SEALED DIGIPAK

The score was performed by the Vince Guaraldi Quintet on August 20, 22 and September 4, 1973, at Wally Heider Studios, featuring Tom Harrell (trumpet), Chuck Bennett (trombone), Seward McCain (electric bass) and Mike Clark (drums). This marked the third consecutive Peanuts special recorded at this studio, after the earlier soundtracks had been produced in Los Angeles.

Guaraldi expanded his musical palette for this project. While the final mix for the television special featured more subdued music relative to the dialogue and sound effects, the score itself contained complex and dynamic arrangements. Drummer Mike Clark was a key addition to Guaraldi's ensemble. Clark's style, along with Guaraldi's desire to stay musically current by surrounding himself with younger jazz players, brought a fresh energy to the sessions.

1 Charlie Brown Blues 1:27
2 Thanksgiving Theme 0:10
3 Thanksgiving Theme (Reprise) 1:49
4 Peppermint Patty 3:28
5 Little Birdie 3:12
6 Thanksgiving Interlude 0:30
7 Is It James Or Charlie? 2:19
8 Linus And Lucy 4:15
9 Fife & Drums Theme 1:45
10 Charlie Brown Blues (Reprise) 2:30
11 Thanksgiving Interlude (Reprise) 0:16
12 Thanksgiving Theme (2nd Reprise) 1:58
13 Thanksgiving Theme (3rd Reprise) 0:48
14 Thanksgiving Theme (Alternate) 0:10
15 Peppermint Patty (Bonus Mix) 2:06
16 Linus And Lucy (Bonus Mix) 4:19
17 Thanksgiving Interlude (Alternate Take 2, 4, & 6) 1:15
18 Thanksgiving Interlude (Alternate Take 10) 0:27
19 Thanksgiving Interlude (Alternate Take 14) 0:27
20 Is It James Or Charlie? (Bonus Mix With Whistling) 2:26
21 Clark And Guaraldi 2:00