A Good Friend

Track Listings

 
1. Putting The Past Behind
2. Welcome Back To My Broken Heart
3. I'm Ready
4. A Good Friend
5. Where Did That Doe Go
6. You Couldn't Doubt Me Anymore
7. I Guess I Don't Need You ( The Hamburger Helper Song)
8. Rodeo Cowboys

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
A new singer/song writer, winner, runner-up at the Country Music International Festival in Nashville. He already has a hit with his new single, The Hamburger Helper Song!

A Good Friend,Lee Geringer,Canadian American Caprice Intl. Records,Country,Pop
TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • good memories for me and fun "new" songs for my children
  • memories
  • TV Theme Songs
  • TV themes
  • Deja Vu
TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs
Cyndi Grecco , and Jones, Jack
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00006EXIL
Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

  1. I Love Lucy Theme - Wilbur Hatch
  2. Dragnet - Ray Anthony
  3. The Twilight Zone - Rod Open
  4. Bonanza - Al Caiola & His Orchestra
  5. The Andy Griffith Theme - Earle Hagen
  6. The Ballad Of Jed Clampett - Earl Scruggs
  7. The Addams Family (Main Theme) - Vic Mizzy
  8. Munsters Theme - Jack Marshall
  9. The Ballad Of Gilligan's Isle - Morton Stevens
  10. Green Acres - Eddie Albert
  11. Jeannie - Hugo Montenegro
  12. Batman Theme - Neal Hefti
  13. (Theme From) The Monkees - The Monkees
  14. Star Trek (Main Title & Closing Theme) - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  15. Mannix - Lalo Schifrin
  16. Hawaii Five-O - Mort Stevens & His Orchestra
  17. Theme From The Brady Bunch - The Brady Bunch
  18. Come On Get Happy - The Partridge Family
  19. Those Were The Days - Carroll O'Connor
  20. And Then There's Maude - Donny Hathaway
  21. Good Times - Jim Gilstrap
  22. Movin' On Up - Oren Waters
  23. The Rockford Files - Mike Post
  24. Them From S.W.A.T. - Rhythm Heritage
  25. Happy Days - Pratt & McClain
  26. Making Our Dreams Come True - Cyndi Grecco
  27. Chico And The Man - Jose Feliciano
  28. Welcome Back - John Sebastian
  29. What's Happening!! - Henry Mancini
  30. Barney Miller - Jack Elliott
  31. Charlie's Angels - Jack Elliott
  32. Love Boat Theme - Jack Jones
  33. Angela (Theme From 'Taxi') - Bob James
  34. It Takes Diff'rent Strokes - Gloria Loring
  35. Theme From Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) - Waylon
  36. Theme From Magnum, P.I. - Mike Post
  37. The Theme From Hill Street Blues - Mike Post
  38. Theme From Dynasty - Bill Conti
  39. Theme From 'Greatest American Hero' (Believe It Or Not) - Joey Scarbury
  40. Thank You For Being A Friend - Cynthia Fee

Album Description

TV Land brings you 40 of your favorite evening show theme songs. Highlights include 'Happy Days', 'The Greatest American Hero', 'Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)', 'Laverne & Shirley', 'I Dream Of Jeanie', 'I Love Lucy', 'Welcome Back, Kotter', 'The Love Boat', 'Hawaii Five-O', 'The Golden Girls' and many, many more. 2002. Rhino.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars good memories for me and fun "new" songs for my children.......2007-06-27

We had ordered this for "The Dukes of Hazzard" theme song for our 4yr old and our whole family has fallen in love with the cd. It makes me want to share some of the old fun and simple shows with my children. I forgot about some of those shows. It brings back good memories for my husband and me and the songs are new and exciting for our children. It's a nice change from children's cd's, but our children still think it's fun. The sound quality is good and the songs included on the cd are a great mix. I would definately recommend this one.

5 out of 5 stars memories.......2007-02-22

This cd is excellent it has a lot of very good music and true to the original sound, Am getting a lot of enjoyment,highly recomended

5 out of 5 stars TV Theme Songs.......2007-01-13

This is a great CD for people who watch a lot of TV -especially TV LAND and reruns of old shows when shows had actual theme songs. I took the CD to work and everyone loved trying to figure out what show the songs were from.

