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Dispatch from Radio Free Disneyland is a series of music playlists, pertaining mostly to the culture, stories, and environments presented in Disney Films and Theme Parks. It is not associated with The Walt Disney Company.  And, while the podcasts, including the imbedded, watermarked music, are downloadable, their presence is intended to promote the included artists, and encourage ownership of their work through the included links to Amazon Music and other venues.

DISPATCH: Walt Disney and The Olympics Of Progress PLAY-CAST

Progress

Artist:          Public Service Broadcasting (with Tracyanne Campbell)

Album:        Every Valley

Public Service Broadcasting are a London-based pseudonymous musical group known for performing live with newsreel sound collateral and video footage of historical technological events. The band have toured internationally and in 2015 they won the Vanguard category of The Progressive Music Awards. publicservicebroadcasting.net

 

 

Robert Moses (December 18, 1888 – July 29, 1981) was an American public official who worked mainly in the New York metropolitan area. Known as the "master builder" of mid-20th century New York City, Long Island, Rockland County, and Westchester County, he is sometimes compared to Baron Haussmann of Second Empire Paris, and was one of the most polarizing figures in the history of urban development in the United States. His decisions favoring highways over public transit helped create the modern suburbs of Long Island and influenced a generation of engineers, architects, and urban planners.

 

This simultaneously bold and bland building housed the State of Illinois pavilion, featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. The winkin' blinkin' Lincoln was a sensation.

A Message From The Manager of Radio Free Disneyland

it's a small world (presented by Pepsi Cola for UNICEF) was also staged in a modern building. Rolly Crump's Tower of the Four Winds presaged the the playful look the Disneyland alliteration would take on.

Ford Motor Company's Magic Skyway got the "skinniest" relocation to Disneyland after the Fair. Walt Disney had fought Cast requests to build a new administration building at the Park, but gave in when it involved making a home for the Fair's dinosaurs to be seen from the Disneyland Railroad.

General Electric's Carousel of Progress had the most successful relocation of all the Fair shows. Playing at Disneyland and then at Walt Disney World.

WED Enterprises (Walt Disney Imagineering) brought three lessons learned at Disneyland to the Fair. Capacity, Capacity, and Capacity.

Mirror Maze

Artist:          Disney Studio Orchestra

Album:        Walt Disney and the World's Fair

The music to a side event or pre-show at the General Electric World's Fair complex. Presumably a hall of mirrors.

 

Nixon at the Contemporary PLAY-CAST

 

Dispatch from Radio Free Disneyland is a series of curated music playlists, pertaining mostly to the culture, stories, and environments presented in Disney Films and Theme Parks. It is not associated with The Walt Disney Company. And while the Playcasts, including the imbedded, watermarked music, are downloadable, their presence is intended to promote the included artists, and encourage ownership of their work through Amazon Music and other venues.

President Nixon in a tense Press Conference at Disney's Contemporary Resort on November 17, 1973.

Nixon's The One

 

 

Artist:             Connie Francis

Album:           Special 1968 Election Single

  A give away record for Nixon's 1968 campaign. 

 

 

 

Bowling Alley Culture Falling Away In Whittier, CA

 

President Nixon had a small bowling alley installed in the White House. You can take the boy out of Whittier...

Overture

 

Artist:             Jack Wagner/Disney Studio Orchestra

Album:           A Musical Souvenir of Walt Disney World

An out of print early Walt Disney World souvenir, featuring Jack Wagner, who was the voice of Disneyland and Walt Disney World for many years.

 

Watergate

 

Artist:             Hans Zimmer

Album:           Frost Nixon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Trouble's brewing. Zimmer brings the simmer.

 

Washington

 

Artist:             Hans Zimmer

Album:           12 Years A Slave Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Perfect accompaniment for an Imperial Presidency.

 

 

 

 

A Message From The General Manager of Radio Free Disneyland

 

 

 

Good Karma Hospital Closing Titles (Truncated)

 

Artist:           Ben Foster

Album:         The Good Karma Hospital

What!? The Beatles break up happened at Walt Disney World!?

