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On August 1st Walt Disney Records releases "Rock

 and Bop with the Doodlebops," the soundtrack from the popular

live action series, "The Doodlebops," on Disney Channel's

 learning-based Playhouse Disney programming block.

"Rock and Bop with the Doodlebops" features 21 songs

that allow preschoolers to take center stage with The

Doodlebops as they sing, dance and play along with their

favorite rock n' roll band.

Tracks such as the light-hearted "Wobbly Whoopsy" and

jazz-influenced "Tap Tap Tap" encourage children to be

active by waving their hands in the air and dancing along

while they listen. "The Pledge" and "Keep Trying" emphasize

the importance of teamwork, sharing and perseverance, while

the bouncy "Look in a Book" promotes the benefits of reading.

"The Doodlebops music takes the magical simplicity of a Beatles

song and sprinkles it with a bit of inspiration from Stevie Wonder,

Aretha Franklin and Prince," explains series co-creator and composer

Carl Lenox. As co-creator of The Doodlebops with Michael Hirsh, Carl

wrote the lyrics and score for each of the songs on the show and the

"Rock and Bop with the Doodlebops" CD. Carl began composing music

 for film and television in the early 1980s. His background in education

 led him into the area of children's television, and he has been both

composer and musical director for many successful children's programs.

"The Doodlebops" series on Disney Channel features three colorful,

fun-loving characters -- band mates Deedee, Rooney and Moe Doodle

-- who evoke the spirit of the musical creativity and self-expression

that has characterized the past several decades of American music.

Throughout their musical adventures, they encounter personal and

social situations that every child can relate to and feature positive social

 messages about teamwork, overcoming fears and trying new things. 

"Rock and Bop with the Doodlebops" track listing:      1.   "We're the Doodlebops" 

    2.   "The Pledge"     3.   "Wobbly Whoopsy"     4.   "Look in a Book"  

   5.   "I Want to Be Bigger"     6.   "Get On the Bus"     7.   "Hey Moe"   

  8.   "The Bird Song"     9.   "Count to Ten"     10.  "Queen for a Day"   

  11.  "Getting Along"     12.  "Gibble Gobble"     13.  "My Friend"     

14.  "Write a Letter"     15.  "Tap Tap Tap"     16.  "Faces"     

17.  "When the Lights Go Out"     18.  "Cauliflower"     19.  "Keep Trying"    

 20.  "Together Forever"     21.  "Thank You" 

"Rock and Bop with the Doodlebops" will be available August 1, 2006 for a suggested retail price of $12.98 wherever music is sold. All Walt Disney Records audio products also can be ordered by visiting DisneyRecords.com.