3 out of 5 stars TV themes.......2006-07-05

Not all what I expected, not all of the tunes are the original recordings you remember as the TV themes.

5 out of 5 stars Deja Vu.......2006-02-17

Listening to these familiar themes as performed by the original artists certainly brings back wonderful memories! I was particularly pleased, not only with the quality of the pieces, but with the actual performances themselves, just as we remembered them!
Hello, Good Friend
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Lotta Heart!
  • i <3 rocket summer
  • makes me smile
  • One of the most fun cds to listen to...
  • Don't waste your money!
Hello, Good Friend
The Rocket Summer
Manufacturer: Integrity/INO/SRE
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00096S2IM
Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

  1. Move To The Other Side Of The Block
  2. I Was So Alone
  3. Around The Clock
  4. I'm Doing Everything (For You)
  5. Tell Me Something Good
  6. Never Knew
  7. Brat Pack
  8. Tresures
  9. Story
  10. Goodbye Waves And Drives Away
  11. Show Me Everything You've Got
  12. Destiny
  13. Christmas Present

Product Description

"Hello, Good Friend", from The Rocket Summer is an incredibly infectious album with wonderfully detailed songs. The brainchild of musical wunderkind Bryce Avary. The Rocket Summer blends everything from smart '70s piano pop, passionate punk and lo-fi indie rock into a cohesive modern rock gem. But instead of singing about despair and hopelessness like his comtemporaries, he sings about life, love and God, which is kind of refreshing. So go ahead and say "Hello, Good Friend" to The Rocket Summer.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lotta Heart!.......2007-01-20

What a positive artist, energetic, amazing! Saw him perform at Cervantes in Denver and loved him. Now, whenever I have a gift giving occaision, this CD is always at the top of my list. Absolutely exuberant!

5 out of 5 stars i <3 rocket summer.......2006-11-05

omg!!! this cd is amazing and this band could literally make the stiffest person start to dance!!! you should totally order this && you will be so glad you did! && take me seriously,im almost 13 !!! Its a great cd for parties or for your christmas/hannakuh/or birthday present!!!! IM TELLING YOU, BUYY IT!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars makes me smile.......2006-10-24

i was going to review this a few says ago but am glad i waited. like bryce's first album this one grows on you as you listen to it. that is why i am giving it 5 stars as opposed to hte 4 i would have a few days back. more positive, fun, and inspirational music! i really enjoy this album and even like it beter than calendar days. i think bryces lyrics are more meaningful on this one. he has a very unique style that is kind of like he's just having a conversation with you. i think this is why aone reveiwer on here said they don't think he puts effort into them. i disagree with that person.they are VERY meaningful lyrics. i also just love his voice. it's very cute and his falsetto is just stunning. for anyone who appreciates honest, fun, different music buy this! if you would rather sulk and complain about how horrible everything is you will hate this. however,i said if you would RATHER. if you are sulking and complaining and want to get out of that mood "hello good friend" should do the trick. thanks again bryce!!!

5 out of 5 stars One of the most fun cds to listen to..........2006-09-17

I love this cd because every song gives you something different. If band examples help, The Rocket Summer is like a mix of Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, the Format, and in a good way broadway. It's obvious that Bryce knows his voice and uses it in very creative ways. From slower songs like "Goodbye, waves, and drives away" to faster ones like "Brat Pack," they are all pretty catchy in their own right. People keep referencing this as emo but the only real "emo" track is the end of "Christmas Present," a partially instrumental song that really ends the cd perfectly. I'm not sure why other reviews suggest spending your money on other CDs that don't fall into this genre at all. I'd never heard of the Rocket Summer until a few months ago and now they are definitley in my top ten favorite bands. Worth buying if you LIKE the bands I listed above...

