Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]

jay & silent bob strike back [enhanced] [explicit lyrics] [soundtrack]

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The delusional Jay ("a pimped-out Jedi knight," as Bloodhound Gang's "Jackass" has it) and ironic, semi-wise Silent Bob finally get their own Kevin Smith feature and accompanying soundtrack album. A stack of jokingly aggressive, self-deprecating tunes by the Bloodhounds, Stroke 9, and Marcy Playground are augmented by straight-faced rawk from across the spectrum (Steppenwolf, Bon Jovi, PJ Harvey) and a true pick-to-click in Afroman's hilariously blunted hip-hop testament "Because I Got High." Add more than a dozen film sound bites--Jay's recollection of Good Will Hunting as that "movie with a Mork from Ork in it," his electro-goofy "Jay's Rap 2001," and some prime Chris Rock moments among them--and the result is a CD made to order for fans of the dynamic duo. --Rickey Wright

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Oklahoma! (1955 Film Soundtrack)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • MacRae and Jones head a superb and O.K. adaptation
  • Broadway in a movie setting at it's very best!
  • Wonderful
  • Beauiful
  • Oh, what a beautiful sound!
 Oklahoma! (1955 Film Soundtrack)
Jay Blackton , Charlotte Greenwood , Shirley Jones , Gene Nelson , Gloria Grahame , Rod Steiger , James Whitmore , and Gordon MacRae
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005A7XB
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Overture - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  2. Main Title - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  3. Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' - Gordon MacRae
  4. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top - Gordon MacRae/Shirley Jones/Charlotte Greenwood
  5. Kansas City - Gene Nelson/Charlotte Greenwood/Men's Chorus
  6. Kansas City Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  7. I Cain't Say No - Gloria Grahame
  8. Many A New Day - Shirley Jones/Girls' Chorus
  9. Many A New Day Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  10. People Will Say We're In Love - Gordon McaRae/Shirley Jones
  11. Pore Jud Is Daid - Gordon MacRae/Rod Steiger
  12. Out Of My Dreams - Shirley Jones/Girls' Chorus
  13. Out Of My Dreams Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  14. Entr' Acte - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  15. The Farmer And The Cowman - Gordon MacRae/Charlotte Greenwood/Gene Nelson/J.C. Flippen/James Whitmore/Gloria Grahame...
  16. The Farmer And The Cowman Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  17. All Er Nuthin' - Gloria Grahame/Gene Nelson
  18. All Er Nuthin' Ballet - Rodgers & Hammerstein
  19. People Will Say We're In Love - Gordon MacRae/Shirley Jones
  20. Oklahoma - Gordon MacRae/Shirley Jones/Charlotte Greenwood/Gloria Grahame/Gene Nelson/Rod Steiger...
  21. Finale: Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' - Gordon MacRae/Shirley Jones/Charlotte Greenwood/Gloria Grahame/Gene Nelson/Rod Steiger...
  22. Overture (LP Version) - Rodgers & Hammerstein

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars MacRae and Jones head a superb and O.K. adaptation.......2007-03-16

The film adaptation of Oklahoma heralded a technological breakthrough in widescreen cinema just as the original stage musical ushered in the integrated book musical. As such this film adaptation was treated as a special occasion, well-supervised by the creators themselves. The soundtrack, featured here, boasts sterling performances from MacRae and Jones making the most of their portrayals of Curly and Laurey, backed by a charismatic cast and superb orchestrations. And of course let's not forget the enveloping stereo sound that holds up well even today.

Despite being a Hollywood star, Gordon MacRae performs the part of Curly as if he was born to play it even on the stage. He shines vocally in his renditions of Oh, what a Beautiful Mornin' and Surrey with the Fringe on Top. He is well-partnered by Shirley Jones as a fresh and pert Laurey, lending her beautiful voice to the part. Although we don't hear much of her on this soundtrack, her partnering MacRae in People Will Say We're in Love exudes a masterful chemistry, as if they were setting sparks off at each other in their rendition of the song. Gene Nelson makes a dashing Will Parker and is equally well-matched by Gloria Grahame as Ado Annie. Grahame renders I Cain't Say No splendidly and partners Nelson in All er Nothin'. The supporting cast is filled out by Charlotte Greenwood's suitably caustic Aunt Eller and Rod Steiger's Jud. It's a pity that the film cut the song Lonely Room, otherwise Steiger would have better demonstrated the dark hues of the character of Jud. Yet it all adds up to a wonderful renditionh of this classic musical, enough to elicit a spontaneous YEOW! during this year of the Oklahoma centenary.

This EMI-Angel reissue offers one the advantage of the dance music and the main titles. This means that the listener gets the Kansas City and Farmer and the Cowman dance sequences, as well as the extended Dream Ballet. The only downside is the extraneous sound effects lifted from a DVD copy of the movie. Yes I share many of your sentiments that these sound effects tend to grate, and long for Didier Deutsch to have used the original untainted studio vault versions. However, let's at least be thankful that the CD producers have offered us a more comprehensive version of the Oklahoma soundtrack that we could only have dreamt of in the past.

In short, this is a wonderful and valuable addition to the R&H discography, and is an equally celebrated rendition of the score like the original Broadway cast recording. Warmly recommended to those who seek even their first version of Oklahoma.

5 out of 5 stars Broadway in a movie setting at it's very best!.......2007-03-06

I have the original Broadway version, but prefer this movie selection.
The CD is flawless and, in my opinion, there's nothing better than a Rodgers
and Hammerstein musical for music, lyrics and pure joy! This is the best!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2007-01-30

A great way to introduce oneself to the world of the nearly extinct Hollywood musical.

5 out of 5 stars Beauiful.......2006-06-05

A true musical theater classic. Wonderful melodies that will last for years to come.
Other classics not to forget about are:
Mary Poppins
My Fair Lady
The Wizard of Oz
Chitty Chitty Bang Band
The first Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Sound of Music
Oliver
West Side Story
Fiddler on the Roof
Singing in the Rain
The Wiz
Little Mermaid
Aladdin
Beauty and the Beast
Grease
The King and I
Oklahoma
The Music Man
South Pacific

My Voice Students are always asking me for recommendations so I though I'd post it for all! We can't forget about these great musicals!

