Spin Special: Happy 50th Birthday, King’s Island!
Celebrating the first home of Hanna-Barbera theme park attractions, Brady Bunch hijinks, and Partridges dancing with Banana Splits.
Category Archives: ANIMATION SPIN
Disney’s Thoroughly Modern “Snow White” Stereo Spectacular
An 85th anniversary look at the time Disney’s record division produced its first stereo Snow White album with the cream of Hollywood musical talent.
Spin Special: Happy Birthday, Disney Legend Jimmy Johnson!
Best-known as founder of the Disney Music Group, he also earned legendary status from his influence on animation and theme parks.
Fred Wolf & Stewart Moskowitz “The Adventures of The American Rabbit” on Records
Two members of The Turtles created music for rabbits, sheep, and penguins in a feature from the director of “The Point”.
“it’s a small world” and the happiest records that ever spinned
A voyage through just a few of the recordings based on the happiest cruise that ever sailed and the catchiest song ever sung.
George Pal’s “The Brothers Grimm” and “The Time Machine” on Records
The journeys of two great Pal-taculars (both with stop motion) to vinyl and disc were like adventures in themselves.
“Why Aren’t These the Real Cartoon Voices?”
The whats, whys and wherefores of the (sometimes odd) “studio cast” recordings based on cartoons.
“Living Cartoons” and “The Electric Company” on Records
A Spin to the landmark PBS series woven through the “Aniforms” technique of “live animation”
It’s a Hap-Hap-Happy Birthday, Winston Sharples!
Celebrating the music legend behind almost one thousand cartoons – but surprisingly few soundtrack records.
The Gentle Power of “Kid Power” on Records
Rankin/Bass adapted Morrie Turner’s multi-racial comic strip into a landmark animated series and an album with a lot to sing about.
