الجزء الأحزان إنه تركش (ما ترك ) ورا اي حدا لا جوزة ولا اطفال بنفسه ، أخته كبرى صارت توفي من ١٣ سنة قبله كمان متوفي نفسه Saddest part is that he wasn't survived by anyone (no wife, no children of his own) , his older sister has since passed on 13 yrs ago before he too had passed
@@cockerspanielfan56 مش كل واحد ، مع نفسي عارف عن الاخبار حزينة فظيعة مسكين يا رجال ، طول عمره عانى بمرض عقلي إنه قرر آنهى عمره بالوسط الانتحار. الله يرحمه نهايته حزنتنا كلنا Not everyone , including myslef knew about the sad horrifying news Poor man , all throug hout his life he suffered with mental illness that he decided to end his life by suicide.God have mercy on his soul, his end saddened us all
I think this is the first movie I saw as a kid that had a sad-ish ending. Honestly it feels like an important lesson for every kid. Sometimes you don’t get your victory and that’s ok. You’re still you.
Yup! I saw it in the theater as well. I can still remember it only cost .25¢. I love Charlie Brown still @ 59. There's just something so special about the movie "A Boy Named Charlie Brown". I believe it's the sincere innocence, and purity.
I am over 50, and I still get choked up every time I listen to this song. I love Charlie Brown. It's still so hard to believe that it's been 16 years since Charles Schulz passed away. Feb. 12, 2000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *****UPDATE***** This is something I wrote in 2020, for the 20th anniversary of Charles Schulz's passing. A small story in his memory is all I wanted to write. This is what came out. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WE LOVE YOU, CHARLIE BROWN Story by Nacho-Mamma Characters created by Charles Schulz Charlie Brown laid in bed talking with his faithful pal Snoopy, as his friends quietly entered his room. Wiping the tears from his eyes, he smiled and greeted the gang he had known for as long as he could remember. They gathered around his bed, and asked him how he was doing. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. They listened in silence as he told them everything. He opened his eyes, wiped another tear away and looked around at the old gang and smiled the best he could. With their heads down, they slowly walked out of the room when Charlie asked Linus to close the door and stay for a minute more. Linus pulled a chair over and sat beside the bed so they could talk. "Why didn’t you tell me before, Charlie Brown?”, Linus asked. “I don’t understand. We talk about everything.” Charlie said, “I know. But, there just didn’t seem to be a good time. It’s not everyday you have to tell a friend you've got cancer. I’m sorry. Besides, I didn’t want anyone treating me any different than they always have.” Linus said, “I get it, Charlie Brown. So, what are you going to do now?" "Well Linus, there's nothing they can do now. So, I need to ask you a favor. I know how much your little brother has wanted a dog of his own, and how much he loves to play with Snoopy.” “He sure does love that dog of yours, Charlie Brown.” "So, would you take care of Snoopy for me? I know he will be loved.” “You know you don’t have to ask me that, Charlie Brown. Besides, for as long as we’ve been friends, somethings are just a given. I will have to ask my parents, but I’m sure they will understand and say, “Yes.”” “Can I ask one more favor?” “Sure you can. What is it?" “Would you just sit with me for a little while?” “Sure I will, Charlie. I’ll be right here.” "Thank you Linus. You’re my best friend.” “You know, of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you’re the greatest of them all!” Linus sat holding Charlie’s hand. Charlie closed his eyes, took a deep breath and quietly exhaled for the last time. “Charlie…Charlie Brown?” Linus whispered, choking back tears. Snoopy slowly crawled up beside Charlie Brown, laid his head on his chest, and let out a small wimper. Linus gently stroked Snoopy and assured him, ‘I’m sorry old boy. I’ll miss him too!” Sobbing, Linus turned and walked out of the room where the rest of the gang waited. They gathered in the door holding hands, and cried for their friend. As they left, one by one, Lucy walked over to Charlie Brown’s bed, gently held his hand and whispered, “We love you, Charlie Brown.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As with pretty much everything I write, I only write for myself. So, I've never allowed anymore to read this before, until now.
Just now finding this gem after it has always been in my mind (the 40-something club). The resonance on the vocals and orchestral passages are gripping. Every character in the Peanuts series lets us know it's ok to be vulnerable. (2:29 and 3:29). Using boofdfast's previous comments below: boofdfast4 months agoLike he said...We're all a boy named Charlie Brown. Charlie never harmed a soul or never intentionally tried to. He tries and persists, but sometimes, he just can't seem to win or get it right. We've ALL been there... It doesn't matter who you are. Lovely tune.
Charlie was the piece of humanity in his world, he was a good person. All the other characters were mean and cruel (except Linus) He wasn't bright, tall, athletic, popular, or anything. He was the kid next door, but doesn't that make him the perfect protagonist. Maybe he should have given up, but he kept trying no matter what. I always felt like Charlie because I never was good at anything. Charlie did have at least one good day, and that makes life worth living. Maybe we all are really Charlie Brown deep down.
Im Charlie Brown still. You should never feel for him. He as you said is someone who never gives up and in the end things sometimes do work. When they do fail he moves on and tries something else. That's why I love him. Also more than one person like him. He just isn't the most popular.
When I hear this song, so many things about Charlie Brown pass through my head. The way he & Linus lean on the brick wall near the pond and talk about life, the way he sits in his chair and reads a book, and of course the way he never stops trying to kick that football. If there was such thing as a "I tip my hat to you" emoji, I would plant them the amount of times I'd wanted to like this video. Thank you, Charlie Brown for a wonderful childhood and NEVER giving up. 👍
Really well said. I think that's the power of Charlie Brown and Peanuts. So many people could relate to being Charlie Brown - at least in certain seasons of life. You probably don't even remember making that comment but I agree with what you said 100%.
Charlie Brown is a character that we can all relate with. He's not just a bland, fill-in , everyman because he has a personality and goals. It's just that those goals resonate with all of us, the wish to succeed. Charlie goes into every situation with a smile on his face and despite the outcome always being failing to fly a kite or kicking the football; he never gives up and tries again with determination. He never wins, but that's okay with him. He's able to say that he did try and in the light of his biggest failure (the Spelling Bee) Linus has to remind him that this stuff keeps going, so why quit now? Why stop when you'll never know the outcome? Why give up when you can try? Charlie Brown embodies all of us. We start out as small with endeavors and we all work towards our goals despite failure because.. well.. why not?
I'm reading all these deeply moving and inspired comments, and thinking to myself , at some point in our lives many of us have felt like Charlie Brown . I know I have.