5 out of 5 stars Oh, what a beautiful sound!.......2006-03-26

Oklahoma has never sounded better as sung by Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones in the 1955 movie version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's unforgettable Broadway musical. The memory of MacRae's beautiful voice lives on with this CD. I never tire of hearing this wonderful music. From the opening overture to the finale you will feel as though you're right in the theater.
The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Job
  • Very relaxing
  • A great peice of Civil War history.
  • Music Befitting This Most Tragic of Wars
  • Capitivating sounds for Confederate or Union Ancestors
 The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B000005J0O
Release Date: 1990-12-29

Tracks:

  1. Drums Of War - Old Bethpage Brass Band
  2. Quote - Oliver Wendall Holmes
  3. Ashokan Farewell - NA
  4. The Battle Cry Of Freedom - NA
  5. We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder - NA
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  7. Cheer Boys Cheer - The New American Brass Band
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  9. Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier - Jacqueline Schwab
  10. Lorena - Jay Ungar
  11. Parade - The New American Brass Band
  12. Hail Columbia - The New American Brass Band
  13. Dixie - Bobby Horton
  14. Kingdom Coming - Jay Ungar
  15. Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Matt Glaser
  16. All Quiet On The Potomic - Jacqueline Schwab
  17. Flag Of Columbia - Jacqueline Schwab
  18. Weeping Sad And Lonely - Jacqueline Schwab
  19. Yankee Doodle - The Old Bethpage Brass Band
  20. Palmyra Schottische - The New American Brass Band
  21. When Johnny Comes Marching Home - The Old Bethpage Brass Band
  22. Shenandoah - John Colby
  23. When Johnny Comes Marching Home - M. Manson
  24. Marching Through Georgia - J. Ungar
  25. Marching Through Georgia(Lament) - Jacqueline Schwab
  26. Battle Cry Of Freedom - Jacqueline Schwab
  27. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
  28. Ashokan Farewell/Sullivan Ballou Letter - Paul Roebling

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Job.......2007-05-13

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5 out of 5 stars Very relaxing.......2007-03-31

This CD is nearly as relaxing as a Deepak Chopra CD. I am a voice in the chorus in that I originally bought it for use in a U.S. History class, but the Cd is great in its own right. Especially with tracks like Ashokan Farewell, and Battle Hymn of the Republic, this CD really is an amazing peace of work (although Ashokan Farewell isn't actually from the Civil War).

4 out of 5 stars A great peice of Civil War history........2007-02-14

This CD is a good buy for any Civil War buff. Even though it was intended for use as a soundtrack I would recomend it. It has many of the time honored songs that we associate with the period and the sound quality is great. I bought this CD with the intention of useing it in a high-school U.S History class, but it as has good non-educational merit.

5 out of 5 stars Music Befitting This Most Tragic of Wars.......2007-02-12

Why does it seem that some music becomes intrinsically connected to an event? Perhaps I should have said why is there such an affinity between certain soundtracks and the subject material? One thinks of films as wide-ranging as Twelve Monkeys (Astor Piazzolla), Lonesome Dove (Basil Poledouris) or Schindler's List (John Williams) and the music seems as integral to the film as the dialogue. That's the way it is in this case. That soulful, rising and falling sound of the violin, the rustic tunes with rural roots - all accentuate those terrible times with beauty and pathos. To put it bluntly, I find it difficult to believe that there will ever be a greater match between the visual and audible than is the case here. My Grade - A

5 out of 5 stars Capitivating sounds for Confederate or Union Ancestors.......2007-01-10

If You Love America and would like to hear music that will haunt Your Soul forever then I recommend this CD. This music helps You form a better understanding of who we were in America over 100 years ago. I recommend this CD for all ages.
Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Camelot Broadway
  • gorgeous recording.......
  • Yes!
  • An unrepeatable performance of a beautiful musical show
  • Dream Cast
 Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast)
Frederick Loewe , Moss Hart , Julie Andrews , Mary Berry , Robert Goulet , Richard Burton , and Alan Jay Lerner
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000007OHW
Release Date: 1998-06-02

Tracks:

  1. Act I: Overture - Orchestra
  2. Act I: March (Parade) - Orchestra
  3. Act I: I Wonder What The King Is Doing Tonight - Richard Burton
  4. Act I: The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood - Julie Andrews
  5. Act I: Camelot - Richard Burton
  6. Act I: Follow Me - Mary Sue Berry
  7. Act I: C'est Moi - Robert Goulet
  8. Act I: The Lusty Month of May - Julie Andrews/Ensemble
  9. Act I: Then You May Take Me To The Fair - Julie Andrews/Bruce Yarnell/James Gannon/John Cullum
  10. Act I: How To Handle A Woman - Richard Burton
  11. Act I: Before I Gaze At You Again - Julie Andrews
  12. Act II: If Ever I Would Leave You - Robert Goulet
  13. Act II: The Seven Deadly Virtues - Roddy McDowall
  14. Act II: What Do The Simple Folk Do? - Richard Burton/Julie Andrews
  15. Act II: Fie On Goodness - Male Ensemble
  16. Act II: I Loved You Once In Silence - Julie Andrews
  17. Act II: Guenevere - Ensemble
  18. Act II: Finale Ultimo (Camelot Reprise) - Richard Burton/Ensemble

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For one brief, shining moment, there was a place known as Camelot--and this 1961 recording is the only document available of JFK's favorite musical, the one that's been used to describe his presidential administration ever since. Truthfully, Lerner and Loewe's musical score for this retelling of the King Arthur story doesn't measure up to My Fair Lady, which was still playing when Camelot opened on December 3, 1960. That being said, the three principals here were stronger musically than their 1968 film counterparts--Julie Andrews and Robert Goulet (who became a star as Lancelot, thanks to "If Ever I Would Leave You") could sing, while the pre-Liz Richard Burton could recite those great lines with Shakespearean flair, even if he never scored a hit with "MacArthur Park." --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Camelot Broadway.......2007-06-08

I was disappointed by this CD. I very much prefer the Movie version of Camelot with Richard Harris.
The only positive side is listening to the voice of Richard Burton.

5 out of 5 stars gorgeous recording..............2007-06-06

CAMELOT features a beautiful score with some of the most beloved songs in the musical repertoire, written by the team of Lerner & Loewe. They include "If Ever I Would Leave You," a ballad recounting the timelessness of a love affair, though forbidden, that knows no season. The Original Broadway Cast recording features a young Julie Andrews, as Guinevere, Richard Burton, as King Arthur, and Robert Goulet, as Lancelot. The whole cast does a great job recreating the golden time of the mystical world of Camelot, filled with romantic intrigue and scheming sorcery. It's a shame that the original players couldn't have been brought to the big screen when the film version was made. This is the only remnant we have of this amazing show, at its best.

