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Vince Guaraldi — Charlie Brown Theme
Album: A Boy Named Charlie Brown
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Released: 1989
Length: 4:17
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 PeteyGreens wrote:

Hey!  It's Schroeder all grown up and playing like he's been playing since he was a kid.  Who knew Schroeder's real name was Vince?




LOL! Too funny!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:

Anything by Vince just makes me smile...




Me too!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

piano bass and drums played to perfection     brings a big smile and tap tap tap to my toes




I Agree!!  Same here!!     
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Only 47. Damn.
At least we had him for a little while - what an indelible mark. Still making people smile.
c.
Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
It's also interesting of the overlap between this and Johnny Costa's music on "Mr Rogers Neighborhood".  Pretty much the same, though Costa's music is a bit more busy with the melodies. Both Charlie Brown and Mr Rogers Neighborhood gave late boomers and Gen X an early taste of modern jazz.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
RIP,  Jerry Granelli, wonderful drummer.


Posted 3 years ago by naomin    [ Reply ]
piano bass and drums played to perfection     brings a big smile and tap tap tap to my toes
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:
I just went to the kitchen and discovered that the cats had stolen an entire chicken and were in the process of devouring it.

As I was cleaning the mess up off of the floor (and cursing like a sailor) this tune came on RP...

...And it STILL managed to put a smile on my face!

Thanks, Bill, I needed that.

Right on time, dude.
 
Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do...
denbear wrote:
Never knew it existed. Thanks.

 

No disrespect intended, but howww have you missed this until now?!? Hope you love it as much as I do...
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Never knew it existed. Thanks.
Posted 14 years ago by denbear    [ Reply ]
 dmax wrote:
I push the Octoshape button, take a slug of java, and this comes on.

And suddenly, I'm 10 years old again and the world is fresh and interesting.

Thanks, Vince and Bill.
 

Right on.

Something from Charlie Brown's Christmas was playing at the house the other night and we were talking about how soothing it was.

It's been with us since, what, the 60s, and it takes us back to when we were a lot younger and life seemed simpler and more innocent.


Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 dmax wrote:
I push the Octoshape button, take a slug of java, and this comes on.

And suddenly, I'm 10 years old again and the world is fresh and interesting.

Thanks, Vince and Bill.
 

I love this comment
Didn't experience the Charlie Brown episode in my childhood, but I can totally relate to your mood listening to this very nice music...Outstanding!
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Hey!  It's Schroeder all grown up and playing like he's been playing since he was a kid.  Who knew Schroeder's real name was Vince?

Posted 14 years ago by PeteyGreens    [ Reply ]
 ekeyte wrote:
I love Vince Guaraldi.

Every holiday season, my uncle comes home and plays the Charlie Brown Christmas CD. This is bringing back some of those memories. I don't think that this song was on the CD but Guaraldi's soft style is almost instantly recognizable.
 

Exactly!  I'm not familiar with this in particular, but when I heard the brushes and piano, I immediately thought of the Charlie Brown Christmas CD before I even knew it was Vince. 
Posted 14 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
Anything by Vince just makes me smile...

Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
If you like this, I would suggest checking-out the entire Vince Guaraldi catalog.  Genius at play{#Sunny}!
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
https://www.vinceguaraldi.com/home.htm
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Classic, what else can you say. 
Posted 15 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
I just went to the kitchen and discovered that the cats had stolen an entire chicken and were in the process of devouring it.

As I was cleaning the mess up off of the floor (and cursing like a sailor) this tune came on RP...

...And it STILL managed to put a smile on my face!

Thanks, Bill, I needed that.

Right on time, dude.

Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
 laprincessa wrote:
Just makes you want to tap your foot.
 

I wish! I just did the Snoopy Dance for the whole song! Good times! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Just makes you want to tap your foot.
Posted 15 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
me too! {#Smile}

 daveh25 wrote:
Vince Makes Me Happy
 


Posted 15 years ago by tripi    [ Reply ]
We just watched one of the Charlie Brown movies with my three year old son the other night. It was pretty special having him experience for the first time what I experienced as a child his age. Some things are timeless classics. This music fits it perfectly too.
Posted 15 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}
Posted 15 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
This is on My FAV Christmas album... love this stuff!!!