Like he said...We're all a boy named Charlie Brown. Charlie never harmed a soul or never intentionally tried to. He tries and persists, but sometimes, he just can't seem to win or get it right. We've ALL been there... It doesn't matter who you are. Lovely tune.
Like the shadows of the morning, Climb up to the August afternoon. Charlie has a way, Of picking up the day, Just by walking slowly in a room. Maybe it’s a kind of magic That only little boys can do. But seeing Charlie smile, Can make you stop awhile, And get you feelin' glad you’re you. He’s only a boy named Charlie, A Boy Named Charlie Brown. He’s just the kid next door, Perhaps a little more, He’s every kid in every town. Well the world is full of lots of people, Here and there and all around. But people after all, Start out as being small, We’re all A Boy Named Charlie Brown. Now the shadows of the morning Have gone beyond the August afternoon, And Charlie's had his day, His very special day, His Morning and his Evening and his Noon. The World is full of lots of people, Here and there and all around, But people after all, Start out as being small, And we're all a boy named Charlie Brown!
I had to listen to this song today upon hearing of Peter Robbins’ death. The poor guy struggled with so much, but he gave voice to one of the greatest characters of all time. Linus says in the film “you notice something, Charlie Brown?…the world didn’t come to an end.” He’s right, but I’m glad to see that it paused long enough to remember a good man, a boy named Peter Robbins who gave voice to a boy named Charlie Brown.
My mother, loved Rod McKuen, bought concert tickets around 1970 for the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Just her and me. After the concert we went around the back of the venue. There was the stage door. The kind guard let us in, backstage. I looked and found Rod's dressing room. He was talking with friends. I got my mother, took her back there. Rod was so gracious to my dear mother. Long since gone, I think of my mom tonight.
Growing up, I WAS Charlie Brown. I was that kid that only had one or two real friends and the rest of the kids I knew merely tolerated me. Not because of anything I did, but because that's just how it happened. This song, and indeed the whole movie, has always resonated with me deeply because I knew what it felt like to be that guy. Funny story, after seeing this movie for the first time as a kid, I entered the school spelling bee and in true Charlie Brown fashion, fell flat on my face and got wiped out in the first round. I'm hoping to make animated films myself, and if I can make something that's half as good as this, I'll consider it a success.
I first listened to this song after rewatching A Boy Named Charlie Brown during my freshman year of college. I was alone, and I didn’t know anyone there. Despite making friends with a group that made fun of me, ignored me, and rejected me a lot, reading Peanuts strips and watching the specials and films made me feel better. When I got home during a break, I realized that I still had my real friends at home, which made me happy. I was driving back to my house after seeing them, and this song came on. I just started crying. I think it’s because I knew that I wasn’t going to be friends with my college group for long; I knew I didn’t really fit in with the environment of the group, and really, the whole party-life of college. Sure enough, a bit over a year, my college friends falsely accused me of things I didn’t do, which forced me to experience the rest of college without a friend group. I’ve got a year left, and I’m now joined by my brother and some new friends I hang out with occasionally. I still feel alone a lot, but I only have a year left. And hey, it could always be worse. I look back to this song with gratitude and smiles, reminding me that life can be hard for everyone, but the grass truly is greener on the other side. Sometimes life gives you a sad ending to a chapter, but it’s not the ending to the book. Never give up. Just like Good ol’ Charlie Brown.
Thanks for sharing your life I have no friends what so ever I eat 12 candy bars a day out of depression I have sad pathetic non eventful life filled with meaningless interactions that symbolize nothing God help me depression at 35
Thanks for sharing that and I can empathize with you. Because during my first year of college, I made couple friends, one of them is the only true friend and the rest moved on and lived a party life. I never really cared for a party life and this forced me to focus on schooling without some of my close friends they always know that they’re around and it’s good. I still have hope in confidence just like Charlie Brown.
@@tuesdaysanchez7129 praise the Lord. God is so good and he’s got me out of depression when I was in middle school. I’m sorry you have had to deal with depression but I empathize because I’ve had those thoughts but then you realize something you’re not alone and it’s not the end of the world. Just like Charlie Brown, There’s hope and we keep on trying.
I was in my car waiting for the light to change and I saw a young boy crossing the street coming home from school. He looked to be about 10 or 11 and wore black rimmed glasses. I could see that the lens were very thick even from a distance. He was stocky and had on big clunky brown shoes, you just know his mom promised he would grow into soon. He had a heavy backpack, probably filled with books and such. Just an ordinary kid, Right? I also saw two other boys crossing in the other direction. They were cool kids and they were really enjoying themselves talking and laughing in a very animated fashion. They passed the first boy as if he weren't there at all. The young boy with the glasses looked at them though. He looked and saw them heading somewhere he wouldn't be invited. He saw a camaraderie he might never experience or a friendship he could not form. It showed all over his face. And then he looked down at the ground and trudged on. I didn't really think of it again until I got home. I came to RUclips and sought out this song. I remember being a young boy and feeling that I didn't fit in. I listened to the song and it is a beautiful performance by Rod McKuen and it has always resonated with me. I wish I could play it for that young boy I saw today. 50 years have gone by since I first heard it and it always brings back the memories of those times and without waxing over the pain a young person can feel, it still somehow manages to sooth at the same time.
The peanut franchise has been my childhood and I still enjoy it till this day. And this tune has been in my head for a long time. Charles M. Schulz was a good man, if he was alive today I would’ve thanked him for his great work. The peanuts franchise should be shared with the children of today.
I was 10 years old and a big PEANUTS fan (weren't we all) when the movie was first released. The TV shows all had non cartoon music, and so they continued in that vein with the first movie. What a heartfelt theme song Rod McKuen created.
I've been a fan of the Peanuts comic strip since the age of eight. I'm 52 now, and I can still identify with these wonderful characters. I have cerebral palsy. I could definitely relate to Charlie Brown"s self-esteem issues, and having few friends. I love. A Boy Named Charlie Brown to this day. Not only for this tune, but also Vince Guraldi"s great jazz scores. My favorite part is near the end of the film, when Linus tells him that even though he didn't win the spelling bee, the world didn't come to an end. He'll have more opportunities to try. So many people focus on his bad traits, they forget the hopeful, optimistic side of his personality.
My mother, loved Rod McKuen, bought concert tickets around 1970 for the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Just her and me. After the concert we went around the back of the venue. There was the stage door. The kind guard let us in, backstage. I looked and found Rod's dressing room. He was talking with friends. I got my mother, took her back there. Rod was so gracious to my dear mother. Long since gone, I think of my mom tonight.
