Reviewed by Tom Lennie

Featuring schools from Romford, Essex and Tower Hamlets, London, coordinator Pat Bilbrough wanted to involve children who were less advantaged socially, and felt this year would be extra special. It is. This is a delightful album. 'Kids Praise' contains 15 quality songs from writers such as Doug Horley, Jim Bailey, Nick Harding and Sammy Horner, There's a wonderful variety, fast and slow and even including a funky take with sax solo - 'Take My Word For It' and the Caribbean style 'Celebrate'. You also have the ear-catching and in vogue story of Pharaoh and Moses on 'The Last Word'.

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