Moon Soup

Moon Soup

ASIN: B0009AMN1K

Track Listings

1. (If I Had) Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes

2. I'm in Heaven (Every Time I Hold My Little Girl)

3. What a Wonderful World

4. If You Stub Your Toe on the Moon

5. That's What God Looks Like to Me

6. Have You Got Any Castles, Baby?

7. Anything Can Happen

8. Ten Minutes Ago (from Cinderella)

9. Moon River

10. Trust Your Destiny to Your Star (from Aladdin)/Caravan (Instrumental)

11. And I'll Be There

12. Goodnight God

Editorial Reviews
Family Fun Magazine, October 2005
Cabaret for kids? It may sound crazy, but it works on Moon Soup..

Product Description
Introduce your family to some of the most celebrated songwriters of the Great American Songbook: Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jimmy Van Heusen, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, and more, with songs the whole family will enjoy again and again.

Moon Soup

Tracks:

Lamb Recipe
Fun To Be Fooled
Introduction
What Can You Get A Nudist For Her Birthday?
Auditions
Isn't He Adorable
Fiddler on the Roof
Let's Face The Music And Dance
Bosom Buddies
Angela Lansbury
Threepenny Opera/ Pirate Jenny
It Never Was YOu
And Then There's Maude
Some People
The Soup Ladle
Where Do You Start
Bernie Schwartz
If I Can't Sell It, I'll Keep Sittin' On It!
Personal Hygiene
Who Cares
Fifty Percent
The Nun's Story
You're Gonna Hear From Me
The Chance To Sing
The Man in the Moon is a Lady

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More comedy monologue than musical performance, Bea Arthur's one-woman show Bea Arthur on Broadway: Just Between Friends collects memories from the silver-haired star's life on Broadway (Fiddler on the Roof, Mame, The Threepenny Opera) and television (Maude, The Golden Girls).

"I wanted to see if I had the guts to just come and be myself," Arthur says in this performance recorded in front of a live audience in December 2001. Alongside co-creator and pianist Billy Goldenberg, she offers wry and often funny anecdotes about her career and the people she's worked with (Angela Lansbury, Pia Zadora). When she does sing ... well, even decades ago Arthur didn't have a beautiful voice, but she's well-suited to the comedy songs. And her versions of Kurt Weill's "Pirate Jenny" and Goldenberg's own "Fifty Percent"--while they won't make anyone forget Lotte Lenya or Dorothy Loudon--are effective in their own right. Bea Arthur on Broadway is definitely more Bea than Broadway, but it's a career well worth remembering. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

And Then There's BEA!.......2007-01-20

Thank goodness this is available on CD. I saw the show twice in Manhattan and once in P-town MA. She is an American treasure. What's nice is that you don't need to have had seen the live performance to enjoy this CD. (Though I'd love to have it on DVD.) Just Bea, Billy, a piano and yet so much more!!!!!

Golden Girl Shines Brightly.......2005-10-21

For anyone who has ever laughed as Bea Arthur deftly put people in their place with her lightning quick wit as Dorothy on the "Golden Girls", they will not be disappointed with this CD. Arthur, some 9 years after leaving the small screen, returns triumphantly to her professional roots, the stage, and does not disappoint. Mixing antedotal stories with classic songs, all to the accompianment of Billy Goldenburg, Arthur weaves her life in a brillant 90 minute tapestry so that the listener regrets ever reaching the end. Anyone who has ever seen Arthur perform on stage, or as Maude or Dorothy, they will not regret purchasing this CD. For that rare minority of people who have not have the privilage of seeing Arthur previously should find out what they have been missing of this American icon.

Alive and Unforgettable.......2004-11-21

Bea Arthur. Nearing 80. And yet, her continuing vitality is blatantly obvious in this live recording. I will tell you this--I bought this disc with no expectations whatsoever. I like Golden Girls as much as the next chap, and I was slightly curious about what Bea had become.

The simple truth was that I was stunned. Completely stunned. Again, this sounds as the same, alive, malicious woman who portrayed those "affirmative women" on TV (per her own words). She mocks her own voice, recalling the humiliation of being mistaken for the man of the house through the phone ... and some--who buy this disk with the intent of getting a faultless musical performance--might agree (and according to some reviews her, HAVE agreed) that her voice is perhaps too deep, too cutting, not pure enough. But this is NOT (and I stress it) a musical performance per se, it is not a perfectly rounded voice singing perfect standards.

