Tiger (Frank Buck album) facts for kids

Tiger is a special children's record that features the voice of famous animal adventurer Frank Buck. This was one of the last recordings Frank Buck made before he passed away. The album also includes a story about a horse called Champion: The Horse No Man Could Ride, narrated by the well-known singer and actor Gene Autry.

This record was released by Columbia Records on April 17, 1950. It was part of a series of children's records. The album brings to life exciting stories with music, sound effects, and even actors making animal noises, just like old-time radio shows!

The Story of Tiger

The story of Tiger on the record was created by "Peter Steele" and Hecky Krasnow. Hecky Krasnow sometimes used different names for his writing, including "Peter Steele" and "Hecky Krasno."

How the Story Was Made

The story for the Tiger record was inspired by two different animal tales from Frank Buck's famous book, Bring 'Em Back Alive.

• One part of the story comes from a tiger in a tale called "Man Eater." For the record, this tiger's role was changed to be a "cow killer."
• The other part comes from a leopard in a story called "Loose on Board." This leopard was changed into a tiger for the record.

Who Else Was Involved

Merrill Joels, a talented radio actor, played the part of Captain Harry Curtis, the narrator of the Tiger story. The singing on the record was done by a group called the Southernaires. The music for the album was performed by an orchestra led by Spencer Odom.

Champion: The Horse No Man Could Ride

The second part of this exciting album features the legendary Gene Autry. He narrates the story of Champion: The Horse No Man Could Ride. Gene Autry was famous for his singing, acting, and his love for horses, making him a perfect choice to tell this story.