Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown (album)
| 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 |
Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown is a 1989 album commemorating the 40th anniversary of the comic strip Peanuts and released by GRP Records.[1] 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 David Benoit, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour and Kenny G.[2]
| No. | Title | Performed by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Linus & Lucy" | David Benoit | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Joe Cool" | B.B. King | 3:50 |
| 3. | "History Lesson" | 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" | 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 | 3:48 |
| 12. | "Linus & Lucy (Reprise with the Peanuts Gang)" | David Benoit | 3:04 |
Voice actors on the CD
- Charlie Brown: Kaleb Henley
- Linus: Brandon Stewart
- Lucy: Jennifer Banko
- Peppermint Patty: Nichole Buda
References
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown!". people.com. 1989-12-04. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
- ^ Album liner notes
