Originally Posted By Pinngurll Oh when? Oh when? oh when?!!!! Doesn't Disney know this is one of their greatest films ever??!! Somebody release the Soundtrack on CD before I scream! (and William Alwyn's score for "Swiss Family Robinson" too, while you're at it! ) -Pinny
Originally Posted By Dlmusic There is a restored 20,000 Leagues Soundtrack floating around, I wouldn't be surprised if Randy Thornton gets it put on iTunes soon.
Originally Posted By basil fan Randy Thornton is da man! 20,000 Leagues is my favorite Disney live-action film. Great Mouse Detective Comics <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/basil/gmdcomics.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ basil/gmdcomics.html</a>
Originally Posted By JeffG Since the original post mentioned "Swiss Family Robinson", I thought I'd mention that there is an excellent 8 minute suite of music from the film on a recently released compilation CD called "The Film Music of William Alwyn, Volume 3". The CD also features music from a number of other, non-Disney films. Here is a link to the Amazon page for the CD: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Film-Music-William-Alwyn-Vol/dp/B000BWF75A/ref=pd_bxgy_m_text_b/102-6229975-1397756" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Film-Mus ic-William-Alwyn-Vol/dp/B000BWF75A/ref=pd_bxgy_m_text_b/102-6229975-1397756</a> -Jeff
Originally Posted By alexbook Slightly OT: I bought a collection recently that included "Whale of a Tale" and I noticed that it's credited to Kirk Douglas. I had always assumed that his singing voice was dubbed, especially since it doesn't sound much like his speaking voice. Does anybody know the true story?
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Douglas did do his own singing for the song, which I think does sound like him - its not a difficult song vocally, after all. It was pre-recorded and then lip synched on set (very common practice for musical numbers in films, especially during that period), which may be why it sounds "different" to you. He did learn to play guitar for the number and also ‘choreographed’ (those little guitar flips) the number himself.
Originally Posted By hightp I think the recordings on the CDs of 'Whale of a Tale' have a 3rd verse that is different from the one sung in the movie. From what I remember the movie version 3rd verse was: Harpoon Hanna, had a face that made your shudder. Lips like fish hooks and a nose just like a rudder. If I kissed her and held her close to me, there's no sea monster big enough to ever frighten me. The CD recording has a much nicer 3rd verse (which escapes me).
Originally Posted By basil fan I prefer the film version, but here's the lyric on my CD: There was Harpoon Hannah, Had a look that spelled out "danger," My heart quivered When she whispered, "I'm there, stranger." Bought her trinkets that sailors can't afford, And when I'd spent My last red cent, She tossed me overboard! Phil's Hero Rules <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/disney/hero.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ disney/hero.html</a>