5 out of 5 stars Yes!.......2007-05-19

Thanks. We're going to see it soon and I wanted a recording to become familiar with it. :-)

5 out of 5 stars An unrepeatable performance of a beautiful musical show.......2007-05-09

This recording catches a rare moment in time when good fortune brought together a talented cast of singer-actors who were at their peak and showed it. The saddest thing is that dated video technology of the period and other factors during its run on Broadway missed the opportunity for visual appreciation today but, at least we have the haunting sounds to enjoy. I never thought of Richard Burton as a singer, but the feeling!!......WOW!!. And who could match the sweetness of Julie Andrews?....the definitive performance of Robert Goulet's "If ever I should leave you". Superb addition to any record collection

5 out of 5 stars Dream Cast.......2007-03-10

Oh could there ever be another Arthur other than Burton. Once you have heard this score sung by this cast all others pale. The movie version does not even compare although I am a Richard Harris fan indeed. I also agree with another reviewer as to what Hollywood was thinking not using this case in the film version. What a delight both visually and soundwise to see and hear this extrodinary group of players. Oh well, I am grateful it is now remastered and sounding better than ever. The golden days of Broadway.
Umbrella
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Repeated lyrics four times in a row keeps from perfection!
  • ANOTHER HIT!!! Keep it UP!!!
  • THE CITY OF SAC THANKS YOU.......
  • Rained Out
 Umbrella
Rihanna , and Jay-Z
Manufacturer: Universal/Def Jam
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ASIN: B000PMGPV6
Release Date: 2007-06-04

Tracks:

  1. Radio Edit
  2. Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit
  3. Lindbergh Palace Remix
  4. Video

Album Description

2007 enhanced CD pressing of the first single pulled from her third album Good Girl Gone Bad. 'Umbrella' features Jay-Z and is another summer anthem in the vein of previous smashes 'Pon De Replay' and 'S.O.S,'. Features four versions of 'Umbrella': Radio Edit, Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit, The Lindbergh Palace Remix and Enhanced Video. Mercury.

Album Details

After Selling Almost Half a Million Copies of "a Girl Like Me", the 19 Year Old Beauty from Barbados Returns with her Third Album "Good Girl Gone Bad". The Single "Umbrella", featuring Jay Z, is Lifted from the Set and is Presented Here with Mixes by Seamus Haji and Paul Emanuel and Lindbergh as Well as the Enhanced Promotional Video.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Repeated lyrics four times in a row keeps from perfection!.......2007-07-09

"Hey Mr. DJ, Can You Turn the Music Up?" (or whatever the song is called--we hardly hear song titles anymore because radio stations want us to visit their websites for what is trivial information to them--giving them more time to talk with listeners about things no one really cares about...give us the music and news updates...cut back on commercials) is a horrible song that basically repeats the same lyrics a million times in a row.

"S.O.S." has better lyrics, but the music sounds the same as "Hey Mr. DJ..."

"Unfaithful" annoys the hell out of me.

This brings us to "Umbrella." I have heard several people say this song grows on you--I agree. Our major complaints are that there is no need to repeat "...under my umbrella--ella, ella, ella--ay, ay, ay..." four times in a row, and it is pronounced "um-brel-la," not "um-ba-rel-la."

Otherwise, the song is great. I especially like the remix with Chris Brown's "Cinderella."

I am giving this song extra credit because it has been a positive influence on me--I even developed new lyrics for the song...while I did not write them down, the repeated lines aspect got stuck in my head...UGH!

Note: I do not know if it is intentional or accidental, but one line (if you have a good ear) sounds more suggestive than necessary.

5 out of 5 stars ANOTHER HIT!!! Keep it UP!!!.......2007-06-11

Rihanna came with another summer anthem. 'umbrella' a great track over all... there are not many artist that have more than one hit.... rihanna can say that. she has had a hit for the past 3 summers and has no sign in slowin down.

Jay-Z did not take over the track like he alwayz tries to do... then rihanna comes with the hotness.. her voice may not b the strongest voice in music but she does kno how to use it and does songs that suit her...

the chorus is timeless "U can stand under my umbrella ella ella ey ey ey"... its the way she is singing it that makes it stick in your head.

the 'umbrella' video is so breathe takin... the silver body paint sold me....

'pon de replay", "SOS', 'unfaitful', now "umbrella".... keep the hits comin... ill b listenin

5 out of 5 stars THE CITY OF SAC THANKS YOU..............2007-06-06

This work is genius..... from Bach to Tupac. I love this Song. A True Classic. JAY-Z you know what sounds right!!!!! and that is why you Earn the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bling Right??
Thank you BOTH FOR This wonderful Addison to the Sound of Club-Classic Music.

DJ SANDMAN WjT. Sac, Yolo, CA...........
Small Town USA. Real To life People.....

2 out of 5 stars Rained Out.......2007-06-03

There are times where a good artist can make a song that can be a dissapointment, and there are those artists who've made dissapointing songs altogether. Rihanna has been unfortunately one of them. Her latest single, Umbrella from her upcoming record A Good Girl Gone Bad tries to place her into a more Hip Hop Soul style that tries to capture what Beyonce and Ciara have brought to the public. Sadly, Rihanna misses out from that image, and the song doesn't seem to help either. Especially, after the last few singles like the depressing Unfaithful, didn't help her sales. All in all, I think that she needs to find better material for herself, because it is going to be a stormy career left.

