A Teenage Opera (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Soundtrack]

a teenage opera (original motion picture soundtrack) [soundtrack]

Track Listings
1. Theme from a Teenage Opera
2. Festival of Kings
3. Grocer Jack {Excerpt from a Teenage Opera}
4. Paranoiac Woodcutter, No. 1 [#]
5. Mr. Rainbow
6. Glory's Theme (All Aboard!) [#]
7. On a Saturday
8. Possum's Dance
9. Auntie Mary's Dress Shop
10. Love & Occasional Rain
11. Grocer Jack (Reprise) [#]
12. Sam
13. Farewell to a Broken Doll
14. (He's Our Dear Old) Weatherman
15. Shy Boy
16. Grocer's Jack Dream [#]
17. Barefoot & Tiptoe
18. Kinckerbocker Glory
19. Dream, Dream, Dream
20. Colonel Brown
See all 23 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
One of the legendary 'lost' projects of the 60's still talked about in 'whatever happened to' circles comes to life! Begun in 1966, with musicians including Steve Howe & Keith West, two singles were released, 'Grocer Jack' & 'Sam' before EMI cancelled the project. Wirtz used up his musical ideas & a number of teenage opera characters on a variety of singles by different bands or by himself under pseudonyms released over the next two years. By using these plus other un-issued tracks the opera was faithfully reconstructed with Wirtz's full cooperation & the packaging includes a 'possible' storyline'.

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A Teenage Opera (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Soundtrack]
The Fantastic Story of Mark Wirtz and the Teenage Opera
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    		The Fantastic Story of Mark Wirtz and the Teenage Opera
    Mark Wirtz
    Manufacturer: Rpm Records UK
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    ASIN: B00005N8KQ
    Release Date: 2004-04-05

    Tracks:

    1. Beginnings - Intro: Yours Sincerely - Jan Panter
    2. Beginnings - Intro: Tell Me - Mrcus Tro
    3. Phil Spector Period: When Your Heart Is Broken - Russ Loader
    4. Phil Spector Period: Count The Stars - Russ Loader
    5. Phil Spector Period: Lying Awake - Dany Chandelle
    6. Own Identity, True Opera Seeds Are Sewn: Even The Bravest Cry - Tony Crane
    7. Own Identity, True Opera Seeds Are Sewn: I'm Waiting For The Day - Peanut
    8. Go Go On The Side: Watermelon Man - Mark Wirtz Orchestra
    9. Go Go On The Side: A Touch Of Velvet A Sting Of Brass - The Mood Mosaic
    10. Go Go On The Side: Bond St PM - The Mood Mosaic
    11. Go Go On The Side: So Bad - Steve Howe
    12. Go Go On The Side: You Never Can Stay In One Place - Steve Howe
    13. Back On 'Opera' Track: I Didn't Love Him Anyway - Peanut
    14. The Opera - Movies On Record: The Theme From A Teenage Opera - The Mood Mosaic
    15. The Opera - Movies On Record: Exceprt from 'A Teenage Opera' - Keith West
    16. The Opera - Movies On Record: Sam - Keith West
    17. The Opera - Movies On Record: (He's Our Dear Old) Weatherman (from 'A Teenage Opera') - Mark Wirtz
    18. In Suspended Animation: Love Will Always Find A Way - Mark Wirtz
    19. In Suspended Animation: The Sad Story Of Simon The Bugle - Mark Wirtz

    Tracks:

    1. Immediate Aftermath: Incredible Journey Of Timothy Chase - Tomorrow
    2. Immediate Aftermath: Sha La La La Lee - Elmer Hockett
    3. Immediate Aftermath: Love Is Happening To Me - Elmer Hockett
    4. Immediate Aftermath: Mrs. Raven - Mark Wirtz
    5. Immediate Aftermath: The Good Guys In the White-Hats - Mike Sedgewick
    6. Immediate Aftermath: 10,000 Words In A Cardboard Box - Aquarian Age
    7. Immediate Aftermath: Rumours - Kippington Lodge
    8. Immediate Aftermath: What's Good For The Goose - Mark Wirtz
    9. Once More With Vision: Barefoot & Tiptoe - The Sweetshop
    10. Once More With Vision: Imagination - Kris Ife
    11. OK So You Want Pop Records?!: Today Without You - Samantha Jones
    12. OK So You Want Pop Records?!: Feeling Better - Krimson Kake
    13. OK So You Want Pop Records?!: Snarling Mama - Lion Judd
    14. Return To Movies On Record: Something Wonderful - Roger James
    15. Return To Movies On Record: To Pegasus With Love - Philwit & Pegasus
    16. Return To Movies On Record: My What A Lovely Day It's Been - Philwit & Pegasus
    17. Movies On Record In Hollywood: Satan Took A Tram Ride - Mark Wirtz
    18. Movies On Record In Hollywood: America Sundae (Excerpt) - Mark Wirtz
    19. Movies On Record In Hollywood: The Song I Sing - Mark Wirtz
    20. Movies On Record In Hollywood: Swan (Ballerina) - Mark Wirtz
    21. Reprise: Chug-A-Lug Song - Mark Wirtz