1 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money!.......2006-09-12

This CD is just not worth it. You know how, when you're building a puzzle, and you are searching for a place for a certain piece, and sometimes the piece seems to almost fit, but it doesn't quite? Well, that's how his music is. Something just doesn't ring cleanly. The music really is pretty bad. His voice is horrible. (You have to wonder how people like this even get anywhere.) The lyrics......bleh. They are a mish-mash of confusing thoughts. The tunes are not even tunes. Just...don't buy it. Please. Save your money for something that won't scar you for life.
Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
  12. Seasons Of Love-
  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
  14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
Dreamgirls in Concert (2001 Concert Cast)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Dreamgirls 2001
  • Not the real "DREAM" experience
  • Absolutely brilliant!
  • Amazing!!!!!!
  • One Night Only
Dreamgirls in Concert (2001 Concert Cast)
Henry Krieger , Audra McDonald , Brian Stokes Mitchell , Emily Skinner , and Darius de Haas
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ASIN: B00005Y4P4
Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

  1. I'm Looking for Something, Baby
  2. Goin' Downtown
  3. Takin' the Long Way Home
  4. Move (You're Steppin on My Heart)
  5. Scene: Fifty bucks says the Dreamettes don't win
  6. Fake Your Way to the Top
  7. Scene: It ain't working, Marty
  8. Cadillac Car
  9. Cadillac Car (On the Road)
  10. Cadillac Car (Recording Studio)
  11. Scene: I don't believe they can do that
  12. Steppin' to the Bad Side
  13. Scene: I'm working on a long shot
  14. Party, Party
  15. I Want You, Baby
  16. Scene: I'm a woman now
  17. Family
  18. Scene: What are you doing to that girl?
  19. Dreamgirls
  20. Press Conference
  21. Heavy
  22. Walkin' Down the Strip/Scene: Las Vegas
  23. It's All Over
  24. And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

Tracks:

  1. Opening Act II: Dreams Medley
  2. Scene: Effie White is the best singer you're gonna find
  3. I Am Changing
  4. Vogue Sequence
  5. When I First Saw You
  6. Ain't No Party
  7. I Meant You No Harm
  8. The Rap
  9. I Miss You, Old Friend
  10. One Night Only
  11. One Night Only (Disco Version)
  12. I'm Somebody
  13. Hard to Say Good-bye
  14. Dreamgirls (Reprise)

Amazon.com

A Chorus Line may be better known, but Dreamgirls was a towering achievement for director Michael Bennett. Loosely based on the Supremes' story, the 1982 musical told a typical show-biz tale of fame, backbiting, and survival. As is often the case for one-night only events, the cast in this concert version (recorded in New York on September 24, 2001) is led by an eye-popping assortment of Broadway powerhouses: Lillias White (The Life), Audra McDonald (Ragtime, Marie Christine), and Heather Headley (Ragtime). McDonald reveals a previously undisclosed comic streak, while Headley confirms her status as a rising star. Reprising the role of Effie Melody White (created by Jennifer Holliday), White belts the classic "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." But the beauty of Dreamgirls is that it's so packed with catchy, Motown-influenced R&B numbers that each lead can sink her teeth into some prime material and get a turn in the spotlight. This double-CD set really makes you wish you'd been there when the show was recorded: you can hear the crowd going berserk at times, and the temptation is strong to do the same thing in the comfort of your living room. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Dreamgirls 2001.......2007-06-27

This was the worst reproduction of Dreamgirls that I ever heard. I was so disappointed the CD went into the garbage. This is one CD that I would not sell to the public because I expect so much and get so little.

4 out of 5 stars Not the real "DREAM" experience.......2007-04-04


Forget about the film sountrack. Get this CD set. And it's far better than the original cast recording which goes lacking. More songs and more everything that makes a live performance just what it is. Live (compared to film where anything can be done to enhance a performance!) -- the energy, the excitement and the performances make this a rare treat for anyone wanting to share in the real DREAM experience.

Isn't a full Broadway revival long over due. But wait: I've heard rumors that a rvial may be "in the works. I certainly hope so. Maybe this time it will receive the Tony award it deserved in the first place.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!.......2007-01-28

There is atleast 5 new songs on this album that were not in the movie! These girls kill it I mean they are just amazing singers, and this all live! This is needed for any Dreamgirls fanatic like me! You are gonna love it! Enjoy! love live laugh :)

5 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!!!!.......2006-12-04

As a theatre lover, this recording is amazing. I actually prefer this recording to the OBC. Sheryl Lee Ralph is okay, but can't touch Audra's Deena. The first time I heard Ms. White's "And I Am Telling You..", goosbumps all over my body. The only weak cast member in my opinon is Heather Headly. Vocally, she just isn't there. Too much Aida, not enough Dreamgirls. But all in all, a great live recording of a great show.

