Let's Put on a Show

 Let’s Put on a Show. Performed by Beth Jean. CD. Approx. 25 min. Jetti Winkle Music. 2021. Digital: $9.99. Ages 4—11 

            Award-winning Beth Jean is a songwriter, singer, tap dancer, and actress. She also contributes videos featured on the Emmy-winning PBS children’s show The Friday Zone. On this album she performs 10 original songs in show tune and pop rock musical styles. She envisions her album encouraging listeners to put on their own song and dance shows. Beth’s strong vocals are clear, and the background vocalists harmonize beautifully. Her backup musicians give excellent performances on guitar, bass, ukulele, keys, kazoo, drums, and percussion. “Let’s Put on a Show” invites listeners to put on a show, with tap dancing sound effects in the background. Never forget “You Are Magic!” Penguins sing “Waddlin’ We Go,” as they celebrate winter and sliding on snow and ice. In outer space, there is “No Gravity,” so we can float and fly free. You can do anything, so “Never Give Up.” A small rodent announces, “I Am a Hamster, Yes I Am Sir,” while nibbling and sipping on his water bottle. A man had “The Best Mustache in Michigan,” until one day there was a clipping mishap. In a high falsetto, the “Garden Gnome” describes searching for a new home. “Whoopsie Daisy,” what a doozy of a day, but it will be okay. The bird flies and sings, “Tweet a Little Tweet Tweet.” This fun album will entertain youngsters and encourage their imaginations.

Website: bethjean.com