Joel Frankel -
If Peter Pans Out

Acclaimed children's songwriter Joel Frankel has temporarily grown up.

An instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, he has self-released two phenomenal children's cassettes, his songs have been used in movies (Big) and television shows (The Heights, Catwalk), and was a co-founder of the rock band Down Boy Down. Frankel's debut CD on Waterdog Records features truly original songs from a unique voice.

If Peter Pans Out showcases Frankel's serious, mature and passionate songs. Fans of intelligent, personal songwriting such as that of Jules Shear or David Baerwald will find this collection of work very satisfying, and highly contagious.

The album was produced by Ralph Covert, leader of the Bad Examples, and a longtime admirer of Joel's work. Musicians from some of Chicago's best rock bands came together to play on this album, including Big Shoulders, Insiders, Remainders, Champaign, Charming Beggars, John Prine's Famous Potatoes, The Bad Examples, Down Boy Down and Brother Brother.

Steel Balls
God, I Need Coffee
My List Of Things To Do
Love Without Symptoms
Kiss Her On The Lips
Beat Them At Their Own Game
Eastern Standard Time
From One Salvation To Another
So Much To Do
Second Best
The Wrong Man
Touring

Read liner notes from "If Peter Pans Out"

Joel Frankel - If Peter Pans Out
(Waterdog No. 9502)
Joel's debut disc showcasing his songwriting for adults. Produced by Ralph Covert of The Bad Examples. Released October 1995.

Don't Sit On A Cactus
(Crunchy Records No. 1001)
Originally released on cassette only in June 1993, now available on CD! Joel's debut children's album.

I Can't Sit Still
(Crunchy Records No. 1002)
Originally released on cassette only in January 1995, now available on CD!. Joel's second children's release.

Jojo's Barnyard Bash
(Digital Generation Entertainment)
An enhanced CD-ROM featuring animated character Jojo the Scarecrow (voiced by Joel).   Includes lots of great animal-themed songs for kids!