5 out of 5 stars One Night Only .......2006-07-19

I was lucky enough to attend this One Night Only concert performance of Dreamgirls and it was a night I will never forget!! The cast was brilliant and the cd is as good if not better than the Broadway cast recording because it is the entire show not just the songs. Bravo to everyone involved !!!
Broadway: America's Music 1935-2005
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    Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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    ASIN: B000B8I93Q
    Release Date: 2005-10-18

    Tracks:

    1. Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'
    2. Summertime
    3. I Could Write a Book
    4. It Never Entered My Mind
    5. I Can Cook Too
    6. Make It Another Old Fashioned, Please
    7. If I Loved You
    8. My Heart Belongs to Daddy
    9. Thou Swell
    10. I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen
    11. There's No Business Like Show Business
    12. South American Way

    Tracks:

    1. Shall We Dance
    2. Ohio
    3. Luck Be a Lady
    4. Mack the Knife
    5. There's a Small Hotel
    6. Once in Love with Amy
    7. Yodel Blues
    8. Lazy Afternoon
    9. There Must Be Somethin' Better Than Love
    10. You're Just in Love
    11. Now Is the Time

    Tracks:

    1. Impossible Dream
    2. Love Makes the World Go 'Round
    3. Try to Remember
    4. Put on a Happy Face
    5. I Say Hello
    6. Happiness
    7. She Loves Me
    8. What Kind of Fool Am I?
    9. Shy
    10. Consider Yourself
    11. Poor Little Person

    Tracks:

    1. Magic to Do
    2. They're Playing My Song
    3. I Don't Know How to Love Him
    4. I Won't Send Roses
    5. Good Morning Starshine
    6. Don't Cry for Me, Argentina
    7. Hard Candy Christmas
    8. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
    9. Won't You Charleston with Me?
    10. Applause

    Tracks:

    1. Phantom of the Opera
    2. Memory
    3. On My Own
    4. Muddy Water
    5. How Could I Ever Know
    6. American Dream
    7. I Know Him So Well
    8. Dr. Jazz
    9. Me and My Girl
    10. Suddenly Seymour

    Tracks:

    1. Mamma Mia!
    2. Popular
    3. Seasons of Love
    4. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think
    5. Whatever Lola Wants
    6. Crazy
    7. How Deep Is Your Love
    8. Stars
    9. People Like Us
    10. I Go to Rio
    Broadway Magic: Broadway 1968-1980
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Broadway Magic: Broadway 1968-1980

      Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B0007ZEO0K
      Release Date: 2005-04-26

      Tracks:

      1. Magic To Do
      2. They're Playing My Song (Hers)
      3. I Don't Know How To Love Him
      4. I Won't Send Roses
      5. Good Morning Starshine
      6. Don't Cry For Me Argentina
      7. Hard Candy Christmas
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      10. Applause
      DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances
      Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
      • Great compilation
      • A disappointment
      DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances

      Manufacturer: Drg
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005Q6IN
      Release Date: 2001-10-23

      Tracks:

      1. A Day In Hollywood A Night In Ukraine: Just Go To The Movies - Priscilla Lopez/David Garrison/Frank Lazarus/Stephen James/Peggy Hewett/Kate Draper
      2. Babes In Arms: I Wish I Were In Love Again - Christopher Fitzgerald Jessica Stone
      3. Pal Joey: Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered - Patti LuPone
      4. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - KT Sullivan
      5. Nunsense: I Just Want To Be A Star - Christine Anderson
      6. Louisiana Purchase: Wild About You - Debbie Gravitte & New York Voices
      7. Oil City Symphony: Beaver Ball At The Bug Club - Mike Craver/Mark Hardwick/Debra Monk/Mary Murfitt
      8. Falsettoland: The Baseball Game - Michael Rupert/Chip Zien/Faith Prince/Janet Metz/Heather MacRae/Stephen Bogardus
      9. Very Good Eddie: Isn't It Great To Be Married? - Virginia Seidel/Spring Fairbank/Charles Repole/Nicholas Wyman
      10. The Fantasticks: A Perfect Time To Be In Love - Harvey Schmidt
      11. Call Me Madam: You're Just In Love - Tyne Daly/Lewis Cleale
      12. Taking My Turn: Fine For The Shape I'm In - Margaret Whiting/Marnie Nixon/Cissy Houston
      13. A Party With Betty Comden & Adolph Green: The French Lesson - Betty Comdon/Adolph Green
      14. The Madwoman Of Central Park: Better - Phyllis Newman
      15. Greenwillow: Never Will I Marry - Anthony Perkins
      16. Song Of Singapore: I Can't Remember - Loretta Swit & Company
      17. Tintypes: Elite Syncopation/I'm Goin' To Live Anyhow, 'Til I Die - Lynne Thigpen
      18. I Love My Wife: Someone Wonderful I Missed - Joanna Gleason/Ilene Graff
      19. The Good Companions: The Pleasure Of Your Company - Malcolm Rennie/Christopher Gable
      20. Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary: Liza One-Note - Christine Pedi
      21. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Donna Kane & Ensemble

