It’s a Hap-Hap-Happy Birthday, Winston Sharples!
Celebrating the music legend behind almost one thousand cartoons – but surprisingly few soundtrack records.
Category Archives: ANIMATION SPIN
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.
Walt Disney’s “The Sword in the Stone” on Records
The last animated feature released during Walt’s lifetime resulted in two unusual LP albums, one very elaborate and the other running only 14 minutes!
A Happy New Year Salute to the Great Don Messick
From sidekick to superstar, here’s a salute to one of animation’s finest actors with a look at some unusual recordings from his career.
Alvin, Simon… and Chip ‘n Dale?
Chip ‘n Dale’s crack at The Chipmunks’ hottest holiday chestnut is part of the inside story of Disney Christmas albums from the late ‘70s/early ‘80s.
Christmas with Archie and the Gang on Records
Betty and Veronica take center stage, Archie goes shopping, music legend Ron Dante opens the Funhouse, and it’s all recorded here.
The Wondrous Will Ryan 1949-2021
The Seahorse in “The Little Mermaid”; Petrie in “The Land Before Time” – two of hundreds of voices provided by Will Ryan who passed away yesterday.
Happy Birthday, Daws Butler!
Voice acting giant Daws Butler would be 105 today and he’d still be doing voices, teaching and adding joy to the lives around him.
DIC’s “Inspector Gadget” on Records
A Go-Go-Gadget global gaze at the recording career of a character who helped redefine the landscape of broadcast animation.
Filmation’s “Groovie Goolies” on Records
What’s a Halloween party without Saturday morning’s primo cartoon pop band? Here are the gory details behind their monster hits.
