One Little Song Can Change the World. Performed by Kid Pan
Alley. CD. Approx. 35 min. Produced by Paul Reiser. 2017. $14.98.
The
award-winning Kid Pan Alley presents 10 songs in rock, jazz, pop, reggae and
country musical styles. Guest vocalists include Jevon McGlory, Sweet Honey in
the Rock members, Alison Rapetti, Jon Carroll, and Justin Hopkins. The backup
instrumentalists give excellent performances on guitar, bass, piano, organ,
mandolin, fiddle, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, harmonica, drums, and
percussion. “We Need No Excuse for Dreaming” encourages listeners to break free
from the chains inside. “Skin” exerts that everyone is of value, regardless of
their skin color. “I Don’t Think So, You’re a Bully” takes bullies to task for
hurtful words. “Best Friends” stand by your side and stand the test of time. “One
Little Song Can Change the World” asks listeners to stand up and be heard. “Wake
Up” predicts ecological disaster. “Don’t Put Me Down, Or My Dog” asks listeners
to respect others’ pets. “No Doubt” explains that it is not necessary to fight
over a disagreement. “I’ll Never Change the Way I Feel” about you. “True to Me”
is all about being true to oneself. An impassioned album that helps listeners
face up to different life situations.
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