This album was a "prototype" thrown together by Clark Gesner. The actual "off Broadway" album did come out later that was very similar, but with additional songs and pretty much the same cast. Check out the original OB album online.
You can definitely hear the budget that went into orchestrating the music here. Certainly far exceeds one's expectation for what Peanuts could be at that point in time.
When I was about 5 my mother bought this for me, knowing how much I loved Peanuts, but I didn't want to play it. Perhaps I was afraid to hear the Peanuts gang as real people rather than the cartoon characters I loved, or I just wanted them to stay cartoons. Well, one day when I was in the tub, she played it on my tinny little carry-all record player (remember those?) to see if it would pique my interest. It didn't, and she gave it away to my school's white elephant sale. Six years later my babysitter and I watched the musical on TV, and then I fell in love with it, got the TV cast album for Christmas, and have treasured these songs ever since. And I love this original version now, especially its lush, professional orchestral arrangements. (Indeed, "Happiness" does sound very "adult," which may have turned me off at 5.) Thanks for bringing this back! And what great sound quality!
R.I.P. Orson Bean. Also interesting to hear these full, lush orchestral arrangements, which contrasts with the minimalist approach the original show took (that score is nothing but piano, percussion, and bass).
Even though he was older by this point, Orson Bean is a great Charlie Brown because he just perfectly captures the utter hopelessness and self doubt that Charlie Brown has in the comics
I liked this version better than the other one that was readily available. I lent this out and never saw it again. Bought it as a re-issue in the 70's. Good to find it online.
I love how the opening song sounds with this big orchestral arrangement. I wish they had gotten two female singers, I would have loved to hear it sung by the later two male two female group
This is SO much better than any other recordings I’ve heard of these songs particularly the versions for the 1985 animated special which were often shrill and badly mixed. Here the songs are delivered with soul and humor and restraint and genuine voice acting. I particularly enjoyed track 8-it’s pensive and hilarious- and the much jazzier, more genuine sounding, version of Suppertime. Unlike other renditions of this musical the sentiment here is cynical not syrupy. Mendelson and Melendez should have just used these performances in the cartoon.
I ONLY JUST REALISED THE LAST BARS OF "THE KITE" ARE A REPRISE OF "DOCTOR LUCY". Oh my gosh. I'd never heard "Dr Lucy" before, it's interesting how that motif is left in "The Kite" even though the track it originates from wasn't used after... And the melody of "My Blanket & Me" was used as continuities in the animated special even though the song itself wasn't used... My word this is *_fascinating_* to listen to.
Clark Gesner was a genius when he came up with these simple tunes and demo-ed them for Charles Schultz. What's even more interesting is the similarities of this album to the (1967) Off Broadway album. Some of the same artists appeared in both. I remember seeing that play (first run) in New York a long time ago; Wow; brain freeze!
@@spetragl Bill Hinnant, playing Snoopy, was the sole performer on the original 1966 album to reprise his role in the 1967 stage musical. He also performed the role in the abridged televised version of the show which was broadcast on NBC in 1973.
did you know that Bill Hinnant is the brother of Skip Hinnant who is best known for playing Schroeder in the first stage production of You're a good man Charlie Brown and he is also best known for voicing Fritz The Cat in Fritz The Cat and The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat
Skip Hinnant was also a member of the "Sha Na Na" style Fictional Quintet called "Phyllis and The Pharaohs" on "The Electric Company." Best known for the participation of Miss Rita Moreno and a guy named Morgan Freeman at the time. Hinnant also played a very cleverly named inside joke TV Detective that I took DECADES to get the pun on: "Fargo North, Decoder!"😂🤦♂️🎤🎼B.W.
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This is how the songs have always sounded in my head.
This album was a "prototype" thrown together by Clark Gesner. The actual "off Broadway" album did come out later that was very similar, but with additional songs and pretty much the same cast. Check out the original OB album online.
@@spetragl Actually, only one member reprised his role: Bill Hinnant.
You can definitely hear the budget that went into orchestrating the music here. Certainly far exceeds one's expectation for what Peanuts could be at that point in time.
When I was about 5 my mother bought this for me, knowing how much I loved Peanuts, but I didn't want to play it. Perhaps I was afraid to hear the Peanuts gang as real people rather than the cartoon characters I loved, or I just wanted them to stay cartoons. Well, one day when I was in the tub, she played it on my tinny little carry-all record player (remember those?) to see if it would pique my interest. It didn't, and she gave it away to my school's white elephant sale. Six years later my babysitter and I watched the musical on TV, and then I fell in love with it, got the TV cast album for Christmas, and have treasured these songs ever since. And I love this original version now, especially its lush, professional orchestral arrangements. (Indeed, "Happiness" does sound very "adult," which may have turned me off at 5.) Thanks for bringing this back! And what great sound quality!
R.I.P. Orson Bean.
Also interesting to hear these full, lush orchestral arrangements, which contrasts with the minimalist approach the original show took (that score is nothing but piano, percussion, and bass).
