Hi, Mouseketeers! It’s Disney Song Day on Animation Spin!
The touching voice of Darlene Gillespie, the sincerity of Jimmie Dodd and the charm of the Mouseketeers with musical direction by Camarata combine for genuine Disney magic.
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An Animation Spin Valentine to “The Archies”
Dialogue balloons of love go out in today’s Animation Spin to The Archie’s last album in their original LP series–and to a giant of the Archie world whom we recently lost.
The Tale of Disney’s Cinderella Storyteller Albums
In celebration of the film’s 70th anniversary year, here’s a look at five Cinderella story albums–all as lovely as their name–from Disneyland Records between 1957 and 1980.
Lucky Luke’s First Animated Feature on Records
A tuneful look at the internationally renowned “poor lonesome cowboy” in his big-screen debut, as well as his connection with the Hanna-Barbera and Walt Disney Studios.
Celebrating Sterling Holloway for a Happy Pooh Year
In which we note that Sterling Holloway would be 115 this Saturday and look at a Grammy-nominated grab-bag of eclectic music, strange casting and a few Mouseketeers.
Rainbow Brite and Friends Go for a Disney Holiday Spin!
A perfect storm of talent at Disney’s Buena Vista label turned Hallmark’s contribution to adorable ’80s character franchises into some of the most outstanding records of the era.
Rankin/Bass’ “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Records
The soundtrack to the highly-rated 1976 CBS special launched the first partnership between Disneyland Records and Rankin/Bass, opening new horizons for the label.
Happy Birthday, Cowboy Mickey – and Happy Unbirthday, Will Ryan!
We’re one day late for Mickey’s big day because we’ve been on the prairie getting you this Animation Spin about a classic country song collection and a legendary actor/songwriter.
Happy Anniversary to Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and Friends
Thirty years ago this month, Disney returned to its musical fairy tale roots (with a contemporary edge) and scaled heights far beyond some expectations. But we knew.
Breakfast with Count Chocula at The House of the Seven Gables
Animation Spin celebrates Halloween with the cartoon creepies of the grocery store aisle and records fresh from their cereal boxes, followed by a detour to a dark house in Salem.
