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Smorgasbord (album)
''Smorgasbord'' is the second album by Torontonian kids' folk trio, Sharon, Lois & Bram, originally released in 1979. Releases When the album was released in the USA under A&M Records, the artwork on the front cover was changed. From 1979 to 2006, Smorgasbord remained available only on cassette and LP Record. In 2006, Casablanca Kids re-released the album under the same name but with a more modern, kid-friendly cover. 1979 (Elephant Records) "Smorgasbord" (CANADA) 1990 (A&M Records/Elephant Records) "Smorgasbord" (USA) 2006 (Casablanca Kids Inc.) "Smorgasbord" (CANADA) Nominations & Awards Juno Award, Best Children's Album (1979) National Parenting Publications, Gold Award (2006) Outstanding Products Call, iParenting Media Award (2006) Our Choice Award (2007) Double Platinum Touring & Concerts Sharon, Lois & Bram promoted this album with a series of five concerts at Young People's Theater in Toronto from September 28 through September 30, 1979. After the official release of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon, Lois & Bram
Sharon, Lois & Bram (also known as Sharon, Bram & Friends, Sharon & Bram or Sharon & Randi) are a Canadian children's music group founded in Toronto, Ontario, 1978. The group's original lineup consisted of Sharon (née Trostin) Hampson, Lois Ada (née Goldberg) Lilienstein, and Bramwell "Bram" Morrison. Group formation Sharon Hampson, Lois Lilienstein, and Bram Morrison began their singing careers as individuals, and met while performing for the "Mariposa in the Schools" program. The three performers quickly discovered that they shared a common philosophy about creating quality music for people of all ages. In 1978, with $20,000 borrowed from family and friends, they recorded their first album '' One Elephant, Deux Éléphants'', released by Elephant Records and distributed by A&M. The folk-style album, with its eclectic musical mix, became one of the fastest-selling children's albums ever produced in Canada.Patch, Nick. "Playing in the park with Sharon, Lois and Bram". ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children's Music
Children's music or kids' music is music composed and performed for children. In European-influenced contexts this means music, usually songs, written specifically for a juvenile audience. The composers are usually adults. Children's music has historically held both entertainment and educational functions. Children's music is often designed to provide an entertaining means of teaching children about their culture, other cultures, good behavior, facts and skills. Many are folk songs, but there is a whole genre of educational music that has become increasingly popular. History Early published music The growth of the popular music publishing industry, associated with New York's Tin Pan Alley in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to the creation of a number of songs aimed at children. These included 'Ten little fingers and ten little toes' by Ira Shuster and Edward G. Nelson and ' School Days' (1907) by Gus Edwards and Will Cobb . Perhaps the best remembered now is " Teddy B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A&M Records
A&M Records was an American record label founded as an independent company by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss in 1962. Due to the success of the discography A&M released, the label garnered interest and was acquired by PolyGram in 1989 and began distributing releases from Polydor Ltd. from the UK. Throughout its operations, A&M housed well-known acts such as Alpert himself, Squeeze, Gin Blossoms, Dishwalla, Joe Cocker, Procol Harum, Captain & Tennille, Sting, Sergio Mendes, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Supertramp, Bryan Adams, Burt Bacharach, Liza Minnelli, The Carpenters, Paul Williams, Quincy Jones, Janet Jackson, Cat Stevens, Peter Frampton, Elkie Brooks, Carole King, Styx, Dennis DeYoung, Extreme, Amy Grant, Joan Baez, The Police, Jann Arden, CeCe Peniston, Shanice, Blues Traveler, Soundgarden, Duffy, Phil Ochs, Sheryl Crow, Yellow Magic Orchestra, and Nazareth. PolyGram was acquired by Seagram and dissolved into Universal Music Group in 1998, and A&M's operation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Usher
Bill Usher is a Canadian drummer and percussionist. During the 1970s he was a member of the rock group Truck. Background He played on Bob McBride's ''Sea of Dreams'' album that was released in 1973. He produced artist Mark Rust, whose recording won Calf Audio their 3rd Crown PZM competition. In 1986, he became a member of the CARAS nominating and voting committee. He was also the president of Kids Records, a Toronto-based record label. Career 1970s For a brief period he was a member of Truck and played bongos and congas on their 1973 self-titled album. In March, 1977, Usher was part of Bruce Cockburn's band which also included musicians, Vob Bouchier on string bass and Pat Godfrey on keyboards. Cockburn and his band had embarked on a two and a half month Canadian tour beginning at the Playhouse in Fredericton on the 20th of February that year. The tour which was described by ''Billboard'' as extensive was completed prior to June that year. He played on Cockburn's ''Circles in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Elephant, Deux Éléphants
''One Elephant, Deux Éléphants'' is the first album by popular children's entertainers Sharon, Lois & Bram, originally released in 1978. Throughout their career, the album has been re-released many times under various titles. The song "One Elephant, Deux Éléphants" became the opening theme to their popular children's television show, '' The Elephant Show'', which ran for five seasons. This was also the first time that Sharon, Lois, and Bram covered " Skinnamarink", which became the group's signature song and was performed at the end of every episode of ''The Elephant Show'' and '' Skinnamarink TV''. Background and production The group had a combined 40 years of performing for children, before their first recording. The album was recorded in a studio in Kensington Market, Toronto, Ontario. The first issue of the record, out in the autumn of 1978, included an activity book with lyrics, as well as suggested games, actions, and activities. The group loaned $1000 from 20 friends, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singing 'n' Swinging
