| Shake It All About | ||||
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| Released | October 20, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1991–1992 | |||
| Genre | Children's music,rock and roll | |||
| Length | 36:47 | |||
| Label | Walt Disney Records | |||
| Producer | Shepard Stern | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Indianapolis Star |  [2] |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | [3] |
Shake It All About is achildren's music album byLittle Richard, released byWalt Disney Records in 1992.[4][5] The album followed the success of Richard's rock and roll-based cover of "TheItsy Bitsy Spider", which convinced Disney to allow Richard to record an album of children's songs in his trademark rock and roll style.[6]
Richard alsore-recorded his older hit, "Keep A-Knockin'", and the gospel standards, "When the Saints Go Marching In" and "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands".
The A.V. Club wrote that the album "proved that there was pretty much nothing you couldn’t improve by applying Richard’s soaring vocals, distinctive 'whoo!'s and uptempo piano work."[7] TheOrlando Sentinel wrote that "Richard's exuberance adds dash to children's standards ... even if the arrangements are heavy on the cheesy synthesized dance beats and give short shrift to his piano."[8] TheChicago Tribune declared: "His innovative version of 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' includes a haunting percussion background, the clear singing voice of a child and additional lyrics that speak of global friendship. Good golly, Miss Molly, this is great music for any age."[9]