Holly Jolly
Have an early merry Christmas this week as we look at perhaps the greatest song to emerge from an animated TV special.
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A Dilly Dilly Hit
The song–based upon an eighteenth-century English tune–was the biggest hit connected with a Disney production since “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” nearly two years previous.
Walt Disney’s “So Dear to My Heart” (1948) on Records
Perhaps Walt Disney’s most personal feature film found itself performed on records during two different decades and labels—resulting in two very different productions.
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…
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,…