''Singing n Swinging'' is the third album by popular children's entertainers Sharon, Lois & Bram, originally released in 1980. Releases The album has been re-designed and re-released once throughout the trio's career. Originally the album was titled "Singing 'n Swinging'", but for the re-release the name was changed to "Singing & Swinging". 1980 (Elephant Records/A&M Records) "Singing 'n Swinging" 1996 (Drive Entertainment) "Singing & Swinging" Nominations & Awards *2 Juno Awards, Best Children's Album (1980) Platinum Track listing #"Ticka Tacka Telephone" #"Charlie Over the Ocean" #"All Hid" #"The Smile on the Crocodile" #"Doctor Knickerbocker" #"Yes Indeed" #"The Ants Go Marching "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" (Roud 6637), sometimes "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again", is a popular song from the American Civil War that expressed people's longing for the return of their friends and relatives who were fighting in the ..." #"The Very Best Band" #"Poor Howard" #"Jamais ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juno Award
The Juno Awards, more popularly known as the JUNOS, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame are also inducted as part of the awards ceremonies. The Juno Awards are often referred to as the Canadian equivalent of the Brit Awards in the United Kingdom or the Grammy Awards given in the United States. Members of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), or a panel of experts, depending on the award, choose the award winners. However, sales figures are the sole basis for determining the winners of nine of the forty-two categories like Album of the Year or Artist of the Year. CARAS members determine the nominees for Single of the Year, Artist and Group of the Year. A judge vote by experts in the relevant genre, determines the nominees for the remaining categories. The names of the judges remain confidential. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IParenting Media
iParenting Media was a company and then a unit of Disney Online that operated web sites, provided apps, and gave widely recognized prizes for content related to children and parenting. It was a separate company prior to the Disney acquisition. The company was started in January 1997 by Elisa Ast All and Alvin All and was sold in December 2007. The former was pregnant at the time of founding. Sites * PregnancyToday.com * Preconception.com * Cycle Daily * Celebrity Parents * Pregnancy Today * Pregnancy Daily * Birth Plan * Birthstories * Babies Today * Baby Daily * Breastfeed.com * Toddlers Today * Preschoolers Today * Children Today * Preteenagers Today * Teenagers Today * Dads Today * Moms Today * Grandparents Today * Recipes Today * Home Style Today * Traveling Today * Twins Today * Special Kids Today * iParenting Adoption * iParenting Stories Content iParenting Media produced podcast A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seneca College
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology is a multiple-campus public college in the Greater Toronto Area, and Peterborough, Ontario, Canada regions. It offers full-time and part-time programs at the baccalaureate, diploma, certificate and graduate levels. History Seneca opened in 1967 as part of a provincial initiative to establish an Ontario-wide network of colleges of applied arts and technology providing career-oriented diploma and certificate courses as well as continuing education programs to Ontario communities. The province was responding to the increasing need for sophisticated applied learning as technology continued to change the nature of work and the provincial economy. General education was considered an important element in postsecondary education, and breadth courses continue to be a part of every program. In 2001 the colleges were granted the ability to offer baccalaureate degrees. Seneca is one of five colleges that can offer up to 15 per cent of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
"John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt" is a traditional children's song that originates from the United States and Canada. The song consists of one verse repeated (usually four times), each time increasing or decreasing in volume or tempo. Lyrics and melody There are various lyrics to the song; for example, in the following version, the verse is repeated four times, often while altering the volume or pitch. If the volume is lowered, the last line ("da da da" or “tra la la la” among other syllable sounds) often remains constant, shouted even as the rest of the song reduces to a whisper. \addlyrics Origin While the origins of the song are obscure, some evidence places its roots with vaudeville and theatre acts of the late 19th century and early 20th century popular in immigrant communities. Some vaudeville acts during the era, such as the work of Joe Weber and Lew Fields, often gave voice to shared frustrations of German-American immigrants and heavily leaned on mala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A You're Adorable
"A' You're Adorable" is a popular song with music by Sid Lippman and lyrics by Buddy Kaye and Fred Wise, published in 1948. Charted versions The most well-known version was recorded by Perry Como, with The Fontane Sisters on March 1, 1949. This recording was released on single records as follows: * In the United States, by RCA Victor, on 78 rpm and 45 rpm, in 1949, with the flip side "When Is Sometime?" This record reached number 1 on the US chart on April 9, 1949. * In the United Kingdom, by HMV, on 78 rpm in June 1949, with the flip side " Forever and Ever" * In Japan, by Victor Entertainment, on 78 rpm, with the flip side " Bali Ha'i" * In Australia, by His Master's Voice, on 78 rpm, with the flip side " My Melancholy Baby" Another recording by Jo Stafford and Gordon MacRae was also very popular. The recording was released by Capitol Records. The flip side was "Need You". The recording first appeared on the ''Billboard'' charts on March 25, 1949, lasting 13 weeks and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
