I Went Downtown to Get My Purse
Peter Stanley & Christopher Stanley

By Kiki Nusbaumer

This article appeared in the Richmond Music Journal, February 2001

This is a sweet disc of story-telling folk music with a gentle rhythm that any child would love if they haven't already been poisoned by current music. I don't have children, but one of my dogs tried to hoe down to a few of the tracks.

The 15 wholesome songs include classics your parents may have grown up with like "Puff the Magic Dragon." "The Unicorn" or "One Tin Soldier." They all possess a haunting familiarity.

The Stanleys have put together a dignified little disc that's sure to please any kid with taste.