 

 

 

Jim Michaelson Depicted Trains, Adventure, and Culture Waves

© Disney and Jim Michaelson

Imagineer and Disney Parks poster artist Jim Michaelson, responsible for posters for such iconic Disney attractions as Country Bear Jamboree, The Walt Disney World and Disneyland Railroads, and Pirates of the Caribbean, has passed away, according to WDWNT and multiple reports.

A couple of posters that Jim did before his Disney tenure recently caught our attention while planning this episode.

Cars 33 1/3 PLAY-CAST

Cars 33 1/3 v1.0

Dispatch from Radio Free Disneyland is a series of curated music playlists, pertaining mostly to the culture, stories, and environments presented in Disney Films and Theme Parks. It is not associated with The Walt Disney Company. And while the Playcasts, including the imbedded, watermarked music, are downloadable, their presence is intended to promote the included artists, and encourage ownership of their work through Amazon Music and other venues.

 

Where The Cars Go By Fast

Artist:           Jim Lauderdale

Album:         Time Flies

A perfect description of Carsland.

 

 

 

 

Thunder Road

Artist:            Sara Watkins

Album:          Born To Uke

Sara Watkins (of I’m With Her and Nickel Creek), is among the artists contributing tracks to Born to Uke, an album featuring ukulele-based versions of all the songs from Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run album released on Jan. 18.

All proceeds from Born to Uke will benefit Little Kids Rock, which funds music education in underprivileged public schools.

 

 

 

Sarah Watkins is among the artists benefiting Little Kids Rock.

 

 

McQueen And Sally

Artist:           Randy Newman

Album:         Cars Original Soundtrack

Please rise for the CarsLand National Anthem.

 

 

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L.A. Freeway

Artist:           Radney Foster

Album:         This One's For Him: A Tribute To Guy Clark

A cover of one of Guy Clark's best known songs. Clark released more than twenty albums, and his songs have been recorded by other artists including Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Buffett, Lyle Lovett, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, and Rodney Crowell. Wikipedia

Many an Angelino has uttered the prayer-like refrain, "without getting killed or caught'" when leaving a celebratory gathering.

Guy Clark walked this earth from November 6, 1941 - May 17, 2016

 

 

Another Day of Sun (with Radios)

Artist:           La La Land Cast

Album:         La La Land Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Just a bit off the back end of this cut that really sounds like one of those summer afternoon drives in Los Angeles. You can almost taste the Smog.

 

 

 

A Message From The General Manager of Radio Free Disneyland

 

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.

The Radio Free Disneyland Podcast returns after a long hiatus! Includes interview with legendary producer Don Hahn!

Our Avuncular Guide to the heavens above. Image © Disney

 

Yuri Gagarin - The Elvis Presley of the Space Race.

 

Laika (Russian: Лайка; c. 1954 – 3 November 1957) was a Soviet dog who became one of the first animals in space, and the first animal to orbit the Earth. Who's a good girl!?

Act 1: Reach For The Stars

Gagarin

Recording:     Gagarin

Artist:             Public Service Broadcasting

Album:           Gagarin (Extended Single)

A great British band that combines live playing with sound and film documentary, reminds us who got to space first.

 

 Daylight Express to Lutz

Recording:     Daylight Express to Lutz

Artist:             Alexandre Desplat

Album:           The Grand Budapest Hotel Original Soundtrack

A real favorite during station Vodka tastings.

 

Dancing In The Moonlight

Recording:      Dancing in the Moonlight

Artist:              Yonder Mountain String Band

Album:            Love. Ain't Love

The original version of the song was released by the Franco-American One-Hit-Wonders: King Harvest. Where were you in '72?

 

Ikea

Recording:       Ikea

Artist:              Jeff Bridges

Album:             Sleeping Tapes

This service should be available any minute!

Atomic Number

Recording:      Atomic Number

Artist:              Case/Lang/Veirs

Album:            Atomic Number

Stay in school kids!

 

Super group Case, Lang and Veirs work up the numbers. 

Recording:      Future People

Artist:              The Alabama Shakes

Album:            Sound & Color

These are the Future People!

 

 

The Alabama Shakes really do. ©2015/Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC

Act 2: Build It

Heinz Haber, Werner Von Braun, and Willie Ley. The Holy Trinity of German Disney Scientists.

