Paul Frees voiced the iconic Disney Duck scholar and showman Ludwig von Drake.
A self-described genius who says he knows just about everything and says he invented almost everything, Ludwig von Drake is also something of a musician. He can sing jazz and rock and roll and even conduct an orchestra. His talents were first noticed by a large audience when he appeared on Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color for the episode "An Adventure in Color". In it, he sings a couple songs and teaches the audience all about color, one of his many expert subjects.
Walt Disney noticed von Drake's musical talent and had the learned duck record his album Professor Ludwig von Drake released in 1961. His initial wave of popularity and success trickled down to a couple more singles and solitary songs on the occasional Disney TV Show. His last hurrah was the release of his own talking doll that included a tape of recorded bedtime stories.
His career as a recording artist was brief, but I'm sure he'd answer the call and drop a surprise album if the nostalgia machine started working on his behalf. I'd dig it.
Here is the complete discography for (Professor) Ludwig von Drake:
Professor Ludwig von Drake
I'm Ludwig von Drake (1961 single)
Carnival Time Featuring Professor Ludwig von Drake (1961 single)
The Voice of Professor Ludwig von Drake Offers Songs and Stories for Children (1961 tape for talking Ludwig von Drake doll)
Twistin' with Professor Ludwig von Drake (1962 promo single)
Rutabaga Rag (1962 song)
Rock, Rumble and Roar (1962 song)
"Green With Envy Blues" by Ludwig von Drake on Disney's An Adventure in Color
"The Spectrum Song" by Ludwig von Drake on Disney's An Adventure in Color
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