Song: D
High Fidelity (2006 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • My Favorite Broadway Album of 2006
  • I'm ready to settle
  • How a Lack of Patience Killed a Great Broadway Musical!
  • Terrific recording (5 stars) of a Flop show (2 stars)
  • SOFT ROCK.......VERY SOFT ROCK
 High Fidelity (2006 Original Broadway Cast)

Manufacturer: Ghostlight
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ASIN: B000P46PXM
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

  1. The Last real Record Store
  2. Desert Island Top 5 Break-Ups
  3. It's No Problem
  4. She Goes
  5. Ian's Here
  6. Number Five With A Bullet
  7. Ready To Settle
  8. Nine Percent Chance
  9. I Slept With Someone (Who Slept with Lyle Lovett)
  10. I Slept With Someone (Who Who Handled Kurt Cobain's Intervention)
  11. I Slept With Someone (Reprise)
  12. Exit Sign
  13. Cryin' In The Rain
  14. Conflict Resolution I
  15. Conflict Resolution II
  16. Conflict Resolution III
  17. Goodbye And Goodluck
  18. It's No Problem (Reprise)
  19. Laura, Laura
  20. Turn The World Off (And Turn You On)
  21. Bonus Track: Too Tired

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Writing a credible musical is hard enough, but writing a credible musical based on both Nick Hornby's High Fidelity, one of indie rockdom's most beloved novels, and his film adaptation was a herculean task. Give book writer David Lindsay-Abaire (the Pulitzer Prize-­winning Rabbit Hole), lyricist Amanda Green, and composer Tom Kitt credit for trying, even if when listening to this CD it quickly becomes clear that their middle-of-Broadway sensibility may not have been the most suited to source material completely immersed in the obsessive world of record-collecting rock purists. (Compare and contrast to the obsessive world of record-collecting show-tune purists, which is the background for the wonderful Drowsy Chaperone.) The energetic cast exerts itself--and, as in the movie, Rob's record-store helpers Dick (Christian Anderson) and Barry (Jay Klaitz) steal the show from leads Rob (Will Chase) and Laura (Jenn Colella). But while the shrieky, Guns N' Roses-meets-Beastie Boys "Conflict Resolution" is fun, overall the music lacks spark and energy, which is quite noticeable in a number that should be BIG, like "Nine Percent Chance." The CD includes "Too Tired," a bonus track sung by Colella that was cut from the show. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Description

High Fidelity follows the story of record-store owner Rob (and constant Top 5 listemaker) who - when things in his current relationship go sour - revisits his former relationships ot find out where he went wrong.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Broadway Album of 2006.......2007-07-06

I saw this show in previews and was fairly impressed, but after listening to this album a few times, I realize what a fantastic gem of a musical this really was. The music soars and the lyrics are the smartest and funniest I've heard in years. It helps if you relate to the material, which is directed at underachieving 30 somethings. Right now, I'm particularly fond of "Ready to Settle". A rare bonus is that all of the tracks are great.

2 out of 5 stars I'm ready to settle.......2007-06-29

Alright, I really wanted to like this recording, Hi Fidelity is one of my favorite books and I love the movie very much. The cast recording is highly disappointing. The lyrics are bad, really bad. The music is catchy and if you are a fan of the book and or movie its kind of neat to hear the parts of the story in song but honestly the only good part of this cast recording is leading man Will Chase playing Rob.

5 out of 5 stars How a Lack of Patience Killed a Great Broadway Musical!.......2007-06-27

After listening to this CD you are going to ask youself how did this play not have an extended run on Broadway. The score is a jewel in the tradition of "RENT." I can't get a number of the melodies out of my head. This score has it all! Excellent and fun lyrics and catchy tunes. I just can't understand critics. If a musical isn't completely unique it gets trashed. I read some of the reviews and could not believe what I read. Good Songs, Good Acting, Good Chemestry, Good Creative team, etc, etc, etc. So what was wrong? Well, the answer, is nothing! So if you want to listen to a wonderful musical score and scratch your head on why the producers turned chicken and dumped a wonderful play you must purchase this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Terrific recording (5 stars) of a Flop show (2 stars).......2007-05-30

This is a wonderfully done recording of a show that was definately a flop. The music is entertaining, the lyrics particularly good. While the piece doesn't hold together as something that was worth 125.00 a ticket on Broadway, it certainly is fun listening. The music is pop rock, in the vein of The Wedding Singer (a much superior entertainment as a show). While I didn't like the show live, I enjoy the recording and have listened to it more than once. It is worth having in your Broadway collection, and it will surely be a show that is done across the country in community and college theatre, where new works are sorely in need (whether or not they are any good).

4 out of 5 stars SOFT ROCK.......VERY SOFT ROCK.......2007-05-17

Listening to the CD of "High Fidelity" presents a quandry. Although the music is tuneful and rock, it's soft rock at its' softest. Since the main focus of the story revolves around a used vinyl record shop, it's curious that the score doesn't contain at least one or two high energy, all-stops out numbers. This may have been a calculated risk on the part of the composer but it didn't succeed and the show didnt even last a week on Broadway. The score is blessed with literate and intelligent lyrics by Amanda Green and since lyrics are meant to compliment the music and vice versa- in this instance the lyrics for this score outshine the music.

The cast are unknowns but Will Chase is good as Rob, the perpetually unlucky-in-love record shop owner. He rates his romantic disasters like a top ten Billboard music chart.

The CD makes for pleasant listening but considering the storys locale it should have been a blast.

I rated 4 stars because despite my reservations Tom Kitt the composer and especially Amanda Green the lyricist are talented and probably have a future in music ahead of them.

Osvaldo Golijov: Oceana
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Osvaldo Golijov: Oceana

    Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000PDZQS8
    Release Date: 2007-07-10

    Tracks:

    1. Call
    2. First Wave: 'Oceana Nupical, Cadera De Las Islas' - Rain Train Interlude
    3. Second Wave: 'Quiero Oir Lo Invisible'
    4. Second Call
    5. Third Wave: 'Oceana, Reclina Tu Noche En El Castillo'
    6. Aria: 'Tengo Hambre De No Ser Sino Piedra Marina'
    7. Chorale Of the Reef: 'Oceana, Dame Las Conchas Del Arrecife'
    8. I
    9. II
    10. Night Of the Flying Horses: Close Your Eyes - Doina - Gallop
    11. Lua Descolorida
    12. How Slow the Wind

    Album Description

    Oceana is the key work of this album, a composition for orchestra, three guitars, harp and voice, filled with Latin and jazz sounds. It is performed by the acclaimed Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under conductor Robert Spano (also on Ainadamar), and the multiple Grammy® nominated Brazilian jazz singer Luciana Souza. This piece was Golijov's first commission of a choral work in the spirit of J.S. Bach and became a source of inspiration for La Pasión según San Marcos (St. Mark Passion), a future release on DG.