What this disc is? A drama performance. The songs are intermissed with speech interludes, during which Bea narrates anecdotes from her past experience as an actress--and that's is PRECISELY what is MAGIC. You feel as though she's inviting you to witness the high points of her life, and it's a very nice place. The songs, seem alive as rarely before, because they are performed. She renders them with life, and make the most of her abilities.

I really appreciated some of the smaller things. You get to recognize her trademark, slightly embarassed, `You know' ... She'll make you laugh with good natured reminiscence ("A Mother's Ingenuity"!); some of the songs are delightfully imperfect, (I learned to love the half-sung/half-spoken "What Do You Start" ...), some others are wonderfully dynamic ("What Can You Get a Nudist For Her Birthday?", "Threepenny Opera/Pirate Jenny" ...), but all are very enjoyable ...

Be it "Isn't He Adorable?" or "If I Can't Sell It, I'll Keep Sittin' on It" ... every track on this disc will have you fondly reminisce or curiously discover the career of one helluva woman.

You really can't be disappointed. I promise.

If only we could have a visual as well!

A trip down memory lane..........2003-10-19

Bea Arthur, one of the finest performers of her time.
Bea is most known for her role on the sitcoms Golden Girls and Maude, but she's done so much theater work as well.
She was in the cast of the original U.S production of "Threepenny Opera" starring Lotta Lenya, and in the original cast of "Fiddler On The Roof" and "Mame". But Bea started her theater career in a show called "The Shoestring Revue".
Bea stoled the scene every night when she performed as yente the Matcmaker on "Fiddler On The Roof" and she also got a hole lot of response as Vera Charles on "Mame", starring Angela Lansbury. In this live performence Bea performs a collection of songs chosen by herself, such as, "Let's Face The Music And Dance", "Isn't He Adorable", "Fifty Percent" and her theme song from Mame "The Man In The Moon". Bea is absolutely one of our time finest performers, with her witty sence of knowledge and her indefiable voice she has establised herself as a broadway legend, alongside Judy Garland, Elaine Stritch, Mary Martin. She is one of the last broadway female legends alive. And still going strong, Bea is rounding 80, but you wouldn't notice.
Do yourself a favour and take a trip down down memory lane, it's your chance to hang out with the last female broadway legend around.

A Truly Remarkable Accomplishment.......2003-06-16

As a huge fan of Bea Arthur's, I was very excited when I heard she would return to Broadway to do a one-woman show. Not since winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for "Mame" has Bea Arthur been on stage. Well, what a way to follow up! This cd (which was recorded during a live performance) Bea gives fans an intimate look into her show business life. The stories are very funny and touching, and the songs (which Bea picked out herself) are fun, beautiful, and magical. A favorite part of this cd for me, is when Bea talks about her days on TV. She was the star of two very successful and groundbreaking sitcoms, "Maude" and "The Golden Girls" I am a huge fan of "The Golden Girls" and Bea's character Dorothy was always my favorite. This cd is a must for any Bea Arthur fan, but the appeal of this amazing show goes beyond her hardcore fans. Any fan of classic Broadway and cabaret songs will love this cd. This is one of the favorite cds I own, and should be treasured by more people. And finally, as a sidenote, Bea's one-woman show was nominated for a Tony Award in 2001 in the category of Best Special Theatrical Event.

Average customer rating:

Worst album ever -- not for children -- not for anyone -- WASTED MONEY
Moon Soup - Mmm Good!
A WONDERFUL CD - A MUST HAVE FOR ALL!
LUNACY! not for $17.98... dreary O'Leary
Tamara O'Leary Glows in Moon Soup

Moon Soup
Tamara O'Leary
Manufacturer: Family Standards, LLC
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009AMN1K
Release Date: 2005-05-08

Tracks:

(If I Had) Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes
I'm in Heaven (Every Time I Hold My Little Girl)
What a Wonderful World
If You Stub Your Toe on the Moon
That's What God Looks Like to Me
Have You Got Any Castles, Baby?
Anything Can Happen
Ten Minutes Ago (from Cinderella)
Moon River
Trust Your Destiny to Your Star (from Aladdin)/Caravan (Instrumental)
And I'll Be There
Goodnight God

Product Description

Introduce your family to some of the most celebrated songwriters of the Great American Songbook: Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jimmy Van Heusen, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, and more, with songs the whole family will enjoy again and again.

