Linus & Lucy (Vince Guaraldi, 1964)

Coronavirus creativity #16: "Linus and Lucy" was first released on Vince Guaraldi's 1964 album "Jazz Impressions of A Boy Named Charlie Brown." Most famously, however, it accompanied the animated special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on CBS in 1965 (and pretty much every holiday season since then).

I don't own the copyright to the music. And yes, I did shamelessly attempt to pose the piano, camera, and bust of Beethoven to mimic Schroeder. He's my spirit guide.

[DocDoccus]

So THIS is what Schroeder looks like all grown up!

[davidbolton]

This timeless classic should be considered a global treasure

[McFly]

“To play without passion is inexcusable” Beethoven would be proud

[verge]

Love the bust of Beethoven! Schroeder would approve!

[patrickwall]

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" came very close to never airing. The network didn't like it because it featured child actors and jazz music. Sponsors didn't like it because it portrayed the religious aspects of Christmas as more important than commercialization. Charles Shultz refused to make any changes and CBS didn't have time to find or create a replacement, and wound up airing it.

[patrickwall]

I love the way he set it up just to look like Schroeder.

[pauld]

Wish I could turn back the clock and return to that Charlie Brown kid I once used to be.... oh the memories!

[jodicraigie]

This song always makes me smile- thanks so much for sharing your talents with us!

[Mrat]

I'm happier now than i was before watching it. Bravo.

[Shiloh]

I would know this song anywhere ! It certainly was a part of my Childhood and I'm in my 60's now. Its Timeless ! Thank you Ajit !

[maryloulindquist]

Wonderful to hear the whole piece! Thank you 😊

[tunz]

wow very well played nice year 2023 LG

[AOWELCOME]

Hearing this brings back such great memories. Thanks for the smile. :)

[alanb]

I like the fact that he has a bust of L.V. Beethoven on his piano!

[jonm]

I wish I could "like" this more than once.

[guylarawayjr]

Such fond memories of a simpler time. Makes me grin like a possum in the pie safe.

[sarahe]

Beautiful. I used to have the original as my ringtone. I think of my two elder babies whenever I hear this song. Brother and sister.

[richmoves]

Other than the original, this is the best I've ever heard it played.
Also, watching your hands doing it is thrilling... Bravo!

[patricknicholsmusic]

Just excellent. Thank you for sharing, sir.

[gurbmania]

got here with a youtube recommendation- loved it!