    Tenebrae is a collaboration with the famous Kronos Quartet--one of the most influential ensembles of our time. The meditative work in two movements "is about pain," says Golijov, "but pain seen from inside and from a distance." Despite being Golijov's reflection on today's tormented world, Tenebrae is a work of radiant beauty that offers consolation and a prayer for peace.
    Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Fun--but not great
    • aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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    • Zzz...
    • another set of hopes are smashed
    		 Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Anti
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    4. Library of Congress Collection: American Sea Shanties and Songs
    5. Shanties & Songs of the Sea

    ASIN: B000GGSMD0
    Release Date: 2006-08-22

    Tracks:

    1. Cape Cod Girls - Baby Gramps
    2. Mingulay Boat Song - Richard Thompson
    3. My Son John - John C. Reilly
    4. Fire Down Below - Nick Cave
    5. Turkish Revelry - Loudon Wainwright III
    6. Bully In The Alley - The Old Prunes
    7. The Cruel Ship's Captain - Bryan Ferry
    8. Dead Horse - Robin Holcomb
    9. Spansih Ladies - Bill Frisell
    10. High Barbary - Joseph Arthur
    11. Haul Away Joe - Mark Anthony Thompson
    12. Dan Dan - David Thomas
    13. Blood Red Roses - Sting
    14. Sally Brown - Teddy Thompson
    15. Lowlands Away - Rufus Wainwright & Kate McGarrigle
    16. Baltimore Whores - Gavin Friday
    17. Rolling Sea - Eliza McCarthy
    18. Haul On The Bowline - Bob Neuwirth
    19. Dying Sailor to His Shipmates - Bono
    20. Bonnie Portmore - Lucinda Williams
    21. The Mermaid - Martin Carthy & the UK Group
    22. Shenandoah - Richard Greene & Jack Shit
    23. The Cry Of Man - Mary Margaret O'Hara

    Tracks:

    1. Boney - Jack Shit
    2. Good Ship Venus - Loudon Wainwright III
    3. Long Time Ago -White Magic
    4. Pinery Boy - Nick Cave
    5. Lowlands Low - Bryan Ferry w/Antony
    6. One Spring Morning - Akron/Family
    7. Hog Eye Man - Martin Carthy & Family
    8. The Fiddler/A Drop Of Nelson's Blood - Ricky Jay & Richard Greene
    9. Caroline and Her Young Sailor Bold - Andrea Corr
    10. Fathom The Bowl - John C. Reilly
    11. Drunken Sailor - Dave Thomas
    12. Farewell Nancy - Ed Harcourt
    13. Hanging Johnny - Stan Ridgway
    14. Old Man of The Sea - Baby Gramps
    15. Greenland Whale Fisheries - Van Dyke Parks
    16. Shallow Brown - Sting
    17. The Grey Funnel Line - Jolie Holland
    18. A Drop of Nelson's Blood - Jarvis Cocker
    19. Leave Her Johnny - Lou Reed
    20. Little Boy Billy - Ralph Steadman

    Amazon.com

    Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski hatched the idea for Rogue's Gallery while filming "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"--that idea being to cast genteel rock superstars like Bono, Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry, Andre Corr, and Sting to reinterpret gritty seafaring standards for an exhaustive 43-track double-disc set produced by Hal Wilner. Throw in a bunch of credible folk stars (Loudon Wainwright III, Richard Thompson), their offspring (Rufus, Teddy) and a string of other curious characters (Jarvis Cocker, Antony) and what results is one of the strangest compilations in recent memory, if not exactly the most historically authentic or, well, digestible. Nick Cave embraces the role just a little too hard on "Fire Down Below," while Ferry can't help but sound like he's singing for the cast of "The Love Boat," but cut through the chaff and there is some real bootie here: Bono's "Dying Sailor to His Shipmates," Jolie Holland's "The Grey Funnel Line" and "Boney" by a mysterious tramp called Jack Sh**, which must be some kind of anagram for Johnny Depp. --Aidin Vaziri

    Album Description

    While working on the two "Pirates Of The Carribean" films, Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski became fascinated with the lore and fable of the pirates and sailors who ran the high seas. Enter legendary producer Hal Wilner, who brings his knack for matching maverick musicians with extraordinary material. Artists on this double disc set include Bono, Sting, Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, Lou Reed, Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, and many more. "Rogue's Gallery" offers a look at the hardships, the horrors, the lusts and lurid depths, and the crystal beauty that led men to the sea in ships for hundreds of years.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Fun--but not great.......2007-07-03

    What a concept--a pirate song co-produced by Verbinski and Depp inspired by the "Pirates of the Carribean" series. It should be great and in places, it is. The big question I came away with is--who is Jack Sh**? That one definitely has me guessing.

    I won't belabor the song content or the production value. I think the most notable reviews have got that down pat, although I'm not marking down as far as they have because I'm giving points for originality being a fan of Spike Jones and some other truly demented people.

    One thing to note: this is not a CD you'd buy if you were looking for something to amuse your kids. Some of the content is very bawdy and Mom and Dad would have some serious 'splaining to do to the little pirates. There's both some language and some situations that are more twisted than a Hangman's knot.

    3 out of 5 stars aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!.......2007-06-09

    Some of the songs are quite good(mellow)others a little odd. Its what I expected, but not what you would expect.

    1 out of 5 stars Disappointment would be an understatement.......2007-06-04

    It is not unusual to find sea shanties performed by not the greatest musicians or singers in the world. It is not unusual to find shanties sung by people who have difficulty keeping perfect pitch, or tempo. But at least they understand what the music is about, and sing it with heart and enthusiasm and a love for the genre.

    Hal Wilner should stick to whatever genre it is that made him know enough to be approached by labels, because he clearly has no understanding, and less enthusiasm for *this* genre.

    If you love lively music from the maritime era, you can only be bitterly disappointed by this collection. Out of 43 tracks, I found 15 that were salvageable. Sort of.

    I've already tossed this onto the pile to go to the resale shop. It wasn't worthy the cost of shipping.

    2 out of 5 stars Zzz..........2007-04-04

    I have to admit that I have no idea what kinds of music the pirates sang aboard their ships. I know it probably wasn't "yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me," but I expected something different than this. I think my expectations have been colored by groups like The Pogues, Flogging Molly, The Tossers, and the Real McKenzies. I have an annual Pirate Party and I was hoping to find some good music here to get people in the mood for a treasure hunt or pirate liar's dice, but instead, the music on this CD is something I'd put on if the party went on too long and I wanted to encourage people to leave. Some of it is actually awful and the rest is too slow and plodding to inject much energy into any situation.

    I appreciate what was attempted here (contemporary artists paying homage to sea chanteys in the spirit of our romanticized version of the pirate era) but it just doesn't really work. The effect is similar to what would be achieved if the London Philharmonic Orchestra attempted to play rap "music" with Luciano Pavarotti rhymin' while flashing gang signs.