@@AgilityDZN I'm 73 now and still alive and feel my mom often nearby. But I also know my mom is waiting for me in heaven. What a reunion that will be along with all my other family and friends. Thank you for your kind comment.
me too, it’s genuinely got such a saddening feel to it as it relates so well with Charlie Brown. He wishes to succeed, as everyone does and he’s just constantly bullied by his peers for failing yet he never gives up.
Man...this song is just so magical. I was born in 1985 and had this movie on VHS when i was a kid. I used to watch it every now and then with my brother in 1990 or 1991. I am 34 years old as i type this comment and as i hear this song, i see my 5 year old me in my room with my brother, watching this film on VHS and enjoying it. This song sure takes me back and makes me want to relive my childhood.
That's awesome! Though I would suggest getting a newer Blu Ray release of the film for your child to watch; every VHS release of it prior to 2006 has several scenes cut
Awesome song and message. Sadly the youth of today will never enjoy this. Rod has an amazing voice, take note "lady gaga", nicki manaj or what ever the F your name is.. You all don't even come close..
It's downright eerie... I haven't listened to this song in ages, happened to think about it tonight, and played this video, and through the comments section learned that he passed away this very day.
It takes a big heart to be a Charlie Brown. Charlie had lots of strong reasons to give up and not try. And more times than not, he failed at what he did. Be he always did it with a good heart and the fact that even when he fell he stood right back up knowing he would fall again makes him a very special boy. A boy named Charlie Brown.
OK, so glad its not just me who is moved by this song. I've seen the movie 1000 times but only recently when watching it with my 5 year old it totally makes tear well up. Not exactly sure why, probably just getting old, or maybe because I can relate to Charlie Brown in so many ways...anyway, here's to music that moves us!
I find myself crying listening to this song. Low self esteem has plagued me all my 54 years of life. I try things and fail. i never seem to be able to accomplish much of anything. The only thing Im good is music but everything else just doesn't find too much success. I hear this song and it has "Benny" written all over it. I recently failed in love and is still hurting from it. Maybe one day, i'll be successful in something other than just music.
For me that time was in 1964 when I was a senior in high school. It seemed like such a time of innocence compared to today. Yes, the threat of nuclear annihilation hung over our heads, but we young people didn't focus on that. We were preparing to go out and make our mark upon the world; and we cherished our friendships, some that have lasted through the years. The church camping trips, school dances, our clumsy shyness on dates, trips to the beach and peeling our sunburned shoulders, taking Driver's Education and then buying my first car that burned a quart of oil every two days, outings to Dairy Queen for chocolate sundaes, tossing around a football in the back yard, swatting mosquitoes at the drive-in theater. "Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end. We'd sing and dance forever and a day."
@@Dr.Pepper001 I too remember camping trips, for me the world seems much smaller in those days, yeah it wasn’t a perfect world but back in the world that I grew up in life in general seems to be more manageable,
I remember my dad taking my brother and I to the movie theater back in 1969 to watch this movie at ten years old. I didn't know who Rod McKuen was back then, but all these years later I discovered McKuen's artistry and have become a huge fan of McKuen and own several of his books of poetry. I am convinced that Rod McKuen is one of the best, if not the best poet ever. He wrote in a way that speaks our feelings. There will never be anyone like him again. He will be greatly missed.
Somewhere on RUclips is a video where Rod, in his old age, did a tour of his home. I'm going to try and find it and watch it again. Also, he composed a Piano Concerto that I think may also be on RUclips.
This guys voice is just beautiful. This song, this movie, and this whole franchise in general always cheers me up when I’m feeling insecure, overwhelmed, or worried. I was the Charlie Brown in my school-always picked on for not fitting “the standards.” I was nerdy, talked a lot, missed the memo often, had trouble doing certain things (which made me a huge target for the know-it-all kids), and was just generally “different.” After a few years of being antagonized, I realized; why should THEY have a say in how YOU are? Why should THEY judge YOU!? And ever since that metaphorical lightbulb popped over my head, life’s been a lot better. Sure, I still have my sad moments, and I still have a lot of problems to fix, but I’m doing a lot better than I was in middle school. I’m still Charlie Brown, but I’m okay with that.
A Boy Named Charlie Brown is more than just a kids film. It’s a film that tells people to realize that when you feel worthless, when you feel like you let everyone down, it's gonna be ok. It's ok to feel bad. It's ok to feel sad. It's ok to feel depressed. It's ok to have negative feelings but “it’s not okay to give up. *it never is or was.*”Feel what you feel but just remember for the love of God DO NOT EVER GIVE UP!
I used to sing this song a lot as a little girl. I loved this classic film, Charlie is my favorite peanuts character and it was great to see him a winner in this movie and enjoy being champion. Great movie and beautiful song ❤
This was my idea of the "sad" version of a animated film as a child. Disney and Warner Brothers made happy or wacky movies. This was my first example of a sad one, and this song really set the tone for it. I felt very morose listening to it. I look forward to Blue Sky's movie, but I doubt it will capture the depressing feeling that this movie had.
andrewkful I don't know if "sad" is the right word. It is certainly realistic about disappointment, in a harmless kind of way. But I liked the ending. Movies where the main character achieves their goals are inspiring. But I think it's just as inspiring to see a character fail and still have the fortitude to dust themselves off and try again.
By the way, on a whim, I decided to try looking for "A Boy Named Charlie Brown" on iTunes, even though I just about gave up on the possibility of the soundtrack getting a non-LP release. The soundtrack is coming back in a few days, in both physical and digital formats!
It's not so much a sad movie as it is a serious one. I deveinatly tear up watching it. I get why some of CBs movies don't end happy. We're supposed to learn the harsh realities and keep trying. This ending tho is one of 2 exceptions (the other being Red Truck). I really think had one friend told him they were proud of him, he could have lost and still ended on a good note. I know the idea is to keep going but I just don't get over Charlie Brown losing and being disowned by his friends. In spite of this, I don't call it a bad ending. I call it an important one. We're all going to have bad in our life but eventually we will get over it. I'm glad a cartoon ends like that
I identified with charlie brown as a kid, without understanding how sad that was until I got older. This song really hits me. Wish I could go back and help younger me kick the metaphorical football, or at least let him know he'd get his chance to one day.
I think in some ways we are all Charlie Brown. I definitely knew I was. For years I only had 1 or 2 friends but as I grew I didn’t care to have a lot of people around me.