Oh my gosh. Those embryonic versions of 'Facts' and 'Kite' are glorious... it's truly amazing hearing how some of my favourite songs really began...
I used to listen to this album on my little turntable (when I was 12) which came with a builtin-45 RPM ring and a lid.
Best version of the musical and it ain’t even close
Even though he was older by this point, Orson Bean is a great Charlie Brown because he just perfectly captures the utter hopelessness and self doubt that Charlie Brown has in the comics
When I hear other actors say, "Lucy I'm so depressed.", I just don't hear it.
I had this album when I was small and supper time was my favorite song.
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R.I.P. Orson Bean (1928-2020)
Who is that?
@@modernmiderntown3241 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orson_Bean
I liked this version better than the other one that was readily available. I lent this out and never saw it again. Bought it as a re-issue in the 70's. Good to find it online.
I love how the opening song sounds with this big orchestral arrangement. I wish they had gotten two female singers, I would have loved to hear it sung by the later two male two female group
This is SO much better than any other recordings I’ve heard of these songs particularly the versions for the 1985 animated special which were often shrill and badly mixed. Here the songs are delivered with soul and humor and restraint and genuine voice acting. I particularly enjoyed track 8-it’s pensive and hilarious- and the much jazzier, more genuine sounding, version of Suppertime. Unlike other renditions of this musical the sentiment here is cynical not syrupy. Mendelson and Melendez should have just used these performances in the cartoon.
Yes, this "concept" recording is just wonderful; and it stars Orson Bean!
@@spetragl They even made "Happiness" wonderful which, heretofor, I found unlistenable. Thanks for the upload!
Loving these rare recordings of great Peanuts stuff I grew up on . Thanks for
posting.
Thank you!!! This is the best and I've listened to this when I was a preschool
I love that Orson Bean is playing Charlie Brown.
I ONLY JUST REALISED THE LAST BARS OF "THE KITE" ARE A REPRISE OF "DOCTOR LUCY". Oh my gosh. I'd never heard "Dr Lucy" before, it's interesting how that motif is left in "The Kite" even though the track it originates from wasn't used after...
And the melody of "My Blanket & Me" was used as continuities in the animated special even though the song itself wasn't used... My word this is *_fascinating_* to listen to.
Clark Gesner was a genius when he came up with these simple tunes and demo-ed them for Charles Schultz. What's even more interesting is the similarities of this album to the (1967) Off Broadway album. Some of the same artists appeared in both. I remember seeing that play (first run) in New York a long time ago; Wow; brain freeze!
@@spetragl
Bill Hinnant, playing Snoopy, was the sole performer on the original 1966 album to reprise his role in the 1967 stage musical. He also performed the role in the abridged televised version of the show which was broadcast on NBC in 1973.
RIP Bill Hinnant.
did you know that Bill Hinnant is the brother of Skip Hinnant who is best known for playing Schroeder in the first stage production of You're a good man Charlie Brown and he is also best known for voicing Fritz The Cat in Fritz The Cat and The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat
And Reva Rose (the original off-Broadway cast's Lucy) voiced Fritz's wife in Nine Lives!
Skip Hinnant was also a member of the "Sha Na Na" style Fictional Quintet called "Phyllis and The Pharaohs" on "The Electric Company." Best known for the participation of Miss Rita Moreno and a guy named Morgan Freeman at the time. Hinnant also played a very cleverly named inside joke TV Detective that I took DECADES to get the pun on: "Fargo North, Decoder!"😂🤦♂️🎤🎼B.W.
Bilbo Baggins as Charlie Brown...
Apparently Barbara Minkus, who plays Lucy in this album also did Ms. Pac-Man's voice in the Pac-Man cartoon.
18:12 Heartbroken, Susan sadly sings "Beethoven's Moonlight".
Oh Good Grief 🙂
I’ve gotten to like all of them
0:00 It's Pentwater Day!
It would be better if the original voice cast, sans Bill Hinnant voiced their respective characters.
18:12 Beethoven's Moonlight Sing Along
Where do you find this stuff??Keep up the good work.
Oh this one was buried in my basement for 40 years, along with my 8-tracks!
Man, I love how your basement is such a treasure trove of rare to common Peanuts albums and other merchandise! That's really really interesting!
@@spetragl that so cool great record thanks for posting
BOOKMARK: T.E.A.M. @ 12:15
18:12 Trans Siberian Orchestra Beethoven's Late Night Bonus - Schroeder Sing Along
Charlie Brown sounds like Chuck E Cheese from the 1980s pizza time theatre showtapes.
Could you bring "A boy named charlie brown "(1963) soundtrack
You're talking about the TV special? There is no known stereo source available to work with.
I'm actually talking about a 1963 documentury
@@marlonsemedo4270 Right; I don't have any source material.
You know it okay if you couldn't find it,but can you bring "he's your dog charlie brown"soundtrack please
Can you do more videos