    1 out of 5 stars another set of hopes are smashed.......2007-03-29

    the selection of titles attracted me. The quality of the arrangements, the voices, and the music---are all quite bad.

    It is VERY sad that these same titles, could not have been produced for quality. They sound like a nightmare.
    Come a Little Bit Closer: The Best of Jay & the Americans
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Jay & The Americans: COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER; THE BESTO OF JAY & THE AMERICANS
    • Jay at his all time best.
    • Jay & The Americans CD
    • ALL THE HITS & MORE
    • After Twenty + Years; I Finally found It !
    		 Come a Little Bit Closer: The Best of Jay & the Americans
    Jay & The Americans
    Manufacturer: Capitol
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    5. Jay & The Americans - Greatest Hits

    ASIN: B00000DRAR
    Release Date: 1991-07-01

    Tracks:

    1. Tonight
    2. She Cried
    3. Dawning
    4. This Is It
    5. Tommorow
    6. Yes
    7. Only In America
    8. Come Dance With Me
    9. Come A Little Bit Closer
    10. Let's Lock The Door (And Throw Away The Key)
    11. Think Of The Good Times
    12. Cara Mia
    13. Some Enchanted Evening
    14. Sunday And Me
    15. Why Can't You Bring Me Home
    16. Crying
    17. Living Above Your Head
    18. (He's) Raining In My Sunshine
    19. What Will My Mary Say
    20. (We'll Meet In The) Yellow Forest
    21. This Magic Moment
    22. Hushabye
    23. Walkin' In The Rain
    24. Do I Love You?
    25. She Cried (Italian Version)
    26. Come A Little Bit Closer (Spanish Version)
    27. Things Are Changing
    28. 'H.I.S.' Slacks - Radio Spot

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Jay & The Americans: COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER; THE BESTO OF JAY & THE AMERICANS.......2007-05-29

    I have been in love with this wonderful band's mellow, yet moving sound since 1964, at least. Come A Little Bit Closer pulled me into their wonderous sound, but the song that digs deep into my soul is Cara Mia and of course, This Magic Moment, but my love doesn't stop there...Let's Lock The Door still moves me to dance and sing out. I could go on and on, but
    I think that Jay and the Americans is one of the greatest bands, greatest sounds, that ever came out of my generations musical moments.

    I'm not a groupy who can tell you their names, recognize their faces, but the distinctive voice of the singer who sings Cara Mia still rocks my world!

    If you are a Jay & The Americans fan...this album brings together most of their finest songs, the best music to carry you back down memory lane, and help you remember how romantic and yet playful a male singing voice can be. The only thing I can think of that it is missing is the song, Look In My Eyes Maria...but it even has the old H.I.S. pants commercial on it! Quite a memorable album.

    5 out of 5 stars Jay at his all time best........2007-01-10

    If you want to relive your days in the 60' use this CD to bring back old memories of what you were up to then. Fantastic, even better than before enhanced by CD quality.

    5 out of 5 stars Jay & The Americans CD.......2007-01-05

    I loved it. This is something I have been looking for a long time. It is Great.

    4 out of 5 stars ALL THE HITS & MORE.......2006-07-05

    A DEFINITIVE COLLECTION FOR THE GROUP. SOME OF THE 'B" SONGS ARE
    REMINDERS FOR THE NOTION THAT SUCH A SINGULAR VOICE AS JAYS CAN BE RIGHT ON WITH SOME MELODIES YET A BAD CHOICE WITH OTHERS..OVERALL A FINE COLLECTION.

    5 out of 5 stars After Twenty + Years; I Finally found It !.......2005-10-09

    I can't put into words on how fantastic I think several of these songs on this CD are but I'll try; so here goes !..........Jay And The Americans, was another very good 60s band that definitely left their mark in music history. To me; their vocal harmony's rank up there with the likes of, The Vogues, and, The Everly Brothers, and are one of the best in ANY era. As stated in some of the other reviews about this group; there were two different lead vocalists for the band (One replaced the other) but both are excellent. I owned several of, Jay And The American's, songs on Vinyl or Tape in the 60s & 70s but over time I wore them out so to attempt to remedy that problem I purchased a rare cassette of this Band in the 80s and I was very disappointed with it because in comparison to my previous compilations; the sound quality was terrible. For the longest time I was very tentative about purchasing another compilation by this Band even when I could find one ( which was hardly ever ) but the internet made it possible to find the quality I was looking for and roughly twenty years after purchasing that cassette I purchased this Disc from Amazon and; rest assured; the sound quality on this CD is AWESOME and the songs sound the way I remember them.
    Most people my age will remember this great band and their material however if you like this style of music and decide to purchase this CD not being familiar with their songs; play either the lovely, Hushabye, or the beautiful classic, This Magic Moment, first;.....and I'll practically guarantee that you will fall in love with this CD very quickly and that is just the beginning. The beautiful tunes, Walkin' In The Rain, Crying, and, She Cried, are of equal brilliance along with, Come A Little Bit Closer, Cara Mia, and, Let's Lock The Door ( And Throw Away The Key ), and there is much more. I think this is one of the better CDs I own and I own plenty of them. If I had to sum up this collection in one word it would be.....Thrilling !
    Final Note: I hope this review is helpful to you because it was the reviews here at Amazon that was very helpful to me and I have finally found the, Jay And The Americans, compilation I was looking for and I have to say that it's about time.... This Band ( And This CD ) are Phenomenal !
    Reasonable Doubt
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • outstanding work by an outstanding artist!
    • Worthy of being a classic.
    • One Of The Finest From '96 (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 Stars)
    • Reviewer below me needs his head checked immediately
    • The First Will Always Be The Best
    		 Reasonable Doubt
    Jay-Z
    Manufacturer: EMI America Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000HZG9
    Release Date: 2006-11-14

    Tracks:

    1. Can't Knock The Hustle
    2. Politics As Usual
    3. Brooklyn's Finest
    4. Dead Presidents II (New Lyrics)
    5. Feelin' It
    6. D'Evils
    7. 22 Two's
    8. Can I Live
    9. Ain't No *****
    10. Friend Or Foe
    11. Coming Of Age
    12. Cashmere Thoughts
    13. Bring It On
    14. Regrets
    15. Can I Live II

