Bob McGrath from Sesame Street
| Bob McGrath from Sesame Street | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1970 |
| Genre | Children's |
| Length | 30:46 |
| Label | Affinity |
| Producer | Robert Allen |
Bob McGrath from Sesame Street is a studio album released by Bob McGrath in 1970 on Affinity LP record A-1001.[1] The album features Bob singing compositions by Robert Allen,[2] who produced the album. Arrangements were by Stuart Scharf, and Don Casale was the recording engineer. Stereo Dimension Records distributed the album.[3] In 2021, a digital edition of the album was released by Reservoir Media.[4]
Reception[edit]
Billboard Magazine called the album "educational and entertaining for all ages" and praised McGrath's warmth and sensitivity.[2] Billboard then listed this album on its "Action Records" list on August 1, 1970.[5] Two weeks later, it entered the Billboard Top LPs chart, where it peaked at No. 126, staying on the chart for eleven weeks.[1]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Good Good Morning Day" (Robert Allen) | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Me" (Robert Allen) | 2:23 |
| 3. | "Sunshine Guitar" (Robert Allen – Bob Hilliard) | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Why Choose to Be Afraid" (Robert Allen) | 2:15 |
| 5. | "Why Does It Have to Rain on Sunday" (Robert Allen – Al Stillman) | 1:55 |
| 6. | "So It Doesn’t Whistle" (Robert Allen – Bob Hilliard) | 2:39 |
| 7. | "Groovin’ on the Sunshine" (Robert Allen) | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Best Friend" (Robert Allen) | 3:39 |
| 9. | "Hold On to Your Dream" (Robert Allen) | 4:06 |
| 10. | "I Can Do It!!" (Robert Allen) | 3:40 |
| Total length: | 30:46 | |
References[edit]
- ^ a b The Billboard Albums, 6th ed. Joel Whitburn. 2006. Record Research Inc. p. 686. ISBN 0-89820-166-7
- ^ a b "Album Reviews". Billboard. July 11, 1970. p. 66.
- ^ "Billboard Top LPs". Billboard. August 15, 1970. p. 76.
- ^ "RESERVOIR RELEASES DIGITAL EDITION OF 'BOB MCGRATH FROM SESAME STREET'". Reservoir Media. 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ "Action Records - Albums". Billboard. August 1, 1970. p. 62.