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| | Guys & Dolls: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1950 Original Broadway Cast) | | | Music Artist : | | Frank Loesser | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Decca Broadway | | Release Date : | | 2000-06-27 | | Store Price : | | $18.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $14.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Runyonland Music/Fugue for Tinhorns/Follow the Fold - Isabel Bigley, Douglas Deane, Stubby Kaye, Mission Group, Johnny Silver
2. Oldest Established - Stubby Kaye, Sam Levene, John Silver, John Silver
3. I'll Know - Robert Alda, Isabel Bigley
4. Bushel and a Peck - Vivian Blaine
5. Adelaide's Lament - Vivian Blaine
6. Guys and Dolls - Sammy Kaye, Johnny Silver
7. If I Were a Bell - Isabel Bigley
8. My Time of the Day - Robert Alda
9. I've Never Been in Love Before - Robert Alda, Isabel Bigley
10. Take Back Your Mink - Vivian Blaine
11. More I Cannot Wish You - Pat Rooney, Sr.
12. Luck Be a Lady - Robert Alda
13. Sue Me - Vivian Blaine, Sam Levene
14. (Sit Down) You're Rocking the Boat
15. Marry the Man Today - Isabel Bigley, Vivian Blaine
16. Reprise: Guys and Dolls - Isabel Bigley, Vivian Blaine
17. I'll Know [*] - Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons
18. If I Were a Bell [*] - Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons
19. Woman in Love [*] - Marlon Brando
20. Luck Be a Lady - Marlon Brando, , The Guys
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 The original Guys and Dolls: still the best
Submitted on: 2009-05-28 |
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| This brilliant score has passed the test of time; it sounds even better today than it did when it was recorded in 1950. Nearly 60 years old, it sparkles with humor, intelligence, and glorious melodies. The original cast recording has never been matched. Robert Alda sings superbly as Sky Masterson, and is matched in lovely duets with Isabel Bigley as Sarah Brown. Vivian Blaine's performance as Adelaide is definitive, and even Sam Levene (who really cannot sing at all) is amazingly effective in his one extended number ("Sue Me"). The underappreciated Stubby Kaye makes a huge contribution to many of the numbers. But the real stars are the lyrics and music by the amazing Frank Loesser. If this is not the greatest musical comedy score of all time, I don't know what is. Accept no substitutes; the original cast recording is the only one to get. (Loesser hated the movie version, in which Frank Sinatra's crooning was completely at odds with the rough-and-tumble character of Nathan Detroit. And while Marlon Brando's singing as Sky Masterson is creditable, he doesn't hold a candle to the brilliant Robert Alda.) Musicals don't get any better. |
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Guys & Dolls
Submitted on: 2009-03-19 |
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| This CD brought back great memories because we saw the show on Broadway in the '50's. Robert Alda doesn't have the greatest voice, but the songs are so great that we listened to the CD three times the day it arrived. |
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Broadway as it should be
Submitted on: 2009-03-02 |
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This cd is a superbly remastered special edition of the original GUYS AND DOLLS Broadway soundtrack. I purchased it because I am going to see the latest revival on Broadway and wanted to familiarize myself with the songs as I have never seen the show before.
The orchestration and style is a little dated but it only adds to the glorious brilliance of the performances. Through these songs you get to know each of the four main characters very closely and the performances are unbelievable. The liner notes are full of valuable info with some great pictures as well.
I am so happy I purchased this for I love musicals and this soundtrack is a must have that shows how a show should be done. It also fills me with great expectation to see the show in New York. |
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 A classic work of Frank Loesser
Submitted on: 2009-01-20 |
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| Frank Loesser had few equals as a songwriter and Guys and Dolls is certainly proof. Though the arrangements and vocals are a bit dated, the album is still outstanding. |
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Great!
Submitted on: 2007-11-18 |
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| One of the greatest American musicals of all time. Sadly, this recording is difficult to listen to due to the recording techniques of the period. Still, it has the incomparable Vivian Blaine as Adelaide and Stubby Kaye singing Sit Down Your Rockin the Boat. But get the Nathan Lane revival, terrific performances all around, and sounds infinetly better than this original. |
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