Thumb Wrestling Champions

Thumb Wrestling Champions. Performed by The Green Orbs. CD. Approx. 40 min. Label: Mama Bird Music. 2018. CD and Download: $10.

K-Gr 5—

            Eddie Rosenberg III and his sister Heather Hirshfield make up The Green Orbs (an anagram of Rosenberg). Influenced by the Beatles, oldies radio and 80s songs, they perform 14 original songs in various styles of rock, jazz, pop, country, and a piano waltz. They are assisted by excellent backup musicians on guitar, bass, keyboards, ukulele, saxophone, trumpet, accordion, drums, washboard, and toy frog. “Thumb Wrestling Champions” include tournaments featuring ninja vs. wizard; teddy bear vs. pirate, Sasquatch vs. Abe Lincoln, and other unlikely pairings. “The Suction Cup Shuffle” is a 60s rock dance encouraging listeners to move along with the music. “Doug the Bug” claims that he will clean the rug. “Outside” celebrates the fun of playing outdoors. “Ruby the Tooth Fairy” helps Sally find her tooth when she loses it at the beach. A struggling student and other children seek “Tips from Toby the Turtle.” In “Flower in My Shower,” the narrator finds beauty in ordinary places, such as the shower, the grocery store, and the office. A man called “Robert Broccoli” sits on a bench and feeds the birds broccoli florets. Monty, the only “Duck of Whistleburg” is upset when a new duck shows up in town, because he thinks he will be replaced. The “Twelve Steps to Eating Your Veggies” include don’t freak out, close your eyes, hold your nose, and more. “Soup” is the best thing in the world. Scattered throughout the album are three silly advertisements for “Monster Spray,” partly spoken and partly jingle. This humorous album will tickle the funny bones of all its listeners.

Website: https://www.thegreenorbs.net