I don't know if it's the song or the movies ending but something about this upset me as a kid. Now it truly means something to me. Happy or sad, I think we can always use this as a pick me up. Sometimes we will get let down. That's life . But like Charlie Brown we keep going until we suceed
You know, I consider myself to be the real life Charlie Brown, I could never fit in with other kids, and only made very few friends. I have failed at almost everything, if there was a character I relate to the most it’s Charlie Brown, he and I are alike. I recently had another failure I was laid off from my job, but just like Charlie Brown I have never given up, because people after all really start off small and we are all a boy named Charlie Brown. I’ve never given up just like Charlie, and I’ve never stopped trying to do my best like Charlie Brown. I think Charlie Brown reflects on us on who we are we people we all start off small somewhere in life, maybe perhaps we all are a Charlie Brown. If there was any character I’d relate to it’s good ol Charlie Brown! Also RIP to Peter Robbins the greatest Charley brown ever!
I saw this as a kid and used to sing this song whenever i felt really shitty or tried to do good to only have it blow up in my face... its crazy how much comfort this song would give me. Btw, im 30 now
Ohhhh my goodness ! I have always absolutely loved his voice as he sings this song . He sounds sooo mellow and jazzy smooth ! Just warms my heart ! Long ago when my son was little, I used to sing that little line to him with his name instead of Charlie's ! 🎶 He's only a booooy naaaame Dennis !🎶 A booooy naaaame Dennis !🎶 😇 .But aside from that ! I sooo loved hearing Rod McKuen sing : 🎶A booooy naaaame Charlie Brown🎶.😇 I absolutely love Charlie Brown cartoons. They are classics with jazzy instrumentals. And my goodness ! Snoopy is my favorite chatacter !😁
My first name is Charles and people have always called me Charlie Brown and I've always felt shy like he is. So I've always felt a kinship with Charlie.
Almost everybody was able to relate to Charlie Brown to some capacity. That sense of innocence and trust in something greater while being able to keep persevering through almost any obstacle. Chuck Schultz really captured the very spirit of children yet present in a mature way that spoke to almost every generation.
WE ARE CHARLIE BROWN. Not just anyone, the eightballs, the outcasts, the loners, the misfits. We always have ONE friend that really cares, we don't get a break....we are family. We love him, WE ARE CHARLIE BROWN.
Makes me tear up a bit thinking of my own little boys of many years ago -- their triumphs and their prat-falls, their good days and down days. The nostalgia for those days sets in and I realize that it's a fine thing to be a dad and have had little boys (and girls) to raise and to go through life's adventures together for a brief moment in time. A blessing upon all little boys. May you grow up strong and brave and good in a world that is often unkind.
Every part of this song and movie resonates so well with me. It holds such nostalgia. I always felt to be the kid that was alienated from others and shy. I guess that's one of the reasons I always watched Peanuts so often and fell in love with it, because I related in so many ways. Schulz was a master, and I can tell he loved what he did and was and is such a blessing to so many kids growing up, just like Mister Rogers. I'm 26 years old and I love this kind of music, I hope these childhood gems never get lost!!
Just added English subtitles for the lyrics
Still here :)
Appreciate it! 👏
Thanks, bro
Subtitles for this song?
@@harrystoller4147 smash that CC button if you want to read the lyrics
@@biglos9d you’re right! I saw them!
Charlie had few friends but the entire world loves him 😊.
Linus was his only TRUE friend. :)
dont forget snoopy as well
And Schroeder
And Linus!
And Woodstock, yo.
RIP Peter Robbins, the original voice actor of Charlie Brown.
I didn’t know. I’m sure Peter was a good man. He was pretty good.
Don’t forget RIP Rod McKuen
@@harrystoller4147rip to him too
الجزء الأحزان إنه تركش (ما ترك ) ورا اي حدا لا جوزة ولا اطفال بنفسه ، أخته كبرى صارت توفي من ١٣ سنة قبله كمان متوفي نفسه
Saddest part is that he wasn't survived by anyone (no wife, no children of his own) , his older sister has since passed on 13 yrs ago before he too had passed
@@cockerspanielfan56
مش كل واحد ، مع نفسي عارف عن الاخبار حزينة فظيعة
مسكين يا رجال ، طول عمره عانى بمرض عقلي إنه قرر آنهى عمره بالوسط الانتحار. الله يرحمه نهايته حزنتنا كلنا
Not everyone , including myslef knew about the sad horrifying news
Poor man , all throug hout his life he suffered with mental illness that he decided to end his life by suicide.God have mercy on his soul, his end saddened us all
I think this is the first movie I saw as a kid that had a sad-ish ending. Honestly it feels like an important lesson for every kid. Sometimes you don’t get your victory and that’s ok. You’re still you.
The message of the movie is even if you keep failing, you should keep trying regardless. Hence why I love this movie!
I saw this film in a movie theater when I was a 19 year old teenager in 1969. I still love it's charm and life lessons at 70 years old.
God bless you 🙏🙏🙏
Yup! I saw it in the theater as well. I can still remember it only cost .25¢. I love Charlie Brown still @ 59. There's just something so special about the movie "A Boy Named Charlie Brown". I believe it's the sincere innocence, and purity.
I am over 50, and I still get choked up every time I listen to this song. I love Charlie Brown. It's still so hard to believe that it's been 16 years since Charles Schulz passed away. Feb. 12, 2000.
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*****UPDATE*****
This is something I wrote in 2020, for the 20th anniversary of Charles Schulz's passing. A small story in his memory is all I wanted to write. This is what came out.
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WE LOVE YOU, CHARLIE BROWN
Story by Nacho-Mamma
Characters created by Charles Schulz
Charlie Brown laid in bed talking with his faithful pal Snoopy, as his friends quietly entered his room. Wiping the tears from his eyes, he smiled and greeted the gang he had known for as long as he could remember. They gathered around his bed, and asked him how he was doing. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. They listened in silence as he told them everything.
He opened his eyes, wiped another tear away and looked around at the old gang and smiled the best he could. With their heads down, they slowly walked out of the room when Charlie asked Linus to close the door and stay for a minute more. Linus pulled a chair over and sat beside the bed so they could talk.
"Why didn’t you tell me before, Charlie Brown?”, Linus asked. “I don’t understand. We talk about everything.”
Charlie said, “I know. But, there just didn’t seem to be a good time. It’s not everyday you have to tell a friend you've got cancer. I’m sorry. Besides, I didn’t want anyone treating me any different than they always have.”
Linus said, “I get it, Charlie Brown. So, what are you going to do now?"
"Well Linus, there's nothing they can do now. So, I need to ask you a favor. I know how much your little brother has wanted a dog of his own, and how much he loves to play with Snoopy.”
