It's the Weekend

1. Sunny Day Parlee

2. Coupe de Lack

3. It's the Weekend

4. Pimp Tight

5. Aggravated Tank

6. To Bro

7. South Coast Jazz

8. Can You Dig It

9. Jazzy Jeep

10. Lil Dog Gone Bad

11. Nasty Thoughts

12. Wings of No Love

13. It's the Weekend [Remix]

It's the Weekend,Alex P. Body,Fos-glo,Hip-Hop,Party Rap,Pop,R&B,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating: Great CD Simply the Best Inconsistent, but mostly excellent "Celebration" is not strong enough a word A maginificent evening, a magnificent album

Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1992 Concert Cast) Stephen Sondheim , Betty Buckley , Paul Gemignani , Patti LuPone , Liza Minnelli , and Bernadette Peters Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Hadley, Jerry | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Side By Side By Sondheim (1976 Original London Cast) Sondheim Evening: A Musical Tribute (1973 Concert Cast) Send in the Clowns: The Ballads of Stephen Sondheim Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall / Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Glenn Close Sondheim, Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall ASIN: B000003FDW Release Date: 1993-02-23

Tracks:

1. Symphonic Sondheim: Sweeney Todd--orchestra, Jerry Hadley ("Johanna"), Eugene Perry,Herbert Perry ("Pretty Women")
2. Evening Introduction--Bill Irwin
3. Loveland/Getting Married Today--Ensemble, Jeanne Lehman, Mark Jacoby, Madeline Kahn
4. Waiting for the Girls Upstairs--George Lee Andrews, Michael Jeter, James Naughton/Love, I Hear--Michael Jeter/Live Alone and Like It--James Naughton
5. Someone Is Waiting--Richard Muenz/Symphonic Sondheim: Barcelona--orchestra
6. Being Alive--Patti LuPone
7. Good Thing Going--The Tonics
8. Losing My Mind/You Could Drive a Person Crazy--Dorothy Loudon
9. Our Time--Boys Choir of Harlem/Children Will Listen--Betty Buckley
10. Anyone Can Whistle--Billy Stritch
11. Water Under the Bridge--Liza Minnellli, Billy Stritch
12. Back in Business--Liza Minnellli, Billy Stritch, Ensemble

Tracks:

1. Symphonic Sondheim: Comedy Tonight--Bill Irwin, orchestra
2. Sooner or Later--Karen Ziemba
3. Pretty Lady--Mark Jacoby, Eugene Perry, Herbert Perry
4. Green Finch and Linnet Bird--Harolyn Blackwell
5. The Ballad of Booth--Patrick Cassidy, Victor Garber
6. Broadway Baby--Daisy Eagan
7. I Never Do Anything Twice--BETTY
8. With So Little to Be Sure Of--Jerry Hadley, Carolann Page
9. Not a Day Goes By--Bernadette Peters
10. Remember?--Ron Baker, Peter Blanchet, Carol Meyer, Bronwyn Thomas, Blythe Walker (Quintet)/A Weekend in the Country--Kevin Anderson, George Lee Andrews, Mark Jacoby, Beverly Lambert, Maureen Moore, Susan Terry, Quintet
11. Send in the Clowns--Glenn Close
12. Old Friends--Liza Minnelli
13. Sunday--Bernadette Peters, Broadway Chorus

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2006-08-06

This is a wonderful double CD of fabulous musical numbers performed by theatre greats and directed by a legandary musical director.

Simply the Best.......2005-06-29

First, to the person who criticizes the recording b/c of "Broadway Baby." Daisy Egan (who sings in in this recording) sounds like she's 10 becuase she IS young. She had just appeared on Braodway in Secret Garden and won a Tony for it. It's a joke...Broadway BABY...hello, it's a joke.

In a compilation of songs like this you're always going to have tracks that you prefer over others, but the majority of the renditions in this CD are great. This is simply one of the best collections of Sondheim out there. You get interpretations that span from "classical" (Green Finch), to bordering on insane (Anything Twice). This is to demonstrate how versatile this composer really is.

