Walt Disney’s “Trick or Treat” with June Foray on Records
Cartoon Research’s celebration of the Halloween short starring Donald Duck, his nephews and Witch Hazel continues with a look at its appearances on vinyl.
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UPA’s “Gay Purr-ee” on Records
With such a stellar cast and songwriting team, powerhouse studio marketing and a who’s-who of artists behind it, UPA’s second feature couldn’t miss, right?
“Woody Woodpecker” Cartoon Soundtracks on Records
Peter Pan Records gave the world its last chance to enjoy soundtrack versions of some Walter Lantz cartoons on vinyl just before the advent of VHS tapes and CDs.
Walt Disney’s “Mr. Toad” on Records
The first segment of the last Disney “package feature” of the ’40s makes a fine recording and a memorable park attraction–even to those who don’t know the film.
Laurel and Hardy Cartoons on Records
Before Hanna-Barbera released its syndicated series based on the beloved duo, both Peter Pan and Golden produced two discs that could easily have been demos.
X Atencio: Saluting A Disney Legend’s Artistry on Records
This week, we remember the late animator/writer/Imagineer X Atencio with a look at his cover art for Disneyland Records – along with a few stories behind the grooves.
“The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle” Book & Recording
Next Monday would have been June Foray’s 100th birthday, so this is a very different kind of “Spin,” taking a first-person approach for a very special project. THE ADVENTURES OF…
Jymn Magon & Ted Kryczko’s “Bambi” Storyteller Records
In Part Two, we look at how Bambi benefitted from the late ‘70s renaissance of the Disneyland Records label and the optomistic dawn of the compact disc era.
Roy E. Disney’s “Bambi” Storyteller Record
One of the earliest titles in the Disneyland Records series of book and record album sets was the story of Bambi with songs from the film and a script written by Roy Jr.
“It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown” on Records
The classic Peanuts TV special about the ending of summer was also the last of the 1960’s specials and the penultimate release in the line of Charlie Brown Records.
