Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown (album)

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Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown!
Charlie Brown anniversary cd.jpg
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
SourceRating
AllMusic3/5 stars[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 David Benoit, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour and Kenny G.[3]

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 the 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
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