Elefante

1. Angel

2. Durmiendo Con la Luna

3. Mentirosa

4. Encrucijada

5. Estoy Loco

6. Píntame de Azul

7. Déjate Seguir

8. Pinta Tu Raya

9. Ven

10. Contigo

11. Contra Corriente

12. Si Tú Quieres

13. Píntame de Azul [*]

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Average customer rating: "He who sings prays twice." Setting The Standard You gotta listen & purchase this CD Song after Song - Endless Corridor John Elefante's "Corridors" is superb!

Corridors John Elefante Manufacturer: Pamplin Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Defying Gravity Windows of Heaven The Best Of Kerry Livgren Reconstructions Reconstructed King Biscuit Flower Hour ASIN: B000005B8I Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

1. Corridors
2. Treasures Of Heaven
3. I Know You're There
4. Not Just Any Other Day
5. Eyes Of My Heart
6. Every Time You See Me Cry
7. Fall
8. I'll Love You Forever
9. Talk to Me
10. Where Does Your Love Go
11. Reprise

Customer Reviews:

"He who sings prays twice.".......2004-03-16

The words of St. Augustine are well applied to this album. If you liked Kansas, you will like this album. If you are looking for contemporary music to teach your children or friends how to like worship music, you will like this album.

This album is a fine example of what worship music should be, and almost never manages to be. It is good music all on its own, with powerful lyrics and a strong and inclusive message.

And by the way, I'm actually not a Christian. I hunted this album down because I really liked the song 'Corridors' and couldn't get it out of my head. I didn't even know the name of the song, only the lyrics from the chorus. They were extremely memorable. I'm glad I have this album.

Setting The Standard.......2003-06-30

John Elefante truly sets a new standard in Spirit-filled music. His lyrics minister straight to the heart while his peerless vocals are better than his Kansas days. This CD, along with Windows of Heaven, and Defying Gravity, are a level Above in terms of music, lyrics, and production. God is certainly working through John's gift.

You gotta listen & purchase this CD.......2001-08-22

I have heard John's music longer than most people and have always been moved by his voice. John and I went to school together in Long Beach, Ca.(from the time his family moved to Long Beach) and I would get spoiled in hearing him either at his house or at school. Corridors is simply the most outstanding work I've heard from an artist in a long time. Every song is extremely uplifting and I NEVER have to worry about "is this ok for my children to hear? John, Keep belting out the word! Bottom line, BUY THIS CD RIGHT AWAY!

Song after Song - Endless Corridor.......2000-09-15

Another great John Elefante album. His vocal passion, quality, interpretation ... it's all here. Then there's the great production, lyrics, compositions ... all here too!

John Elefante stands above his peers in the CCM genre. The amazing thing is how in the world the mainstream markets can pass up this talented artist. Oh well, thankfully I don't think John is too concerned about this rejection. He is very confident in his talents and his calling ... both very evident in his music.

The best way I can describe Corridors is that I simply find it impossible to listen to it without listening to the whole CD. Although, not a concept album, it has a seamless continuity ... a great CD to take on a long trip.

From the very start, the theme of the album is set with these words from the title track: "Take me down the Corridor that leads me to the Cross ... I want to be where You are" ... John also wants us to come along and his music is a vehicle to get there ...

- Scriptor

John Elefante's "Corridors" is superb!.......2000-08-16

A few weeks ago, at the advice of one of my sisters, I purchased John Elefante's "Defying Gravity" and totally fell in love with it. I found out that John Elefante had 2 other prior solo CDs so I quickly purchased "Corridors". I immediately fell in love with "Corridors" as well. John Elefante and his brother, Dino, are extraordinarily gifted songwriters. Their lyrics are heart-felt, worshipful and inspirational. Their incredible melodies are (for lack of a better word) totally addictive. I put their songwriting ability on the same level as Lennon and McCartney (and as an avid Beatles fan, I never thought I would ever put anyone else's music on that level). The songs on "Corridors" are powerful, beautiful, and anointed, full of insight, passion and energy. And I can not say enough about John Elefante's incredible voice! He is, without a doubt, one of the best singers I have ever heard. I have read many reviews speaking about the fact that he was with Kansas. At the time I purchased "Defying Gravity", I did not know who he was, so I did not have any pre-conceived expectations when I bought his CD. I can honestly say that I was captured by his music right from the start because it stands on its own as being the BEST, not just in Christian music, but in the music arena at large. It's a real shame that he is not more widely recognized, acknowledged and appreciated for the magnificent God-given talent and wisdom he possesses. I pray that he realizes that there are those of us who know genius when we hear it and that he will continue to follow God's direction which has served him (and his listeners) so beautifully. I have recommended "Corridors" and "Defying Gravity" to everyone I know and I will continue to do so because God has blessed him with an exceptional gift that deserves to be heard. The world needs his message and his music.

