Parsons Playlists: Charlie Brown Season – A Peanuts Playlist

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Sophia (class of 2028) and features an assortment of “Peanuts” themed music.

Charlie Brown Season – A Peanuts Playlist

It’s officially CARLIE BROWN SEASON (at least for me). Pour a warm drink, get comfy, and let this playlist wrap you in soft jazz and cozy nostalgia.

Jayd Deroché, Hattie Kragten, and cast – “Best Time Ever” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché and cast – “Leave It Better” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Hattie Kragten – “A Place Like This” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché, Hattie Kragten, and cast – “When We Were Light” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Jayd Deroché – “Look Up, Charlie Brown” (from Snoopy Presents: A Summmer Musical)

Hattie Kragten – “It’s The Small Things, Charlie Brown” (from It’s The Small Things, Charlie Brown)

Megan Trainor – “Better When I’m Dancin'” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Megan Trainor – “Good To Be Alive” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Fifi’s Theme” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Snow Day” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Christophe Beck – “Christmastime Is Here / Christmas Is Coming” (from The Peanuts Movie)

Ensemble – “Opening – You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ilana Levine – “Schroeder” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Roger Bart, Kristin Chenowith, and Ilana Levine – “Snoopy” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

B.D. Wong – “My Blanket And Me” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Anthony Rapp – “The Kite” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Illana Levine and Anthony Rapp – “The Doctor Is In” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Stanley Wayne Mathis – “Beethoven Day” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “The Book Report” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Kristin Chenowith – “My New Philosophy” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Anthony Rapp and cast – “T.E.A.M. / The Baseball Game” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Glee Club Rehearsal” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ilana Levine – “Little Known Facts” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Roger Bart – “Suppertime” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Happiness” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Ensemble – “Bows” (from You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown)

Vince Guaraldi Trio – “Pebble Beach”

Vince Guaraldi Trio – “Blue Charlie Brown”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube:

And here it is on Spotify:

Spider Sounds: Wicked

Editor’s Note: “Spider Sounds” invites members of the University of Richmond community to share their thoughts about CDs (or other items in the Parsons Music Library’s collection). The links included will take you to the library catalog record for the item in question, or to additional relevant information. Today’s post is by KyungSun, one of Parsons Music Library’s student workers and features the Broadway musical Wicked based on “The Wizard of Oz” and Gregory Maguire‘s literary reimagining of the story. The musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz premiered in 2003 and is still going strong on Broadway and on tour. Thanks, KyungSun!

Wicked

Wicked

It’s one thing to see Broadway or even claim you love live musical theater. But we all know that as artists or avid fans, we LOVE to sing along (or at least try to).

Wicked is one of my favorite musicals. I saw it twice, and teared up both times. Why? If you haven’t seen it, it’s more than cheesy story about friendship. It’s also about the political manipulation, perception, and the power of language. Even more than that, Wicked has gotten me through some pretty tough times. If you haven’t heard of the song “The Wizard and I,” I highly recommend you listen or even better – sing it! – to find your inner confidence. The line, “My future is unlimited. And I’ve just had a vision almost like a prophecy. I know – it’s truly crazy. And true, the vision’s hazy. But I swear, someday there will be a celebration throughout Oz, that’s all to do with me.” This line reminds me to keep dreaming even when your own hometown is literally against you. If you’ve seen the beginning of The Wizard of Oz film, you’ll know why this particular lyric is important. Sure, other songs like “Popular” aren’t something we can (or should) sing as our life anthem, but it’s so much fun to try out…in your own room. Be sure to check out the Parsons Music Library‘s extensive collection of your favorite musicals if you’re ever in need of a sing your heart out moment!