Spin Special: Walt Disney World on Records
A look at attraction-related record albums around the time the world’s number one vacation destination first opened.
Tag Archives: Disneyland Records
The Never-Ending Storytellers of Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan”
A look at Disneyland Records’ first dialogue-driven “Storyteller” recording, its three narrators, and its variations from 1958 to today.
Walking in a Disney Wonderland
A 70th birthday salute to Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and the soundtrack album released almost 50 years after it premiered.
Walt’s Very First Disney Records
Walt Disney’s only record album for his in-house record company, the first it produced and released, sixty-five years ago.
Saluting Disney’s Record-Setting Story Reader, Robie Lester
The versatile singer/actor Ms. Lester appeared on more individual Walt Disney Records than any other artist in history.
Rankin/Bass’ “Ballad of Smokey the Bear” on Records & More
A vinyl-sided look at the enduring legend of a public serving bruin.
Walt Disney’s “Enchanted Tiki Room” on Records
When the soundtrack LP for Disney’s first Audio-Animatronics attractions premiered, it brought a lot of the animation legacy along with it – plus significant roots in “hi-fi” history.
Mary Martin: Legend of Disney, Broadway and Television
There was magic in the air after Mary Martin said, “I’d like to sing some Disney songs,” and Walt Disney said, “I can’t think of anyone I would rather hear sing them.”
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.
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.