“He sure does love that dog of yours, Charlie Brown.”
"So, would you take care of Snoopy for me? I know he will be loved.”
“You know you don’t have to ask me that, Charlie Brown. Besides, for as long as we’ve been friends, somethings are just a given. I will have to ask my parents, but I’m sure they will understand and say, “Yes.””
“Can I ask one more favor?”
“Sure you can. What is it?"
“Would you just sit with me for a little while?”
“Sure I will, Charlie. I’ll be right here.”
"Thank you Linus. You’re my best friend.”
“You know, of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you’re the greatest of them all!”
Linus sat holding Charlie’s hand. Charlie closed his eyes, took a deep breath and quietly exhaled for the last time.
“Charlie…Charlie Brown?” Linus whispered, choking back tears.
Snoopy slowly crawled up beside Charlie Brown, laid his head on his chest, and let out a small wimper. Linus gently stroked Snoopy and assured him, ‘I’m sorry old boy. I’ll miss him too!”
Sobbing, Linus turned and walked out of the room where the rest of the gang waited. They gathered in the door holding hands, and cried for their friend.
As they left, one by one, Lucy walked over to Charlie Brown’s bed, gently held his hand and whispered, “We love you, Charlie Brown.”
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As with pretty much everything I write, I only write for myself. So, I've never allowed anymore to read this before, until now.
On a good note...At least, he made it to the new millenium. ;)
Always remember the last line of this song. Because, in some way, "We're all a boy named Charlie Brown." So true.
Just now finding this gem after it has always been in my mind (the 40-something club). The resonance on the vocals and orchestral passages are gripping. Every character in the Peanuts series lets us know it's ok to be vulnerable. (2:29 and 3:29). Using boofdfast's previous comments below:
boofdfast4 months agoLike he said...We're all a boy named Charlie Brown. Charlie never harmed a soul or never intentionally tried to. He tries and persists, but sometimes, he just can't seem to win or get it right. We've ALL been there... It doesn't matter who you are. Lovely tune.
Nacho Mamma Now One of The Other Peanuts Crew Members ''Lee Mendelson'' Has Also Passed On.
it's now been 20 years :(
Charlie was the piece of humanity in his world, he was a good person. All the other characters were mean and cruel (except Linus) He wasn't bright, tall, athletic, popular, or anything. He was the kid next door, but doesn't that make him the perfect protagonist. Maybe he should have given up, but he kept trying no matter what. I always felt like Charlie because I never was good at anything. Charlie did have at least one good day, and that makes life worth living. Maybe we all are really Charlie Brown deep down.
Im Charlie Brown still. You should never feel for him. He as you said is someone who never gives up and in the end things sometimes do work. When they do fail he moves on and tries something else. That's why I love him. Also more than one person like him. He just isn't the most popular.
Charlie Brown and snoopy are amazing
Couldn’t have worded this better
Charlie Brown is the epitome of childhood innocence.
Yeah maybe.
RIP Peter Robbins. Good Grief.
When I hear this song, so many things about Charlie Brown pass through my head. The way he & Linus lean on the brick wall near the pond and talk about life, the way he sits in his chair and reads a book, and of course the way he never stops trying to kick that football. If there was such thing as a "I tip my hat to you" emoji, I would plant them the amount of times I'd wanted to like this video. Thank you, Charlie Brown for a wonderful childhood and NEVER giving up. 👍
Really well said. I think that's the power of Charlie Brown and Peanuts. So many people could relate to being Charlie Brown - at least in certain seasons of life. You probably don't even remember making that comment but I agree with what you said 100%.
This movie never fails to help me get back on my feet when I’m at my absolute lowest. It’s helped me more than once.
Charlie Brown is a character that we can all relate with. He's not just a bland, fill-in , everyman because he has a personality and goals. It's just that those goals resonate with all of us, the wish to succeed.
Charlie goes into every situation with a smile on his face and despite the outcome always being failing to fly a kite or kicking the football; he never gives up and tries again with determination. He never wins, but that's okay with him.
He's able to say that he did try and in the light of his biggest failure (the Spelling Bee) Linus has to remind him that this stuff keeps going, so why quit now? Why stop when you'll never know the outcome? Why give up when you can try?
Charlie Brown embodies all of us. We start out as small with endeavors and we all work towards our goals despite failure because.. well.. why not?
Something else to apply to what Linus said to Charlie Brown is that he never stopped trying when he lost before so why start now?
I'm reading all these deeply moving and inspired comments, and thinking to myself , at some point in our lives many of us have felt like Charlie Brown . I know I have.
I still do
Joseph El Ain ' t it the truth?
We are all Charlie Browns until we are corrupted and becomes Lucys..
Nothing wrong with that, man...It means you're human.
Like he said...We're all a boy named Charlie Brown. Charlie never harmed a soul or never intentionally tried to. He tries and persists, but sometimes, he just can't seem to win or get it right. We've ALL been there... It doesn't matter who you are. Lovely tune.
boofdfast I like how you expressed that thought. So true.
the song didn't make me cry, your comment did.
@@johnanderson8624 hopefully, that's a good thing. Lol
@@josephel4292 Thank You, friend. None of us is perfect, but that doesn't ANY of us losers or bad people. Lol
Like the shadows of the morning,
Climb up to the August afternoon.
Charlie has a way,
Of picking up the day,
Just by walking slowly in a room.
Maybe it’s a kind of magic
That only little boys can do.
But seeing Charlie smile,
Can make you stop awhile,
And get you feelin' glad you’re you.
He’s only a boy named Charlie,
A Boy Named Charlie Brown.
He’s just the kid next door,
Perhaps a little more,
He’s every kid in every town.
Well the world is full of lots of people,
Here and there and all around.
But people after all,
Start out as being small,
We’re all A Boy Named Charlie Brown.
Now the shadows of the morning
Have gone beyond the August afternoon,
And Charlie's had his day,
His very special day,
His Morning and his Evening and his Noon.
The World is full of lots of people,
Here and there and all around,
But people after all,
Start out as being small,
And we're all a boy named Charlie Brown!
Welcome Home Charlie Brown
Beautiful
I had to listen to this song today upon hearing of Peter Robbins’ death. The poor guy struggled with so much, but he gave voice to one of the greatest characters of all time.
Linus says in the film “you notice something, Charlie Brown?…the world didn’t come to an end.” He’s right, but I’m glad to see that it paused long enough to remember a good man, a boy named Peter Robbins who gave voice to a boy named Charlie Brown.
