Proudly They Came…to Honor America

This 1970 recording was released in at least four different formats by Landmark Records: DQBO 93503 (2-LP) PRR 101 (Reel-to-reel tape) PRA 101 (8-track tape) X 5101 (Cassette) The special 2-record set has highlights of “Honor America Day,” held July 4, 1970, in Washington, DC .Despite the fact that Stewart is listed as the narrator,…

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The Big Sound – Big Sound Promos with Stars

The Big Sound was a radio format issued by Stars International. It was a series of 12-inch, 33 1/3 RPM records featuring celebrities delivering short messages to be used as “drop-ins” by radio stations subscribing to the service. Stewart appeared on several of these discs, including the one titled Big Sound Promos with Stars (B…

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The Magic of Lassie – Soundtrack

This 1978 film starred Mickey Rooney, Pernell Roberts, Stephanie Zimbalist, Michael Sharrett, Alice Faye and Jimmy Stewart. The soundtrack album was issued in the U.S. Peter Pan (Orange Blossom Series) 155. Several of the film’s stars, including Stewart, Alice Faye, Mickey Rooney, and Maureen Smith (of the Mike Curb Congregation) also appear on the soundtrack…

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Bob Hope and His Friends

The album, Bob Hope and His Friends (King of Comedy Associates KOC-1226), was released in 1979. This was a special 3-record boxed set with a 47-page booklet of photos and information. Many of the celebrities who had appeared with Hope through the years were heard on the album. Stewart, of course, appeared, as well as…

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The Big Sound – Christmas Greetings

If you haven’t read any of the other The Big Sound blogs, let me begin by telling you that this was a series of 12-inch, 33 1/3/ RPM records issued to participating radio stations in the early 1960’s. Each disc featured short spots delivered by film, TV, music and sports celebrities, which the station could…

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The Big Sound – Football Coverage

The Big Sound was a radio format issued by Stars International. It was a series of 12-inch, 33 1/3 RPM records featuring celebrities delivering short messages to be used as “drop-ins” by radio stations subscribing to the service. Stewart appeared on several of these discs, including the one titled Football Coverage (SF-1 R). Joining Stewart…

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