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Spinning the Child

Musical constructions of childhood through records, radio and television

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    Humour and laughter in children's music (and musical television)

    Humour and laughter in children's music (and musical television)

    'Spinning the Child': A brief introductory video

    'Spinning the Child': A brief introductory video

    My journey through 'Spinning the Child', plus some inspirational books and music

    My journey through 'Spinning the Child', plus some inspirational books and music

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    'Bein' green': Kermit's crossover classic

    'Bein' green': Kermit's crossover classic

    Wistful children's song adapted as a call for Civil Rights 'Bein' Green' first appeared on the children’s television programme Sesame Street in 1970. However, even songwriter Joe Raposo, vocalist Jim Henson and the show’s producer Joan Ganz-Cooney must have been surprised at how quickly the song was picked up by a host of well-known ‘adult’ artists. Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra, Cher, Julie Andrews and others all recorded versions of this slow, complex and reflect