      Tracks:

      1. 4 Guys Named Jose...And Una Mujer Named Maria!: Feel It - Philip Anthony/Henry Gainza/Allen Hidalgo/Ricardo Puente
      2. Fame - The Musical: There She Goes!/Fame - Natasha Rennalls & Ensemble
      3. Do Re Mi: What's New At The Zoo? - Heather Headley/The Animal Girls
      4. High Society: Once Upon A Time/True Love - Melissa Errico/Daniel McDonald
      5. Tenderloin: Artificial Flowers - Patrick Wilson
      6. State Fair: Driving At Night/Our State Fair - Company
      7. Kiss Me, Kate: Were Thine That Special Face - Brian Stokes Mitchell
      8. Black And Blue: Black And Blue - Linda Hopkins/Ruth Brown/Carrie Smith
      9. The Green Bird: O Foolish Heart - Company
      10. Out Of This World: From This Moment On - Marin Mazzie/Gregg Edelman
      11. The Boys From Syracuse: This Can't Be Love - Davis Gaines/Sarah Berry
      12. Snoopy!!!: Poor Sweet Baby - Pamela Myers
      13. SeesawNobody Does It Like Me - Michele Lee
      14. March Of The Falsettos: I Never Wanted To Love You - Michael Rupert/Stephen Bogardus/Alison Fraser/Chip Zien/James Kushner
      15. Lunch: Perfectly Alone - Carol Burnett
      16. 3hree: Foolish Dreamin'/Something Beautiful/Real Enough To Change My Mind - Jessica Molaskey/Will Gartshore/Rachel Ulanet
      17. Lucky In The Rain: Love Me As If There Were No Tomorrow - Barbara Cook
      18. Godspell: All Good Gifts - Sal Sabella & Company
      19. The Act: Walking Papers - Liza Minnelli & Company

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Great compilation.......2002-05-10

      I don't actually own this particular compilation, however, since I own nearly every recording represented on these discs...I think I'm qualified to comment. This is a wonderful representation of the high quality of work that DRG Records does.
      The previous review is way off the mark. This is definitely not a waste of time or money. This is 25 years of preserving Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, studio recordings (mostly from the city center concerts), etc. So what if they "aren't as good as the original", DRG is preserving many recordings and artists that other mainstream labels don't or won't. You have wonderful recordings from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, Debbie Gravitte, Tyne Daly, Anthony Perkins, Joanna Gleason, Marin Mazzie, Carol Burnett, Heather Headley, Patti LuPone, Barbara Cook, etc., and many of these are from Original Cast Recordings just as they appeared on Broadway. This is an excellent sampler of the work going on at DRG. No...I'm not an employee...just an avid listener and collector of theatre recordings.

