Music Details
Artist
Label
Genre
More details
See more music reviews

Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs (by Sesame Street, Children's Music)

common sense media says

Just try to keep your kids still!

parents & educators say
See 1 review | Review it

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this re-release of Sesame Street favorites contains no big surprises -- just full-tilt dance-party fun on 15 songs guaranteed to get the whole family's feet moving. As with most Sesame Street products, toddlers will like the rhythms and silly voices while older siblings and parents enjoy expert musicianship and quirky word play.

Positive messages: Positive messages about friendship and the value of movement and exercise. The songs expose young children to a variety of musical styles.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Obvious tie-in to the Sesame Street franchise.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Our ratings and reviews are informed by child development guidelines. Learn more.

More on Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs

What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the song "Do de Rubber Duck," about taking a bath. What can you do (or sing) to make bath time more fun? These songs are recorded in a variety of musical styles. Can you identify them all?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Sesame Street's A-team producers and songwriters (Ed Mitchell, Christopher Cerf, Jeff Moss, Tony Geiss, Norman Stiles, and others) are the real stars of HOT! HOT! HOT! DANCE SONGS. Each song features familiar Sesame Street character voices camping it up over expertly-recorded tracks, and the lyrics are clever enough for the whole family to enjoy. The arrangements explore a variety of irresistibly danceable musical styles from Dixieland to disco (not to mention Charleston, reggae, Latin, and more).

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Highlights are Cookie Monster's goofy yet poignant "Me Lost Me Cookie at the Disco;" Kermit's reggae stylings on "Do de Rubber Duck" about all the stuff that happens when you take a bath; and the surprisingly soulful, girl group sound on "Silly Squirrel Dance" ("Now give your tail a shake, then you shout 'yahoo!'/hey, if you don't have a tail, then your neck will do") and "A New Way to Walk." There may be a more fun (and funny) way to get your kids to enjoy movement and dancing, but it's hard to imagine what it is.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: June 24, 2008
Label: Koch Records
Genre: Children's Music
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

Review It

 

Review Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs

Hang on! You need to be a member to post your review.
A safe community is important to us. Please observe our guidelines.
 

Most useful reviews by all members

mel05
kid, 7 years old
2
 
hot hot song
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide (7) | had useful details (6) | read my mind (7)

More reviews ...

An independent voice for families
Age-appropriate reviews
Advice on the big issues
 

vote now

Will you add Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs to your playlist?

Absolutely
Maybe
No way

Already listened to it? What do you think?

I recommend it
It's a pass
 

Great alternatives handpicked by our editors

Browse more music
About our rating system
ON: Content is 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
Our child development rating guidelines