Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown (album)

Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown!
Studio album by
Various Artists
ReleasedOctober 17, 1989 (1989-10-17)
GenreJazz, Easy Listening, New-age, Blues, Soundtrack
Length48:03
LabelGRP Records
ProducerMichael Abene
Professional ratings
Review scores
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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 television specials originally performed by Vince Guaraldi, 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 television documentary You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Vince Guaraldi, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Performed byLength
1."Linus and Lucy" David Benoit3:39
2."Joe Cool"
B.B. King3:50
3."History Lesson"Dave GrusinDave Grusin4:52
4."The Great Pumpkin Waltz" Chick Corea5:34
5."Little Birdie" Joe Williams3:41
6."Rain, Rain, Go Away" Gerry Mulligan4:28
7."Breadline Blues"Dave GrusinKenny G4:10
8."Red Baron" Lee Ritenour3:57
9."Christmas Time Is Here"
Patti Austin3:27
10."Charlie Brown Theme"
  • Vince Guaraldi
  • Lee Mendelson
Amani A. W.-Murray3:39
11."Benjamin"Dave BrubeckDave Brubeck3:48
12."Linus and Lucy" (reprise with Peanuts Gang) David Benoit (with the Peanuts Gang)3:04
Total length:48:03

Voices

  • Charlie Brown: Kaleb Henley
  • Linus: Brandon Stewart
  • Lucy: Jennifer Banko
  • Peppermint Patty: Nichole Buda

References

  1. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  2. ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown!". people.com. 1989-12-04. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
  3. ^ Album liner notes