Category Archives: ANIMATION SPIN

101 Dalmatians on Records
ANIMATION SPIN
February 10, 2015 posted by Greg Ehrbar

101 Dalmatians on Records

A look at how the 1961 feature sent Disney’s animation studio—and its record company—careening into the 1960’s with fresh techniques and lower budgets. Walt Disney Presents 101 DALMATIANS in Story…

Live-Action “Peanuts” on Records
ANIMATION SPIN
February 3, 2015 posted by Greg Ehrbar

Live-Action “Peanuts” on Records

“The spin is in” for a lesser-known 1973 TV cast album based on an even lesser known NBC TV presentation of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. YOU’RE A GOOD…

“Fantasia” on Records
ANIMATION SPIN
January 20, 2015 posted by Greg Ehrbar

“Fantasia” on Records

In the 75 years since its release, Walt Disney’s animation landmark continues to astonish for its ambitious creativity just as its soundtrack continues to enthrall for its power and splendor….

Hanna-Barbera’s “Atom Ant” Records
ANIMATION SPIN
January 13, 2015 posted by Greg Ehrbar

Hanna-Barbera’s “Atom Ant” Records

Atom Ant takes on giant ants from outer space before offering his personal views on diet and fitness for those who over-indulged a bit during the 1964 holiday season. Hanna-Barbara…

New Year’s Party with Bozo
ANIMATION SPIN
December 30, 2014 posted by Greg Ehrbar

New Year’s Party with Bozo

Leave it to our “ol’ pal Bozo the Clown” to do an album with a New Year’s theme as well as Christmas. And like Oprah, Bozo endeavors to “teach us…

Rankin/Bass “Rudolph” on Records
ANIMATION SPIN
December 9, 2014 posted by Greg Ehrbar

Rankin/Bass “Rudolph” on Records

In the wake of the 50th anniversary of the landmark stop-motion animated TV musical, here is a look at the holiday soundtrack that’ll go down in history. Rankin/Bass Present RUDOLPH,…