MONSTER RECORDS |
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We'll start this page off with a popular TV record. I think there were 2 or 3 different albums made for the Munsters TV show. This one is notable for having the groovy theme complete with the ORIGINAL LYRICS!! |
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One popularizing factor for the monster craze of the 60s was probably the magazine "Famous Monsters of Filmland". This record album was advertised prominently in each issue. Dick Jacobs and his orchestra perform themes from films like "The Mole People" and "The Incredible Shrinking Man". Each track has this reallllllly cheesy narration between selections, but sadly when they re-released this on CD, all of the narration was omitted. |
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This was another record which was always featured in "Famous Monsters of Filmland". I loved the movie as a kid, but probably was even more taken by the ridiculous Saturday morning cartoon. Regardless, when I got this record for my 8th birthday, I was in heaven. |
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The Power Records label was quick to jump on any band wagon. When the Beatles were hot they had studio musicians quickly knock off an album of their tunes. When the monster craze caught on the next year, they simply reworked their Beatle recordings by omitting the vocals and throwing in scary sound effects. VOILA, instant monster record. Brilliant!! |
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In Japan, the film Mothra is as popular as Godzilla, possibly more popular. I'm convinced that behind the monster suits and miniature tanks lurks a moral about the American exploitation of cheap Japanese imports in the 60s. It's worth mentioning that this album includes a song by the popular singing duo "The Peanuts" which was omitted from the film's American release. |
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TV monster movie hosts also jumped onto the LP band wagon. Here John Zacherle recorded his own version of "The Monster Mash". |
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