City Lights [Original recording remastered] [Import]

City Lights [Original recording remastered] [Import]

ASIN: B00069BOGO

Track Listings

1. City Lights

2. Tempo De Waltz

3. You're Mine You

4. Just By Myself

5. Kin Folks

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese 24-bit remastered reissue of 1957 album. Blue Note. 2004.

City Lights,Lee Morgan,Blue Note,Jazz

Bright Lights, Big City
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Great hidden gem

Definitely Fun To Listen To, But Haven't We Heard This Before?

Rock Musical but R rated

Great Rock Album

Fun musical version of book better than the film adaptation.

Bright Lights, Big City
Paul Scott Goodman , Patrick Wilson , Jesse L. Martin , Sherie Rene Scott , Christine Ebersole , Gavin Creel , Eden Espinosa , and Celia Keenan-Bolger
Manufacturer: Ghostlight
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

Bright Lights, Big City (Tad, Jamie, Coke Girl, Chorus)
Back in the City (Tad, Jamie, Chorus)
Sunday Morning 6 A.M. (Jamie, Mary O'Brien McCann, Amanda, Statue ...)
Coma Baby (Coma Baby, Mom, Chuck Bean, Chorus)
Fact and Fiction (Secretary, Clara, Jamie, Chorus)
I Hate the French (Jamie, Secretary)
Brother (Michael, Amanda, Jamie)
I Hate the French (Reprise) (Jamie)
Odeon (Jamie, Elaine, Theresa, Tad, Pot Girl, Chorus)
Happy Birthday Darling (Mom)
Missing (Mary O'Brien McCann, Coma Baby, Jamie)
To Model (Amanda, Jamie)
So Many Little Things (Jamie)
Back in the City, Pt. 2 (Tad)
Kindness (Vicky)
Perfect Feeling (Jamie, Vicky, Chorus)
Bright Lights, Big City, Pt. 2 (Jamie)
You Couldn't Handle It Jamie (Clara, Jamie)
My Son (Clara, Jamie)
Wednesday (Blues Man, Jamie)
Camera Wall (Chuck Bean, Amanda, Tad, Jamie, Girls)
Heart and Soul (Micheal, Vicky, Mother)
Brother, Pt. 2 (Michael, Jamie)
Mummies at the Met (Mom, Coma Baby, Mary O'Brien McCann, Jamie, Chorus)
Are You Still Holding My Hand? (Mom)
Brother, Pt. 3 (Michael, Jamie)
Monstrous Events (Tad)
Stay in My Life (Amanda, Jamie, Vicky, Chorus)
Wordfall (Jamie, Company)

Amazon.com

This recording will be a revelation to those who were unlucky enough to catch the staging of Paul Scott Goodman's musical adaptation of Jay McInerney's iconic debut novel in 1999. The show turned the book's drug-fueled, nihilistic portrait of 1980s Manhattan into embarrassing mush. But apparently some thought Bright Lights, Big City was a diamond in the rough, because a studio recording has appeared six years after the production closed. And guess what? The show was worth recording. Goodman's pop-rock score is more varied and flavorful than it first sounded, proving there's something to be said for nipping and tucking. Surprisingly, the ballads and intimate numbers work a lot better than the more uptempo pieces, which still come across as a bit forced. And speaking of revelations--Eden Espinosa, playing three parts, shows a lot more range here than she does in Brooklyn and Christine Ebersole brings punchy, roaring flair to Jamie's boss Clara‹she should do more pop material like this. Kudos also to the wonderful Sherie Rene Scott, who shines in her ballad, "Kindness." Twenty years after the book came out, these lights are shining bright indeed. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Great hidden gem.......2007-03-30

I had heard a few of these songs on Broadway Max on LIVE365 internet radio and fell in love with a few tunes. After buying the album I couldn't be happier! There are great songs with deep lyrics and catchy melodies. The performances are top notch and this recording makes me wish I had seen the live production. If you liked Rent you'll enjoy this cd.

Definitely Fun To Listen To, But Haven't We Heard This Before?.......2007-01-04

The one tragedy that will always plague "Bright Lights, Big City" from now until eternity is that it was written after "RENT;" because of this, it can and will only play second fiddle in the history books to that other, better known rock-musical from the 90s. However, if one ignores the pretty obvious typecasting ("City" Tad = "RENT" Collins, anyone?) and other technical aspects of the show, the music by itself is a gem in the recent rock-musical canon. The amazing thing that struck me about this show is that it kept the tone and the feel for each song distinct and unique while never seriously deviating from the rock/pop genre, an uncommon accomplishment even "RENT" cannot boast.

As noted by other reviewers, the cast leaves absolutely nothing to be desired as far as talent goes, even though some of the actors and actresses were given fairly weak material to work with. However, despite the weakness of the individual songs and characters (of which better breakdowns and descriptions than I could write are found elsewhere) the show as a whole is fairly strong and tight. A very good recording that shouldn't be missed by rock-musical aficionados.

Rock Musical but R rated.......2006-10-11

Great idea, great cast. The songs wonderfully tell the story, while each song could be covered by a rock-pop band of the day. That being said my only major concern is that people buying this CD know the subject matter is more adult than most musicals. It does have a warning on it, but so does Avenue Q, and I dont feel that label is as necessary as this one. All this being said I'm not sure this musical is a glowing gem. It has its moments and I think its more than just a collectors CD, but it shouldnt be the first of a collection. It is definitly one for younger listeners who like the more modern musicals. Favorite Song: "I Hate the French"

Great Rock Album.......2006-07-30

I have only listened to this recording two times through, but I love it. The music and lyrics are so earnest [with the exception of Odeon, which I personally just don't like and garners this recording 4/5 stars] and the real star of this recording is Sherie Rene Scott, who is given beautiful music to showcase her phenomenal voice. Props to Gavin Creel and Christine Ebersole, as well. It's a great recording to have.

Fun musical version of book better than the film adaptation........2006-02-27

Though not of Rent caliber this musical has plenty of rousing and clever songs.Some songs are very funny like the priceless I Hate the French and some rocking tunes peppered with sex and drug references are a nice change of pace from many squeaky clean musical numbers.Maybe not Andrew Lloyd Webber caliber but still a very entertaining underrated musical.

The Stars Of The Musical Stage: Stars Of The West End & Broadway Perform Hit Songs From The Hit Shows (Musical Compilation)

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The Stars Of The Musical Stage: Stars Of The West End & Broadway Perform Hit Songs From The Hit Shows (Musical Compilation)

Manufacturer: Madacy Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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