Guaraldi, Vince - Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (50th Anniversary Edition Vinyl)

Guaraldi, Vince - Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (50th Anniversary Edition Vinyl)

Charlie Brown has been waiting by the mailbox for this Valentine for 50 years, but you don't need to. Today, for the first time ever, Vince Guaraldi's 1975 "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (Original Soundtrack Recording - 50th Anniversary Extended Edition)" premieres, including the complete 22 cue score plus 8 never-before-heard bonus tracks. The holiday special was written and created by Charles Schulz, directed by Phil Roman and produced by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. 

The album is mixed and mastered for audiophiles, jazz lovers, and Peanuts¨ fans everywhere from the original 2" session tapes to a 192kHz/24bit master. The record Includes Guaraldi hits like the sweet centerpiece melody, "Heartburn Waltz" and it's diverse reprises. Other highlights include "Paw Pet Overture," "Jennie L." and "There's Been A Change." Some songs have equally stunning alternate takes that have never been heard. Guaraldi effectively layered his Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano to create a sublime, heartfelt soundtrack throughout and, perhaps, the most unique version of everyone's favorite "Linus and Lucy."

Beyond the composer's playing, the trio is made up of Seward McCain on electric bass (at Guaraldi's request), and Vince Lateano on drums.

Tracklisting:

1. Heartburn Waltz
   
2. Heartburn Waltz (Reprise)
   
3. Linus and Lucy
   
4. Valentine Interlude #1 / Heartburn Waltz (2nd Reprise)
   
5. Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49 No. 2 - 1. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
   
6. Heartburn Waltz (3rd Reprise)
   
7. Linus and Lucy (Reprise)
   
8. Paw Pet Overture
   
9. Freddie's Mood (Chopin's Nocturne in E Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2)
   
10. Heartburn Waltz (4th Reprise)
    
11. Never Again
    
12. Music Box Dance (Bach's Minuet in G Major, Bwv Anh. 116)
    
13. Woodstock's Mambo
    
14. Heartburn Waltz (5th Reprise)
15. Jennie L.
    
16. Heartburn Waltz (6th Reprise)
    
17. Valentine Interlude #2 / Heartburn Waltz (7th Reprise)
    
18. There's Been a Change
    
19. Woodstock's Revenge
    
20. Charlie Brown's Wake-up
21. Heartburn Waltz (8th Reprise)
22. Freddie's Mood (Show Version)
23. Heartburn Waltz (Bonus Mix) (Be My Valentine 50th Anniversary Edition Bonus)
24. Jennie L. (Alternate Take) (Be My Valentine 50th Anniversary Edition Bonus)
25. Heartburn Waltz (Alternate Take) (Be My Valentine 50th Anniversary Edition Bonus)
26. Woodstock's Mambo (Bonus Mix) (Be My Valentine 50th Anniversary Edition Bonus)
27. Heartburn Waltz (Reprise) (Bonus Mix) (Be My Valentine 50th Anniversary Edition Bonus)
28. There's Been a Change (Alternate Take) (Be My Valentine 50th Anniversary Edition Bonus)
29. Heartburn Waltz (5th Reprise) (Bonus Mix) (Be My Valentine 50th Anniversary Edition Bonus)
30. Last Call for Love (Be My Valentine 50th Anniversary Edition Bonus)