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What do you mean there is another Disneyland!? In Central Florida!? Our Russian handlers send us to the Sunshine State for a multi-part exploration. Herbie Hancock, JD McPherson, Fiona Apple, John Debney, Josh Nelson, Michael Giacchino, and “Weird Al” Yankovic help us along the way.
Pure Imagination
Recording: Pure Imagination
Artist: Fiona Apple
Venue: Chipotle Campaign
A dystopian version of the theme from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is still as sweet.
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The Putin Interviews, Main Title Theme
Recording: The Putin Interviews, Main Title Theme
Artist: Jeff Beal
Album: Oliver Stone’s The Putin Interviews
A real Russian Toe-Tapper. We get our assignment.
Married Life
Recording: Married Life
Artist: Michael Giacchino
Album: Walt Disney Records the Legacy Collection: Disneyland
The nearly ubiquitous film composer, snagged a Grammy for this song from the film Up. It currently plays on the Disneyland as well as the Magic Kingdom‘s Main Street music loop. I’m listening to it right now. Really!
I Have But One Heart
Recording: I Have But One Heart
Artist: Al Martino & Carlo Savina
Album: The Godfather (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
A nice background tune for a leisurely Italian meal in Town Square. If I remember the movie correctly, there’s a pistol in the Men’s Public toilet tank if you need it. The Godfather. Not Lady and the Tramp.
Hunting For Sugar
Recording: Hunting For Sugar
Artist: JD McPherson
Album: Undivided Heart & Soul
Try and get a little something sweet to get you through the day. And, possibly the night…
America’s Great National Pastime
Recording: America’s Great National Pastime
Artist: The Byrds
Album: Original Singles 1965-1971
The song describes Casey’s Corner fairly accurately. As for the band: It did function as a revolving door, ejecting some members to pop music heights. But The Byrds were truly America’s Band.
A Story About The Future
Recording: A Story About The Future
Artist: Michael Giacchino
Album: Tomorrowland – Original Film Sound Track
Giacchino again! He must be stopped!
Make Way For Tomorrow Today
Recording: Make Way For Tomorrow Today
Artist: The Stark Expo Singers (John Debney)
Album: Original Motion Picture Score – Iron Man 2
The Stark Expo in the Iron Man 2 film shares the aesthetic of the 1964-1965 New York Worlds Fair. And so, is inextricably linked to Walt Disney World.
Bradbury’s Spirit
Recording: Bradbury’s Spirit
Artist: Josh Nelson
Album: Exploring Mars
L.A. Jazz standout Josh Nelson interprets Ray Bradbury’s classic novel about Walt Disney World’s target planet. The renown author was a friend of Walt Disney’s, and he worked as a consultant on projects for Walt Disney World.
Come Fly With Me
Recording: Come Fly With Me
Artist: Herb Albert
Album: Come Fly With Me
Herb Albert was the Chief Hombre in The Tijuana Brass. His backing band was a Wrecking Crew. He put the A in A&M Records and is a major “endowager” for music programs at the University of Southern California and Cal Arts. Still Flying.
Tom Corless is the publisher of WDWNT (Look busy!) He uses his extensive knowledge of Walt Disney World to recall several extinct attractions.
Baby Driver
Recording: Baby Driver
Artist: Simon & Garfunkel
Album: Baby Driver – Music From The Motion Picture
Not sure that Paul Simon is even now tall enough to ride the Grand Prix Raceway alone. Both may retire soon.
Make Way For Tomorrow – Expo Version
Recording: Make Way For Tomorrow – Expo Version
Artist: The Stark Expo Singers (John Debney)
Album: Original Motion Picture Score – Iron Man 2
John Debney closes the Stark Expo and our visit to the Floridian Tomorrowland.
Skipper Dan
Recording: Skipper Dan
Artist: “Weird Al” Yankovic
Album: Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of “Weird Al” Yankovic
Al asks the musical question that thousands have pondered: “Why am Ia Jungle Cruise Skipper?”
It’s A Jungle Out There
Recording: It’s A Jungle Out There
Artist: Randy Newman
Album: Dark Matter
Newman here revives a notable TV theme commision. Look at all the Monks in the trees!
Coming Home: Jungle Cruise Mash Up
Recording: What Comes Back
Artist: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
Album: Ken Burns’ The Vietnam War [Original Score]
Recording: Apocalypse Now Original Soundtrack
Artist: Various Artists
Album: Double CD Definitive Edition
Are you an assassin?
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Recording: Swisskapolka
Artist: Buddy Baker; Bob Jackman
Album: Walt Disney Records the Legacy Collection: Disneyland
A song that has driven countless Jungle Cruise Skippers “around the bend.”
Recording: I Wan’na Be Like You
Artist: Christopher Walken
Album: The Jungle Book Original Soundtrack (2016)
What are ya nuts?
Show Notes Exclusive: Anthropological Mis-Direction
Bob Hope and Walt Disney rarely if ever worked together. Sure, they crossed paths along the way. Charity functions, the Oscars, etc. Nothing major.
But Hope became a fixture at the Walt Disney Company after Walt’s passing. Television Specials. The Opening of The Disney MGM Studios Theme Park, etc. Hope was The Walt Disney Company’s living link to Hollywood’s Golden Age.
This Adventureland kiosk pays tribute to Ol’ Ski Nose and one of his formula comedies.
The Jungle Line (featuring Leonard Cohen)
Recording: The Jungle Line
Artist: Herbie Hancock
Album: River – The Joni Letters
Rousseau walks on trumpet paths. Safaris to the heart of all that jazz
Recording: Pinocchio Medley
Artist: Ken Nordine, Bill Frisell/Ringo Starr with Herb Albert
Album: Stay Awake
This Hal Willner produced album is lively, nuanced, and sublime. It truly started the Disney cover songs by unexpected artists idea. But, like a fine sprit, it should be used sparingly, for special occasions. It can surely be said, that for the show’s first trip to Walt Disney World we did get out the good stuff. Herb Albert returns for a trumpet solo… with Ringo!
A dystopian version of the theme from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is still as sweet.
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