In my opinion, some of the best renditions are "Not a Day Goes By," "Anyone Can Whistle", "Girls Upstairs Medley," "Losing My Mind/Drive a Person Crazy," and "Weekend inthe Country." Makes me wish I had been there to witness it first hand.

If you love Sondheim and enjoy hearing Broadway performers, get this CD. A great recording.

Inconsistent, but mostly excellent.......2004-03-21

I am sure no knowledgeable person would deny how absolutely perfect all these songs are. However, the performances on this album are extremely inconsistent. It will go from an excellent rendition (Waiting for the Girls medley, Sunday, With So Little To Be Sure Of, Sooner or Later, Green Finch, Send in the Clowns, Pretty Lady) to the weird (I never Do Anything Twice), to the bad (Broadway Baby, Our Time). I still have absolutely no idea how they managed to butcher one of the best songs ever written--Good Thing Going--and turn it into smooth jazz elevator music. Why would they give Broadway Baby to someone who sounds like she's 10? That said, Liza Minelli, Glenn Close, Karen Ziemba, Dorothy Laudon and the "Waiting for the Girls" performers are all very good. And ending with Bernadette Peters and "Sunday" ends the set on a absolutley fabulous note.

"Celebration" is not strong enough a word.......2003-04-30

This review is by Crosley.

I have been a major Sondheim fan for quite some time, and I finally obtained a copy of this album. I was blown away by the excellent cast and phenomenal selection of music. It is obvious how much work went into this production, considering that this is the live recording of a one time show, and it's flawless. The songs cover all of his shows with the exception of "Passion," which was released 3 years after this show. Also, the shows for which he wrote only lyrics are ommited, like West Side Story, Gypsy, etc. Thus, you can find material from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anyone can Whistle, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Merrily we Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Assassins.

There are two striking things about this CD (besides the music and performers themselves). First of all, some of the songs are completely stylistically reworked. The most obvious are "Good Thing Going" and "I Never do Anything Twice." Both are traditionally very ballady with a piano accompaniment, but here they have been redone as jazzy tunes. The result is excellent. Such reworkings demonstrate that Sondheim writes music for virtually any style, and in these cases, across several styles. It's a great example of his variety. The other interesting thing is how many songs have overlapping melodies of songs from different shows. Case in point, "Our Time" and "No one is Alone" are sung seperately by the Harlem Boys Choir and Betty Buckley (the original Grizabella in Webber's atrocious "CATS," although Buckley was excellent) respectively, and then combined. Putting these two songs together offer different meanings to each, and the music is only enhanced. Another example, the trio of "Waiting for the Girls Upstairs," "Love, I Hear," and "Live Alone and Like It" are sung in that order, and then the latter two are combined. Again, the meanings of the songs change, this time in an almost narrative style, and offering different takes on love in the same montage. Lastly (at least for this review, there are more), Dorothy Laudon's (the original Ms. Hannigan in Annie) combination of "Losing my Mind" and "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" is brilliant. Those who are familiar with these songs will wonder how exactly they fit, but trust me, they do. She swtiches back and forth between melodies to create a number that starts poignant and beautiful, and soon moves to become uproariously funny. Both the song reworkings and overlapping melodies of unrelated songs are all for the better.

I recommend this recording to anyone wanting to get better acquainted with some of Sondheim's best work, or those already familiar who want to hear a tour de force of phenomenal music. It has been said that Sondheim is a masterful lyricist (which he is), but lacks real talent for music. This CD is the final proof that such critics are wrong. His music may take a few listenings to get into, contrary to Webber or Wildhorn, but unlike those two, he doesn't cater to the audience. He challenges them to think outside of traditional musical theater in a glorious repertoise of shows that reach for a smarter, more sophisticated form.

A maginificent evening, a magnificent album.......2001-12-16

There's something to be said for the first concert you ever see at Carnegie Hall. I was fortunate enough to have this be my first. This entire evening was devoted to his genius and the performers did not disappoint.

