THE GOLDEN AGE OF SCIENCE FICTION: VOL. 9
CD Includes Digital Download / Digital Booklet
Dragon’s Domain Records proudly presents the ninth volume in our ongoing series of music from classic science-fiction films, this time focusing on the world premiere release of Milton DeLugg’s music for the 1964 holiday adventure comedy SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS, directed by Nicholas Webster, written by Glenville Mareth and Paul L. Jacobson, starring John Call, Leonard Hicks, Vincent Beck, Bill McCutcheon, Victor Stiles, Donna Conforti, Chris Month, Leila Martin, Charles Renn, James Cahill, Ned Wertimer, Doris Rich and Pia Zadora.
Released in 1964, SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS begins with the season of Christmas fast approaching and children are anxiously awaiting that night when Santa Claus will bring presents to all the good little girls and boys. Unfortunately, that’s not the case on the planet Mars, where a crisis has erupted among their children, educated from birth by machines and treated as adults. Captivated by television signals from Earth, these young Martians have become listless insomniacs. Concerned for the welfare of not only his children, but all of those on Mars, the supreme leader Lord Kimar (Hicks) seeks council from their ancient sage, Chochem (Don). The elderly Martian laments that their youngsters are made to suffer the burden of early adulthood. They crave the freedom to have fun and simply be kids. Chochem proclaims that what Mars desperately needs is a Santa Claus of its own, so Lord Kimar and his compatriots blast off for Earth with the intent to abduct Santa himself (Call) ...
The bouncy score and its ear worm title theme came from the musical pen of Milton DeLugg. Simultaneously while working on this film, he was also engaged by the NBC television network as musical director for their annual telecast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Delugg would hold that position for the next half-century, finally stepping down in 2013. He also spent a year and a half as leader of Johnny Carson’s THE TONIGHT SHOW orchestra.
This ninth volume in Dragon’s Domain Records series has been mastered by James Nelson at Digital Outland, featuring exclusive liner notes by Starlog Magazine’s David Hirsch and Sam Scali.
THE GOLDEN AGE OF SCIENCE FICTION VOL. 9 is a limited edition release and is expected to begin shipping the week of November 24th, 2025.
SPECIAL NOTE: These recordings were originally taken from analog masters and music & effects tracks and therefore certain limitations from the source tapes may be evident. We have tried to preserve as closely as possible, the quality of the original recordings.
01. Main Title: Hooray For Santa Claus (2:02)
Milton DeLugg & The Little Eskimos
02. Santa’s Workshop / Mars Needs Santa (3:24)
03. Martians vs Air Force / Kidnap Earth Kids (4:09)
04. lnvasion of the North Pole (2:55)
05. Kidnap Santa (1:27)
06. Return to Mars / Martian Children Laugh (2:42)
07. Sabotage and Subterfuge (2:16)
08. Plots and Counterplots (1:55)
09. Martian Mayhem (2:26)
10. End Titles (2:02)
11. Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964) Theatrical Trailer (2:26)
12. Hooray For Santa Claus (Extended Version) (2:46)
Milton DeLugg & The Little Eskimos
13. Read-A-Long Book Part 1* (8:12)
14. Read-A-Long Book Part 2* (8:52)
15. Read-A-Long Book Part 3* (8:25)
16. Read-A-Long Book Part 4* (8:14)
* (Narrator: Dan Ocko / Voices: Ann DeLugg & Ralph Bell)
Total Time: 64:29
