LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

The soundtrack to the film version of Sid & Marty Kroffts gigantic children's TV hit 'HR Pufnstuf'-the programme that introduced psychedelia into the diet of English and American children in the late 60s/ early 70s. It starred of course, the most famous English boy actor of all, Jack Wild (straight from the highly-acclaimed Artful Dodger in Lionel Bart's 1968 film musical smash 'Oliver!'), alongside the great Cass Elliot from the Mamas And The Papas (whose film debut this was), So a unique anglo-american appeal. Pufnstuf was a smash hit in America and is today an institution. Still remembered fondly by those that were touched by it as children and now enjoyed by younger viewers through cable transmissions. Pufnstuf was also a hit here in the uk where like 'The Simpsons' it enjoyed prime airtime slot at 6pm in the evening. The soundtrack written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel ('Barbarella' 'Happy Days' 'Laverne & Shirley) is a remarkable amalgam of bugglegum, psychedelic instrumentation and joyful knockabout songs including 'Zap The World' and the fine Cass solo number 'Different' which is exclusive to this record. Pufnstuf is full of great, clever, funny songs sung by Jack Wild, Cass Elliot, Witchiepoo and the cast.
Track listing:If I Could (Sung By Jack Wild) Fire In The Castle Living Island (Sung By Jack Wild & the entire cast) Witchiepoo's Lament Angel Raid A Friend In You (Sung By Jack Wild) How Lucky I Am Pufnstuf (Sung By Jack Wild) Charge Different (Sung By Mama Cass) Zap The World (Sung By Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Martha Raye) Leaving Living Island Rescue Racer To The Rescue Finale A. If I Could (Sung By Jack Wild) B. Living island (sung by Jack Wild & the entire cast)