The Hobbit (1977) Soundtrack (OST) - 01. The Greatest Adventure 

This seemingly simply animated movie with it's hauntingly beautiful tunes has impacted my life in ways I can't even verbalize. My favorite moment is when Bilbo climbs the tree and upon seeing the sunshine & butterflies says, "There are moments which can change a person for all time, and I suddenly wondered if I would ever see my snug hobbit hole again. I wondered if I actually wanted to". I weep every time I see that scene. The greatest adventure REALLY IS what lies ahead.

No offense intended to fans of the live action Hobbit Trilogy, but this will always be the best adaptation of the book in my eyes

Before every major life event I play this song, before I joined the army, before I left the army, before I went to college, before my first child was born. I want to keep listening to this song and have more adventures, and I want it to play at the end of my life; right before the greatest adventure yet.

Just found out that the "Lemmiwinks" song from Southpark was inspired by this. Never saw the animated movie or heard this song. It"s a nice song.

Rest in peace Glenn Yarbrough. You live on in these songs.

Don't want to sound emo but i'm extremely relieved whenever I hear this song, this really should have been in the Hobbit trilogy even if in the Credits scenes.

Still the best adaptation of The Hobbit all these years later.

This song motivates me, anyone feeling down about life should listen to this.

Tolkien would probably like this song. As it fits the Hobbit

This will now be at the start of every DnD campaign.

I'm about to leave for college tomorrow, and I could think of no better song to listen to before leaving. The Greatest Adventure is what lies ahead!

My daddy just died; he loved The Hobbit-- 1977 movie, the book, Lord of the Rings movies, etc. This song breaks my heart. Miss you Daddy... RIP!!!

whoever thought to combine The Hobbit with whimsical contemporary folk music was an absolute genius

Let us have a drink, a puff of Old Toby, a glance upon old memories at least.. Orson Bean 1928-2020 you lent us dreamers courage greater than ourselves, whether you know it or not

The greatest adventure is what lies ahead Today and tomorrow are yet to be said The chances, the changes are all yours to make The mold of your life is in your hands to break The greatest adventure is there if your bold Let go of the moment that life makes you hold To measure the meaning can make you delay It's time you stop thinking and wasting the day The man whos a dreamer and never takes leave Who thinks of a world that is just make believe Will never know passion, will never know pain Who sits by the window will one day see rain The greatest adventure is what lies ahead Today and tomorrow are yet to be said The chances, the changes are all yours to make The mold of your life is in your hands to break The greatest adventure is what lies ahead

That awkward moment when this movie is actually better than the Peter Jackson version (from a story perspective anyway).

I would’ve loved to hear a little bit of this song orchestrated in the “An Unexpected Journey” Trailer as a nod to the 1977 film.

Glenn Yarbrough's singing style fits this arrangement so perfectly. Beautiful.

This was always my favorite song, and one of my favorite movies. My sister would always sing this to me when I was upset, and I love it always.

I come to this song when I'm thinking of ending my life. And it reminds me that maybe, just maybe, the future will be full of good. I respect this song, it has saved me quite a few times now.

Ah man, just listening to these songs is making me get all misty-eyed. This movie was probably one of the sole biggest influences on me as a small child. I used to borrow it from the local library every chance I got and watch it endlessly. If it wasn't for this, I never would have gotten into Tolkien or fantasy in general. It may be rather late, but thank you for uploading these.

ORSON BEAN Rankin-Bass version of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins 1928 - 2020 RIP

My 5th grade teacher showed this to my class when I was 10 years old! I’m not gonna say those giant spiders didn’t give me nightmares, but this movie kickstarted my love of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings! Now as a senior in high school who just graduated, this song really hits home but with a very uplifting tone that makes me smile!

Lemmiwinks!

Im leaving for my first day of college today and i played this as i rolled out of the driveway

I grew up on this song. This is my childhood in a nutshell.

I remember when I was younger, I watched this movie and thought, "Bilbo, COME ON! You have the chance to go on an adventure, you can see big mountains, big oceans and dragons, and you *don't* want to go?!" But, wouldn't you know it? I grew up turning into Bilbo, minus the adventure part. lol Maybe when I'm 50, I'll get to go on my greatest adventure, remember this song, and have come full circle.

Haha, this should have been the main theme for Peter Jacksons movies =D

Theres a Magic in that music, and it moves through me.

This is the best version of The Hobbit for me. I remember my dad showing me this movie when I was very young (late 80s). This song still makes me emotional every time I hear it. The animated version of Gollum will always be my favorite.

Smiling Friends

Lemmingwinks brought me here

I'm going to sing this song for the talent show at school

Lol Lemmiwinks...

This silly little cartoon was better than Peter Jackson's gajillion dollar Hobbit trilogy.

never before did i think something so simple as this seemingly forgettable movie would soon carry so much meaning to me.