This wonderful double CD shows off the best and brightest of the musical theatre composer and it is, as one person put it, "an embarassment of riches." With songs from his finest works done in amazing arrangements (listen to that harmony in "We Had a Good Thing Going"!) combined with fabulous performers this is a Sondheim lovers delight.

My favorite song is, without a doubt, Dorothy Louden and her wonderful medley of "Losing My Mind" into "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" followed very closely by the recently departed Madeline Kahn singing "Getting Married Today."

Average customer rating:

The Best of the Stylistics The Stylistics Manufacturer: Karussell International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Philly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Stylistics - Greatest Love Hits Essential Earth Wind & Fire La La Means I Love You: The Definitive Collection The Very Best of the Spinners The Best of the Stylistics ASIN: B000L9CXZU

Product Description

18 Original recordings including the hits: 1) Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) 2) You Make Me Feel Brand New 3) Let's Put It All Together 4) I'm Stone In Love With You 5) Funky Weekend 6) You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart) 7) Peek-a-Boo 8) Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) 9) Betcha By Golly, Wow 10) Sing Baby Sing 11) Star On A TV Show 12) Na Na Is The Saddest Word 13) 7000 Dollars And You 14) Break Up To Make Up 15) Love At First Sight 16) Only For The Children 17) You're A Big Girl Now 18) You Are Everything.

Average customer rating: GET OUT OF A BAD MOOD!!!!!!! Pure Energy

Songs from the Silver Screen Judy Kaye , Jason Graae , Gene de Paul , Rupert Holmes , Harry Warren , Jerome Kern , Hoagy Carmichael , Sammy Fain , Andre Previn , Irving Berlin , Friedrich Hollander , Richard A. Whiting , Steve Orich , and Leslie Bricusse Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Previn, André | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Diva by Diva Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast) Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) Leonard Berstein Arias & Barcarolles ¿ Songs & Duets Saloon ASIN: B0000060E7 Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

1. Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Wonderful, Wonderful
2. A Star Is Born: Everything
3. Springtime In The Rockies: (I Had The) Craziest Dream
4. Broadway Rhythm: Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet
5. High, Wide & Handsome: Two Folks Who Live On The Hill/Two Sleepy People
6. That Night In Rio: Carmen Miranda Medley
7. Calamity Jane: Secret Love
8. It's Always Fair Weather: Thanks A Lot But No Thanks
9. Hello, Frisco, Hello: You'll Never Know
10. Easter Parade: Shakin' The Blues Away
11. The Blue Angel: Falling In Love Again
12. Bright Eyes: On The Good Ship, Lollipop
13. Ginger & Fred Medley: I Won't Dance/Cheek To Cheek/Never Gonna Dance...
14. Goodbye, Mr. Chips: You And I

Customer Reviews:

GET OUT OF A BAD MOOD!!!!!!!.......2006-01-17

THIS CD PUTS A SMILE ON MY FACE EVERYTIME I HEAR IT! JUDY KAYE IS A MOST UNDERUTILIZED TALENT ON THE BROADWAY SCENE, AND THIS CD PROVES IT. CLICK THIS RECORDING INTO YOUR CART THIS INSTANT!

Pure Energy.......2000-09-17

What an incredible recording! What energy, what a fantastic voice! The songs, many of which are rarely recorded, are presented in a wonderful upbeat and stylish mood. It's almost impossible not to love this CD. Her tributes to the greats of the silver screen are very witty and yet not overly campy. Judy manages to almost one up Carmen Miranda, with her Carmen Tribute. I must say I never really liked the song "Thanks alot, but no thanks" until I heard Judy's version. This CD will leave you exhausted but with lots of happy memories. It will also leave you wishing that Judy Kaye recorded more often!!

Average customer rating: from Solo Piano Publications Lisa Does It Again!!

