Little Angry DollThe Arias - Sorry Justine, You Can't Beat The Wiggles
October 30th 2006 01:31
Surprise Surprise – The Wiggles win “Best Children’s Album”.
Sadly, there was little competition. They were up against The Hooly Dooleys – who just suck, there are no two ways about it – The Fairies and High Five – bands created for the sole purpose of marketing merchandise. There was one dark horse in the running, Justine Clarke, poising the only real threat.
Once again, the Australian music industry has rewarded tired and old yet safe and proven when it really could have promoted some fresh blood.
Don’t get me wrong. This is not a tall poppy slash at The Wiggles. They work very hard. But let’s face it, their music is manically dull, repetitive and can drive you around the bend. Honestly, if you’ve heard one uber happy Wiggles song, you have heard them all.
Cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti in a big red car
Rock your bear to sleep, something catchy blah
Justine Clarke’s “I Like To Sing” is different. It’s a mixture of quirky pop and sweet jazzy fun, great to dance to and great to sing along to – just as the title promises. Clarke is one of our favourite Play School presenters because we find her the most effortlessly engaging. She doesn’t push, pander or patronise and this quality shines through in her singing. The album is a corroboration with Play School pianist Peter Dasent. Beautifully original.
Last night, it stood out as the lone nomination that didn’t rely on a gimmick. It doesn’t have to, but it also doesn't help it in the cut throat world of children's marketing.
Number One Son: - “My favourite song is “Hop Hippity Hop” because I can hop on one foot now! And “The Dancing Chicken” because it’s funny.”
Little Angry Doll: - “My favourite is the sweet “It’s Starting to Rain”. And the whimsical samba “Watermelon”. I love this album because I didn’t want to throw it out the window after playing it forty times.”
We give “I Like To Sing” Five Giraffes.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=367794
Interview with Justine Clarke
http://www.preschoolentertainment.com/html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=603
For those of you who don’t suffer through Play School but can remember the first few years of Home and Away, once upon a time Justine played Roo, super high school drama queen, love interest of Frank and threat to Bobby (“Where did my career go after all those New Idea covers?”).
Sadly, there was little competition. They were up against The Hooly Dooleys – who just suck, there are no two ways about it – The Fairies and High Five – bands created for the sole purpose of marketing merchandise. There was one dark horse in the running, Justine Clarke, poising the only real threat.
Once again, the Australian music industry has rewarded tired and old yet safe and proven when it really could have promoted some fresh blood.
Don’t get me wrong. This is not a tall poppy slash at The Wiggles. They work very hard. But let’s face it, their music is manically dull, repetitive and can drive you around the bend. Honestly, if you’ve heard one uber happy Wiggles song, you have heard them all.
Cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti in a big red car
Rock your bear to sleep, something catchy blah
Justine Clarke’s “I Like To Sing” is different. It’s a mixture of quirky pop and sweet jazzy fun, great to dance to and great to sing along to – just as the title promises. Clarke is one of our favourite Play School presenters because we find her the most effortlessly engaging. She doesn’t push, pander or patronise and this quality shines through in her singing. The album is a corroboration with Play School pianist Peter Dasent. Beautifully original.
Last night, it stood out as the lone nomination that didn’t rely on a gimmick. It doesn’t have to, but it also doesn't help it in the cut throat world of children's marketing.
Little Angry Doll: - “My favourite is the sweet “It’s Starting to Rain”. And the whimsical samba “Watermelon”. I love this album because I didn’t want to throw it out the window after playing it forty times.”
We give “I Like To Sing” Five Giraffes.
http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.asp?productid=367794
Interview with Justine Clarke
http://www.preschoolentertainment.com/html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=603
For those of you who don’t suffer through Play School but can remember the first few years of Home and Away, once upon a time Justine played Roo, super high school drama queen, love interest of Frank and threat to Bobby (“Where did my career go after all those New Idea covers?”).
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Comment by Andrea
V8 Supercar Pitstop
My son absolutely loves the song I Like to Sing - he sings along every time he hears it played on ABC Kids. I must admit, I didn't realise there was a CD ... might think about getting him that for Christmas. Thanks for the tip.
Don't forget, Justine Clarke was also a doctor in All Saints for a while.
A.H.
PS He also loves the Wiggles, Hi-5 and the Hooley Dooleys!
Comment by Little Angry Doll
Falling Haiku Leaf
Inner West Life
It's a great album. If you like that, I'd also recommend "No!" and "Here Come The ABC's" by They Might Be Giants.
I didn't know Justine was on All Saints. How sad for her. I knew she was in an ABC show where she played a doctor, but I think that was axed very quickly.
I loath Hi-5. Loath. They are not allowed.
Comment by Andrea
V8 Supercar Pitstop
I really like Justine as an actress and as a PS presenter. As to Hi-5, I'll admit, I'm glad my kids don't insist on watching them every day on TV.
Justine was also in a movie that I saw recently where a man attached lots of balloons to a deck chair and floated away. Can't remember what it was called. Strange movie!
A.H.
Comment by Little Angry Doll
Falling Haiku Leaf
Inner West Life
Comment by Bella
21st Century Moms
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Comment by Little Angry Doll
Falling Haiku Leaf
Inner West Life
You mean The Wiggles haven't launched a Spanish franchise? I'm suprised!