Act 1: Reach For The Stars Gagarin Recording:     Gagarin Artist:             Public Service Broadcasting Album:           Gagarin (Extended Single) A great British band that combines live playing with sound and film documentary, reminds us who got to space first.    Daylight Express to Lutz Recording:  ...

Act 1: Hooray For Hollywood

Casablanca/Wizard of Oz (Audio Montage)

Rick And Renault

Includes:

Recording: Rick And Renault

Artist: Original Cast

Album: Music From The Original Motion Picture

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Recording: Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Artist: Judy Garland

Album: The Wizard of Oz Original Soundtrack

California Here I Come

Recording: California Here I Come

Artist: Al Jolson

Album: 20th Century Masters

City Of Stars

Recording: City Of Stars

Artist: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

Album: La La Land Original Soundtrack

Academy Award Winners for Best Original Song (2017). Wait... Yes!

Mae Jean Goes to Hollywood

Recording: May Jean Goes To Hollywood

Artist: The Byrds

Album: Ballad of Easy Rider

Written by a 21-year-old Jackson Browne. Played by the Clarence White Byrds. What could be better?

Blue Money

Recording: Blue Money

Artist: Van Morrison

Album: His Band & The Street Choir

An Irish sage visits the San Fernando Valley.

Tara's Theme (Act One Recap)

Recording: Tara's Theme

Artist: John Williams & The Boston Pops

Album: A Celebration

Act 2 - An Actors' Life For Me

Look At Me

Recording: Look At Me

Artist: Bobbie Darin

Album: Bless You California



Act Naturally

Recording: Act Naturally

Artist: Dwight Yoakam

Album: 21st Century Hits

Malkovich

Recording: Malkovich

Artist: Dweezil Zappa

Album: Via Zammata

Son of Mr Green Jeans? Son of Frank Zappa meets Malkovich.

The Raven

Recording: The Raven

Artist: Jeff Bridges

Album: Sleeping Tapes

Visit Jeff's Squarespace "Sleeping Tapes" site HERE:

New Kid In Town

Recording: New Kid In Town

Artist: JD Souther

Album: Natural History

The four most dreaded words in Hollywood.

Theme From "A Summer Place"

Recording: Theme From "A Summer Place"

Artist: Percy Faith

Album: Percy Faith Plays Movie Themes

Composer Max Steiner strikes again!



Act 3: The Wayfaring Stranger, The Wizard of Whimsey & Recessional Hollywood Hymns

Big Rock Candy Mountain

Recording: Big Rock Candy Mountain

Artist: Burl Ives

Album: Greatest Hits

Which Side Are You On?

Recording: Which Side Are You On?

Artist: The Almanac Singers

Album: Troubadours: Folk and the Roots of American Music

How a confluence of economical and political conditions made two very different men "fellow travelers..."

They look like friends. Photo © Time/Life

Two disparate show business figures seemed to fall into a concentric orbit during a unique period of Hollywood history.

One, was a man of the dusty road who brought the sensibility of depression era America to the mainstream.

The other, became thought of as one of the country’s homegrown gen...

Who is truly The President of Disneyland? CV Wood? Lindquist? Kalogridis? Mr. Lincoln? Colglazier or Nixon?

Author Todd James Pierce on the Yippie Invasion.

 

Act 1 Show Notes:

Dallas (Audio Montage)

Includes:

Recording:    The Star Spangled Banner

Artist:             U.S. Marine Band

Album:           Hail To The Chief

 

 

 

Recording:    26 Seconds

Artist:             Cowboy Junkies

Album:           The Kennedy Suite

 

 

With added news copy of the "patsy" statement.

 

 

Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy thought that Disneyland would be a good place for a talk with the President of Guinea, Ahmed Sékou Touré. Kennedy became the President of the United States. Touré became a dictator.

 

 

First We Take Manhattan

 

Recording:    First We Take Manhattan

Artist:             Jennifer Warnes

Album:           Famous Blue Raincoat

Jenny Sings Lenny. Sounds like a plan for revolution. Maybe it's already happened.

Stevie Ray Vaughn holding down the guitar slot.

