Okay-- I have meaning to do this for quite some time. I am assuming that not everyone on here has quite as much experience with early childhood lit and music as I have. This song is sung by Mark--music and lyrics by Sandra Boynton, one of my favorite authors for young children. It is part of Dog Train--A wild ride on the rock and roll side--a book and CD set that I have exposed MANY kids to--
SNEAKERS
Spoken word—Well I am big ol’ bear, and I don’t wear much of anything,
‘cause I’ve got fur. But these big old feet
Wouldn’t be complete with my shoes.
No sir.
I’m talking about sneakers. YEAH!!!
Beautiful baritone: My old sneakers are friends of mine—
You can’t trust any shoes that shine. Some shoes pinch you.
Some shoes squeak.
The only shoes that I would choose are shoes that sneak.
I’m telling you, my old sneakers are friends of mine—
You can’t trust any shoes that shine. Some shoes pinch you.
Some shoes squeak.
The only shoes that I would choose are shoes that sneak.
WHOA!! LOOK AT THESE GUYS!!
Well, there’s a toe that is torn an the laces are worn
So I’ve added a section of string.
I’m not even sure what color they were,
But now they’re a little of everything!
Chorus
Boynton describes Mark as "Evocative, infinitely cool singer and songwriter, much sought after for his distinctive low-down voice, and his remarkable vocal and stylistic range.
I picture him singing about his Black Chucks. Oh, how I love this man!!!
"For every star is formed in fire, and so it goes for you. And every face along your path, sees your heart is true." DuVall/Constantine