Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown (album)
Appearance
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown! | |
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Studio album by Various Artists | |
Released | October 17, 1989 |
Genre | Jazz, Easy Listening, New-age, Blues, Soundtrack |
Length | 48:03 |
Label | GRP Records |
Producer | Michael Abene |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown! is a 1989 album commemorating the 40th anniversary of the comic strip Peanuts and released by GRP Records.[2] The album contains versions of music and songs from the TV specials, as well as some original compositions, performed by various jazz artists such as Dave Brubeck, David Benoit, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour and Kenny G.[3] The album was released to coincide with the TV documentary You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Vince Guaraldi, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performed by | Length |
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1. | "Linus and Lucy" | David Benoit | 3:39 | |
2. | "Joe Cool" |
| B.B. King | 3:50 |
3. | "History Lesson" | Dave Grusin | Dave Grusin | 4:52 |
4. | "The Great Pumpkin Waltz" | Chick Corea | 5:34 | |
5. | "Little Birdie" | Joe Williams | 3:41 | |
6. | "Rain, Rain, Go Away" | Gerry Mulligan | 4:28 | |
7. | "Breadline Blues" | Dave Grusin | Kenny G | 4:10 |
8. | "Red Baron" | Lee Ritenour | 3:57 | |
9. | "Christmas Time Is Here" |
| Patti Austin | 3:27 |
10. | "Charlie Brown Theme" |
| Amani A. W.-Murray | 3:39 |
11. | "Benjamin" | Dave Brubeck | Dave Brubeck | 3:48 |
12. | "Linus and Lucy" (reprise with the Peanuts Gang) | David Benoit (with the Peanuts Gang) | 3:04 | |
Total length: | 48:03 |
Voices
[edit]- Charlie Brown: Kaleb Henley
- Linus: Brandon Stewart
- Lucy: Jennifer Banko
- Peppermint Patty: Nichole Buda
References
[edit]- ^ Yanow, Scott. "Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown!". people.com. 1989-12-04. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
- ^ Album liner notes