version of the vocals?
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| Artists: | Carrie Lyn, Michael Bannett |
| Release date: | August 22, 2003 |
| Label: | Music for Little People |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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