The Jungle Book: Classic Soundtrack Series (1967 Film) [Blisterpack] [SOUNDTRACK]

Sebastian Cabot, Bruce Reitherman, Louis Prima & His New Orleans Gang, Robert B. Sherman, Disney, The Jungle Book (Related Recordings), Phil Harris, Sterling Holloway, Richard M. Sherman

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 16, 1997)
• Original Release Date: October 18, 1967
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B000001MAF
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #377,400 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording
Fittingly to the jungle theme, the songs on The Jungle Book soundtrack (1967) are absolutely wild. "The Bare Necessities" and "I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)" are highlights, and neo-swing talisman Louis Prima goes ape in the role of King Louie. This record stylishly marks the end of an era; the film was the Disney studio's last animated musical before Walt Disney's death and the long period of mediocrity that stretched all the way to The Little Mermaid in 1989. As a special treat to Disney collectors, the CD release includes demo recordings, songs that weren't used in the film, and an interview with the Sherman brothers songwriting team. --John Sanchez

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Soundtrack!, December 30, 2006

By	Nikica Gilic (Zagreb, Croatia) - See all my reviews

Brilliant soundtrack of a brilliant animated film, with additional tracks - interview with authors of most songs (among the vocal tracks, only "The Bare Necessities" was written by Terry Gilkyson; all other tracks are by the Sherman brothers), two additional songs by Baloo (hip and swinging entertainer Phil Harris) and two demo-versions of Gilkyson's songs written for the initial idea - serious version of the Kipling's often sombre collonial book.
Of course, Louis Prima is the real king with his "I wan'na be like you" romp (assisted by Harris and others), but Sterling Holloway is brilliant snake in "Trust in me", whereas the barber shop vultures in "That's What Friends are for" ("we're your friend untill the bitter end"...) are a riot.
Oh, yes and beware: the info on singers on each track on this site is quite mixed up. O'Malley sings only on two versions of Colonel Hathi's March, etc.

4.0 out of 5 stars JB, August 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Jungle Book: Classic Soundtrack Series (1967 Film) (Audio CD)

This cd gives great music and really sets your mind to look on the bright side of things!

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a really cool soundtrack., January 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Jungle Book: Classic Soundtrack Series (1967 Film) (Audio CD)

I really like all of the marching songs on the soundtrack(when the elephants are marching). I also like the instrumental stuff on it.