Kiddie Records Weekly
As 2007 comes to a close, we're marking 12 years of Yahoo! Picks. To celebrate, we've called up some of our favorite features from the past dozen years. Today's Pick, Kiddie Records Weekly, originally ran May 24, 2005. Except for the occasional addition to the bonus recordings section, the site is no longer updating. But its content is all available, and free, and as delightful (or Bozo silly) as ever:
"Before PlayStations, kids indulged in alternative media formats—like listening to albums. The mid 1940s to early '50s marked the golden age of children's records and saw releases such as "Hopalong Cassidy" and "Bugs Bunny in Storyland," which provided media companies with early cross-platform entertainment franchises while delighting youngsters. This collection of transferred 78s includes "Baby Snooks," played by famed comedienne Fanny Brice, and the controversial "Tales of Uncle Remus." Many of the records were meant to accompany picture books, which you'll also find here. Kiddie Records posts a new album each week, so don't forget to check back for such classics as "Woody Woodpecker and His Talent Show" and "Bozo Under the Sea." (That can't be good for hair.)"
Also check out our votes for the Best Picks of 2007. Have fun, kids!
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