I remember the night this cartoon aired back in 1977. I was 7 years old, and I transformed my room into a little hobbit hole. I crafted a little wooden sword, made a pipe out of a Tinkertoy set I had, and made a ring out of Reynolds wrap. What fun that was, in a much better, simpler time.

Lemmiwinks brought me here

It's only now, 30 years on, that I've realised it doesn't matter where you're going it's how you get there.

Lemmiwinks!!

I'm probably one the only few people that still have this on vinyl the full cover and the 16 page book.. still plays like it was new.. and wouldn't take anything for it... a major part of growing up for my generation.

The greatest adventure is what lies ahead Today and tomorrow are yet to be said The chances, the changes are all yours to make The mold of your life is in your hands to break The greatest adventure is there if your bold Let go of the moment that life makes you hold To measure the meaning can make you delay It's time to stop thinking and wasting the day. The man who's a dreamer and never takes lead Who thinks of a world that is just make believe Will never know passion; will never know pain Who sits by the window will one day see rain The greatest adventure is what lies ahead Today and tomorrow are yet to be said The chances the changes are all yours to make The mold of your life is in your hands to break The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.

This song has motivated me to stop living in a fantasy world where it is safe, and painless, and to go out and see the real world

10/10 would cry to

Shout Factory needs to release this, along with The Return of the King and The Flight of Dragons on dvd. They already did The Last Unicorn, now they just need to do these gems, and everything will be A-Okay. :)

The song that got me into the lord of the rings/hobbit books :)

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard this song, I’d have more wealth than Smaug

Aaaah, this movie was my childhood!

The greatest adventure is what lies ahead. Today and tomorrow are yet to be said. The chances, the changes are all yours to make. The mold of your life is in your hands to break. The greatest adventure is there if you're bold. Let go of the moment that life makes you hold. To measure the meaning can make you delay; It's time you stop thinkin' and wasting the day. The man who's a dreamer and never takes leave Who thinks of a world that is just make-believe Will never know passion, will never know pain. Who sits by the window will one day see rain. The greatest adventure is what lies ahead. Today and tomorrow are yet to be said. The chances, the changes are all yours to make. The mold of your life is in your hands to break. The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.

I really need to thank my dad for giving me the DVD of this movie when I was 2-3 years old. So many incredible memories... I have yet to see the remake, but I know I'll always hold this movie to be the most special in my heart.

I still remember when I was a kid, this was my favorite movie to watch with my dad on the couch. And whoever hired Glenn Yarborough was genius because he was perfect for writing music for this.

Listening to this after hearing Jules Bass died. RIP, I'm trying not to cry now.

A great adventure is waiting for you ahead. Hurry onward Lemmiwinks, for you will soon be dead. The journey before you may be long and filled with woe. But you must escape the gay man's ass, or your tale can't be told. Lemmiwinks, Lemmiwinks, Lemmiwinks, Lemmiwinks! Lemmiwink's journey is distant, far and fast! To find his way out of a gay man's ass! The road ahead is filled with danger and fright! But push onward Lemmiwinks with all of your might!

Rest in Peace American director, producer, composer, lyricist, and author Jules Bass (September 16, 1935 - October 25, 2022), who co-founded Rankin/Bass Productions, with his friend, Arthur Rankin Jr. (July 19, 1924 - January 30, 2014). Their productions include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Mad Monster Party? (1967), The Little Drummer Boy (1968), Frosty the Snowman (1969), The Hobbit (1977), Jack Frost (1979), and The Last Unicorn (1982).

I remember as a child I'd constantly rent this movie from the local library, and listen to it over and over. This song has stuck with me for a lifetime, and it is so very powerful. I wish more would listen to it and take the lyrics to heart.

I listen to this in the mornings to start my day. I don't suspect I will ever meet someone who adores this song as deeply as I do

R.I.P., Glenn Yarbrough.

The greatest adventure is what lies ahead Today and tomorrow are yet to be said The chances the changes are all yours to make The mold of your life is in your hands to break. The greatest adventure is there if you are bold Let go of the moment that life makes you hold To measure the meaning can make you delay It's time you stop thinking and wasting the day. A man whose a dreamer and never takes leave Who thinks of a world that is just make believe Will never know passion Will never know pain Who sits by the window Will one day see rain. The greatest adventure is what lies ahead Today and tomorrow are yet to be said The chances the changes are all yours to make The mold of your life is in your hands to break.

The Hobbit ... a novel anyone should read and read again in this particular historical time, in these own days. The Hobbit is a great novel, maybe the truliest and greatest, about the war; the madness of course, the horror of course, egoism of men and dwarfs ... but at the same time the tremendous and enormous humanity, a kind of mad and authentic sweetness and innocence making or, better, playing war. About this, the hobbit could surely be considered one of greatest ever imagined

RIP Jules Bass. Thank you for helping bring this masterpiece to life.