Jazz After Hours Lisa Hilton Manufacturer: Ruby Slippers Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Jazz | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cocktails At Eight... "My Favorite Things: Everyone's Jazz Favorites In The Mood For Jazz Seduction Midnight In Manhattan ASIN: B0002482TU Release Date: 2004-05-01

Tracks:

1. Malibu
2. Dance With Me
3. Waltz for Debby by Bill Evans
4. Nocturne
5. All Blues by Miles Davis
6. Just Do It
7. Secret Love by Sammy Fain
8. All That
9. Azure by Duke Ellington
10. When We Met
11. Listen To Your Heart

Product Description

1. Mailbu
2. Dance With Me
3. Waltz For Debby
4. Nocturne
5. All Blues
6. Just Do It
7. Secret Love
8. All That
9. Azure
10. When We Met
11. Listen To Your Heart


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

from Solo Piano Publications.......2004-09-03

"Jazz After Hours" is an ensemble recording featuring Lisa Hilton on piano, Eric Marienthal on sax, Tal Bergman on drums, and Reggie McBride on bass. Of the eleven tracks, seven are originals and four are arrangements of jazz classics. I have to admit that I prefer Hilton's solo piano work, but this is a really nice selection of pieces that place an emphasis on fun. "Malibu" has been receiving extensive airplay in the US and abroad, and recently reached the #1 position on the Top 20 SIngles World Jazz Chart. On most of the tracks, the piano is part of the ensemble rather than the lead, but the band is excellent and Eric Marienthal really cooks on sax.

"Malibu" is an upbeat and joyous tribute to Hilton's seaside hometown. Known for its carefree surfers and sunny beaches, this piece captures that kind of party spirit. Bill Evans' "Waltz For Debby" is a beautiful trio for piano, bass, and drums - soulful and sensuous, and a great arrangement. "Nocturne" was inspired by Chopin and is a standout. Cool, dark, and slinky, it does indeed sound like the middle of the night. "All That" is another favorite, and sounds like a blast to play. Hilton and Marienthal pull out the stops and really let loose. Duke Ellington's "Azure" is again piano, bass, and drums, and is leisurely and "bluesy." "When We Met" is the only solo piano piece, and I love it. Composed in the style of a standard, it is both old and new, and has a beautiful, romantic feeling. "Listen to Your Heart" closes the CD on a gentle, intimate note.

"Jazz After Hours" is a great album for relaxing and reenergizing, a backdrop for an intimate dinner, or even good party music.

Lisa Does It Again!!.......2004-06-02

Her latest album contains the same formula as her last release. Assisted by veteran Saxophonist Eric Marienthal, she continues her venture of providing great, classic Jazz. "Malibu" starts the CD off right with an assist from Bassist Reggie McBride and Drummer Tal Bergman. Her covers of the Miles Davis classic, "All Blues" and Duke Ellington's, "Azure" gives fans of 50's & 60's Jazz something to appreciate. My personal favorites were "Listen to Your Heart" and "All That". The old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies to this CD. Lisa definitely sticks to the same old routine and she scores another winner!

Average customer rating: What a recording!

Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (Highlights from the 1992 Concert Cast) Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sondheim, Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1992 Concert Cast) Company - A Musical Comedy (1970 Original Broadway Cast) Into the Woods ASIN: B000003FEM Release Date: 1993-02-23

Tracks:

1. Symphonic Sondheim: Sweeney Todd
2. Company: Loveland - Getting Married Today
3. Follies: Waiting For The Girls Upstairs - Love, I Hear - Live Alone And Like It
4. Company: Being Alive
5. Merrily We Roll Along: Good Thing Going
6. Merrily We Roll Along: Our Time - Children Will Listen
7. Dick Tracy: Back In Business
8. Sweeny Todd: Green Finch And Linnet Bird
9. Follies: Broadway Baby
10. Merrily We Roll Along: Not A Day Goes By
11. A Little Night Music: A Weekend In The Country
12. A Little Night Music: Send In The Clowns
13. Sunday In The Park With George: Sunday

Customer Reviews:

What a recording!.......2000-06-29

I only wich I could have been at Carnegie Hall that night! Come on, Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli, Karen Ziemba, James Naughton, and so much more! After i bought this highlights album I knew I had to get the full 2-CD set. It's great cause it's live, the orchestrations are Heaven, and you will feel like your in new york in the audience. Buy it enjoy it and if you like it is much as I do buy the Video of the performance!

