Released 1955 (1955) Label Decca Records | Release date 1955 | |
Music from Disneyland Broadway Goes Hollywood Genres Children's music, Popular music | ||
Music from Disneyland is the 1955 debut album of Jack Pleis (credited as Jack Pleis and His Orchestra and Chorus). It covers twelve popular songs from Walt Disney films.
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Background
Jack Pleis (1917–1990) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer. Prior to the release of this album, he had been one of Jan Savitt's "Top Hatters". After serving in World War II, he worked several years at London Records, moving to Decca in 1953, where he and his orchestra initially backed other artists including his wife Karen Chandler, The Four Aces, Eileen Barton, Teresa Brewer, and the Dinning Sisters. He had released several singles prior to releasing this album.
Critical reception
Billboard wrote that "the contents are styled along pop-lines, with Pleis and a vocal chorus contributing relaxed, danceable treatments of [...] memorable Disney songs.
The Daily Herald called the album an "abundantly joyful package of music", writing further that "Jack Pleis, his orchestra and chorus blend wonderfully on a dozen selections of memorable Disney songs", and concluding that it was "delightful listening for all ages."
Track listing
Jack Pleis and His Orchestra and Chorus (1955). Music from Disneyland (LP). Decca. DL 8105.
Songs
1When You Wish upon a StarJack Pleis2:56
2Heigh-Ho - Whistle While You WorkJack Pleis2:47
3Someday My Prince Will ComeJack Pleis2:45