Average customer rating: Best of the 3 from John Great!

Windows of Heaven Manufacturer: Word Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Corridors Defying Gravity The Best Of Kerry Livgren Reconstructions Reconstructed The Wait of Glory ASIN: B0002BA0CU

Product Description

This cd contains 10 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Best of the 3 from John.......2006-03-10

This album is one of my favorite of all and definantly the best of the 3 John has put out. If you like Kansas you will love this beautiful album. Great words, music and scorching vocals will make you want his other two albums. We need a new one John.

Great!.......2005-08-09

John Elefante is simply awesome in 'Windows of Heaven'. The most memorable songs on the track are 'That's Why God Made The Moon' and 'No One's Ever Died for Me Before'. John sings the song in a very simple-toned yet very expressive and heartfelt way. The only regret I have is that the rest of the CD fails to convey as much energy as the songs mentioned above. Any fan of John Elefante, producer of albums for such groups as Petra, Greg Long, or Nikki Leonti will certainly appreciate this album.

Average customer rating: Great CD Anywhere, in the car, at work, at play, &while resting An overlooked masterpiece. Fantastic! If you worship through music, It's a MUST! When I'm tired or low, this CD definitely lifts my spirit!

My Utmost for His Highest: The Covenant Various Artists Manufacturer: © 1996 Myrrh Records / Word Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Contemporary Christian | Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Utmost for His Highest Quiet Prayers My Utmost for His Highest: Quiet Prayers Songs from the Loft Come Together: America Salutes the Beatles ASIN: B000002BJO Release Date: 1996-04-23

Tracks:

1. All of Me - Be Be Winnans
2. Reprise (All Of You) - London Session Orch/Gavyn Wright
3. The Covenant - Annointed
4. Someday (Set The Children Free) - Michael W. Smith
5. Through All The Years - Greg Long & Joanna Carlson
6. Psalm 121 - Susan Ashton
7. Make It A Promise - Clay Crosse
8. I Will Follow You - John Elefante & Lisa Bevill
9. Reprise (My Utmost For His Highest) - London Session Orch/Gavyn Wright
10. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee - Michael W. Smith/Annointed

Customer Reviews:

Great CD Anywhere, in the car, at work, at play, &while resting.......2007-02-19

HI: I just bought this CD and I really like it. It is a great CD for anytime. The songs are great and not old churchy. I like listening to this Cd during stressful periods in my days, and when I am exercising.
The songs are wonderfully written and the vocals to match them. The words really make you think about your soul and your choices in life.
I wish there were more songs on this CD. I want to hear the next compilation for MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I also bought the other CD for My Utmost for his highest and I really enjoyed both.

An overlooked masterpiece........2001-03-22

This CD was released 8 months after the huge success of the first My Utmost for His Highest project. Unfortunately, it failed to sell in the same numbers as the first. I will admit that at first, I didn't like it as much as the first. But it has grown on me, and now I like it more.

In my mind, one of the reasons it failed to sell in the same numbers as the first is that it doesn't have the name recognition the first did. While the first had Amy Grant, 4Him, Point of Grace, etc., this one has Anointed, Clay Crosse, Greg Long, and Lisa Bevill, among others. Michael W. Smith does make a return visit for two songs, the incredible SOMEDAY (SET THE CHILDREN FREE) and a recording with Anointed of JOYFUL, JOYFUL that's similar to Crown Him with Many Crowns from I'll Lead You Home.

