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The Year of Roosevelt Franklin 1971 album cover.
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| Released | 1971 |
| Format | LP |
| Label | Columbia Records |
| Cat no. | C 30387 |
Back cover.
The Year of Roosevelt Franklin inside gatefold
My Name is Roosevelt Frankin 1974 album cover.
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| Songs from | Sesame Street |
| Released | 1974 |
| Format | LP |
| Label | Sesame Street Records |
| Cat no. | CTW 22067 |
Released in 1971, The Year of Roosevelt Franklin (Gordon's Friend from Sesame Street) was the first Sesame Street album released that focused on one character. The songs dealt with many different subjects, from learning letters and numbers, to traffic safety, sharing, and getting along with other people. It was subsequently reissued as My Name is Roosevelt Franklin in 1974.
All of the tracks on the album were co-written by Matt Robinson and Joe Raposo.
Track listing
Side One
- Roosevelt Franklin Counts - Roosevelt Franklin and Roosevelt Franklin's Mother
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - Days of the Week - Roosevelt Franklin and The Kids
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - Mobity Mosley's Months - Mobity Mosley
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - Keep On Trying - Roosevelt Franklin and Mary Frances Franklin
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - The Safety Boy Blues - Roosevelt Franklin
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - Just Because - Roosevelt Franklin
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo
Side Two
- The Skin I'm In - Baby Ray Franklin
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - A Bear Eats Bear Food - Roosevelt Franklin
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - Halfies - A.B. Cito
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - Me and You - Roosevelt Franklin and Mary Francis Franklin
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - Old King Midas - Roosevelt Franklin
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo - Roosevelt Franklin's Alphabet- Roosevelt Franklin and Roosevelt Franklin's Mother
Lyrics by Matthew Robinson, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Robinson and Joe Raposo
Production credits
- Lyrics by:
- Matt Robinson
- Project Director:
Album notes
The back of the album included quotes from well-wishers:
- John V. Lindsay, Mayor - City of New York: "Children are not born with racial prejudice - they learn it. From Roosevelt Franklin they can learn other things instead - tolerance and understanding and friendship for each other. This album is a delightful, constructive contribution to the struggle from understanding and equality."
- Barbara Walters, Today Show - NBC-TV: "Roosevelt Franklin not only delighted my two-and-one-half year old, but more important, it should help her, and all of us, live in a happier, more understanding world."
- Ed Sullivan: "As a grandfather of five I recommend it! Not only to the nation's youngsters, but to their parents as well. It offers something to people of all races and all creeds."
- B.B. King, ABC Records Recording Artists: "I really enjoyed this LP when I heard it. I wish albums like this would have been available when I was a kid in Mississippi."
- U.S. Congressman Shirley Chisholm: "Roosevelt Franklin brings together children, black and white, fat and thin, shy and bold. They are natural children untouched by the polluted minds of adults. It is beautiful."
- Ed McMahon: "This recording is vibrant... it is with it... it is educational but above all it teaches tolerance for others and love for all. That's a big order beautifully fulfilled."
- Mrs. Minerva Rosario, Kindergarten Teacher - PS 115: "Very lovely, modern, exciting beat throughout the record. The children love the rhythm of it. It made them feel like dancing."
- Maratia Cantarella (Age - 3 years) Brooklyn, N.Y.: "I want to hear. You know, Mama, I want to hear the Roosevelt Franklin record. Do it again, Mama, please. Make it some more."