In Loving Memory of Peter Robbins 1956-2022 💛😇
I'm glad that McKuen had such success in spite of the fact that the critics were unfeeling jerks who couldn't appreciate him.
My mother, loved Rod McKuen, bought concert tickets around 1970 for the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Just her and me. After the concert we went around the back of the venue. There was the stage door. The kind guard let us in, backstage. I looked and found Rod's dressing room. He was talking with friends. I got my mother, took her back there. Rod was so gracious to my dear mother. Long since gone, I think of my mom tonight.
I'm crying my eyes out reading that there are so many of us charlie browns.
Me to bud me to.
Every Charlie Brown special was so simple, yet had some underlying message behind it. Truly beautiful.
EGGS-actly!
Growing up, I WAS Charlie Brown. I was that kid that only had one or two real friends and the rest of the kids I knew merely tolerated me. Not because of anything I did, but because that's just how it happened. This song, and indeed the whole movie, has always resonated with me deeply because I knew what it felt like to be that guy. Funny story, after seeing this movie for the first time as a kid, I entered the school spelling bee and in true Charlie Brown fashion, fell flat on my face and got wiped out in the first round.
I'm hoping to make animated films myself, and if I can make something that's half as good as this, I'll consider it a success.
I think there is a little Charlie Brown in all of us! :)
Do you think the song is haunting?
bartsimpson83 Amen...
bartsimpson83 know how you feel. I was like Charlie Brown in my kid life.
+bartsimpson83 I still am Charlie Brown.
Rest In Peace Peter Robbin for giving our favorite child a voice
I first listened to this song after rewatching A Boy Named Charlie Brown during my freshman year of college. I was alone, and I didn’t know anyone there. Despite making friends with a group that made fun of me, ignored me, and rejected me a lot, reading Peanuts strips and watching the specials and films made me feel better. When I got home during a break, I realized that I still had my real friends at home, which made me happy. I was driving back to my house after seeing them, and this song came on. I just started crying. I think it’s because I knew that I wasn’t going to be friends with my college group for long; I knew I didn’t really fit in with the environment of the group, and really, the whole party-life of college. Sure enough, a bit over a year, my college friends falsely accused me of things I didn’t do, which forced me to experience the rest of college without a friend group. I’ve got a year left, and I’m now joined by my brother and some new friends I hang out with occasionally. I still feel alone a lot, but I only have a year left. And hey, it could always be worse. I look back to this song with gratitude and smiles, reminding me that life can be hard for everyone, but the grass truly is greener on the other side. Sometimes life gives you a sad ending to a chapter, but it’s not the ending to the book. Never give up. Just like Good ol’ Charlie Brown.
Thanks for sharing your life I have no friends what so ever I eat 12 candy bars a day out of depression I have sad pathetic non eventful life filled with meaningless interactions that symbolize nothing God help me depression at 35
Thanks for sharing that and I can empathize with you. Because during my first year of college, I made couple friends, one of them is the only true friend and the rest moved on and lived a party life. I never really cared for a party life and this forced me to focus on schooling without some of my close friends they always know that they’re around and it’s good. I still have hope in confidence just like Charlie Brown.
@@tuesdaysanchez7129 praise the Lord. God is so good and he’s got me out of depression when I was in middle school. I’m sorry you have had to deal with depression but I empathize because I’ve had those thoughts but then you realize something you’re not alone and it’s not the end of the world. Just like Charlie Brown, There’s hope and we keep on trying.
“But do you know something, Charlie Brown? The world didn’t come to an end.”
I was in my car waiting for the light to change and I saw a young boy crossing the street coming home from school. He looked to be about 10 or 11 and wore black rimmed glasses. I could see that the lens were very thick even from a distance. He was stocky and had on big clunky brown shoes, you just know his mom promised he would grow into soon. He had a heavy backpack, probably filled with books and such. Just an ordinary kid, Right? I also saw two other boys crossing in the other direction. They were cool kids and they were really enjoying themselves talking and laughing in a very animated fashion. They passed the first boy as if he weren't there at all.
The young boy with the glasses looked at them though. He looked and saw them heading somewhere he wouldn't be invited. He saw a camaraderie he might never experience or a friendship he could not form. It showed all over his face. And then he looked down at the ground and trudged on.
I didn't really think of it again until I got home. I came to RUclips and sought out this song. I remember being a young boy and feeling that I didn't fit in. I listened to the song and it is a beautiful performance by Rod McKuen and it has always resonated with me.
I wish I could play it for that young boy I saw today. 50 years have gone by since I first heard it and it always brings back the memories of those times and without waxing over the pain a young person can feel, it still somehow manages to sooth at the same time.
This is such a beautiful song. We have our little first girl now and I sing this to her at night to fall asleep
It was written and sang by the late Rod McKuen.
The peanut franchise has been my childhood and I still enjoy it till this day. And this tune has been in my head for a long time. Charles M. Schulz was a good man, if he was alive today I would’ve thanked him for his great work. The peanuts franchise should be shared with the children of today.
Who can do the same animation as Charles M. Schulz?
@@harrystoller4147 Nobody.
@@Mysterious463 he died in 2000. Look what was in 2003.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Want_a_Dog_for_Christmas,_Charlie_Brown
@@harrystoller4147 Oh..
I was 10 years old and a big PEANUTS fan (weren't we all) when the movie was first released. The TV shows all had non cartoon music, and so they continued in that vein with the first movie.
What a heartfelt theme song Rod McKuen created.
I can think of no line that sums up the appeal of Peanuts more than "We're all a boy named Charlie Brown."
Charlie Brown never knew the world loved him
This song is so soothing, whenever I'm having doubts or worrying about anything. This song helps me stop and think about the present.
I'm gonna cry 😢
Man this gets to me every time
子供のころ、感動した曲。そして今も感動している曲。up感謝です。
How did we watch this as kids and not bawl
I have no idea
I get CHILLS whenever he says "his morning and his evenings, and his noons". Rip Rob and Charlie.
I've been a fan of the Peanuts comic strip since the age of eight. I'm 52 now, and I can still identify with these wonderful characters. I have cerebral palsy. I could definitely relate to Charlie Brown"s self-esteem issues, and having few friends. I love. A Boy Named Charlie Brown to this day. Not only for this tune, but also Vince Guraldi"s great jazz scores. My favorite part is near the end of the film, when Linus tells him that even though he didn't win the spelling bee, the world didn't come to an end. He'll have more opportunities to try. So many people focus on his bad traits, they forget the hopeful, optimistic side of his personality.
Those first 22 seconds is just soul ascending.
