The Grooviest “Jungle Book” on Records
Disneyland Records’ somewhat unorthodox non-soundtrack version of the score captured a very different kind of ’60s “hip” than the movie soundtrack.
Category Archives: ANIMATION SPIN
“Charlie Brown’s All-Stars” on Records
The second CBS “Peanuts” TV special was a big deal in 1966, but it’s received less attention since—an exception being this Disneyland/Vista recording from 1978.
Walt Disney’s “Pecos Bill” on Records
A look at several records that were released over three decades that were inspired by the final segment of the 1948 package feature.
Rankin/Bass’ “New Adventures of Pinocchio” on Records
It’s no lie: this is the obscure soundtrack to the first TV show to use the stop-motion “Animagic” process, years before Rudolph, Frosty, the Snow Miser and the Heat Miser.
Disney’s “Little Toot” on Records
He was just a happy harbor tug, but his book is a beloved classic and his segment of Walt’s 1948 package film inspired decades of popular albums and singles.
When Smurfs Ruled Record Stores
A dive into the first wave of Smurf albums to hit the U.S. when Hanna-Barbera’s series debuted – and the soundtrack to Belvision’s 1975 Animated Smurfeature.
Disney’s “Funny Bunnies” on Record
In 1962, Disneyland Records combined stories based on Funny Little Bunnies, the White Rabbit and Bambi’s friend Thumper on a low-key LP featuring Lucille Bliss.
Disney’s “Melody Time” on Records – Part 1
“Johnny Appleseed,” the third segment of Disney’s Melody Time (1948), was recorded by RCA and Disneyland Records with similar scripts but different production values.
Filmation’s “Journey Back to Oz” (1974) on Records
How does the soundtrack to Filmation’s seminal animated feature connect with Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack, Astro Boy, a Congo airline and a plate of bad shrimp?
Disney’s “Grasshopper and The Ants” on Records
In addition to narrating, Disney Legend Sterling Holloway wrote the script to flesh out the classic Silly Symphony by creating new characters and adding wry humor.