Still, the reason this CD is so powerful is because of the overall theme and message of the songs. The idea was to release a collection around God's covenant with us and our response to it. When I really sat down and listened to the CD with that in mind, I was blown away. Some of the lyrics include: "I have made a promise/And so it will be...I belong to you/And you to Me." "I say it's a promise/A covenant, a destiny/I will come to set My children free." Susan Ashton contributes a beautiful version of Psalm 121 taken almost word for word from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. By the time I reach the response to God, I find it easy to be praying "I promise all of my ways" and can claim the promise that "We will follow You, knowing You'll lead us through." The two instrumental songs, incorporating melodies from the other songs, add to the reflective mood.

This CD belongs in every Christian home. It is a great reminder of Who is ultimately in control of our lives and our world, and what He has promised to those who believe in Him.

Fantastic!.......2000-05-29

I loved this CD as much as the first one. If you have read Oswald Chamber's book, heard the first CD or are looking for an inspirational religious CD with music to please every taste, you have to buy this CD!

If you worship through music, It's a MUST!.......1999-10-02

A perfect sequal to "My Utmost For His Highest". You truly feel the Spirit! A wonderful mix of todays top gospel musicians. Contemporary mixed with traditional. Make sure you read the excerpts on the inside cover!

When I'm tired or low, this CD definitely lifts my spirit!.......1999-07-14

The technical mixing of the CD is top quality! We have a surround sound home theater system, and you can hear every instrument and voice distinctly. The separation is superb! The music is annointed and Jesus' presence enters as you praise Him and listen to this music. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone that wants to enter into God's presence.

Average customer rating: First track from movie "Revelation" Great Album WOW!!! WOW Defying the Norm in CCM

Defying Gravity John Elefante Manufacturer: Pamplin Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Corridors Windows of Heaven The Wait of Glory Elefante The Best Of Kerry Livgren ASIN: B00001OH89 Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. If You Just Believe
2. Pass The Flame
3. The Stream
4. Defying Gravity
5. The Truth, The Life
6. The Way That You Love Me
7. Exit 39
8. Home With A View
9. Don't Leave The Band
10. Give It All Away

Customer Reviews:

First track from movie "Revelation".......2007-01-12

I bought this CD because the track "Just Believe" was the theme song for the movie, "Revelation" by Cloud Ten Pictures. While that song is cool, the other ones were not as good and seem like the artist has left the bands of the past to work on his own - he is no good without the original band members of Petra. So I only listen to track 1 and then change disks.

Great Album.......2006-02-28

As someone always in search of good Christian music I spend alot of time listening to 100's of different titles on the Resound machine at the local bookstore. Be it praise and worship or Hardcore Metal, I don't discriminate and over the years I've picked up a large of array of CD's now nearing the 500 mark. While I've now listened to all John Elefante's albums trying to find one like this one I have had no such luck. This is a great album and unique in itself. It seems that John struggled through bad production in previous attempts and never had the formula to produce a "defying gravity" before or after. Like all great albums the music flows from one song to the next and is highlighted by strong lyrics and what would seem a vast amount of instrumentation at John's disposal. The highlight of the album to me would be the 3rd Cut, "the stream", if John Elefante ever fell into a perfect song for his voice and instrument box this would be it. As artists in general struggle to find themselves, occasionally a great album comes out, examples of this are without number, as are the hopeless albums they produced before and after their moments of grandeur. Everything else aside, this is an album worth having, it's emotional and heartfelt and amazingly put together, a true masterpiece of Christian music.

WOW!!!.......2003-01-31

John Elefante continues to show the world his God-given talents are truly a gift from above. This man set the rock and roll world on fire in 1980 with Kansas and he continues to grow in leaps and bounds. "Defying Gravity" is his best solo work yet. This is the kind of album that will speak to anyone who listens with powerful lyrics, delivered with an even more powerful voice. More than two years after its release I still catch myself singing tunes from this CD. If you love music sung to perfection then I encourage you to buy this CD. John is truly a gift from God and I can't wait to hear his powerful voice again.

WOW.......2001-08-22

What can I say but, John , you've outdone yourself! I switch back and forth as to what I like better, Corridors or Defying Gravity. You will not be sorry if you purchase this. Holds up well to the Elefante tradition. Classic!!!!!!!!!!