A Charlie Brown Christmas


Posted 15 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]

Guaraldi's music just transports me to another place in time that was simple and wonderful  — for me, a fortunate and imaginative childhood.  The Peanuts helped with their children-only world.


Posted 16 years ago by pvg44    [ Reply ]
Great stuff, so sad he died so young.
Posted 16 years ago by Blasserman    [ Reply ]
Welly wrote:
I thought this one was called Linus and Lucy. Hmmmm. Guaraldi's stuff is so seemingly simple and yet so brilliant.
The one we all know that's commonly called the Peanuts Theme is actually called "Linus and Lucy". Doo doo doot doooo
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Fabulous music for a timeless cartoon.
Posted 16 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
I thought this one was called Linus and Lucy. Hmmmm. Guaraldi's stuff is so seemingly simple and yet so brilliant.
Posted 16 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
evermovingtarget wrote:
I don't know why, but there's something about the Peanut's jazz stuff that's so depressing. Its so downbeat... I had to play some Depeche Mode to fix my mood!
Depressing?
Posted 17 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
smooooooove ... Vince was and is the MAN
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill for introducing me to more of Vince Guaraldi! He never really got enough credit while he was alive but he definitely left his distinct style on the world of jazz.... and animation!
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
I love Vince Guaraldi. Every holiday season, my uncle comes home and plays the Charlie Brown Christmas CD. This is bringing back some of those memories. I don't think that this song was on the CD but Guaraldi's soft style is almost instantly recognizable.
Posted 17 years ago by ekeyte    [ Reply ]
Didn't know the Peanuts connection, I just thought it was great music. 8 in my book.
Posted 17 years ago by wade44    [ Reply ]
I don't know why, but there's something about the Peanut's jazz stuff that's so depressing. Its so downbeat... I had to play some Depeche Mode to fix my mood!
Posted 17 years ago by evermovingtarget    [ Reply ]
Very nice!!!
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Vince makes it sound so easy! Peanuts or no...I like the Guaraldi Trio.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
I don't mind it associated with the Peanuts at all, they were great in their respect just as much as Mr. Guaraldi's talent. A fantastico-combo I think! hooHah!
Posted 17 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh, I love it! What great songs are being played today!
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this...a nice trip down memory lane and listening to this with my Dad, a jazz aficionado...perhaps some Dave Brubeck to follow up?
Posted 18 years ago by chinchita    [ Reply ]
I just had to bump this up from 9 to 10. This is simply sublime. Several years ago I "got over" the Peanuts association and began listening the music purely for it's own merit. Yummy
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
BradAl wrote:
Great segue from Cat Power. I actually had to check to make sure that the song had changed.
Same thing just happened to me. Love me some Charlie Brown music.
Posted 18 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
great song, great segue from cat power
Posted 18 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
BradAl wrote:
Great segue from Cat Power. I actually had to check to make sure that the song had changed.
Posted 18 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
A jazz thing I can get into... (snaps fingers, bobs head...)
Posted 18 years ago by Little_Wing    [ Reply ]
Another Piano Jazz thing I cannot get into...
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
One of those songs that puts me back in college at the local microbrew/pub where the local jazz crew hung out. I guess i could have been at the dance club, but why? a solid 10 right here.
Posted 18 years ago by fortyonejb    [ Reply ]
Great segue from Cat Power. I actually had to check to make sure that the song had changed.
Posted 18 years ago by BradAl    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Great Song! Classic.
Posted 18 years ago by Merritt    [ Reply ]
nothing quite like the clean simplicity of a jazz trio. especially with the signature sound of vince guaraldi's piano. smooth!
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
this always made me a little sad as a kid, but in a strange good way - like an adult telling us in secret that the world had even more in store...like the concepts of bittersweet and marred beauty...I'd love to be a kid again on a rainy day listening to this and marvelling at the strange world of adults.
Posted 18 years ago by moshevelvul    [ Reply ]
Vince rocketh (or is that jazzeth) mightily
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
I feel as if I should be sipping a very dry martini and smoking a cig in a long holder. I feel so cool...
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
Vince Makes Me Happy
Posted 18 years ago by daveh25    [ Reply ]
nice midday piano light jazz
Posted 18 years ago by leander37    [ Reply ]