Long before Disney songs became iconic, Mickey’s 1930 comic strip was already in tune with popular music 🎶
The musical moments weren’t incidental. By referencing hits like “Singin’ in the Rain,” Mickey participated in the cultural soundscape, building his own relevance & laying the groundwork for Disney’s musical identity.
Learn how Mickey’s 1930 comic strip turned borrowed hit songs into the foundation of Disney’s musical legacy ⤵️
https://blog.archive.org/2026/02/24/mickey-tunes-in/