My childhood

RIP Mr. Bass. Thank you for the many great songs and specials you gave us.

LEMMIWINGS LEEEEEMIWINGS

Wish I could find this on CD! Or iTunes!

This made a 50 year old man cry like a baby.

I am sick of all the stupid South Park references people are making. Just enjoy the freaking music

All of America needs to hear this song.

Why older cartoons, music, etc are more meaningful and beautiful than nowadays

Rest in peace, Jules Bass. You gave all of us the greatest adventure and so much more.

This was my theme when I moved into my apartment living on my own without someone I was dating or related to. Been living here for a few months and every day still feel new here. It's scary, but exciting at the same time!

Ahh nostalgia. I was introduced to The Hobbit from this cartoon. I found it charming. :) The entire story of The Hobbit is meaningful to me because it was my dorm's theme during my first year at college and I love the parallels it has to being a college kid and just starting out in the world.

This song has to be one of my absolute favourites. My husband's best man and one of our close friends played this at our wedding last year and we cried tears of joy for the meaning behind this song for us. We did 5 years of long distance and finally came together to become husband and wife. It has truly been the greatest adventure. 😊❤

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This song, out of a fantasy animated movie for kids, chiding dreamers for not getting out there and having an adventure, interacting with the real and important, is so contradictory and absurd, and yet so stirring and dead-on that it continues to hit me hard well into my 40s. Which fits Tolkien perfectly. He was creating a motivating mythology for a new age, and I'm clearly a true believer. Rankin/Bass did it well, thought the books are king. Not a fan of Jackson's work, though I hope it inspired many to go back to the source and experience the poetry in long form penned my the romantic linguist himself.

So much memory from my childhood

I’m 42 and this song still gets me! I watch the 77 Hobbit every year around the Fall season.

I love The Greatest Adventure and think it would be a perfect wedding song.

I thank my late father for introducing me to this amazing story that is still relevant today and played out in many stories. Something special about this particular one though. And the symbolism of a Hobbit with little strength is so appropriate in this time where we too feel like Hobbits unless we are super powerful.

I'm about to go to a new school, a military academy that I've always wanted to go to, for my last year of highschool. I'm sad as I will be leaving behind all of my friends and everything I know, but this truly is the start of the greatest adventure for me.

God brings me back to being a child. I miss those times.

Haaa, beautiful voice, beautiful memories.

My 4th grade teacher read the book to us while we sat on our carpet squares. I developed a love of fantasy from that and now am working on my own book. I want to have this played when I die and at the memorial.

There's so much on the horizon, and I can't wait to experience it all.

Lemmiwinks. All hail the Gerbil King

I was born in 2003 and this movie was such a huge part of my childhood, I rewatch it all the time and will show it to my kids one day

What a wonderful movie this is. Ever since I saw it in middle school way back in 2007, the film looked UGLY to me but it was ugly in a way that caught my attention and kept me invested in the story. Not to mention these beautiful vocal songs by Glenn Yarbrough. Simply an enchanting and beautiful listen. Most people tend to think of their holiday stop motion specials such as Rudolph and Frosty but when I think of Rankin/Bass their hand drawn fantasy adaptions such as these LOTR specials and The Last Unicorn will always be the first things I think of. A special thank you and RIP to the many artists and creatives who made this special a reality including Mr. Arthur Rankin Jr who died in 2014 and (as of this typing) the unfortunate passing of Mr. Jules Bass who’s death was announced today on October 25, 2022. Thank you and sleep well dreamers…

When I was like...8 or 9, I would watch this movie with my brothers, because I was always afraid of watching it by myself when Gollum came on :P but the music in it is just brilliant, and in my teen years I have come to love this song soo much, and have definitely taken its message to heart.

I was hoping in Peter Jackson's Hobbit, he would've included some kind of Easter egg paying homage to this song. Would've been great!

لي جاي من عند سنباي لايك

Wish there was an 8bit version of this song.

a wonderfully optimistic song for New Years Eve!

Jackson ruined the new Hobbit movies by not having this in it.

This movie is now 40 years old.

To tell you the truth I believe South Park's parody version was an improvement

I remember watching this cartoon on VHS when I was little!

Rest In Peace Orson Bean, thank you for so many great childhood memories

Lemmiwinks!

Whose listening 40 years later in 2017?

Rip Glenn Yarbrough ;-;

Coming to this, after hearing that the Minecraft legend Technoblade has sadly passed on. And for some reason, this felt like such a fitting song to listen to as I honor his memory. "Heroes are remembered, but legends never die." So, for old times sake... TECHNOBLADE NEVER DIES!!! (Cya on the other side, my king)