The Monkey Collection
Produced by Rob Sayer for The Music Class Inc.
All arrangements by Rob Sayer unless otherwise noted.
Composer information is in italics under the song title.
1. I'm So Happy
Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer, age 8
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Rob Sayer
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Egg shaker: Rob Sayer
Bass, Guitar, Steel Pans*: Rob Sayer
2. Little Monkey Friend of Mine
Rob Sayer & Raina Sayer, age 9
Vocalists:
Rob Sayer
Amy Simon
Instruments:
Tenor Sax: Vinnie D'Agostino
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Percussion: Butch Sievers
3. Quiet As Can Be
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Scott Miller
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Oboe: Lisa Sayre
Piano: Rob Sayer
4. Quiet As Can Be Tonal Patterns
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Raina Sayer, age 9
5. Deedle Deedle
Traditional melody “Zinglito” from Trinidad
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Scott Miller
Amy Simon
Andrea Restrepo, age 6
Raina Sayer, age 9
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Trumpet, Egg Shaker: Rob Sayer
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Drums, Bass*: Rob Sayer
6. Fire Truck
Based on the traditional Hebrew song “Sevivon” with new lyrics by Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer, and Brian Sayer
Vocalists:
Scott Miller
Andrea Restrepo age 6
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments: :
Violin: Jeanne Johnson-Watkins
Drums, Bass, Accordion*: Rob Sayer
7. Shake and Tickle
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Laurie Burlington
Rob Sayer
Jan-Niklas Gerdes, age 5
Mason Riley, age 4
Instruments:
Bass, Piano, Organ*: Rob Sayer
8. When Ducks Wake Up
Traditional English children’s song adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Andrea Restrepo, age 6
Raina Sayer, age 9
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments: :
Piano, Bass, Drums *: Rob Sayer
9. One, Two
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Carol Borowiec
Rob Sayer
Instruments: Woodblock: Rob Sayer
10. One, Two Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Woodblock: Rob Sayer
11. Chiapanecas
A traditional melody from the Mexican state of Chiapas
Vocalist:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Trumpet with Harmon Mute: Rob Sayer
Tuba: Michael Moore
12. Chiapanecas Tonal Patterns
Vocalist:
Wendy Melkonian
13. Stick Samba
Rob Sayer
Vocalist:
Katherine Moore
Sailor Moore, age 5
Instruments:
Guiro: Butch Seivers
Sticks: Rob Sayer
Percussion and Bass*: Rob Sayer
14. My Favorite Hat
Rob Sayer
Vocalist:
Joshua Bakin, age 11
Andrea Restrepo, age 6
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Tambourine: Butch Seivers
Bass*: Rob Sayer
15. Halfway Down
A. A. Milne
Vocalist:
Katherine Moore
16. Halfway Down Rhythm Patterns
Vocalist:
Katherine Moore
17. Bubble Pop
Rob Sayer & Raina Sayer
Vocalist:
Katherine Moore
David Wetzel
Leia Hamilton, age 5
Instruments:
Bubble effects: Rob Sayer
18. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
From the “Soldier’s Return March” by Patrick Gilmore, 1863
Vocalist:
Kim Chamberlain
Instruments:
Trumpet, Kazoo: Rob Sayer
Piccolo: Anna Ayres Smith
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Bass*: Rob Sayer
19. Wishing Star
Lyrics by Rachel Miller, age 4; Music by Rob Sayer
Vocalist:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Guitar: Eddie Rubin
20. Did You Ever See a Blue Dog?
Original Viennese Melody “Oh du lieber Augustin,” later popularized in the UK as “Did You Ever See a Lassie?” adapted by Jennifer Lathrop
Vocalist:
Katherine Moore
Sebastian Honey, age 6
Instruments:
Piano, Bass, Drums*: Rob Sayer
21. Cheesy Chant
Raina Sayer. Inspired by Jordan Samo
Vocalist:
Sebastian Honey, age 6
Instrument:
Drums: Butch Sievers
22. Cheesy Chant Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Rob Sayer
Sebastian Honey, age 6
Instrument:
Drums: Butch Sievers
23. Clap Hands
Based on “Bassez Down” a West Indian folk song with new lyrics by Jennifer Cohen
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Frank Hamilton
Instruments:
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Congas: Butch Sievers
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Bass*: Rob Sayer
24. Springtime is Coming
Raina Sayer, age 9, and Sara Berinhout, age 9
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Guitar: Eddie Rubin
Bass*: Rob Sayer
25. Doggie Train
Rob Sayer and Brian Sayer, age 2
Vocalists:
Rob Sayer
Raina Sayer, age 9
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Bass, Guitar, Banjo*: Rob Sayer
26. I Have a Kitty
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Oboe: Lisa Sayre
Bongos: Butch Sievers
Guitar: Eddie Rubin
Bass*: Rob Sayer
27. I Have a Kitty Tonal Patterns
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Raina Sayer, age 9
28. Rain, Rain
Traditional nursery rhyme with new material by Raina Sayer, age 9
Vocalist:
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Drums, Bass*: Rob Sayer
29. Rain, Rain Tonal Patterns
Vocalist:
Raina Sayer, age 9
30. I've Got the Shoes
Rob Sayer
Vocalist:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Drums, Piano
Bass*: Rob Sayer
31. Dreaming of Rainbows
Wendy Melkonian
Vocalist:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Flute: Anna Ayres Smith
Guitar: Eddie Rubin
Bass*: Rob Sayer
32. Old Brass Wagon
Traditional American circle dance adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Violin: Jeanne Johnson-Watkins
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Banjo, Bass*: Rob Sayer
33.Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Jack Norworth and Albert von Tilzer
Arranged by Cynthia Sayer and recorded in New York City.
Instrumentalists:
Cynthia Sayer: banjo, xylophone, guitar
Vince Giordano: bass saxophone, tuba, bass
Peter Ecklund: trumpet
Dan Levinson: clarinet, soprano sax, tenor sax
Arnie Kinsella: percussion
34. Raisins and Almonds
Traditional Ashkenazi Jewish lullaby adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalist:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Violin: Jeanne Johnson-Watkins
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
35. See You Next Time
Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer, age 8
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Rob Sayer
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Flugelhorn, Egg Shaker: Rob Sayer
Steel Pans: Chris Colaneri
Bass, Guitar, Steel Pans*: Rob Sayer
* Virtual instruments
Engineer: Aristides Ioannides. Illustrator: Seth Benator, Art Director: Judy McCabe Smith. All arrangements by Rob Sayer unless otherwise noted.
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