Average customer rating: Unexpected indeed!

Unexpected Erika Luckett Manufacturer: Birdfish ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Little Crime ASIN: B00096S2L4 Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Were I
2. Si Volver
3. Take It Easy
4. Unexpected
5. Deepest Deep
6. Deixa
7. Dust
8. Siete R
9. Shine
10. Translations
11. Profonde Douceur

Customer Reviews:

Unexpected indeed!.......2005-11-13

What a great discovery! Never heard her music before seeing a live performance. This is more of a studio cd than her previous acoustic recordings, but it captures the variety and breadth of her talents. She is as comfortable (and authentic) singing in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Her original compositions embrace all moods, are simple yet beautifully complex. The spirit and remarkable luminosity of that live performance shine through. This has become the soundtrack for my life.

Average customer rating: "The Definitive Recording" Sondheim's Greatest Not comparable to the broadway recording A wonderful CD release a beautiful recording

A Little Night Music (1975 Original London Cast) Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Little Night Music (1989 Studio Cast Recording) A Little Night Music (1973 Original Broadway Cast) A Little Night Music Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000002W7H Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Overture: Night Waltz
2. Now/Later/Soon
3. The Glamorous Life
4. Remember?
5. You Must Meet My Wife
6. Liaisons
7. In Praise Of Women
8. Every Day A Little Death
9. A Weekend In The Country
10. The Sun Won't Set
11. It Would Have Been Wonderful
12. Perpetual Anticipation
13. Send In The Clowns
14. The Miller's Son
15. Finale: (Reprise Of Send In The Clowns And Night Waltz)

Customer Reviews:

"The Definitive Recording".......2004-04-02

Having finally listened to the Original Broadway Cast Recording of this masterpiece, my verdict's in and clear: the London Cast Recording is the definitive version.

The voices of the London Cast are, to a man (and woman) far superior -- this is most obvious when listening to the Quartet who open the show, and act as the chorus. The American artists, while excellent, simply can't compare to the power, range and tone of the Brits.

The arrangements are gorgeous, the choral work astounding, and the version of "The Miller's Son" found here will floor you. Not only the best recording of this particular show, but possibly the best recording of any Sondheim show available on CD -- Sweeney Todd is the only other contender, for my money.

The Orginal Cast Recording is great for a historical value. The British Cast is what you listen to when you want to hear the best show you'll never have the privilege of seeing. It's ruined me. But I'm not complaining.

Sondheim's Greatest.......2003-07-10

I'm of the mind that A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (and SWEENEY TODD) are Sondheim's two greatest works. Why? Because they drip with intelligence and exist entirely within the world of the music. NIGHT MUSIC is propelled by the steady pulse of 3/4, creating the impression that none of the characters would ever come to the realization that they are merely parts being acted and presented on stage--it happens in its own little universe. It's so yummy...

Having said that, I conclude that the perfect cast album could only be completed with the physical presences of Desiree Armfelt and Fredrik Egerman and the rest of the gang. It seems that, when approaching these personalities, actors and actresses treat the music as the music and not as a phase of the dialogue--they don't attack the parts with the brand of boldness and self-importance that each of these characters possesses. The London cast album suffers from such problems. None of the performers have the arrogant voices needed (unfortunately, only a couple have achieved voices somewhat-worthy of the score). Henrik cannot hit the high notes (he goes into falsetto); Charlotte is too shaky to be sufficiently biting; Fredrik seems too feminine; the Count--goofy instead of condescending--seems molded from Sesame Street. The quintet features voices too uneducated and careful. Still, Anne is cutely bubbly (even in voice), Petra is a fine belter, and Hermione Gingold as Mme. Armfelt really makes the listener savor every consonant in her speech. It is an excellent archive of Sondheim's greatest. I would recommend this over the New York cast simply because Jean Simmons creates the closest Desiree I could ever imagine.