Defying the Norm in CCM.......2000-09-14

If you are looking for an album full of power, excellent production, superb compositions and first-rate musicianship in the CCM genre, this is it! Not to mention that John Elefante sounds better and better. His vocal interpretation, passion, range and quality is hard to beat (or match).

Although his previous works with KANSAS and his other solo efforts have been good, what stands out most with Defying Gravity, among other things, is the lyrics. More straight-forward and uncompromising.

This one is well worth the admission price. If you dismiss Defying Gravity, you'll miss out on one of the best CCM offerings in a while.

While Defying the CCM formulamatic norm, this is a CD the whole family should enjoy!

I'd give it 4 1/2 stars ...

- Scriptor

Average customer rating: Elefante Rocks! A latin music surprise!

Elefante Exitos Elefante Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elefante El Que Busca Encuentra En la Luna Grandes Exitos 20 Éxitos Originales ASIN: B000JJSJBY Release Date: 2006-11-28

Tracks:

1. Asi Es La Vida
2. Angel
3. Mentirosa
4. La Que Se Fue
5. Sabor A Chocolate
6. Aguacero
7. De La Noche A La Manana
8. Lo Que Andabamos Buscando
9. Pintame De Azul
10. Vamos
11. La Limpia
12. Adonde Vayas
13. Yo Soy Igual Que Tu
14. Amores Prohibidos
15. La Historia Sin Fin
16. La Condena
17. Durmiendo Con La Luna
18. Abandonao

Customer Reviews:

Elefante Rocks!.......2007-03-01

In my last visit to Mexico a friend of mine played "Angel" for me. I really liked the song... I bought the CD thinking that it would have one or two great songs and the rest will be okay, but not great (like most CDS). This time I was pleasantly surprised! Every one of Elefante's songs is excellent! I am in love with their music now!

A latin music surprise!.......2007-01-10

Well I bought this greatest hits recognizing that I just heard three songs, but all the songs are wonderful.

Average customer rating: Truly Amazing... Mejor que Reyli Emusic Un buen disco Very Nice Cd

Elefante Elefante Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: El Que Busca Encuentra En la Luna Elefante Exitos Lo Que Andabamos Buscando Pescado Original ASIN: B00079Z9SC Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Angel
2. Durmiendo con la Luna
3. Mentirosa
4. Encrucijada
5. Estoy Loco
6. Pame de Azul
7. Dte Seguir
8. Pinta Tu Raya
9. Ven
10. Contigo
11. Contra Corriente
12. Si Teres
13. Pame de Azul [*][Version]

Customer Reviews:

Truly Amazing..........2006-07-06

I heard "Durmiendo con la Luna" on a trip to algodones. As soon as the music started to play I completely fell in love with it. I then bought the cd and I could relate every song I heard to my life at that present time. I had just met my 6 month old niece and was able to really fall in love with this CD, the music, the lyrics while I fell in love with my little girl. Highly Recommend this album.

Mejor que Reyli.......2006-03-01

Este cd esta super bueno Reyli tiene su propio estilo pero Jorge trajo el saborcito de Caos (el era el vocalista de esta banda de Cd. Juarez, de seguro han oido la cancion La Planta (Ramera) es de el y pues trae el sabor de juaritoz). Los acabo de ver en contierto y fue uno de los mejores conciertos que he visto estuvo super prendido. Creo que Elefante a crecido aun mas que cuando Reyli era el vocalista. Super disco de elefante. Como todo lo que han hecho: Ellos, Reyli Y Jorge con CAOS.

Emusic.......2006-02-03

This Band is Truly Amazing. Without Reyli they have held there own. Songs Like "Ven", "Estoy Loco", "Si Tu Quieres", "Angel", "Durmiendo Con La Luna" are my Favorites, But I love them All. I can't wait for There Next CD. I am a True Fan of this Band and Will always Buy there Music.I Highly Recommend this CD......

