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| | Chicago - The Musical (1996 Broadway Revival Cast) | | | Music Artist : | | John Kander | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | RCA Victor Broadway | | Release Date : | | 1997-01-28 | | Store Price : | | $11.96 | | Artistopia's Price: $11.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Overture
2. All That Jazz
3. Funny Honey
4. Cell Block Tango
5. When You're Good to Mama
6. All I Care About
7. Little Bit of Good
8. We Both Reached for the Gun
9. Roxie
10. I Can't Do It Alone
11. I Can't Do It Alone (Reprise)
12. My Own Best Friend
13. Entr'acte
14. I Know a Girl
15. Me and My Baby
16. Mr. Cellophane
17. When Velma Takes the Stand
18. Razzle Dazzle
19. Class
20. Nowadays
21. Hot Honey Rag
22. Finale
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Razzle Dazzle?
Submitted on: 2009-03-19 |
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I originally bought this recording in a second hand CD store, and now I can see why someone would have wanted to give it away. After three days of owning this CD, I am practically ready to chuck it out the window. I was so incredibly happy when I found the Broadway revival recoding in that CD store because I thought award-winning broadway musical=way better singing than the hollywood blockbuster. WRONG! In the hollywood rendition of Chicago, the vocals were okayyyyyyyy, nothing to brag about, but at least the voices matched the characters and were listenable.
By far the biggest problem with this recording is Ann Reinking's voice. I admit that it does add a more sinister dimension to the character of Roxie Hart (one that the Hollywood production pushes aside), but it is absolutely horrible to listen to. And because she is in so many tracks, her inability to sing is impossible to ignore. Neuwirth, Grey, Lewis, Naughton (& company) all do a fine job, but their musical talents are not good enough to counteract Reinking's croaking. All I can say is that the Broadway revival must have been a specacular show to see live, becauase that razzle-dazzle certainly does not translate onto the recording. |
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 Fun, Fun, Fun
Submitted on: 2007-07-07 |
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| Makes the enjoyment of the show continue after you leave the theater. Definitely see the show before you by the soundtrack. |
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 CHICAGO ROCKS BROADWAY
Submitted on: 2007-05-17 |
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Chicago - The Musical (1996 Broadway Revival Cast)
One of the top 10 best Broadway cast albums ever! A revival which surpasses the original. A must own for anyone who likes Broadway shows. Bebe Neuworth, Ann Reinking & James Naughton are stellar. Plenty of razzle dazzle and fun. |
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A near-perfect recording
Submitted on: 2006-02-25 |
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| Chicago is a classic, and that classic status remains in the revival recording. Bebe Neurwith is truly a delight as Velma Kelly, and shines in the star number of "All That Jazz", but it's the men who steal the show. James Naughten and Joel Grey are perfect as Billy Flynn and Amos Hart. Every single one their numbers is absolutely perfect are true classics. There are, however, two downsides. First is that the film soundtrack exceeds vocally with Catherine Zeta-Jones as a belting Velma. Second, and ultimately, Anne Reinking's rendition of "Roxie" is downright awful. I love her versions of "Funney Honey" and "Me and My Baby", but "Roxie" is disgusting. In all, however, a wonderful, fun, and classic recording. |
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Don't be so harsh on Ann
Submitted on: 2006-01-06 |
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I understand that many of you who have bought this CD will be Broadway lovers (and I am one myself)and you will be used to the lead roles having amazing powerful voices. But just as important as good singing is good acting. I think that Ann interpreted Roxie as a wannabe who had the enthusiasm but lacked the talent, which makes her raspy tones and sing-speak completely plausible. It also supports the theme that you can use other things than talent to get yourself to the top This may not be the way you like Roxie played, but you shouldn't shun Ann's interpretation. It's a good thing if there is more than one way of having a character played, I think so anyway.
Personally I love the Miramax film, but I enjoy comparing these 2 and seeing the differences. |
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