Stan freberg stan freberg presents the united states of. Stan freberg presents the united states of america, vol. Burton took over for the deceased paul frees as the narrator for volume 2. Stan freberg presents the united states of america pt 6 paul williams. Stan freberg presents the united states of america all the. Stan freberg presents the united states of america, volume two was planned for a release during americas bicentennial in 1976, but did not emerge until 1996.
The first volume entitled stan freberg presents the united states of america. In the liner notes for volume 2, freberg declared his intentions to follow through on his original mission to tell the rest of the story of america, up to the present, in volumes 3 and 4. From stan freberg presents the united states of america skip navigation. Released in 1961, the album retells the history of the usa from the voyage of columbus. The son of a roofer and a youthful asthmatic, his physician advised therapy through playing the tuba. When he first performed some of his parodies, the reaction was not. Stan freberg presents the united states of america pt 6. Distinguished multiple grammywinning trumpeter, arranger, conductor and songwriter whose instantlyrecognizable style remains a longtime trademark. The history of the united states of america volume 2 should help rectify any mistakes.
Stan freberg presents the united states of america volume. Freberg presented a madcap version of history that began with christopher columbuss. Freberg satirizes episodes of the history of the united states from 1492 until. Ive had so many stops and starts over the years, says freberg of. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, freberg and his allstar company take on some of the greatest tales and incidents from the annals of. Stan freberg presents the united states of america is a twovolume themed comedy album by comedian stan freberg which presents the history of the united states of america as a series of comedy sketches and songs, from the first voyage of christopher columbus up through world war i.
Stan freberg presents the united states of america volume 1. The united states of america volume 1 and 2 stan freberg presents stan freberg on. Under the parenthetical title the middle years, the satirist has once again gathered an allstar cast of luminaries to lend their multifaceted talents, including peter leeds, june foray, and jesse white from the first installment. The second volume is totally eclipsed by the first. He is still active in the industry in his mid80s, nearly 70 years after entering it. Satirist stan freberg makes history again the morning call. Following the same format as its predecessor, resembling that of a staged presentation, united states of america, vol. The early years 1961 combined dialogue and song in a musical theatre format. Stan freberg presents the united states of america volume one. Stan freberg little blue riding hood, 1953 capitol record.
Stan freberg presents the united states of america all the tropes. Stan freberg presents the united states of america stan freberg. June foray, jesse white, and shepard menken were among the voices heard on the first volume of stan freberg presents the united states of america. Freberg, stan stan freberg presents the united states of america, vol. The early years 1961 combined dialogue and song in a musical theater format. According to mark evanier, rodent rebellion is his last appearance in an animated feature. Stan freberg presents the united states of america is a two volume themed comedy album which presents the history of the united states of america as a series of comedy sketches, from the first voyage of christopher columbus up through world war i. Stan freberg presents the united states of america, volume one.
The united states of america is a stan freberg production. Get all the lyrics to songs on stan freberg presents. The middle years and join the genius community of music scholars to. Jul 04, 2019 an animation of yankee doodle go home spirit of 76, from stan freberg presents the united states of america volume one. The united states of america volume 1 and 2 by stan freberg isbn. This followup to stan freberg s presents the united states of america, vol. Jul 02, 1996 even though it took stan freberg threeandahalf decades, he successfully updated the irreverent and historically challenged masterpiece presents the united states of america, vol. The original album musical, released on capitol, parodies the history of the united states from 1492 until the end of the revolutionary war in 1783. August 7, 1926 is an american author, recording artist, animation voice actor, comedian, radio personality, puppeteer and advertising creative director, whose career began in 1944. Although the historical research on this predates the volume the sketch and.
Even though it took stan freberg threeandahalf decades, he successfully updated the irreverent and historically challenged masterpiece presents the united states of america, vol. The middle years and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. In it, freberg parodied both large and small aspects. Stan freberg stan freberg presents the united states of america, vol. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the second volume, a number of attempts to use references to todays phrases and situations really dont work very well.
Starting in grand style with a hammy introduction then full on overture pow wow wow youre there in the great story of america. Released in 1961, presents the united states of america, vol. Apr 10, 2015 images ive shared through my radio show the movie music spotlight. Columbus discovers america its a round, round world. The second volume included the former two, as well as lorenzo music. In 1996, the humorist released a sequel, stan freberg presents the united states of america, volume 2. Feb 28, 2018 stan freberg s seminal work is much more than a comedy album. In his autobiography, freberg detailed his efforts to have the songs and skits produced on broadway. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Stan freberg as yankee doodle and as bix, the hip fife player, walter tetley as the young second drummer, and shepard menken as the officer. With stan freberg presents the united states of america, stan freberg created not only one of the greatest comedy albums of all time, but also an invaluable teaching aid for generations of high school and college american history courses.
The early years is a 1961 american comedy album with music and dialogue written by stan freberg, released as capitol wsw1573 in 1961. Madison, jefferson, franklin, osbourne americas first. When the first volume of this laughoutloud, satirical musical history was released in 1961, it was deemed a highwater mark in pop culture, blending bright. Columbus discovers americaits a round, round world pilgrims progresstake an indian to lunch the thanksgiving story under the double turkey. Freberg himself wrote the entire script as well as the music for both volumes. Read about abe lincoln in analysis from stan freberg s stan freberg presents.
Freberg, stan stan freberg presents the united states of. The early years capitol sm1573, 1961 reissued capitol 92061, 1989 and rhino r2 72476, 1996 overture. The united states of america volume 1 and 2 by stan freberg 4. Stan freberg presents the united states of america. In his school band, he developed an appreciation of the other instruments and became a selftaught. Freberg satirizes episodes of the history of the united states from 1492 until the end of the revolutionary war in 1783. Stan freberg, stan freberg presents the united states of america vol. Classic freberg satire, this on the history of the country, some segments wonderfully funny, others evoking yawns.
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