My mother, loved Rod McKuen, bought concert tickets around 1970 for the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Just her and me. After the concert we went around the back of the venue. There was the stage door. The kind guard let us in, backstage. I looked and found Rod's dressing room. He was talking with friends. I got my mother, took her back there. Rod was so gracious to my dear mother. Long since gone, I think of my mom tonight.
Man dude, this is touching. I hope both your mom and Rod have reunited in some way and are resting easy.
R.i.p. Mom🙏😇
@@AgilityDZN I'm 73 now and still alive and feel my mom often nearby. But I also know my mom is waiting for me in heaven. What a reunion that will be along with all my other family and friends. Thank you for your kind comment.
I tear up every time I hear this song. I have absolutely no idea why.
me too, it’s genuinely got such a saddening feel to it as it relates so well with Charlie Brown. He wishes to succeed, as everyone does and he’s just constantly bullied by his peers for failing yet he never gives up.
Man...this song is just so magical.
I was born in 1985 and had this movie on VHS when i was a kid. I used to watch it every now and then with my brother in 1990 or 1991.
I am 34 years old as i type this comment and as i hear this song, i see my 5 year old me in my room with my brother, watching this film on VHS and enjoying it.
This song sure takes me back and makes me want to relive my childhood.
That's awesome! Though I would suggest getting a newer Blu Ray release of the film for your child to watch; every VHS release of it prior to 2006 has several scenes cut
Haven’t heard this song in over 30 years and I still get a lump in my throat and tear up. Beautiful song
Awesome song and message. Sadly the youth of today will never enjoy this. Rod has an amazing voice, take note "lady gaga", nicki manaj or what ever the F your name is.. You all don't even come close..
People have been bemoaning the "youth of today" since The Roman Empire. Get a life.
Moving song eh?
Bridget B I know right.
MJP DO You are so very right. This is what good music sounds like. It touches the depths of ones heart and soul
Agree 100% Joseph El !!
R.I.P. Rod McKuen.
In Loving Memory of Rod McKuen 1933-2015
A beautiful, touching, and thought provoking song.
It's downright eerie... I haven't listened to this song in ages, happened to think about it tonight, and played this video, and through the comments section learned that he passed away this very day.
Rest in peace, and thank you for writing and performing such a beautiful song.
Really?
TheHeroesOfCRASH Rod's words in music will live on thru the ages
Rest in Peace Rod McKuen
It takes a big heart to be a Charlie Brown. Charlie had lots of strong reasons to give up and not try. And more times than not, he failed at what he did. Be he always did it with a good heart and the fact that even when he fell he stood right back up knowing he would fall again makes him a very special boy. A boy named Charlie Brown.
:)
They all hated him but all world loved him. You go Charlie Brown!
❤ love Rod McKuen. His music comforts me. I'm just a boy named Charlie Brown too.
This is a heartbreakingly sweet song. Thanks for this
OK, so glad its not just me who is moved by this song. I've seen the movie 1000 times but only recently when watching it with my 5 year old it totally makes tear well up. Not exactly sure why, probably just getting old, or maybe because I can relate to Charlie Brown in so many ways...anyway, here's to music that moves us!
This Song I Think At Times Makes Me Cry
Me too my friend 😢
I find myself crying listening to this song. Low self esteem has plagued me all my 54 years of life. I try things and fail. i never seem to be able to accomplish much of anything. The only thing Im good is music but everything else just doesn't find too much success. I hear this song and it has "Benny" written all over it. I recently failed in love and is still hurting from it. Maybe one day, i'll be successful in something other than just music.
I don’t know why, but this song and the beautiful voice touched my heart and makes me happy and sad at the same time! Wonderful!
This movie gives me such relatable vibes
This song reminds me that for a moment in time this world was a good place. I would love to go back to that time.
For me that time was in 1964 when I was a senior in high school. It seemed like such a time of innocence compared to today. Yes, the threat of nuclear annihilation hung over our heads, but we young people didn't focus on that. We were preparing to go out and make our mark upon the world; and we cherished our friendships, some that have lasted through the years. The church camping trips, school dances, our clumsy shyness on dates, trips to the beach and peeling our sunburned shoulders, taking Driver's Education and then buying my first car that burned a quart of oil every two days, outings to Dairy Queen for chocolate sundaes, tossing around a football in the back yard, swatting mosquitoes at the drive-in theater. "Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end. We'd sing and dance forever and a day."
@@Dr.Pepper001 I too remember camping trips, for me the world seems much smaller in those days, yeah it wasn’t a perfect world but back in the world that I grew up in life in general seems to be more manageable,
I remember my dad taking my brother and I to the movie theater back in 1969 to watch this movie at ten years old. I didn't know who Rod McKuen was back then, but all these years later I discovered McKuen's artistry and have become a huge fan of McKuen and own several of his books of poetry. I am convinced that Rod McKuen is one of the best, if not the best poet ever. He wrote in a way that speaks our feelings. There will never be anyone like him again. He will be greatly missed.
He was in a episode of Disney 's Little Mermaid TV series the title is Metal Fish
Somewhere on RUclips is a video where Rod, in his old age, did a tour of his home. I'm going to try and find it and watch it again. Also, he composed a Piano Concerto that I think may also be on RUclips.
This guys voice is just beautiful. This song, this movie, and this whole franchise in general always cheers me up when I’m feeling insecure, overwhelmed, or worried. I was the Charlie Brown in my school-always picked on for not fitting “the standards.” I was nerdy, talked a lot, missed the memo often, had trouble doing certain things (which made me a huge target for the know-it-all kids), and was just generally “different.” After a few years of being antagonized, I realized; why should THEY have a say in how YOU are? Why should THEY judge YOU!? And ever since that metaphorical lightbulb popped over my head, life’s been a lot better. Sure, I still have my sad moments, and I still have a lot of problems to fix, but I’m doing a lot better than I was in middle school. I’m still Charlie Brown, but I’m okay with that.
Beautiful song. It really touches the heart.
Rest in peace sir. Thank you for the beautiful music.
I remember finding this movie on Freeform in 2016… never thought I’d be this far and still remember, a huge peanuts fan, always
A Boy Named Charlie Brown is more than just a kids film. It’s a film that tells people to realize that when you feel worthless, when you feel like you let everyone down, it's gonna be ok. It's ok to feel bad. It's ok to feel sad. It's ok to feel depressed. It's ok to have negative feelings but “it’s not okay to give up. *it never is or was.*”Feel what you feel but just remember for the love of God DO NOT EVER GIVE UP!
