Disneyland Record I'M LUDWIG VON DRAKE 45rpm Walt Disney History Vault

Disneyland Record I'M LUDWIG VON DRAKE 45rpm Walt Disney History Vault

Classic Treasures from the Disney History Vault... from the Worldwide Disneyana Specialists of Saturday's Toys...  

Item:  "I'm Ludwig Von Drake" as introduced on Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color on September 24, 1961

Date:  1961

Description:  This Disneyland Record (LG-729) with yellow label and original illustrated record sleeve presented Walt Disney's newest character and host of the NBC program, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color.

Features two popular songs from the first episode's segment: "An Adventure in Color":

  • Side I:  I'm Ludwig Von Drake
  • Side II:  Green With Envy Blues

Both songs were written by Disney's staff songwriter, The Sherman Brothers (Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman).  Following their success in 1959 with "Tall Paul", Annette Funicello's first smash hit, they came to the attention of Walt Disney, who signed them to an exclusive contract as staff songwriters in the early 1960's.  This 1961 record is among the very first projects with which they were involved under that new contract.... leading to their 1965 Academy Award wins as songwriters for Mary Poppins and dozens of future Disney films and theme park projects.

Measurement:  7" x 7"

Condition:  Good; with routine wear from prior handling and subsequent long-term storage; still an impressive item for any Disney library or museum display.


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