Not comparable to the broadway recording.......2002-09-03

The performances are adequate, in some cases skillful, but from the opening note of the show (which the chorus member, in a misguided attempt at humor, aborts in order to insert a racous throat-clearing), this recording lacks the taste and dignity of its Broadway counterpart. I do not recommend this recording.

A wonderful CD release.......2002-02-15

I, ofcourse like so many other reviewers of the same cd, own both the London and original Broadway cast albums, and frankly the London recording does laps around the original. First- I will admit Jean Simmons is not the ideal Desiree, but what she lacks in beauty and glamour makes up for Glyniss Jhon's creaking melodies. There is no song on this recording that is worse then the original, and very few actors ( ofcourse, who could top the original Fredrick, definately including this one). Anne is supurb. Her voice is extremely beautiful, and makes up for the corny fluffieness of the original Anne, and her expression in such songs as " A Weekend In The Country" is simply hillariously funny. This Charlotte is also devistatingly wonderful, with her delicious voice, although you can't realy balance the two Charlottes out (the other from the original), as they play the charector with much difference. This Petra is also stunning, especially in "The Miller's Son," which is recomended in all of these reviews. And what a great operetta Quintet, along with Hermoine gingold's wonderful aged performance. All the male parts are also met to the very top, especially Henrick.
A few of my favorite songs on this album is the wonderfully light and fast paced, elegant little romp of "A Weekend In The Country," and "The Glamorous Life" (which has always been my favorite song from the production, with a much better Fredricka then the origianl).
In conclusion, this recording should certainly be bought by "A Little Night Music" fans, and especially Stephen Sondheim,in the words of another reviewer,who's lyrics are the real star,

a beautiful recording.......2001-12-19

After proving to producers that she could handle performing the role of Desiree on the National Tour, Jean Simmons was asked to come to London to debut with the show at the Adelphi Theatre. Running for a little over 400 performances the show also featured Hermione Gingold reprising her role of Madame Armfeldt.

Ms Simmons is quite affecting as the flighty and insecure Desiree who feels she is ready to pursue romance after years of broken promises and false hopes.

Gingold, now qute comfortable and honed in her role; performs the comical and contemplative "Liasons" wonderfully.

Stephen Sondheim's most complex and multi-faceted score is given a grand treatment here. Almost certainly this is Sondheim's most interesting and most beguiling score which runs the entire gamut of emotions.

A must for all true musical theater fans.

Average customer rating: Music for the baby! Unlistenable THIS is music . . . A Surefire Method of Loosing the Blues

Gilbert & Sullivan Weekend Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000041X3 Release Date: 1990-10-12

Tracks:

1. H.M.S Pinafore: Now Give Three Cheers...I Am The Monarch Of the Sea...When I Was A Lad
2. H.M.S Pinafore: I'm Called Little Buttercup
3. H.M.S Pinafore: Never Mind The Why And Wherefore
4. The Mikado: A Wand'ring Minstrel I
5. The Mikado: Three Little Maids From School Are We
6. The Mikado: As Someday It May Happen
7. The Mikado: The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring
8. The Mikado: On A Tree By A River A Little Tom-Tit
9. The Yeomen Of The Guard: When Our Gallant Norman Foes
10. The Yeomen Of The Guard: I Have A Song To Sing, O!
11. The Pirates Of Penzance: I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General
12. The Pirates Of Penzance: When The Foeman Bares His Steel
13. The Pirates Of Penzance: Poor Wand'ring One
14. The Pirates Of Penzance: When A Felon's Not Engaged In His Employment
15. Iolanthe: Loudly Let The Trumpet Bray
16. Iolanthe: If You Go In You're Sure To Win
17. The Gondoliers: We're Called Gondolieri
18. The Gondoliers: In Eenterprise Of Maritial Kind
19. The Gondoliers: Take A Pair Of Sparkling Eyes
20. The Gondoliers: Dance A Cachucha, Fandango, Bolero

