One Hundred and One Dalmatians/101 Dalmatians (1961)

One Hundred and One Dalmatians/101 Dalmatians (1961) is the first full-length Disney animated film using the xerography process.

In addition, One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) is also a diversion from the previous full-length Disney animated films in that it has a dynamic title sequence made à la Saul Bass.

Plus, 101 Dalmatians (1961) is a rare full-length Disney animated film set in an urban place.

With the Disney empire being called into question after Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmatians (1961) is a solution.

Cruella De Vil is a bluesy and jazzy tune made for 101 Dalmatians (1961) by Mel Leven.

The Jungle Book, released 6 years after 101 Dalmatians (1961), features an equally-jazzy tune called I Wan'na Be Like You, which is mainly sung by Louis Prima.

Louis Prima also co-wrote A Sunday Kind of Love, notably performed by soul singer Etta James.

For Louis Prima, he bridged the gap between Disney and rhythm & blues/soul music.