Genie [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Genie [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Genie [Original recording remastered] [Import]

ASIN: B00022LE1U

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1. Genie
2. Magic Ride
3. Pisces
4. I'm So Glad
5. You Think Of Her
6. Night Breeze
7. Mother Nile
8. I Didn't Know What Time It Was

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Li'l Abner (1956 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Li'l Abner
  • "My Fairl Lady" it is not.
  • STUPEFYIN' !
  • In the very best of hands
  • Just wait a li'l bit
 Li'l Abner (1956 Original Broadway Cast)
Edith Adams , Gene DePaul , Johnny Mercer , and Peter Palmer
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000067ARR
Release Date: 2002-05-28

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. It's A Typical Day
  3. If I Had My Druthers
  4. Jubilation T. Cornpone
  5. Rag Offen The Bush
  6. Namely You
  7. Unnecessary Town
  8. What's Good For General Bullmoose
  9. The Country's In The Very Best Hands
  10. Sadie Hawkins Day Ballet
  11. Oh, Happy Day
  12. I'm Past My Prime
  13. Love In A Home
  14. Progress Is The Root Of All Evil
  15. Put 'Em Back
  16. The Matrimonial Stomp
  17. There's Room Enough For Us (bonus track)
  18. The Way To A Man's Heart (bonus track)
  19. It's A Nuisance Having You Around (bonus track)
  20. Overture (bonus track)

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Such were the riches of a Broadway spoiled by the successes of Show Boat and Carousel in the 1950s that many a worthy show could get historically short shrift. That may well have been the case with the stage musical adaptation of Al Capp's wildly popular syndicated comic strip, which had a run of nearly 700 performances starting in 1956. The show (music by Gene de Paul, lyrics by Johnny Mercer, book by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank) leaned smartly on Capp's hillbilly-humor-as-contemporary-satire bent, even if its well-crafted songs and score belied a musical sophistication that was anything but Ozarkian.

Mercer's lyrics are playful and sharp (particularly on the political jab "The Country's in the Very Best of Hands"), and he and de Paul provide the show with both comic showstoppers (Stubby Kaye's "Jubilation T. Cornpone") and romantic ballads (highlighted by the zest of veteran trouper Edith Adams and newcomer Peter Palmer's "Namely You"). Previously released on CD only briefly in 1990, this newly restored and supplemented edition contains a wealth of rare materials: a rehearsal recording of the "Sadie Hawkins Day Ballet," a rousing reprise of "Jubilation T. Cornpone," the brief "What's Good for General Bullmoose." There are also two songs cut before the show's opening: "The Way to a Man's Heart" and "It's a Nuisance Having You Around," performed by Percy Faith and Rosemary Clooney, respectively. The "Hawkins Day Ballet" and overture are both presented in their original '50s binaural recordings. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Li'l Abner.......2006-11-13

If you like broadway musicals, this one will be perfect for you. Out of the 50's fun musicals following the lines of the music man. Delightful and pleasant the way the great ones usually are from this period. Try the DVD of the movie as well.

2 out of 5 stars "My Fairl Lady" it is not........2005-08-16

"Lil Abner" is a musical that has clever lyrics, sometimes forgettable music and an always confusing plot.
With two exceptions- "Jubilation T. Cornpone" and "If I Had my Druthers", most of the songs have forgettable melodies. The lyrics are always clever, however. Johnny Mercer is an expert lyricist, however Broadway hit tunes are just not Gene De Paul's thing.
The book, by three writers who I have forgotten, mainly its story, is complex in a bad way. I involves to many romances, too many dated political ideas, and too many bad jokes.
The cast also has a mixed opinion from me. While Stubby Kaye, Edie Adams and Peter Palmer have strong voices, the other supporting cast, including Julie Newmar and Tina Louise of "Gilligan's Island" fame, are rarely shown on this album because most of the songs are sung by a talentless, annyoing ensemble.
In a season including "Candie", "The Most Happy Fella" and the mother of all musicals, "My Fair Lady", it is easy to see why "Lil Abner" won only for its choreography by the great Michael Kidd and Adam's performance.

5 out of 5 stars STUPEFYIN' !.......2004-10-14

"Lil Abner" the original cast recording! . . . a piece of Americana . . . a piece of "history" . . . it positively "stupefyin'"!

This is an expanded re-issue of the 1990 compact disc release. . . and contains bonus tracks: "There's Room Enough For Us" which was added after the show's opening, here is taken from the motion pictiure soundtrack. Also two songs cut from the show are here added: "It's a Nuisance Having You Around" here sung by Rosemary Clooney and "The Way To A Man's Heart" performed by Percy Faith and his orchestra. -- also a rehearsal tape of "Sadie Hawkin's Day Ballet" and "What's Good For General Bullmoose" and longer version of the "finale".

A memorable moment is provided by Stubb Kaye and the ensemble performing "Jubilation T. Cornpone" -- I remember his performance in the motion picture version of "Lil Abner" and this is a high-point of the show for me . . it just bubbles with real true "jubilation"! :)

Al Capp's characters were brought to life and given a human incarnation with this production.

