Simpsons Sing the Blues

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1. "Do the Bartman" is a fun rap song by Bart. They actually made a video of this song.

2. "School Day" is a lousy cover version of a Chuck Berry song, by Bart and Buster Poindexter. Joe Walsh provides lead guitar.

3. "Born Under a Bad Sign" is a cover version of an Albert King blues song by Homer. It is pretty decent. Guitar playing by B.B. King gives it some authenticity.

4. "Moanin' Lisa Blues" was a song that was actually featured on show, although this version is much longer. It is one of the better songs here.

5. "Deep, Deep Trouble" is another fun rap song by Bart. This one was produced by D.J. Jazzy Jeff.

6. "God Bless the Child" is a terrible cover version of a classic Billie Holiday song by Lisa. Lisa, you are no Billie Holiday!

7. "I Love to See You Smile" is pretty dull cover version of a Randy Newman song by Homer and Marge. Dr. John plays the piano solo.

8. "Springfield Soul Stew" is a pointless cover version of a King Curtis song, with narration by Marge. The original version was titled "Memphis Soul Stew".

9. "Look at All These Idiots" is an okay song by Mr. Burns, where he criticizes the workers in his plant.

10. "Sibling Rivalry" is a cloying duet by Lisa and Bart. Talk about ending the album on a bad note!

In conclusion, this album is really for hardcore Simpsons fans only. But if you like the Simpsons that much, you probably bought this album a long time ago.

4 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Great Album!Sep 28, 2000
By Ralph Andrew Rehor "RAR"
This is by no means the best Simpsons album ever(Songs in the Key of Sprigfield and Simpsons Simphonic are much better) but lets face it any real Simpsons fan will love this album! The songs are clever and funny,and the music is well written. If you buy this hoping to hear songs from the show,buy the other 2 instead..this album is for the hardcore Simpsons lover! Best songs- "Look At All Those Idiots" by Burns and Smithers , and "Deep Deep Trouble" by the Bartman himself! Get this album!

7 of 9 found the following review helpful:

I am shockedJun 29, 2000
By Mike Reed
Who would've thought that The Simpsons could sing so well on what is actually a pretty serious album. Sure, "Look At All Those Idiots", "Sibling Rivalry", and "Born Under A Bad Sign" are comedy, Lisa does a great saxamaphone job on "God Bless The Child" and Homer and Marge pull off a great duet of "I Love To See You Smile". Of course, Bart's "Deep, Deep Trouble" became a hit, and "Do The Bartman" became a signature song, but they both take a backseat to "School Day", a great, rousing duet with Bart and the original singer of the classic rock n roll song. A slight letdown is "Moanin' Lisa Blues" which should have been left over for "Songs In The Key Of Springfield." But that's not enough for me to not recommend this CD. BUY THIS CD!

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Outstanding compositions!Jun 01, 1999

Overall this is a really great CD. Almost all the songs are great and the musicians are excellent. About half of the songs are covers, which I think is a good thing. Although not all the songs are that great ("Deep, Deep Trouble", "School Day"). My two favorite tracks are "Sibling Rivalry" and "God Bless The Child". I'm, by the way, very surprised that no one seems to appreciate GBTC at all. I think it's a magnificent song and "Lisa" sings it beautifully too. I got this album when I was just a kid (in the early '90s) and I like it even today. It's just that nowadays my liking is more "musical". I recommend this album to anyone who likes the show or just simply likes good music.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Can't remember any great tittle.May 29, 2006

I'm probably the biggest Simpson fan in my town (Belgrade - Serbia),that's the reason I bought this album. I got it about two years ago,and I can still listen to it. This album is funny,but still there's a harmony in songs. I'll rate every single track:

1. Do the Bartman - They made a video for this song. Funny track, great for rap fans. 4/5
2. School day - Good cover. Very enjoyable song. 4/5
3. Born under a bad sign - One of my favorites. 5/5
4. Moanin' Lisa blues - This song appeared in show,actually. Good,but not that great. 3/5
5. Deep deep trouble - First time I heard it,I was impressed. But it became a bit boring. 4/5
6. God bless the child - Lisa's voice is excellent here. I also like the apearence of Bleeding gums Murphy. 5/5
7. I love to see you smile - A romantic track. Marge's bad voice brought this song down a bit. 4/5
8. Springfield soul stew - This is interesting. I love the way they ended this song - with Lisa on sax! 5/5
9. Look at all those idiots - My favorite track! Hilarious lyrics and an amazing guitar solo. 5/5
10. Sibling rivalry - Great way to end this album. A song by Bart and Lisa,funny lyrics here. 5/5

I recomend this to everyone who likes "The Simpsons".
Great CD.

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