Un buen disco.......2005-08-11

Es verdad que Elefante sin Reylí no es el mismo. Pero los cambios no siempre son inoportunos. Jorge Martínez tiene una voz muy bella que me recuerda de Reylí. Pero no es que él le copia a Reylí, es que su voz es muy compatible con el estilo de Elefante. Este disco es muy bueno y vale comprarlo. También recomiendo que compren el primer disco de Reylí, "En La Luna."

Very Nice Cd.......2005-05-16

I picked up Elefante's new cd in New York and its very nice. This is ny second cd from Elefante and this group rocks. Its not as nice as the cd before but its worth the money. I paid dearly but I live in Flordia and here in Flordia you don't find half the spanish cds you can find in New York. I recommed Elefante's new cd. Thank You.

Average customer rating: Great and prompt service! CHINGON Awesome Music! Pure Poetry- Wonderful Music-As good as it gets Great for Students of SPanish

El Que Busca Encuentra Elefante Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elefante En la Luna Lo Que Andabamos Buscando Elefante Exitos Flores de Alquiler ASIN: B00005O6IV Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

1. De La Noche A La Manana
2. El Que Busca Encuentra
3. Sin Pedirte Cuentas
4. Gordito Tracks
5. La Que Se Fue
6. Milagro De Amor
7. Asi Es La Vida
8. Amores Prohibidos
9. Beatriz
10. Vamos
11. Caminas
12. El Pais De La Sonrisa

Customer Reviews:

Great and prompt service!.......2007-02-22

The product I ordered was delivered promptly and in excellent condition!

CHINGON.......2005-01-15

ESTE ES UNO DE MIS CD'S FAVORITOS
SE DEJARON CAI LA GARRA, TODAS LAS CANCIONES ESTAN DE POCA
COMO MEXICANA ALIVIANADA CREO QUE ESTO ES LO QUE ESTABAMOS ESPERANDO PARA SALIR DE LA DEPRE LA ROLA "ASI ES LA VIDA" ES PURO SENTIMIENTO CHIDO. LA ROLA BEATRIZ ME HACE LLORAR PORQUE SE LE NOTA EL AMOR. REYLI SE DEJA CAI CON ESTA MUSICA.
SUPER RECOMENDABLE

Awesome Music!.......2004-08-09

I first encountered the song "Asi Es La Vida" in one of my college Spanish classes. My TA was from Mexico, and she wanted us to learn more about Latin American culture along with the language. She always had us listen to different music and translate the songs, and I fell in love with this song. The rest of the CD is fantastic also! It's shame that most bands from the United States can't put out a CD filled with top-quality songs like Elefante has.

Pure Poetry- Wonderful Music-As good as it gets.......2004-07-27

I bought this upon the suggestion of the local 7-11 guy, had only heard Asi Es La Vida on the radio. But, this is a much better disc than that one popular song reveals. In fact, this is one of my all time favorite discs of any kind of music. It has a level of sophistication that is rare in popular music. I have become a promoter for Elefante. The recording is a delight. More please.

Great for Students of SPanish.......2004-04-14

I love the music of Elefante. I'm a perpetual student of Spanish and find the music is fun and the words are interesting, poetic and most importantly--intelligible! Take a listen!

Average customer rating: Let's GO!!! 5++++ stars Great for parents too! addiction toddler style A Father and Son's musical gift to children

El Elefante Ben Sidran & Leo Sidran Manufacturer: Liquid 8 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Nick's Bump Hello on the Go Sky Blue Catfish Feel Your Groove Will You Be My Friend? ASIN: B00007MB5F Release Date: 2003-01-14

Tracks:

1. Let's Go to Goosy Galpa
2. Take It Easy Greasy (You've Got a Long Way to Slide)
3. I Wanna Grow Up and Be Like a Tree
4. Popcorn's Got a Brand New Bag
5. The Yellow Bird
6. Pushing and Shoving
7. El Elefante
8. The Tickle Monster
9. Fantastic Bubble
10. Duermete

Product Description

1. Let's Go To Goosy Galpa
2. Take It Easy Greasy
3. I Want To Grow Up And Be Like A Tree
4. Popcorn's Got A Brand New Bag
5. The Yellow Bird
6. Pushing And Shoving
7. El Elefante
8. The Tickle Monster
9. Fantastic Bubble
10. Duermete

