Walt Disney’s “The Country Cousin” on Records
The Disneyland Records adaptation of The Country Cousin is lesser known among Disney recordings, notably different from the cartoon version and invites some interesting speculation.
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Where Did All the Golden Records Go?
Golden, Golden… Gone! A look at two little-known compilations from the once-mighty label where major cartoon, TV and film stars spun grooves into gold.
Disney’s LOST “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” Record Album
Imagine there’s no Mickey, imagine there’s no Scrooge – at least on this record – and you have the original Disneyland LP released before Alan Young made history.
Behind the Scenes with Disney’s “Princess Christmas Album”
Master lyricist Marty Panzer recalls the making of Disney’s Princess Christmas Album with composer (and Mickey Mouse Club/My Three Sons star Don Grady).
The Rankin/Bass “Frosty” Specials on Records
A crystal-clear look at the jolly happy soul, whose TV specials melted the network competition and whose albums–particularly his Disney LP–sold like hotcakes.
Disneyland Records’ Holiday-Themed “Cinderella” Sequel
A little-known album picks up where the movie left off, weaving previous recordings from the Disneyland catalog into the mix, including a record conceived by Walt himself.
Walt Disney’s Latin American Features on Records – Part 2
As Pixar’s “Coco” continues to delight moviegoers, we continue to celebrate the glorious sound of Latin music with two vintage albums from Decca and Disneyland Records.
Walt Disney’s Latin American Features on Records – Part 1
With Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” premiering this week, here’s the first of a two-part Spin through Disney’s dance with Latin American musical artistry in the 1940’s.
Mickey’s Birthday & Donald’s Unbirthday on Golden Records
When “Mickey’s friends from Disneyland” gather for a surprise birthday party, a sullen Donald needs a “Goofy Knows Best” moment on this disc from the mid-‘50s.
Ruby-Spears’ “Fangface” on Records
Peter Pan Records’ final vinyl venture into Saturday Morning cartoons was, ironically, based on the first series by Ruby-Spears Productions.
