"Big Paul Bunyan" souvenir record from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

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Musical sound recording

"Big Paul Bunyan" souvenir record from the Seattle World's Fair, 1962

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Among the myriad souvenirs marketed at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair were fair-related songs, sold in the form of souvenir sheet-music and as musical recordings. At least 200 fair-themed songs were composed by professional and amateur songwriters, with more than fifty of these released as vinyl discs.

"Big Paul Bunyan" tells the story of the American lumberjack legend over both sides of the 45 rpm disc, performed by Hollywood voice actor Thurl Ravenscroft. Interestingly, the space-age themed Seattle World's Fair also hosted Paul Bunyan's 28-foot tall birthday cake in the Fair's food court.

Lyrics by Billy Austin and music by Lou Halmy.

ID Number: 1987.59.116

Date: Circa 1960

Physical Description: Sound recording ; 45 rpm : 6.75 in. disc in 7 x 7 in. cover

Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv67358

Credit: MOHAI, Robert D. Ashley Century 21 Collection, 1987.59.116

Subjects: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair), Performing Arts and Music