Customer Reviews:

Worst album ever -- not for children -- not for anyone -- WASTED MONEY.......2006-01-25

Let me tell you what Ms. O'Leary's family and friends didn't have the heart to tell her: She's not even a mediocre singer; she's a terrible singer. Our local paper ran an article about Ms. O'Leary and her album. In that article, she suggested her album as an alternative to the usual children's songs, such as "The Wheels on the Bus."

After receiving Moon Soup today, however, and reviewing it before (I thought) playing it for my granddaughter, I know I will NEVER play it again -- certainly not for a child. On the album Ms. O'Leary sounds like a pathetic lounge singer singing the blues to a few drunks.

This is my first and perhaps last review. I hate being negative or harsh, but I'm hoping that no one else gets stuck paying for this album. Selling it is -- in my opinion -- equivilant to robbery.

Ms. O'Leary needs a reality check -- and a conscience.

Moon Soup - Mmm Good!.......2005-12-28

"Moon Soup" works wonderfully for me on so many levels. As an introduction to the American Songbook, it is highly accessible. The tunes are catchy enough to hold the attention of young ears, yet much musical sophistication lies just below the surface.

O'Leary's distinctive vocal-timbre combines the intimate warmth of a Karen Carpenter with the power of a Streisand, yet she imitates neither, creating her own appealing vocal ambience.

O'Leary's choice of material is brilliant. While including such familiar tunes as "What A Wonderful World" and "Moon River", O'Leary has also unearthed several unknown gems such as Sammy Cahn's "Rhythm In My Nursery Rhymes" and Richard Whiting's "Have You Got Any Castles, Baby?". But her final master-stroke lies in including "Goodnight God", written by none other than Mr. Rogers. "Goodnight God" caps the CD with stunning simplicity, featuring a soulful clarinet solo backed by a subtle, shimmering string-quartet arrangement.

Arranger/co-producer/pianist Tom McCoy demonstrates considerable stylistic range, from the smooth swing-era "Rhythm In My Nursery Rhymes", to the pop-orchestral "I'm In Heaven", to the Brazilian "If You Stub Your Toe On The Moon" and Porter's "Trust Your Destiny To Your Star". McCoy's harmonizations are fresh, avoiding clichés without being self-conscious. His expert pianism is the glue that holds the whole CD together.

Then there's saxophonist Ed Xiques's memorable solo on "What A Wonderful World". Xiques is one of the finest jazz-melodists around, having backed up such greats as the late Bobby Short. Yet his solo on "Caravan" burns like `Trane at his hottest.

So, whether "Moon Soup" happens to be your cup of soup, you won't fail to be impressed by the versatile talents that obviously went into creating it. At any rate, my 3-year-old granddaughter loves it!

A WONDERFUL CD - A MUST HAVE FOR ALL!.......2005-12-23

Moon Soup is a wonderful must-have for any music lovers' collection. The song selections, musical arrangements and Tamara's vocals are superb. What a treat! Makes a terrific gift for any age...Can't wait until her next CD!

LUNACY! not for $17.98... dreary O'Leary.......2005-12-19

We love jazz, but this collection of tunes did not measure up to our expectations. The medley arrangements were clumsy and irritating, not to mention Ms. O'Leary's vocals were dreary. We tried listening to the entire album, but didn't make it past the first three tracks. The next day we tried again, and suffered until the end. We wouldn't give this as a gift, and not even as a donation to our friends who teach first grade or kindergarten. We definitely don't want our 1 year-old's musical standards to be lowered by repeated exposure to this album. This CD might be good as a coaster. If you want it, we'll pay the shipping just to get rid of it.

Tamara O'Leary Glows in Moon Soup.......2005-10-26

Tamara O'Leary's voice and expression are really lovely in her album, Moon Soup. She should definitely consider another album.

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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Manufacturer: Footloose
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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