Walt Disney Records’ newly created line of collectible CDs, Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection, celebrates the anniversaries of Disney’s most cherished and classic films.
The label honors the soundtrack with the 50th anniversary release of the Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Mary Poppins on August 26, 2014.
The Mary Poppins collection features over 2½ hours of content, including the original soundtrack, The Lost Chords – previously released demos and newly recorded versions, plus cast and filmmaker interviews and a collectible 20-page booklet.
Also included are excerpts from the “Mary Poppins” story meetings in 1961 with author P.L. Travers, as heard over closing credits of the critically acclaimed film “Saving Mr. Banks.” Grammy winning producer, Randy Thornton contributed extensive liner notes.
First released in 1964, the Mary Poppins original motion picture soundtrack featured 14 original songs by Disney songwriters Richard and Robert Sherman.