    Amazon.com

    Jay-Z's classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. It's invested with an uncommon complexity and candor that has noticeably faded in his later material. Armed with clever phrasing and sly deadpan wit, Jay-Z navigates indulgent romps ("Can't Knock the Hustle"), thought-provoking introspection ("Regrets"), and devastating street-corner soliloquies ("Friend or Foe") with savvy composure. The beats on Reasonable Doubt, provided by the likes of DJ Premier & Ski, are as irresistibly slick as his persona. "Brooklyn's Finest," his mic-passing session with his friend Notorious B.I.G., takes on a torch-passing significance in the wake of Biggie's death. That song, and the entire album, foreshadows Jay-Z's subsequent ascension to kingpin status. --Del. F. Cowie

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars outstanding work by an outstanding artist!.......2007-04-04

    I didn't get into hip hop until about a year ago, and I have gradually been buying all the classic albums and the new good ones that come out. The artist I have the most of is...you guessed.. Jigga Man himself. At first I only had heard the newer Jay-Z on The Black Album and Vol.2 and Vol.3 and I thought that was great work, but Reasonable Doubt is awesome! The album is pure hip hop, great rhymes and great beats. Jay-Z always commits to quality and he built his foundation with one hell of a debut.

    5 out of 5 stars Worthy of being a classic........2007-03-07

    I've been trying to get this album for almost 9 months. 9 months ago, I asked for it for my 12th birthday. But when my grandmother went to a store to get it for me, one of the workers said the album was out of print. I knew I could buy it off here but I didn't ask my dad because he would get me an edited version and I hate them. I went to Trinidad two weeks ago and saw it in a music store in the Port of Spain Airport. I couldn't believe it was there. I begged my dad to get it for me but the CD was the explicit version. He said he might get it for me on the way out and he did but on the conditions that I couldn't listen to it until we got home and that I paid him back. I had to pay him twenty dollars but it was still a great deal for me.
    So I downloaded the CD on itunes at home and I loved it. It made his Kingdom Come album look terrible. I like Jay's music in this CD best and not any of his new music from Kingdom Come besides "Lost One" for a few reasons.
    One, it might just be because everyone says this is his best album. Which is very understandable when you listen to it but sometimes you just ending up liking a song because you want to.
    Two, more about the album, the lyrics are amazing and flow better with the beats. Jay-Z's one of my favorite rappers because I find that he always spits out the right words at the right time.
    Three, the good guest appearences. I did enjoy the songs with guest appearences the most, particually Mary J's appearence in "Can't Knock The Hustle", Foxy Brown's in "Ain't No N****", and the Notorious B.I.G. in "Brooklyn's Finest."
    I think I have to agree with most Jay-Z fans when they say this is his greatest album. Plus, I ain't no critic, but I don't normally give too many five star reviews. If I had to pick five rap albums to give five stars to, this would be one of them. I'm sorry to all you Kingdom Come fans but I just don't think his lyrics are as clever as they used to be. But's that's only my personal opinion and with it, Reasonable Doubt is 100% worthy of being an album of both critic and fan praise as well as a hip hop classic.



    5 out of 5 stars One Of The Finest From '96 (Rating: 10 out of 10- -5 Stars).......2007-03-03

    Man oh man, to believe this is Jay-Z's debut here, "Reasonable Doubt". This album dropped back in 1996, when many rappers were looking at the materialistic side of things in music (i.e. money, fast cars, etc.). What Jay-Z did on his debut was a classic. Jay-Z probably already had money, but he was a hungry rapper, and his hunger showed throughout this album.

    A lot of these songs here are classics. "Can't Knock The Hustle" that featured Mary J. Blige is one of the best songs on here (there is a remix with Melissa Morigan that is better than this), as well as the beat behind it. On this album, Jigga displays his excellent word play on here, like on "Politics As Usual", and the well known "Dead Presidents". The latter song has that well known sampled Nas sample "I'm out for dead F'in Presidents to represent me". Depending on which version of this CD you have, the song is either two verses or three verses. Mine is three.

    Guest appearances also come clean as well. One of my favorite tracks is the Primo laced "Bring It On" featuring Jaz-O and Sauce Money. Also the late Notorious B.I.G. comes in for the song "BK's Finest" another dope track. Foxy Brown joins in with Jay for the "Ain't No *****". Even Memphis Bleek does a good job on the song "Comming Of Age" and the bonus song "Can I Live II".

    Jay-Z dropped a classic back in '96, that still gets play here in '07. I loved this CD everytime I play it, because it's good to hear one of raps biggest icons back when he was just another rapper. Some may say that this is Jay-Z's best album. I really can't make that call on that right there, although people have already established their opinions. Although I believe that this is one of Jay's finest LPs.

    Lyrics: A+
    Production: A
    Guest Appearances: A-
    Musical Vibes: A
    Overall: A

    Favorite Tracks: Can't Knock The Hustle, Politics As Ususal, BK's Finest, Dead Presidents, 22 Two's, Can I Live, Comming Of Age, Friend Or Foe '96, Cashmir Thoughts, Bring It On

    Honorable Mention: Regrets

    Peace Everyone!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Reviewer below me needs his head checked immediately .......2007-02-04

    i dont know what this freak is trying to say coming to the conclusion that this album doesn't have a-list producers, kid you are nuts.. this is some of the hottest production to ever come out of mainstream rap. maybe if you did research you'd know dj premier was all over this, with the likes of irv gotti, ski (amazing producer), clark kent, damon dash and peter panic.. and one track produced by knobody, which happens to be one of the best..

    damn what is this world coming to?

    anyways, every track is hot.. jays lyrics were so on point its chilling (d'evils still sends shivers down my spine) just listen to premiers scratching.. underground heads know whats up .. this was and still is the hottest album jay dropped.. nothing comes close.. this is real rap before he sold out.. and jayz would be nothing with out BIG L (rest in peace) corleone 139 harlem new york represent to the fullest

