Pecos Bill | 
 enlarge | Artists: Ry Cooder, Robin Williams, Rabbit Ears (series)
Label: Madacy Records
Category: Music
Buy Used: $74.26
Used (5) from $74.26
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 260686
Format: Original Recording Reissued
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
UPC: 056775182625
EAN: 0056775182625
ASIN: B00001XDSG
Release Date: November 30, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Case has lite rubbing, and moderate marking. C/D is like new. Insert in very good condition. 1999 Madacy Ent./Rabbit Ears. (Y)
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| • | The Story of Pecos Bill |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The over-the-top comedic style of Robin Williams lends this Rabbit Ears tale high energy and hilarity. Williams, a master of many voices, twists and twangs through the wild, wild West as the legendary Pecos Bill, who, raised by coyotes, becomes the quintessential cowboy on his mustang, Widow Maker. The larger-than-life Bill befriends and amazes the other riders on the range, organizes the first-ever cattle drive, and rides a cyclone across the West, creating the Great Salt Lake in the process. Ry Cooder, who had a hand in scoring Paris, Texas and pulling together the classic Cuban Buena Vista Social Club extravaganza, provides a fun Western soundtrack. Kids of all ages will enjoy Pecos Bill and are bound to try affecting Williams's vocal tricks as John Wayne, a wild cougar, and any number of high-spirited cowboys. This CD is a rooty-tootin', belly-laughin' kick in the pants. --Paige La Grone
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| Customer Reviews:
 Superb story told by the Master August 22, 2008
Wyrdbyrd (California)
"Pecos Bill" transcends itself in this telling by Robin Williams. The Ry Cooder soundtrack is the perfect accompaniment as Williams takes us on a roller coaster ride through Pecos Bill's story as only Williams can. Funny, fast, and fascinating, it's a gem and worth every penny no matter what the price.
 A Classic May 13, 2003
Malaleb (Eugene, OR United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I used to listen to this when I was back in first or maybe second grade. It's a fantastic and hillarious telling of the story. Robin Williams is great, and Ry Cooder's music really adds a lot to the tale. My youngest sister and I listened to this a couple of weeks ago, and we both had a lot of fun. Buy the book too. The artwork is great.
Williams and Cooder combine for a good yarn April 7, 2000
Steven Lynch (Chapel Hill, Tennessee USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Robin Williams and Ry Cooder collaborate for an enjoyable rendition of the Tall Tale of Pecos Bill. My little boy who's 2 1/2 enjoys the howling of the coyote-raised Bill and Mom and Dad haven't tired of hearing it even after the 30th play with Williams humorous tone. Cooder's music sets a fine West Texas tone (if dry dusty brush covered land has a tone). Kids learn by repetition, and since our little one is learning to converse its a good purchase for us since we can listen over and over again. If Mr. Williams sees this, my son approves of this CD with all the howl a little boy can muster, AWOOOWOWWOOWWW!
Entertaining for All February 24, 2000
Susan (Texas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this for my three year old daughter, but I must admit it's as enjoyable for adults as it is for children, if not more. This is big laughter material!
Hilarious, rib cracking fun December 21, 1999
anai2@yahoo.com (Blue Mountains, Australia)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is an absolute hoot, classic Robin Williams. His characterization and improvisation sends everyone rolling around the floor laughing. And Ry Cooder's score is just perfect - creating atmosphere, creating tension, almost painting the backdrop of the story with the music. You can imagine the blazing hot country, rugged mountains, cactus and fat cowboys perched loosely on their horses saddles .. just from the music. But of course, the star is Williams. His voice over of Pecos Bill's dad - "I can't stand being cramped by squatters", the toothless Sourdough and general comments "wiped his face with a hunk of cactus", " Coyotes didn't care for humans too much, for fear of ending up around the shoulders of a woman called Thelma in New York" and this gem - loosing his dentures halfway through the narrative "storebought ones don't stay on so good" Ha! Ha! Cautionary notes - it's not that effective for bedtime listening - the kids will be chortleing right through and won't go to bed till it's finished. Secondly, trying to drive safely whilst listening is also challenging. It's not easy to keep the car straight when you're bent over laughing.
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