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Que bueno! Veteran jazz musician Ben Sidran and his son Leo launch their first album for kids with a sprinkling of original bilingual songs in a range of musical styles. With plenty of fun, `70s-style synthesizer sounds, children's voices, and silly rhymes (such as the bewildering line "Keep that goose loose / Shoot the juice to the moose"), this is a true children's album, and not the kind of kids' CD that is secretly for adults. The album's Spanish influence comes from Leo, who learned the language as a child and later traveled in Spain. Some songs, such as the bopping "Fantastic Bubble," alternate English and Spanish verses, and others, such as the mellifluous closing lullaby "Duermete," mix in a few Spanish words. Other selections, such as "Pushing and Shoving" (which Leo wrote--and recorded--for his girlfriend when he was a boy) and Ben's song "Take It Easy Greasy," are solid English-language silliness. Kids will giggle at the funky jams in "The Tickle Monster" ("I'm going to tickle on your tummy and tickle on your toe / And if you want me to stop you just say no!"); or, they might jump around wildly to "Popcorn's Got a Brand New Bag" and its distinctive James Brown groove. El Elefante is a buoyant offering and labor of love from a father-and-son team. --Karin Snelson

Customer Reviews:

Let's GO!!!.......2005-03-05

This Album was a great discovery at the local public library and we couldn't wait to get our own copy, which currently resides in the car for our two-year-old to enjoy on the way to day care - Dad starts with "Let's Go," then we proceed to the car and listen to bilingual humour with a slight reggae beat (kind of a slow ska, with horns). "Let's go, Baminos" Our family has really enjoyed Dan Zanes, Pete Seeger, Raffi, etc., but this seems to be a nice departure from the folk genre, without getting too annoying (try both of Gunnar Madsen's albums as well!). My son seems to enjoy singing with the album and likes to "shoot the juice to the moon" while pointing to the sky (juice appears to be going to the moose, Bruce). "Old Man" Dad prefers "Popcorn's got a brand new bag," which reminds him of a certain funk/soul staple of years gone by. Interesting to see that another reviewer likes the "pushing and shoving" song - at first, I didn't like the out-of-tune child's voice, but it has grown on me and reminds me of a little Ziggy Marley singing in rememberance of his father at Reggae Sunsplash '81. This is certainly a goofy album, but it is one that parents and their kids should be able to enjoy over and over again....

5++++ stars.......2004-12-31

I had the honor of meeting Ben and Leo when they visited and performed for a small group while promoting their CD. This CD is great! I bought it when my boy was just a baby and to be honest...I played it for myself.

My favorite song is "Pushin and shoven" which Leo wrote and recorded when he was just a little tike. I believe he said he was six. He's now an adult. Leo traveled and lived in Spain where he learned to love the Spanish language. Some of the songs have spanish words for the kids to learn.

Buy this CD...your kids will love it and you will too!

Great for parents too!.......2004-08-05

If you're like me with a toddler, you probably don't have time to listen your old CDs but this one is one you can both enjoy. I also heard about this one on NPR. It has good tunes in musical styles and in its lyrics with great lessons for the kids. The popcorn song is very much "kid" but it has the old blues classic rhythm. "I want to grow up" is excellent in its message that the kids can grow up to whatever they wish and that "you should wait and see and find out what I'm going to be." All in all, nice to listen for both parents and kids. Not too mushy & not too kidlike, very original and definitely beats the ice-cream truck music tunes. I'm hoping the father-son duo have a new CD out soon.

addiction toddler style.......2003-04-03

My 2 year old is addicted to this CD! We listen to "her music" almost every morning while eating breakfast and every evening before bed. The nice thing about it is - I'm addicted to it too! It's fun and original. A very nice departure from the traditional toddler songs (wheels on the bus, itsy bitsy spider, etc.) The mixture of Spanish and English is great - it's wonderful to hear my daughter babbling in 2 languages.

