Happy Trails

Kunzel (Artist), Cincinnati Pops (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 1989)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000003CVH
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,380 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Stampede

2. Theme from the Sons of Katie Elder

3. (Ghost) Riders in the Sky

4. Theme from the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

5. Prelude [From Duel in the Sun]

6. Buggy Ride [From Duel in the Sun]

7. Prelude [From Giant]

8. The Green Leaves of Summer [From the Alamo]

9. Theme from the Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

10. Theme from Johnny Guitar

11. The Cowboys [From Sunset Boulevard]

12. Back in the Saddle Again

13. Cowboy Songs

14. Mule Train [From Mule Train]

15. Saloon Brawl

16. Theme from the Wild Bunch

17. Theme from Lonesome Dove

18. Theme from Oklahoma Crude

19. Orange Blossom Special

20. Medley of TV Western Themes

See all 21 tracks on this disc

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not entirely at home on the range, February 23, 2008

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Dr Diablo (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Trails (Audio CD)

This sequel to Kunzel's "Round-up" is worth a listen but not completely satisfying. The CD's best feature is the music itself. The big and bold Western themes from "Johnny Guitar" and "The Sons of Katie Elder" are perfectly suited to the trademark Telarc orchestral treatment. The sound is spacious, with lots of the kettle drums and other percussion that fans expect from Kunzel and Telarc. The contributions by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers are are a nice touch.

The vocals of baritone Sherill Milnes on songs like "Liberty Valance" and "Ghost Riders in the Sky" are less welcome. These songs don't benefit from the operatic vibrato. Milnes may have real affection for this music, but he has little feel for how it should be sung. The Singing Sergeants of the Air Force male chorus render glee club versions of songs that would sound better with a somewhat more raw and less disciplined approach. I could also have done without the sound effects, such as "Saloon Brawl." I guess they are supposed to enhance the sense of fun, but I found them to be annoying filler.

I recommend the CD, albeit with reservations, because much of the music is infectiously melodic. However, be prepared for disappointing vocal performances of some of your favorites.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Disneyland Area Music, November 22, 2008

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Mr. C. W. Hill (Liverpool UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happy Trails (Audio CD)

Maybe a little old-fashioned to some, many of these tunes are used as the background music loop in Disneyland's Frontierland area (that's the music that plays in the open areas to give you the "feel" of the place).
There's other music as well (movie themes like the Magnificent 7 etc) but much is from this CD (which was why I bought it in the first place).
Lovers of Disneyland BGMs, this is one for you!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all-time favorites!, March 19, 2011

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Joe - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Happy Trails (Audio CD)

I used to listen to this CD over twenty years ago. I was so excited to find it here on Amazon.com.