Old Dog, New Tricks

Old Dog, New Tricks

Old Dog, New Tricks

Track Listings
 
1. Falling
2. Beautiful Dream
3. Signal Up Ahead
4. Primitive Substance
5. Games of the Heart
6. Dreaming of Miles
7. No Control
8. Incandescence
9. Future Shock
10. Dervish, Delight
11. Forgiveness
12. Feels Good

Old Dog, New Tricks,Dennis Young,Day & Night Music
Old Dogs, New Tricks
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Funny CD
 Old Dogs, New Tricks
Barry Louis Polisar
Manufacturer: Rainbow Morning Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00004TGHS
Release Date: 1993-04-01

Tracks:

  1. Our Dog Bernard
  2. One day My Best Friend Barbara Turned Into A Frog
  3. I Need You Like A Donut Needs A Hole
  4. I'm A Three-Toed, Triple Eyed, Double Jointed Dinosaur
  5. The Bumble Bee Song
  6. What If I Had Zebra Spots
  7. I Wanna Be A Dog
  8. The Apple Of My Eye
  9. My BrotherThinks He's A Banana
  10. All I Want Is You
  11. The Skatter Brak Flath Who Lives In My Bath
  12. Giggle Tickle Fiddle Little Wiggle Around
  13. I've Got A Dog and My Dog's Name Is Cat

Amazon.com

Forced to single out what, exactly, makes Barry Louis Polisar a brilliant and hilarious kids' artist, one would be hard-pressed to pick between his absurdist songwriting and his deadpan delivery. On Old Dog, New Tricks, a 1993 album so named, presumably, because of its minor canine angle ("Our Dog Bernard," "I Wanna Be a Dog," and "I've Got a Dog and My Dog's Name Is Cat" are among the 13 tracks), the choice is as challenging as ever. Consider "My Brother Thinks He's a Banana," for instance. Here, a hapless fellow "sleeps curled up in the fruit bowl" despite his grandma's protests, and turns yellow "but seems to be O.K." In fact, his fruity predicament notwithstanding, the banana brother "really is a scholar / [He's] read all the books by Bellow / Although he likes to clown around / And cut up in the Jell-O." There's also the sweet, just shy of sincere "I Need You Like a Donut Needs a Hole," in which a sheepish Polisar admits that "I need you like a peanut in a shell / Gonna hold you in my arms like water in a well." This album bubbles over with silliness--from the nonsensical "Giggle Tickle Fiddle Little Wiggle Around" to the goofy "One Day My Best Friend Barbara Turned into a Frog." Old Dog even incorporates a thought-provoking number or two, most notably "What If a Zebra Had Spots"--"What if a tiger had spots? / What if a leopard did not?" But, as usual, Polisar's believability--he may clown around, but he never seems to be putting on a condescending kiddie act--also makes this album leagues more likable than similar-minded releases. Others may try to portray "3-Toed, Triple-Eyed, Double-Jointed Dinosaurs" in song, but none will pull it off with the polished comic punch of Polisar. -- Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Funny CD.......2007-07-16

I grew up with these songs and they are just as funny now that I have my own kids.
New Tricks From An Old Dog
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    		New Tricks From An Old Dog
    Bob Ketchum
    Manufacturer: Hype
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B000051ZNJ
    Release Date: 2000-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. You Can't Take It With You
    2. Ain't No Love In The Darkness
    3. Valentine Blues
    4. Tower
    5. I Don't Know
    6. Best Dressed Girl In Memphis
    7. Screw Yourself For Me
    8. Just Another Day At The Office
    9. Do You Know That We Still Love You
    10. We Are All Part Of The Problem
    11. Stress
    12. The End !

    Album Description

    Musician/engineer/producer Bob Ketchum has released a solo album on HYPE Records. Aided by many of his longtime studio and playing pals, the album spans over 15 years of recordings and across three different recording formats. It is an earthy blend of old rock and roll and spirited electric blues.
    Old Dog, New Tricks
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Old Dog, New Tricks
      Dennis Young
      Manufacturer: Day & Night Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B0002FR0TW
      Release Date: 2004-01-01

      Tracks:

      1. Falling
      2. Beautiful Dream
      3. Signal Up Ahead
      4. Primitive Substance
      5. Games Of The Heart
      6. Dreaming Of Miles
      7. No Control
      8. Incandescence
      9. Future Shock
      10. Dervish Delight
      11. Forgiveness
      12. Feels Good
      Old Dog New Tricks
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Old Dog New Tricks

        Manufacturer: Pogo
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CAAJDG
        Release Date: 2002-06-25
        Old Dog New Tricks
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Old Dog New Tricks

          Manufacturer: Mad Monk
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000CA6KUM
          Release Date: 2003-12-16
          You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
            Eddie Hardin
            Manufacturer: Repertoire
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
            Blues RockBlues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B0000070Q2
            Release Date: 1995-08-28

            Tracks:

            1. Oh What A Day It't Been
            2. Strange Times
            3. Drinking
            4. Glad To Be Home
            5. Moving
            6. S'easy
            7. Me Freedom
            8. Think I'll Wait Another D
            9. Settling Down
            10. Here There & Everywhere
            11. Bet You All Wish It Was S
            12. Credit Card City
            13. Still A Few Pages Left

            Album Details

            From 1977 with Three Previously Unreleased Tracks.

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            4. Perfect Silence [CD-single] [EP] [Import]
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            6. Play: the B Sides
            7. Pleasures Unknown
            8. Saint Tropez Music V.2 [Import]
            9. Schranzwerk V.11 [Import]
            10. Sex Is Danger [CD-single] [Import]

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