The Story That the Crow Told Me, Vol. 1: Early American Rural Children's, Songs Classic

compiles a fun selection of rural folk songs for children. Included among these recordings of the 1920s and '30s are songs about cows, rabbits, birds, the barnyard, and classics like ("...who built the ark? Noah, Noah...") and ("froggy went a-courtin' and he did ride..."). Some of the performers, such as , will be familiar to fans of the label, while other performers may be known to listeners of early rural recordings in general, such as , , and . Obviously, this album is not about presenting big names, nor is its focus excellent sound quality, since it draws from historical recordings of the 1920s and '30s. This album succeeds in gathering upbeat bluegrass and folk tunes with whimsical lyrics that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. ~ Joslyn Layne