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Lore & Background

Julie Andrews performed on *Tell It Again – Songs of Sense and Nonsense* alongside Martyn Green, released in 1957 by Angel Records. The album features music by Moondog, who composed and arranged the children's songs and nursery rhymes, and also performed on flute, guitar, and tabla. According to Andrews, the compositions incorporate unusual time signatures, such as 5/4 and 7/8, which added a unique and technically complex dimension to the recording process. Andrews referred to Moondog as a "brilliant" and "unconventional" artist and described his music as both "inventive" and "enjoyable" to perform, despite its challenges. The album received positive reviews, with *Billboard*'s critic describing it as a "delightful package" and praising its "excellent production." Gordon Jocelyn of *The Montreal Gazette* highlighted the "enchanting" nature of the album. Although it did not chart, *Billboard* wrote that the release had "strong sales potential in its specialized market."

Reader's Guide

For fans of Julie Andrews, *Tell It Again – Songs of Sense and Nonsense* offers a rare collaboration with the eccentric composer Moondog. The album features renditions of well-known classics such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Pussy Cat," and "Star Light Star Bright," presented through arrangements that blend traditional elements with Moondog's experimental musical style. The album has never been officially reissued on CD, but it was released twice in Europe, taking advantage of the region's 50-year copyright limit. In 2009, the British reissue label Poppydisc released the first unauthorized version, followed later that year by Avid Easy's *Julie Andrews: Four Classic Albums*, a two-CD compilation featuring four of Andrews' albums from the late 1950s: *Tell It Again* (1957), *The Lass with the Delicate Air* (1957), *Julie Andrews Sings* (1958), and *My Fair Lady* (1959). AllMusic's William Ruhlmann rated the compilation three and a half stars, noting that Andrews' fans might find this reissue particularly intriguing thanks to the inclusion of *Tell It Again*.

Did You Know?

• Julie Andrews performed on *Tell It Again – Songs of Sense and Nonsense* with Martyn Green, released in 1957 by Angel Records.
• The album's music was composed and arranged by Louis Hardin, known as Moondog, who also played flute, guitar, and tabla on the album.
• Andrews described Moondog as a 'brilliant' and 'unconventional' artist and his music as both 'inventive' and 'enjoyable' to perform.
• The album incorporates unusual time signatures such as 5/4 and 7/8, according to Julie Andrews.
• The album has never been officially reissued on CD, but was released twice in Europe under the region's 50-year copyright limit.