    Album Description

    RPM follow up their highly successful 'Teenage Opera' soundtrack album with the full story of what led up to that significant event in 1967. Focusing on the work of producer Mark Wirtz from his arrival in the UK in 1964 to his departure in 1971 -his sound as it developed & built up to the 'Teenage Opera', then its influence on his sound afterwards. The music develops though Wirtz initial aping gojadr;kjgdsafpokgkop own 'movies on record' with everything & the kitchen sink thrown into the mix. The result is a fascinating story, told by Wirtz in the notes, exploding the myths & telling the truth; a fascinating collection of 1960's music mostly on CD for the first time. Only five tracks duplicate the Soundtrack, essential tracks for illustrating the point in context, which gives the listener another 33 tracks to play with & 2 of those are previously unreleased. 2001.
    A Teenage Opera (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • I like it!
    • A yarn too well spun
    • Childlike Psychedelia Circa 1968
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    Release Date: 1997-03-05

    Tracks:

    1. Theme from a Teenage Opera
    2. Festival of Kings
    3. Grocer Jack [Excerpt from a Teenage Opera]
    4. Paranoiac Woodcutter, No. 1 [#]
    5. Mr. Rainbow
    6. Glory's Theme (All Aboard!) [#]
    7. On a Saturday
    8. Possum's Dance
    9. Auntie Mary's Dress Shop
    10. Love & Occasional Rain
    11. Grocer Jack (Reprise) [#]
    12. Sam
    13. Farewell to a Broken Doll
    14. (He's Our Dear Old) Weatherman
    15. Shy Boy
    16. Grocer's Jack Dream [#]
    17. Barefoot & Tiptoe
    18. Kinckerbocker Glory
    19. Dream, Dream, Dream
    20. Colonel Brown
    21. Cellophane Mary-Jane
    22. Paranoiac Woodcutter, No. 2 [#]
    23. Theme from a Teenage Opera [End Titles]

    Album Description

    One of the legendary 'lost' projects of the 60's still talked about in 'whatever happened to' circles comes to life! Begun in 1966, with musicians including Steve Howe & Keith West, two singles were released, 'Grocer Jack' & 'Sam' before EMI cancelled the project. Wirtz used up his musical ideas & a number of teenage opera characters on a variety of singles by different bands or by himself under pseudonyms released over the next two years. By using these plus other un-issued tracks the opera was faithfully reconstructed with Wirtz's full cooperation & the packaging includes a 'possible' storyline'.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars I like it!.......2007-04-25

    When I played this CD I was pleasantly surprised.
    I actually liked it; making allowences that it sounds like 1967 --some pop psychadelia (with some unfortunate lyrics of that genre).
    However the songs are pretty catchy and I like the vocals by Keith West.
    I also enjoyed the instrumentals: most have very unique, creative gooves and melodies.
    This is really not "THE" Teenage Opera --only some songs are from that original concept. I thought the music had a taste of Small Faces, some Ray Davies, Burt Bacharach, and Brian Wilson (in fact, this recording sort of plays like a very British "Smile".)

    3 out of 5 stars A yarn too well spun.......2003-04-12

    Contrary to public perception, this is NOT The Teenage Opera.
    RPM, with my co-operation and support, merely created an illusionary "What If...?" scenario - a compilation of tracks, including the only three genuine T.O. tracks ever recorded ("EFTO," Sam" and "Weatherman,") that were produced during the general time vicinity of the "Grocer Jack" release. Aiding and abetting the illusion was Phil Smee's fictitious cover and inlay art, so brilliantly conceived and executed, movie-poster-style, that it further fueled the imaginary "sound track" deception.

    Those who are genuine Teenage Opera fans, take heart. 30 years after the release of "Excerpt From A Teenage Opera," I finally revised, updated and produced a genuine, COMPLETE version of the work, faithful to the original vision and spirit, entitled "The Teenage Opera - TEMPO." General release of this work is projected for the fall of 2003.

    Mark Wirtz

    3 out of 5 stars Childlike Psychedelia Circa 1968.......2001-10-31

    I bought this for the song "Grocer Jack" and I expected that to be my favorite track, but I was wrong. There's an amazing song called "(He's Our Dear Old) Weatherman"! That one is worth the price of the CD. Another highlight is a pop version of the Tomorrow song "Hallucinations". (It's called "Mr. Rainbow".)And there are remixes of a few other songs of theirs, plus a different band doing "Shy Boy".

    The disc contains some tasteful easy-listening instrumental music. The opening number stands out. Some tunes sound like they were designed for little children to listen to.

    That one track, "(He's Our Dear Old ) Weatherman", makes up for any weak tunes on this record.
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