Customer Reviews:

Music for the baby!.......2006-10-14

I am the caregiver for my newborn grandson who is VERY VERY fussy. There are all kinds of CDs with soothing music for the babies, BUT I happened to hear that opera was a great listen for the little ears and this one is the best. It has high voices and very low bass voices lots of BOOMs and arias. When I first put it on for him, (in the middle of a loud cry), he quieted down almost as soon as the first stanza was over. He now smiles and waves his little arms and legs around when I turn it on. He Listens and loves this CD, and so do I! The words are hard to understand but the sounds are marvelous. If you know of any mother/father who is wanting music for a small baby/child, tell them about Gilbert and Sullivan (and they will enjoy it, too).

Unlistenable.......2005-11-11

The voices are wonderful, but the recording is so faulty that only the two tracks from Iolanthe sound at all okay. At first I thought it was my equipment, then realized that the CD was at fault. And I bought one for myself and one for a friend! I adore Gilbert & Sullivan and D'Oyly Carte is the best, but this particular CD shouldn't be offered for sale.

THIS is music . . ........2005-07-21

. . . not rap, not rock, not pop. Light opera! I love Arthur Sullivan's music, even though I'm 11, and I love this CD! The tunes are really catchy, and I'm usually singing one to myself. Not many people my age like light opera, but to me, it's the best music there is. Don't be afraid that you won't like this CD. You'll love it, even though it's hard to understand at sometimes. You might want to listen to some of the songs first to see if you like it. After all, not everyone likes opera.

A Surefire Method of Loosing the Blues.......2000-03-03

This recording, done in a studio, allows the listener to "hear" all the words of all the patter songs. John Reed is just excellent as Koko, the Modern Major General, the Monarch of the Sea. Highlights come from Iolanthe, HMS Pinefore, Yeomen, Mikado, Gondoliers. A truly wonderful experience to be enjoyed over and over.

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Weekend Thriller Greener Manufacturer: Fancy Pants ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CAGH1E Release Date: 2003-01-01

Tracks:

1. Weekend Thriller
2. My Universe
3. Numb
4. Burn
5. Big Star
6. Failure
7. Earthling
8. Hurricane
9. Overgrown
10. Circle Me
11. Sunshower
12. Little
13. Hate Song
14. Weekend Thriller (Remix)

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Absolutely Kosher Records: Kvelling. Absolutely Kosher , The Extra Glenns , Eltro , Xiu Xiu , Pinback , Franklin Bruno , The Court and Spark , The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up , The Swords Project , and The Mountain Goats Manufacturer: Absolutely Kosher Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000U8XQEY

Product Description

Tracks: 1. The Extra Glenns - "Going to Marakesh" 2. Eltro - "long.flat.red" 3. Xiu Xiu - "Poe Poe" 4. Pinback - "Manchuria" 5. Franklin Bruno - "A Cat May Look at a Queen" 6. The Court and Spark - "Fireworks" 7. The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up - "Shark Repellent" 8. Eltro - "Niagara" 9. The Swords Project - "The New Assassin" 10. The Mountain Goats - "Onions" 11. The Places - "Ode to the Exhausted" 12. Optiganally Yours - "Held" 13. Franklin Bruno - "Nickname Stuck" 14. Telegraph Melts - "Septembrist" 15. Thingy - "Ketchup Sandwich" 16. Jukeboxer - "Even Little Stunts" 17. Two Guys - "Ode to Masturbation" 18. Jack Hayter - "Another Girl, Another Planet". Limited Edition Compilation CD.

Dance Music:

1. Jus Da 2 of Us
2. Just the Way I Like It
3. Knowledge Is King
4. Kombat Bass
5. Life & Times of a Hustla
6. Lifer's Group
7. Lifestyles of the Young and Crazy
8. Manic Depression
9. Miami Bass Machine
10. New Message [CD-single]

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