They sing and dance their way through well-known children's songs, nursery rhymes, and covers of pop hits from the '50s, '60s and '70s- as well as Mitch Miller, Boxcar Willie, and Riders in the Sky songs all tied together by a simple story and theme. Each half-hour Music Video Stories episode features 10 to 15 songs, in a music video style production starring children. "A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm" was one of those first four and has sold over 4 million copies and won the Vira Award.
A LONG WAY HOME SONG SERIES
The home video series was launched with four Kidsongs Music Video Stories episodes at New York's Toy Fair on January 1, 1985.
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Kidsongs is an American children's media franchise that includes Kidsongs Music Video Stories on DVD and video, The Kidsongs TV Show, CDs of favorite children's songs, song books, sheet music, toys and an ecommerce website. Together Again Productions (TAP) (1995–1998) Together Again Video Productions (TAVP) (1985–1995) "Foreigner's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". "Ian McDonald's Top 10 Recordings: Foreigner, King Crimson & Beyond". ^ a b Graff, Gary (February 11, 2022).Goodnight, L.A.: The Rise and Fall of Classic Rock-The Untold Story from inside the Legendary Recording Studios. "The Top 10 Most Underrated Foreigner Songs". ^ a b c "Mick Jones' 11 Favourite Foreigner Songs".Juke Box Hero: My Five Decades in Rock 'n' Roll. The song was featured in the 13th episode of Supernatural's 4th season, and the 2nd episode of its 5th season.Ĭo-writer Mick Jones has rated it as one his favorite Foreigner songs.
Billboard critic Gary Graff rated "Long, Long Way from Home" as one of McDonald's 10 best recorded saxophone performances, and as Foreigner's 2nd greatest song based in part on the strength of McDonald's performance. Music author Kent Hartman described the song as an "anthem-like FM favorite." Rolling Stone critic John Milward rated it as the best song on Foreigner, comparing Gramm's vocal delivery to Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, and saying that the synthesizer and saxophone give it a bit of Roxy Music's sophistication. Cash Box said that it "has an uplifting beat, with a sinewy lead vocal by Lou Gramm." Ultimate Classic Rock critic Eduardo Rivadavia rated it as Foreigner's 2nd most underrated song, while Classic Rock critic Malcolm Dome rated it their 4th most underrated song. It was also a hit in Canada, reaching #22.īillboard described "Long, Long Way from Home" as a "sparkling rocker" with "urgent and soulful" vocals and a "hard driving hypnotic rhythm" propelled by the guitars and bass. It reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978. The single was released in November 1977. Gramm and Jones have stated that this was the first song they worked on together. According to Gramm, the lyrics are autobiographical, reflecting his experience moving from Rochester to New York City. The lyrics refer to a person leaving a small town to try to succeed in New York City ("I left a small town for the apple in decay") and the loneliness he feels there.
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