Orange Bird

When the Orange Bird was originally conceived, his reach and connections could not have been comprehended. He was made to sell an idea. What came next changed American history forever.

 

Songs

Things You Never Known by Lobo Loco

Indian Summer by Lobo Loco

Hey Go by Lobo Loco

Speedy Delta by Lobo Loco

Love After Midnight by Lobo Loco

Springtime by Lobo Loco

 

Additional Audio

The Orange Bird Song

Walt Disney Studios Presents The Story and Songs of The Orange Bird Disneyland Record

Donald Duck Orange Juice w Ivor Barry and Voice of Donald Duck by Clarence Nash commercial 1980

Anita Bryant Florida orange juice ad

Anita Bryant's Pie to the Face - www.NBCUniversalArchives.com

Pat Rocco: Harvey Milk speech (1978)

 

Sources

The Orange Juice Boycott That Changed America - Extra Crispy

Airships and Oranges: The Commercial Art of the Second Gold Rush - Smithsonian Magazine

Cooperative Economy in the Great Depression - Jonathan Rowe

The Unusual Story of Walt Disney World's Most Mysterious Mascot - Theme Park Tourist

Florida Gay Rights Activists Boycott Orange Juice, 1977-1980 - Global Nonviolent Action Database

Communists and Perverts under the Palms: The Johns Committee in Florida, 1956-1965 by Stacy Braukman - Amazon

Fighting with Fruit: Anita Bryant’s long-lasting legacy - South Florida Gay News

Perspective: The Johns Committee and its infamy - Tampa Bay Times

Florida Citrus Crate Labels - Florida Southern College

Orange Day on April 14th! - Live Lingua