Sing-A-Longs and Lullables features songs written for and inspired by the new animated film Curious George. Featuring the voice talent of Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore, the film was produced by Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment.
Faced with the task of giving a voice to a central character that does not speak, Universal Pictures turned to Jack Johnson to craft songs that could provide a voice for Curious George. As a new father, it presented an opportunity to make an album for parents and children. Presented with early animations and the story line, Jack crafted new songs that captured the emotions of Curious George as he leaves the jungle to follow the Man with the Yellow Hat. He also turned to friends Ben Harper, G. Love and Matt Costa to contribute songs that might bridge the gap between parent and child. Joined on the record by his band (Adam Topol, Merio Podlewski, and Zach Gill), Jack duets with 3 of the other songwriters (Ben Harper, G. Love and Matt Costa), and does a cover with White Stripes Were Going to be Friends. Parents who watched Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings when they were children will recognize Jacks take on the classic Three is a Magic Number reinterpreted with the 3 Rs as a call to protect the environment and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Sing-A-Longs and Lullables feels like so much more than your standard Official Soundtrack due to its unified creative vision. While the songs have a universal appeal, their themes speak to a childs experience (or in this case, a curious monkeys experience) of the world.
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Curious George