      1 out of 5 stars A disappointment.......2001-12-15

      There's a reason you've probably never heard of most of the songs and shows on this album, not to mention most of the artists. This is a second-rate collection of second-rate numbers performed by mostly second-rate artists. In the case of the shows that were revivals, the performances on the original cast recordings were better. Don't waste your money.
      Very Good Eddie: A Musical Comedy (1975 Broadway Revival Cast)
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • A GEM FROM THE PRINCESS THEATRE . . .
      • A musical as it used to be
      • Wonderful version of a charming show
      Very Good Eddie: A Musical Comedy (1975 Broadway Revival Cast)
      Schuyler Greene
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      ASIN: B000000PG0
      Release Date: 1992-04-10

      Tracks:

      1. Overture - Orchestra
      2. We're On Our Way - Company
      3. Some Sort Of Somebody - Miss Wells & Mr. Christmas
      4. Thirteen Collar - Mr, Repole
      5. Bungalow In Quogue - Miss Seidel, Miss Fairbank
      6. Isn't It Great To Be Married - Mr. Repole & Mr Wyman
      7. Good Night Boat - Company
      8. Left All Alone Again Blues - Miss Seidel
      9. Hot Dog! - Company
      10. If You're A Freind Of Mine - Miss Seidel, Mr. Repole
      11. Wedding Bells Are Calling Me - Company
      12. Honeymoon Inn - Miss Wells & Company
      13. I've Got To Dance - Mr. Shane (Vocal & Banjo) & Company
      14. Moon Of Love - Miss Hudson & Company
      15. Old Boy Neutral - Miss Wells & Mr. Christmas
      16. Babes In The Wood - Miss Seidel & Mr. Repole
      17. Katy-Did - Miss Hudson
      18. Nodding Roses - Miss Wells & Mr. Christmas
      19. Finale - Company

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars A GEM FROM THE PRINCESS THEATRE . . . .......2005-09-07

      I agree with Mr. Behrens that this recording is a "must" for anyone serious about the American musical theatre, but I found the whole thing a trifle boring. (I would have given it 3 stars, but I was worried about turning people off.) The performances are splendid, and the original orchestrations for 10 pieces are a delight to hear. Upon hearing the overture, you might think you're listening to a superb digital restoration of an early 1900's recording. It's a gas.

      Mr. Behrens states that the score contains neither a hit nor a miss and is an "improvement on the bubbleheaded competition," but the operettas of Sigmund Romberg, Rudolph Friml, Victor Herbert, et.al, were overflowing with far better songs than Jerome Kern would write for this or any other Princess Theatre Show. Many of the lyrics for "Eddie" are pretty inane, typical for the time, however. Kern wrote a much better score two years later for "Leave It to Jane" (1917), lyrics provided by long time collaborator P.G. Wodehouse. (A wonderful recording of the 1958 revival of "Jane" is available on AEI Records.) With Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, II, Jerome Kern wrote "Show Boat" in 1927, giving us the first truly great American musical. He also contributed some of Hollywood's most memorable songs, including "A Fine Romance," "The Way You Look Tonight," and "The Last Time I Saw Paris."

      (...)

      5 out of 5 stars A musical as it used to be.......1999-10-24

      My fellow reviewer from Monterey Mass. hit the nail on the head. Though not as good as some of the "Princess Theater" shows to come ("Oh, Boy," "Oh, Lady, Lady," and the rest--this musical is quite an improvement on the bubbleheaded competition it had not only in its own time but long after it. It is also a relief from the "musical play" that replaced the musical comedy. Not a single hit song and not a single poor one in the whole show that was a pioneer of the great "integrated" shows to come, not the least of which would be Kern's own "Show Boat." This is a must for every serious collection of Broadway shows.

      5 out of 5 stars Wonderful version of a charming show.......1998-09-08

      This is a 1915 show but it has more snap and charm than the current long melodramas that masquerade as entertainment
      Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Worst Little Tour of Whorehouse
      • Simply the Best
      • Ann-Margret in a lively performance
      • Star Power in the House - -The Whorehouse, that is.
      • Ann Margret Disappointing
      Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

      Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005LZSJ
      Release Date: 2001-07-10

      Tracks:

      1. 20 Fans
      2. A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place
      3. Girl, You're a Woman
      4. Texas Has a Whorehouse in It
      5. Twenty-Four Hours of Lovin'
      6. Doatsy Mae
      7. The Aggie Song
      8. The Bus from Amarillo
      9. Entr'ace
      10. The Sidestep
      11. No Lies
      12. Good Old Girl
      13. Hard Candy Christmas
      14. A Friend to Me
      15. Finale
      16. A Friend to Me (bonus track performed by Carol Hall)

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars Worst Little Tour of Whorehouse.......2006-06-06

      Roxie Lucas saves this review from having a single star. Her performance was the shining star in a rather lifeless, dusty, and uninspired revival of the original production which thankfully avoided Broadway. Compare with the rollicking original recording and you will easily notice the lack of life, spirit and vibrancy in the new recording. The addition of A Friend to Me added nothing to the score but sluggish redundancy.