I used to sing this song a lot as a little girl. I loved this classic film, Charlie is my favorite peanuts character and it was great to see him a winner in this movie and enjoy being champion. Great movie and beautiful song ❤
i hate how relatable this song is
Bad news: Peter Robbins, the voice of Charlie Brown has passed away.
Fantastic voice - just brimming with humanity
This was my idea of the "sad" version of a animated film as a child. Disney and Warner Brothers made happy or wacky movies. This was my first example of a sad one, and this song really set the tone for it. I felt very morose listening to it. I look forward to Blue Sky's movie, but I doubt it will capture the depressing feeling that this movie had.
andrewkful I don't know if "sad" is the right word. It is certainly realistic about disappointment, in a harmless kind of way. But I liked the ending. Movies where the main character achieves their goals are inspiring. But I think it's just as inspiring to see a character fail and still have the fortitude to dust themselves off and try again.
By the way, on a whim, I decided to try looking for "A Boy Named Charlie Brown" on iTunes, even though I just about gave up on the possibility of the soundtrack getting a non-LP release. The soundtrack is coming back in a few days, in both physical and digital formats!
+andrewkful
What about Flying Dreams from Secret of NIMH, The Last Unicorn theme song etc.?
dude loss an elementary spelling bee, how is that depressing and why would he feel depressed?
It's not so much a sad movie as it is a serious one. I deveinatly tear up watching it. I get why some of CBs movies don't end happy. We're supposed to learn the harsh realities and keep trying. This ending tho is one of 2 exceptions (the other being Red Truck). I really think had one friend told him they were proud of him, he could have lost and still ended on a good note. I know the idea is to keep going but I just don't get over Charlie Brown losing and being disowned by his friends. In spite of this, I don't call it a bad ending. I call it an important one. We're all going to have bad in our life but eventually we will get over it. I'm glad a cartoon ends like that
I've always related to Charlie Brown, I always rooted for him and hoped he could finish 1st for once.
I identified with charlie brown as a kid, without understanding how sad that was until I got older. This song really hits me. Wish I could go back and help younger me kick the metaphorical football, or at least let him know he'd get his chance to one day.
All this time Lucy was going for 2
I love charlie brown . He my favorite . After all , he was the greatest boy of all !😊😀
This song calms me down every time
I think in some ways we are all Charlie Brown. I definitely knew I was. For years I only had 1 or 2 friends but as I grew I didn’t care to have a lot of people around me.
I don't know if it's the song or the movies ending but something about this upset me as a kid. Now it truly means something to me. Happy or sad, I think we can always use this as a pick me up. Sometimes we will get let down. That's life . But like Charlie Brown we keep going until we suceed
Thank you, Rod, for this timelessly lovely song and thank you too, Mr. Schulz, for creating the Peanuts and especially Charlie Brown. 💓
You know, I consider myself to be the real life Charlie Brown, I could never fit in with other kids, and only made very few friends.
I have failed at almost everything, if there was a character I relate to the most it’s Charlie Brown, he and I are alike.
I recently had another failure I was laid off from my job, but just like Charlie Brown I have never given up, because people after all really start off small and we are all a boy named Charlie Brown.
I’ve never given up just like Charlie, and I’ve never stopped trying to do my best like Charlie Brown.
I think Charlie Brown reflects on us on who we are we people we all start off small somewhere in life, maybe perhaps we all are a Charlie Brown.
If there was any character I’d relate to it’s good ol Charlie Brown!
Also RIP to Peter Robbins the greatest Charley brown ever!
I saw this as a kid and used to sing this song whenever i felt really shitty or tried to do good to only have it blow up in my face... its crazy how much comfort this song would give me. Btw, im 30 now
When I need a good laugh or a good cry or just to remanis on a fond memory I can always count on this song. Thanks for all the memories..
Ohhhh my goodness ! I have always absolutely loved his voice as he sings this song . He sounds sooo mellow and jazzy smooth ! Just warms my heart ! Long ago when my son was little, I used to sing that little line to him with his name instead of Charlie's ! 🎶 He's only a booooy naaaame Dennis !🎶 A booooy naaaame Dennis !🎶 😇 .But aside from that ! I sooo loved hearing Rod McKuen sing : 🎶A booooy naaaame Charlie Brown🎶.😇 I absolutely love Charlie Brown cartoons. They are classics with jazzy instrumentals. And my goodness ! Snoopy is my favorite chatacter !😁
When I die, I want this to play at my funeral.
nostalgia and a great movie
Thanks for the music Rod. Rest In Peace.
I just recorded this audio off of the soundtrack LP for my next Throwback Thursday video! Glad to see others love these two tracks as much as I do!
I'd love to hear the LP quality uploaded to RUclips if you find the time!
My first name is Charles and people have always called me Charlie Brown and I've always felt shy like he is. So I've always felt a kinship with Charlie.
Who's Brandon Maddox?
Almost everybody was able to relate to Charlie Brown to some capacity. That sense of innocence and trust in something greater while being able to keep persevering through almost any obstacle. Chuck Schultz really captured the very spirit of children yet present in a mature way that spoke to almost every generation.
I still love Charlie Brown and Snoopy..😊
Needed a good cry this does it for me.
Great song and a great movie.
Charlie Brown's first full-length feature film.
Decades later, this song STILL chokes me up...
WE ARE CHARLIE BROWN. Not just anyone, the eightballs, the outcasts, the loners, the misfits. We always have ONE friend that really cares, we don't get a break....we are family. We love him, WE ARE CHARLIE BROWN.
Makes me tear up a bit thinking of my own little boys of many years ago -- their triumphs and their prat-falls, their good days and down days. The nostalgia for those days sets in and I realize that it's a fine thing to be a dad and have had little boys (and girls) to raise and to go through life's adventures together for a brief moment in time. A blessing upon all little boys. May you grow up strong and brave and good in a world that is often unkind.
Wow! This takes me back.
Sweet song 😌
I love this song because it's sad..
This song hits awfully different now that I have a 2 year old boy of my own.
I love this song and the movie. :) Thank you for sharing.
Quite a haunting song eh?
I ADORE THIS SONG!!
Quite haunting eh just like The Last Unicorn's theme eh?
Uh...neh!
Me too also
Every part of this song and movie resonates so well with me. It holds such nostalgia. I always felt to be the kid that was alienated from others and shy. I guess that's one of the reasons I always watched Peanuts so often and fell in love with it, because I related in so many ways. Schulz was a master, and I can tell he loved what he did and was and is such a blessing to so many kids growing up, just like Mister Rogers. I'm 26 years old and I love this kind of music, I hope these childhood gems never get lost!!
Best theme song for a cartoon.