 

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Leonard Cohen

Born: September 21, 1934, Westmount, Canada. Died: November 7, 2016, Los Angeles, CA

You Were On My Mind

 

Recording:    You Were On My Mind

Artist:             Colvin & Earle

Album:           Colvin & Earle

Colvin & Earle cover We Five from '65.

 

 

 

The Victory Lap

It is not unusual for an American Presidency to end with a visit to the Southern California Disney facility known as Disneyland. Generalisimo Eisenhower brought the Family. Reagan was involved in a major milestone celebration at the Park. Jimmy Carter took a jog before opening while still in office.

 

Where Have All The Flowers Gone

Recording:    Where Have All The Flowers Gone

Artist:             Petra Haden & Jesse Harris

Album:           The Kennedy Suite

 

Songs of cars and the open road. Some from Disney California Adventure Park’s Cars Land background loop, some not. A car song forensic history examination with R&B DJ and aficionado Steve Propes. Pedal to the metal!

Act 1 Show Notes:

Riding In My Car (Car Song)

Recording:  Riding In My Car (Car Song)

Artist:          Woody Guthrie

Album:        Woody At 100

From Woody's second set of children's music Nursery Days. Recorded in 1947, it was not released until 1956. After Guthrie was "quoted" in the Disneyland dedication address.

 

 

Show Opening Sound Logo (Audio Montage)

 

Includes:

Recording:  Overture- M. Gustave H

Artist:          Alexandre Desplat

Album:        Grand Budapest Hotel OST

 

 

 

Recording:   852

Artist:            The Cellar & Point

Album:          Ambit

 

 

 

 

Thanks to these fine artists for setting the tone of the Podcast. Discover their music via the buttons.

 

Highway 61 Revisited

Recording:   Highway 61 Revisited

Artist:            Dave Alvin

Album:          Highway 61 Revisited (Single)

A true man of the road testifies from the Book of Bob.

 

 

 

McQueen and Sally

 

Recording:  McQueen and Sally

Artist:           Randy Newman

Album:         Cars Original Soundtrack

 

 

 

Cars Land BGM Sparks Hot Rod Musical History Class

@bout Steve Propes...

In the magical days when KLON-FM spewed Jazz and Blues like a smokestack over the San Gabriel River Delta, Steve Propes flipped varietal disks of the R&B, Do-Wop, Blues, and Rockabilly strains to great acclaim.

Steve joins our own Deejay Middlebrow at Cars Land to check out the background music and chat about some classic car tunes in the linage of "Hot Rod Lincoln."

Radio Free Disneyland is a curated music podcast that tells the stories of the Disneyland Resort in a unique and tuneful way. Using Disney music, not-so-Disney music, and definitely-not-Disney music to tell the stories of the “lands,” their origins, and their citizenry. Real and imagined. Usually with a backbeat. 

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An incredibly detailed Soviet map of Orange County, California. Gotta be able to get the tanks down the streets. Which Chapman Ave. should we attack from?

Act 1 Show Notes:

Show Opening Sound Logo (Audio Montage)

 

Includes:

Recording:  Overture: M. Gustave H

Artist:         Alexandre Desplat

Album:       Grand Budapest Hotel Original Sountrack

 

 

 

 

Recording:   852

Artist:          The Cellar & Point

Album:        Ambit

 

 

 

Thanks to these fine artists for setting the tone of the Podcast. Discover their music via the buttons.

Intercepted Transmission 7/17/55 (Audio Montage)

 

Includes:

Recording:     Hall of Trade Unions, Moscow

Artist:            Thomas Newman

Album:           Bridge of Spies Soundtrack (2015)

 

 

 

Recording:    Dedication of Disneyland

Artist:           Walt Disney

Album:         The Legacy Collection-Disneyland

 

 

 

I Can't Live Without My Radio

Recording:     I Can't Live Without My Radio

Artist:            Halloween Alaska

Album:          Too Tall To Hide

A smooth and soulful cover of the LL Cool J's Hip Hop anthem. Halloween Alaska is a Minnesota-based band consisting of James Diers, Jake Hanson, Bill Shaw, and David King. All of the group's members live in the Twin Cities.

 

 

Radio Nowhere

 

Recording:        Radio Nowhere

Artist:               Bruce Springsteen

Album:             The Essential Bruce Springsteen