      5 out of 5 stars Simply the Best.......2005-10-24

      I saw this production . . . it was a fantastic tour. I love this CD and highly reccomend it! This is by far the best recording of the show. If you are a fan of Ann Margret or of this musical I am sure you will love it. Now some people have complained about Ann Margret's voice not being what it was . . . I think it's better. Her voice is smokey, breathy and sexy . . . and perfect for this Las Vegas meets honky tonk score. She is the perfect Miss Mona aside from Dolly Parton. The supporting cast is very strong here as well. Flashy costumes and scantily clothed men and women . . . how can anyone not love this musical.

      4 out of 5 stars Ann-Margret in a lively performance.......2003-10-18

      THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS is always a delight, and in this new cast album of the recent national touring production starring Ann-Margret, it's even better than ever.

      Ann-Margret takes on the role of the Chicken Ranch owner Miss Mona with aplomb, offering up a lively performance. She sings lovely renditions of "Girl, You're a Woman", "A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place", and a brand-new song written especially for this production, "A Friend to Me".

      Gary Sandy does well by the character of Mona's old flame Ed Earl Dodd, with fine support from Rob Donohoe as Melvin P. Thorpe and Hal Davis as Edsel Mackay.

      Avery Sommers adds a soulful voice to the character of the sassy bordello maid Jewel, and offers up a show-stopping "Twenty-Four Hours of Lovin'". Roxie Lucas plays the role of the thankless Doatsy Mae, and sings her self-titled number quite affectingly.

      Terri Dixon and Jen Celene Little do well by the featured roles of Angel and Shy, with the Chicken Ranch girls offering up a superb rendition of the heartbreakingly-lovely "Hard Candy Christmas".

      All-in-all, if you love this delightful musical, you'll adore this brand-new cast album!

      4 out of 5 stars Star Power in the House - -The Whorehouse, that is........2002-03-06

      Ann Margret`s singing voice is quite different from what you`d expect if you heard the previous cast album; however, she purrs her way through them while infusing a great deal of charm and personality to her renditions. Her numbers are not musically beautiful, yet they manage to be touching, sexy, rawnchy and pleasing. You can feel her elgant, strong, glamorous presence which, incidentally, are the character requirements for Miss Mona. The musical arrangements are superb, the energetic entr' acte is a welcome addition to the already familiar musical program. The ensemble is superband Watchdog, the Governor and Jewel all stand out in their solo numbers.

      The sad note is, the "Doatsy Mae" number does no justice to the original. Although acceptably sung, it fails to covey the furstration, hope and dreams of the character. Overall, this CD is surely worth the price: with its good vocals, wonderful score and general sense of innocent mischief, you'll have a great time listening to this all-out for fun musical.

      2 out of 5 stars Ann Margret Disappointing.......2002-02-25

      After listening to this cast album I was horrified and disappointed at the way Ann Margret sounds. Her voice is not in good form and on more than one occasion she fails to stay on key. It is very sad to hear because she has always been one of my favorite performers. The show is coming to Portland in 2 weeks but I think I will bypass this particular production.
      Bruce Kimmel always does excellent work. His CDs are flawless. However, everything seems horribly over miked, in particular Ann Margret. You can hear every breath she takes and it sounds like they were trying to compensate her voice. The orchestra sounds thin as though they are not using a lot of instruments. The chorus does not sound as rich and full as they do on the original Broadway cast CD. This might be due, in part, to the recording studio. It was recorded on their day off during a three week run in Dallas, Texas.
      There are some excellent supporting performances (hence the two star rating)that are enjoyable. Roxie Lucas, as Doatsie Mae, has a nice solo as well as Avery Sommers singing "24 Hours of Lovin':.
      Gary Sandy and Rob Donohue are also fine in less flashy roles.
      Perhaps it is a production that is better seen than heard.
      All Things Bright and Beautiful
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        All Things Bright and Beautiful

        Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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