The First “Ultimate” Cartoon Theme CD Collection
Here’s the story behind Rhino’s Toon Tunes CD series, the first series to combine such a large number of cartoon soundtrack themes on single albums. TOON TUNES 50 Favorite Cartoon…
Category Archives: ANIMATION SPIN
Walt Disney’s Goofy – on the Record
The great goof’s birthday was yesterday, so it’s fitting that we celebrate it on the wrong date – and by checking out two of his kookiest record albums from the…
A Spin Special: A “Jonny Quest” Tribute To John Stephenson
The recently passed John Stephenson was a ubiquitous presence on and especially off screen, but nowhere was his impact stronger than at Hanna-Barbera, where one of his most front-and-center roles…
Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp” on Records
Before Disney had an in-house record company, other major labels made their records, including this adaptation with film cast members and voice acting greats. Walt Disney’s LADY AND THE TRAMP…
Disney’s First “Peter Pan” Soundtrack Album
It’s been reissued often on vinyl and CD, but Peter Pan’s soundtrack debut on records had the best cover art and the shortest running time. Walt Disney’s PETER PAN All…
Gary Owens’ “Roger Ramjet” (1966) on Record
Today we belatedly salute another giant of the American speaking voice — the late Gary Owens — on a soundtrack LP with one of his funniest characters. ROGER RAMJET AND…
“Wilma Flintstone Tells the Story of Bambi” (1965)
Back when global warming was still a local issue, the modern Stone Age “Dr. Jane Goodrock” told the story of nature and renewal in the face of human naughtiness. Earth…
A Spin Special: Stan Freberg Records
The late Stan Freberg’s performance as Disney’s “Mickey Mouse” and his work for George Pal are celebrated today in this special “Animation Spin” tribute – to a man who’s unique…
“The Jetsons” Golden ‘New York Cast’ Album (1962)
It doesn’t feature the “real voices,” but the Golden Records version of The Jetsons is worth exploring, if only for the two magnificent album covers . Hanna-Barbera’s THE JETSONS New…
Rankin/Bass’ “The First Easter Rabbit” (1976) on Records
A look at a springtime cartoon soundtrack album filled with rich, creamy storylines and a sweet bunny at its center, generously coated with superb voice work. Rankin/Bass Present THE FIRST…