A Father and Son's musical gift to children.......2003-02-19

I first heard Ben and Leo Sidran's work on NPR's All Things Considered and I immediately went to purchase it for my young son. Ben and Leo have put together an album that's fun for both children and adults, replete with bilingual rhymes and a jazzy feel reminiscent of styles ranging from Ronaldo Folegatti to Maceo Parker. The songs are lighthearted and playful. All in all, a wonderful family collaboration and enojoyable to music lovers of all ages.

Average customer rating: An excellent overview of a classic rock band A Lousy Recording, And Just Plain Sloppy.

Best of Kansas [CBS] Manufacturer: CBS Associated ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Fleetwood Mac: Greatest Hits Power Maladroit Face Value 10 from 6 ASIN: B0009SQMIW

Product Description

Track Listing: 1. Carry On Wayward Son (5:22); 2. Point Of Know Return (3:11); 3. Fight Fire With Fire (3:40); 4. Dust In the Wind (3:27); 5. Song For America (9:08); 6. Perfect Lover (4:19); 7. Hold On (3:52); 8. No One Together (6:57); 9. Play the Game Tonight (3:26); 10. The Wall (4:49).

Customer Reviews:

An excellent overview of a classic rock band.......2005-08-08

Kansas were one of the few American bands to whole heartedly jump on the progressive rock bandwagon.This album, originally released in 1984, brings together most of their most popular singles and key album tracks and despite the inclusion of a couple of truly wretched 80's songs is perhaps their most enjoyable. Carry On Wayward Son is their one truly transcendental song with its rousing chorus, shifting rhythms and great guitar/keyboard interplay.Other highlights are the wonderful and evocative Point of Know Return, the sublime Dust in the Wind which has become something of a standard, and to top it all, the superb Song For America which is their most exciting and fully realized progressive rock epic.
The album is somewhat marred by the predictable inclusion of a few more recent songs (Kansas were still an ongoing concern in the 80's). Especially jarring is the bland corporate rocker Fight Fire With Fire which is a depressing reminder of just how uninspired 80's rock was. While listening to 70's Kansas evokes images of trailblazing pioneers seeking new frontiers, whenever I hear that song all that is conjured up is an image of a spandex clad singer with blow-dried hair prancing around the stage like a prat.
Fortunately though, this is an excellent overview and is highly recommended.

A Lousy Recording, And Just Plain Sloppy........2005-08-04

If you are not really a big Kansas fan, and just looking for a few Kansas songs "to have", Then this recording is probably ok for you. I can tell right off that true Kansas fans probably find this collection embarassing. So embarassing in fact, that this CD has been out since the CD format was in it's infancy, and no one, until me, has bothered to review it here. True Kansas fans probably ignore the existance of this recording altogether. First off, right at the opening of "Carry On Wayward Son", the first track on the CD, you can tell something is WRONG. The echo is overpowering, something that is not part of the original recordings. It gives the CD that "Electronicaly Rechanneled To Simulate Stereo" feel that you used to only get with cheap bargain bin recordings that were beefed up from the original mono masters. It's downright annoying. Plus, 10 tracks does not do the band's retrospective justice. Even if you are not a huge Kansas fan, you may find that the way this CD was re-produced may get on your nerves. My guess is that when the CD format was new, CBS did a rush job on it's back catalogue to get some of the old LP's to market on CD. Some joker at CBS decided to throw in a little extra echo to make the record sound like they did something special for the CD release. Well, it didn't work out like they planned. And it shows. I am sure that there are other Kansas retrospectives on the market that better represent the fine work of this great band. I would suggest you seek one out, and pass this one up. This collection is better off as a distant, and very insulting, memory of how stupid some major label executives think we really are.

Average customer rating: very good One of my all-time favorite albums

It's a Jungle Out There Manufacturer: Regency ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Lofcaudio ASIN: B0008F0W9Q

Product Description

John & Dino Elefante early Christian Group Mastedon, 1989 release 10 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

very good.......2007-01-08

former Kansas vocalist and his producer brother put out some great fairly hard guitar rock. Check out the video on YouTube.

One of my all-time favorite albums.......2005-09-11

This CD, along with Lofcaudio, are the only two discs that John and Dino Elefante's group called Mastedon ever made, at least to date. That's too bad, because both albums define quality and great music. If you can get your hands on a copy of either album, I -highly- recommend doing so.

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