The Best of Shel Silverstein: His Words His Songs His Friends

Shel Silverstein - The Best of Shel Silverstein: His Words His Songs His Friends

The Best of Shel Silverstein: His Words His Songs His Friends
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Artist: Shel Silverstein
Edition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2005-08-02
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
  1. Light in the Attic
  2. Front Row to Hear Ole Johnny Sing
  3. Freakin' at the Freakers' Ball - Dr. Hook, , Medicine Show, Shel Silverstein
  4. Monsters I've Met
  5. Unicorn - The Irish Rovers, Shel Silverstein
  6. Dragon of Grindly Grun
  7. Marie Lavaux - Bobby Bare
  8. Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out
  9. Sylvia's Mother - Dr. Hook, , Medicine Show, Shel Silverstein
  10. Taker - Kris Kristofferson, Shel Silverstein
  11. Homework Machine
  12. Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too
  13. Crowded Tub
  14. Rock 'n' Roll Band
  15. Cover of the Rolling Stone - Dr. Hook, , Medicine Show, Shel Silverstein
  16. Daddy What If - Bobby Bare, Shel Silverstein
  17. Zebra Question
  18. Plastic
  19. Couple More Years - Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Shel Silverstein
  20. Peanut Butter Sandwich
  21. Queen of the Silver Dollar - Dr. Hook, , Medicine Show, Shel Silverstein
  22. Generals
  23. I Got Stoned and I Missed It
  24. Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash, Shel Silverstein
  25. Boa Constrictor
  26. 26 Second Song

Music reviews of The Best of Shel Silverstein: His Words His Songs His Friends

Music Review: Am I the only one? Loosen up!
Rating: 5 Stars

It is so funny to read the reviews on this album. So many reviewers talk about how Shel is "best known for his children's books". When you see this, know two things, these folks are under 40 and/or grew up very sheltered! As someone who does not fit that profile, by barely a few years, let me give the another perspective.

Do you remember hearing "On the cover of the Rolling Stone" on the radio? Then you heard "Sylvia's Mother", "A boy named Sue", and/or "Marie Lavaux". Such bawdy fun songs, but different artists. Then the thread became clear, Shel Silverstein wrote all of these.

It is hard not to search for Shel Silverstein lyrics after visiting Amazon. While this collection has some of the better known, he has well over well over 70 songs to his credit in this genre. THEN there are the children's songs, poems, and books.

As a parent of young children who read "A light in the Attic" and other books by Shel, I enjoy them with my children. When I mention these books with another parent I'm looking them straight in the eye with a wry smile searching for that glimmer that they too understand so much more. I'm a good conservative parent, but don't forget my wild days. Look deep inside of you and appreciate some of these many facets of Shel Silverstein.

Next time you hear someone called a "Renaissance Man", compare that individual to Shel Silverstein. Shel is the measure of renaissance man all others can be judged against.

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