The united states of america is a stan freberg production. They feature many different aspects of his lengthy career in media. The popularity of freberg s recordings landed him his own program, the situation comedy thats rich. They both use the ominous 4note brass and timpani theme made famous in the 1950s by procedural drama dragnet. For stan freberg presents the united states of america. Why, thats america, america stand up and give three cheers to that country to whom the bad guys all lose why, thats. Jul 04, 2012 1 overture 2 columbus discovers america. In 1961, he produced the classic comedy album, stan freberg presents the united states of america, volume 1. The middle years and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Stan freberg presents the united states of america, vol.
With tongue firmly planted in cheek, freberg and his allstar company take on some of the greatest tales and incidents from the annals of u. Stan freberg presents the united states of america vol. George and the dragonet, stan freberg presents the united states of america, his role on the television series time for beany 19501955, and. This followup to stan freberg s presents the united states of america, vol. Listen to songs by stan freberg on myspace, stream free online music by stan freberg stan freberg. Stan freberg presents the united states of america all the.
In 1950, he scored a huge success with his first recording for capitol records, john and marsha, a soapopera parody that consisted of the title characters both played by freberg repeating each others names. People are amazed to see that i wrote all the words and music myself to stan freberg presents the united states of america. Advertisement for america 228k stephen foster with writers block 47k. 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. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The early years 1961 in that both combined dialog and song in a musicallike style. Stan freberg all the best full album best of pop best of jazz duration. The 10 best stan freberg podcast and radio episodes in 2019. Listen to presents the united states of america, vol. Abe lincoln at home in the white house by stan freberg.
The early years is a 1961 american comedy album with music and dialogue written by stan freberg, released as capitol wsw1573 in 1961. Stan freberg presents the united states of america volume 1. The early years 1961 combined dialogue and song in a musical theatre format. 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. Oct 14, 20 from stan freberg presents the united states of america from stan freberg presents the united states of america skip navigation sign in. In a followup he used pedal steel guitarist speedy west. Get all the lyrics to songs on stan freberg presents.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. George and the dragonet, stan freberg presents the united states of america, his role on the television series time for beany, and a number of classic television commercials. This wacky but literate misreading of americas early years was a huge formative influence on me. The ensemble included jesse white, who five years later became the original lonely maytag repairman, and the great june foray, the voice of rocky the flying squirrel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 22, 2019 stan freberg presents the united states of america.
Apr 08, 2015 for many years he collaborated on and off with the producer david merrick on a broadway show based on stan freberg presents the united states of america, but he pulled out when mr. For many years he collaborated on and off with the producer david merrick on a broadway show based on stan freberg presents the united states of america. Apr 10, 2015 images ive shared through my radio show the movie music spotlight. The early years is a 1961 american comedy album with music and dialogue written by stan. If youve never heard it, today is the perfect time to listen to stan frebergs classic take on thanksgiving with his famous song. Im from the daughters of the american revo freberg. Released in 1961, the album retells the history of the usa from the voyage of columbus through. The early years by stan freberg cd, capitolemi records at the best online prices at ebay.
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. Youll hear everything from some of his classic parodies to excerpts from both volumes of stan freberg presents the united states of america, along with several of his unique radio and television commercials. Read some of stan freberg s great works, past and present. 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. Listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts. Stan freberg presents the united states of america, volume one. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from stan freberg at the discogs marketplace. Stan freberg presents the united states of america volume. Stan freberg presents the united states of america volume one. Here is one of his greatest works, an album called stan freberg presents the united states of america, volume one.
Stan freberg presents the united states of america audio. From stan freberg presents the united states of america from stan freberg presents the united states of america skip navigation sign in. Album discography order this album download realaudio player. Stan freberg was prolific in his work, making incredible satirical works and albums with sharp wit and quick punchlines. Listen to stan freberg radio featuring songs from stan freberg presents. Stan freberg presents the united states of america, used skits and songs to tell the story of this country from paul revere to the major. April 7, 2015, santa monica, california, usa american author, recording artist, animation voice actor.
Stan freberg presents the united states of america volume 2. On thanksgiving 1991, npr aired the new stan freberg show, a onehour special that marked his first return to longform comedy in decades. Nov 23, 2019 stan freberg presents the united states of america. Freberg was inducted into the national radio hall of fame in 1995. Stan freberg stan freberg presents the united states of america, vol. Stan freberg presents the united states of america. Nov 24, 2011 stan frebergs classic satirical take on thanksgiving. The middle years, the longawaited sequel to his most popular work. Stan frebergs songs stream online music songs listen. Cts extra 05 remembering stan freberg internet archive. Stan freberg presents the united states of america, volume two was planned for release during america s bicentennial in 1976, but it did not emerge until 1996.
Freberg satirizes episodes of the history of the united states. Rocky mountain mike on stan freberg presents the united states of america. From an early age he was a big fan of radio and sound. Freberg satirizes episodes of the history of the united states from 1492 until the end of the revolutionary war in 1783.
Stan freberg became famous through his great wit and humor in radio broadcasting. Freberg, stan stan freberg presents the united states of america, vol. Buy stan frebergs album titled presents the united states of america, vols. Along with recollections and commentary from your hosts. 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. In 1961 he released the fulllength comedy album stan freberg presents the united states of america, a highly irreverent retelling of events from the arrival of columbus to the end of the revolutionary war in the style of a broadway musical. If you have a favorite stan freberg script youd like to add to this page or would like to see a certain script on this page, please post it on the stan freberg mailing list. He was blessed with the double abilities of being an amazing mimic. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The world is waiting for the sunrise stan freberg 6. George and the dragonet, stan freberg presents the united states of america, his role on the television series time for beany 19501955, and a number of classic television commercials. Download radio drama revival episode 410the post episode 410 stan. Quotations by stan freberg, american actor, born august 7, 1926. On the back of this 1953 audio recording is freberg s little blue riding hood.
Freberg s early parodies revealed his obvious love of jazz. 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. Dec 24, 2014 despite his jewishsounding last name, freberg is actually a baptist of swedish heritage. Stan freberg presents the united states of america stan freberg home. Listen free to stan freberg stan freberg presents the usa overture, columbus discovers america and more. The album combined dialogue and song in a musical theater format. The united states of america volume 1 and 2 by stan freberg isbn. Check out the best podcast episodes all about stan freberg as rated by himalaya. Even though it took stan freberg threeandahalf decades, he successfully updated the irreverent and historically challenged masterpiece presents the united states of america, vol. Stan frebergs classic satirical take on thanksgiving the. Stan freberg, the spirited comic genius who lampooned american history in his landmark recordings the united states of america and was.
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