    -NOSTALGIA AT IT'S FINEST-
    one love

    4 out of 5 stars The First Will Always Be The Best.......2007-01-27

    Reasonable Doubt released in 1996....showed the world a hungry Shawn Carter....very few knew him from a verse he did on Original Flavor's "I Got Cha Open". As the first artist off the freshly christened Rocafella label, Jay-Z became Brooklyn's best representative overnight....his lead off single "Ain't No N***a" destroyed the air and radiowaves shared alongside femme fatale Foxy Brown. At first listen, you knew that Jay-Z was destined for greatness. Reasonable Doubt enlisted memorable guest appearances, and the lyrical prowess of Jay-Z made this an instant classic....even though 10 years later, I don't agree that Jay-Z still possesses the same lyrical greatness that caused him to skyrocket to the top of hip hop, this album will always remain in my steady rotation. To all of you youngsta's out there, don't claim that Jay-Z is a legend until you hear how it all started first.
    My Fair Lady (1956 Original Broadway Cast)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    		 My Fair Lady (1956 Original Broadway Cast)
    Alan Jay Lerner
    Manufacturer: Sony
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    ASIN: B0000024PL
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Overture; Why Can't The English?
    2. Wouldn't It Be Loverly?
    3. With A Little Bit Of Luck
    4. I'm An Ordinary Man
    5. Just You Wait
    6. The Rain in Spain
    7. I Could Have Danced All Night
    8. Ascot Gavotte
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    13. A Hymn to Him
    14. Without You
    15. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face

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    This recording was produced more than 40 years ago, only in mono, but from the day it was released it was a deserved phenomenon. It out-grossed the mega-hit show for months, and it still holds the record for the most weeks as a Billboard Top 40 album: 292. The reasons are many. Start with the 20-year-old Julie Andrews in peak voice, singing no fewer than eight sensational Lerner and Loewe songs, soaring most memorably to high C in "I Could Have Danced All Night." Rex Harrison perfected the art of talk-singing in a clutch of equally captivating numbers written especially for his voice, of which the most indelibly delivered is "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face." And Stanley Holloway brought the best English music-hall style to an eager American audience with "A Little Bit of Luck" and "Get Me to the Church on Time." There were no scene-changers in Frederick Loewe's best score, and Alan Jay Lerner managed to fashion his libretto and lyrics so close to the language of George Bernard Shaw (on whose play Pygmalion the musical was based) that experts couldn't tell where Shaw left off and Lerner took over. Every song created character and advanced the plot. My Fair Lady was a show you "got"--and still get--on first listening--without having seen it. The London cast album (with the same leads) can give you stereo; the movie version, a fuller orchestra, Harrison and Holloway in full sail, and Marni Nixon dubbing Audrey Hepburn. But the Broadway cast album is still the one to have, and the one absolute must in any musical collector's CD library. --Robert Windeler

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Sound Track.......2007-06-27

    I found My Fair Lady full of beautiful arrangements and excellent vocals. Can't get better then the sound of Julie Andrews!!!! Although Julie did not get the movie roll this makes me appreciate the movie even more.

    5 out of 5 stars Great gift!.......2007-06-01

    Bought this as a gift for a friend.Received it quickly and she was delighted.

    3 out of 5 stars Good, but not for the Family.......2007-05-29

    I initially really enjoyed the movie my fair lady and wanted a sound track so I could continue to enjoy the music. However, upon recieving the cd, I was especially disappointed with one aspect - the language. I knew Professor Higgins and others had used profanity on the film, and was ok with it. You hear it once and move on. However, I don't want a cd playing around my family that my kids are learning to dance, sing, and act out a song that has rather obvious swear words. After 1 listen I picked out at least three instances of swearing, the worst being I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face (my otherwise favorite song!) The song starts out d--n, d--n, d--n! It's shouted.

    5 out of 5 stars fantastic.............2007-05-16

    MY FAIR LADY, one of the most well-loved and beautifully made musicals, was a definitive vehicle for the career of (then) twenty year old Julie Andrews, as the "loverly" Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle. Between Andrews' soaring soprano (which is especially poignant to hear, today, considering that she can no longer sing as she once did) and the great supporting cast, lead by Rex Harrison, as Dr. Henry Higgins, the bored professor who takes her under his wing as a special project to mold into a dignified lady, this is a five star show!

    The story was actually based on PYGMALION, by the late, great playwright, George Bernard Shaw, inspired by Greek mythology. In the original Greek play, Pygmalion is the sculptor who creates a depiction of a woman, out of ivory, and falls in love with it. He prays to Venus, and then his sculpture is brought to life, as Galatea. In the musical, the gist is similar but the journey and characters veer from this concept considerably. For starters, no one starts out as a piece of stone--especially not Eliza Doolittle. She has definite opinions and a distinctive personality (saucy language and all), that Dr. Doolittle is very keen on shaping up for society. The music is perfectly in synch with the mood of this great play, which is in some ways a true parable about human behavior and the treatment of women in society. Some of the most beautiful music by Lerner and Loewe is featured here. The songs include "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face," and "Get Me to the Church On Time." This is brilliant. Buy this today! I am not sure how great the sound quality is on audio cassette, in comparison to the original recording on vinyl that I heard, as a little girl. I have a feeling it's pretty spectacular though!

    4 out of 5 stars "A" for Andrews.......2007-04-15

    For years I had only the movie soundtrack and I was perfectly content with it, it was after all one of the best shows ever to hit the boards and I think Marie Nixon did a wonderful in the role of Liza Doolittle - she matched Hepburns voice closely plus she's a professional singer who soars with good material.

    It's amazing listening to Ms. Nixon in The King & I; she is much closer to Deborah Kerr's voice and they sounded more natural between speaking and singing but that was the clinker for me. I realized the distance between Ms. Hepburn and Ms. Nixon in the movie version - so I went back to square one and GOT THE ORIGINAL.

    You have to hand it to Goddard Leiberman (head of Columbia years ago and protege of Fanny Brice) for starting the tradition of recording Original Broadway Cast 'albums' at the time they opened.

    Finally listening to Julie Andrews sing the most popular songs from one of the best shows ever penned almost made me cry. You can tell she's riding the crest of the wave - she literally soars, defying gravity. Her diction, as always, is perfect but she's perfect as the brash cockney flower girl, a young girl on an adventure and a refinded lady. I will always be grateful to Marnie Nixon for the work she did for the film but once you listen to original Eliza Doolittle you will realize there is only ONE and that ONE is JULIE ANDREWS.

    Yes, her leading man is also good. One surprise however was Stanley Holloway - it was a shock to realizae that it was about ten years between the show and the film and he does sound ten years younger. The man is a delight at any age, it's not important, it just adds to the fun.

    If you really like the show, and the songs, treat yourself and get the Original Broadway Cast - the cast hit the studio at the peak of their form with a solid hit under their belt and that confidence sets this recording light years ahead of any other recording.

    Now if it were in stero that would make it a 5 star review.

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