Oh yes . . . lest I forget to mention this most important and relevant bit of information about this cd: it's more than worth the price you will pay to purchase this "original cast recording" just to see the photos included with the liner notes of: Tina Louise as "Appassionata Von Climax"! and Edith Adams as "Daisy Mae"! and Julie Newmar as "Stupefin' Jones! (hey! you get to see "two" photos of Julie as "Stupefyin' Jones"! - one more stupefyin' than the next!) -- I can see why Lil Abner never wanted to leave Dogpatch! :)

It is hard to believe that this was performed and recorded back in 1956 (almost 50 years ago now). It shows that creativity and talent are perennial and lasting. I am happy that Columbia Broadway Masterworks (Legacy) has updated/enlarged/expanded and re-issued this slsice of American musical history . . .and thanks to the cast of performers who brought it to life!

4 out of 5 stars In the very best of hands.......2004-04-26

A great cast offering some lively performances make this a most enjoyable musical comedy. It was the first (of many) musicals adapted from the comics. Al Capp's delightfully zany characters had been entertaining readers for two decades when the musical stomped onto the stage of Broadway's St James theatre in November 1956. After a successful 2-year run, the cast went to Hollywood to translate the show into a very faithful film. The Lp was a steady seller as many colleges and regional theatre kept reviving the show. Sony Special Products released the record on CD in 1990 but apparently without clearing the release with Sony. They were told to withdraw the CD because it was slated for reissue in the Sony Broadway series. That never happened and the first CD issue became a highly prized collectors' item ($100 or more!) Now, Sony has finally restored the title to the catalogue. The remastering is first rate (as noted, some orchestral tracks are in true stereo) and the bonus tracks most welcome. It does seem odd that Sony did not re-print the synopsis from the original LP jacket: The film version is available if you're curious about the convoluted plot. The show is a noisy, lively and lacking in subtlety. Exactly the way a musical version of LI'L ABNER should sound!

3 out of 5 stars Just wait a li'l bit.......2003-04-20

The DVD of the movie, considered one of the most faithful transfers of stage to screen, is being released April 19, 2005. If I were you, I'd wait for that.

The choreography by Michael Kidd was one of the musical's strong points, and obviously, that just does not come through on the cast recording. Sure, the lyrics by Johnny Mercer are fun (and very dated, due to their topical nature), but the music is forgettable.

If you can't wait, then by all means purchase this CD. Columbia has done a wonderful remastering job and the extra tracks are a plus (especially the number by the greatly missed Rosemary Clooney).
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (1985 Original London Cast)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • exceptional recording and performance
  • average production, average recording
  • A welcome recording
 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (1985 Original London Cast)
Johnny Mercer
Manufacturer: First Night Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000038VZ
Release Date: 1993-11-01

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Bless Your Beautiful Hide
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  4. One Man
  5. Goin' Courtin'
  6. Love Never Goes Away
  7. Sobbin' Women
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  14. Glad That You Were Born
  15. Love Never Goes Away
  16. Wedding Dance
  17. Finale: Goin' Courtin'/Wonderful Wonderful Day

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5 out of 5 stars exceptional recording and performance.......2005-06-08

I find I can't agree with the other appraisals I see here of this delightful recording of this musical. Both Roni Page and Steve Devereaux are truly exceptional with Devereaux in particular bringing a very pleasing baritone and a great characterization to the part. Personally, I do not feel either of them give up anything to Powell or Keel in the quality of their singing and I, in many ways, find them preferable.

I think this set is also more complete than the MGM issue containing songs like "One Man", "Love Never Goes Away", "We Got To Make It Through the Winter" and "Glad That You Were Born" that are just not in the MGM CD. Moreover, the sound quality is excellent in this issue. The impact of the score comes over exceptionally as a result.

Frankly, I would prefer to have both recordings, but if I could have only one, it would be this one.

3 out of 5 stars average production, average recording.......2004-04-27

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS was tricked-out for the stage in the early 80's, and quickly met its demise in London. This production opened in 1984 but met with mixed reviews, and closed after a relatively short run.

Roni Page and Steve Devereaux hardly compare with Jane Powell and Howard Keel (though who could?), but aquit themselves with their solid voices. Roni Page beautifully handles Millie's elation in "Wonderful Wonderful Day" (which features a rewritten lyric and setting).

Steve Devereaux has a powerful voice, used to his advantage in "Bless Your Beautiful Hide" and "Sobbin' Women". Although the new songs written by Al Kasha and Joel Hirshhorn don't fit in well with the original Johnny Mercer-Gene de Paul songs.

The supporting cast includes Peter Bishop, Victoria Lynson, Michaela Strachan, Anna Rees and Tom Barritt.

Stick with the 1997 studio cast with Katrina Murphy and Hal Fowler, available on the JAY/Showtime! label.

4 out of 5 stars A welcome recording.......2000-10-28

I was glad to get this recording simply because it had the songs that were added after the movie. The problem is that it just doesn't have the musical feel that I was expecting, the Barn Dance isn't on here, and the guy that plays Adam is just ridiculous sounding. The rest of the cast sounds decent, and the woman who plays Millie shows just the right amount of feistiness and tenderness. All in all, I'd say it's only for the completists, otherwise wait until the Jay Masterworks recording coming soon.
Original Historic Recordings
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    Gene Krupa
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    Release Date: 1996-02-22

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    1. I Hope Gabriel Likes My Music
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    Original Historic Recordings
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      Gene Krupa
      Manufacturer: Jazz Archives
      ProductGroup: Music
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      Release Date: 1995-03-28

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      4. Tutti Frutti
      5. Jeepers Creepers
      6. Apurksody
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      The Ultimate Rodgers & Hart, Vol. 3
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