Rudolph, Frosty, and Captain Kangaroo: The Musical Life of Hecky Krasnow-Producer of the World's Most Beloved Children's Songs

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Rudolph, Frosty, and Captain Kangaroo: The Musical Life of Hecky Krasnow-Producer of the World's Most Beloved Children's Songs

by Judy Gail Krasnow

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"My work with Hecky gave me some of the happiest moments in my career. He was a true gentleman and friend."Mitch Miller, producer and band leaderChildhood memories and well-researched facts are combined in this memoir by the daughter of Hecky Krasnow, the Columbia Records producer of such classic children's songs as "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, "Fro...more

Hardcover, 424 pages

Published November 1st 2007 by Santa Monica Press

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"In her fond and frequently fascinating memoir . . . Ms. Krasnow's childhood memories ring vividly true." —The Wall Street Journal

There is something in these pages to satisfy almost anyone with an interest in American popular culture … the great singing cowboy, a few famous crooners, a very important baseball player, the haunting specter of McCarthyism, a psychologist and his healing machine, a gig on a really big TV variety show,...moreHere are some reviews received:

"In her fond and frequently fascinating memoir . . . Ms. Krasnow's childhood memories ring vividly true." —The Wall Street Journal

There is something in these pages to satisfy almost anyone with an interest in American popular culture … the great singing cowboy, a few famous crooners, a very important baseball player, the haunting specter of McCarthyism, a psychologist and his healing machine, a gig on a really big TV variety show, book-burning, payola, Chef Ed Norton, a totally bizarre party at a composer's penthouse atop the Chelsea Hotel, a guitar lesson from a Frosty folksinger, and quite a lot more. – David Bonner, Author of “Revolutionizing Children’s Records.”

You will sing when you read this book. At times you will laugh out loud; at others you will cry. It is a terrific read. I bought it for everyone on my holiday list. –- Holly W. Schwartztol – Psychologist and Author of “Sherry and the Unseen World.”

Reading this book is like taking off the winter chill, sitting by a crackling fire - it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and wanting to share it with family and friends. – Janet Goodman, Songwriter and Director of the South Florida Nashville Songwriters Association.

I'm in "Baby Boomer" heaven after reading the book. Hecky was a wonderful musician and friend to the stars and best of all, a warm, loving human being who loved his kids and all children. … If you are having trouble getting into the spirit, read this book and remember what it was like being a child, full of hope and love. –- Joe Hann, Music Director WRCH, Hartford, CT.

The stories are enchanting, charming and absolutely fascinating! … Be warned - it was hard to put down and you might just find yourself humming or singing aloud as you read! --Carrie Sue Ayvar, Parents Magazine Award-Winning Storyteller.

… The book goes way beyond just the discussions of the records themselves. It is a great look into an era of "innocence" in our nation's history as seen through the eyes of a kid growing up after World War II in the New York City area. –Peter Muldavin, The Kiddie Rekord King, Author of “The Complete Guide to Children’s Vintage Records.”

Hecky Krasnow should be a household name, considering that, if not for him, we would never have heard the songs "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," Frosty the Snowman," "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" or one of my favorites, "Suzy Snowflake." … It's also reassuring to learn that this man was such a kind and decent human being. … His daughter Judy deftly shares her storytelling gifts by providing as many sensory details as possible. You really feel like you're having dinner at the Krasnow's, right down to the tasty roast beef with pan drippings. –-Greg Ehrbar, Co-Author of “Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records.”

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