Bright Lights Big City
Track Listings
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1. Just A Little Misunderstood
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2. Bright Lights, Big City
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3. Can I Get A Witness
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4. Shake
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5. Just Like I Treat You
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6. I Just Got Some
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7. Baby Baby
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8. Why Does It Go On...
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9. Don't You Tell Nobody
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10. The Day Will Come
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11. Baby Take Me
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12. Come Back Home
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13. So Much To Say
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14. Holy Smoke
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15. Oh Baby, Don't You Do It
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16. The In-Crowd
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Editorial Reviews
Album Details
Very Early (And We Mean Early) Recordings from his Days, Possibly Even Before Or About the Time of Steampacket.
Bright Lights Big City, Music, Rod Stewart
Average customer rating:
- 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.
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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
General
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ASIN: B0009NCPLK
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)
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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 Clarashe 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.
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Bright Lights, Big City: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000008DRD
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
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Superb soundtrack........2004-07-14
This soundtrack defines this particular era of the 1980's. Watch the movie and you'll understand. Highlights are the original version of 'Good Love' by Prince and a superb version of 'True Faith' by New Order.
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Bright Lights, Big City
Jimmy Reed
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Chicago Blues
| Blues
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ASIN: B00008EUD4
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Bright Lights, Big City
- Red Lights, the Stop Light
- Shame, Shame, Shame
- Baby, What You Want Me to Do
- I'll Change Everything
- Take Out Some Insurance
- You Got Me Dizzy
- Honest I Do
- You 'N' the Sack
- I Ain't Got You
- Big Boss Man
- Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
- Hard Walkin' Hanna
- Do the Thing [*]
- Don't Say Nothin' [*]
- Sugar Sugar Woman [*]
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Bright Lights Big City
Duster Bennett
Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00006F2XO
Release Date: 2002-09-30 |
Tracks:
- San Francisco Bay Blues
- Beggin' Woman
- Glendora
- You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now
- Georgina
- Blue Inside
- Worried Mind
- Jumpin' at Shadows
- Blues With a Feeling
- Ride With Your Daddy Tonight
- I've Been a Fool
- Love Me Like You Can
- Shady Little Baby
- Sleeping in the Ground
- I'm Going to Wind Up Ending Up or I'm Gonna End Up Winding Up With You
- I'm Thinking About a Woman
- Trying So Hard to Forget
- Life Is What You Make It
- It's a Man Down There [Live]
- Further on Up the Road [Live]
- Fresh Country Jam [Live]
Tracks:
- Bright Lights, Big City
- Rock of Ages Cleft for Me
- Morning Star
- Lone Wolf Blues
- Just Like a Fish
- I Choose to Sing the Blues/Just Like I Treat You [Live]
- Can't Nobody Hide from God
- Tell Me Baby
- I've Been Down So Long
- Blue River Rising
- Pride of Place
- What'cha Gonna Do
- I Feel So Good
- Back in the Same Old Bag
- Walking Pork Chops
- Wasted Time
- Them That Got
- Summertime/Gone Gershwin
- All You Need Is Love
- My Own Will
Album Description
2002 compilation for British one-man-band blues performer who was a cult figure in the 60s UK blues boom. Essentially a 'Very Best Of', these 50 tracks were culled from his six Indigo titles plus five previously unreleased mid-60s live cuts. Musicians include ex-Yardbird guitarist Top Topham & Fleetwood Mac main man Peter Green. Castle.
Album Details
During the 1990's, Indigo Released Six Highly Acclaimed CDs of Duster Bennett Collectors Rarities, all but One of which Are Now Deleted. These were Compiled by his Widow, Stella, from Duster's Own Archives and Comprised Various Acetates, Demos, Live Sides and Studio Outtakes. This 50 Track Compilation is Essentially a Very Best of These Recordings, Further Enhanced Via the Inclusion of Five Previously Unissued Live Sides from the Mid-60's.
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Bright Lights Big City
Duster Bennett
Manufacturer: Castle Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Blues
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| R&B
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Blues Rock
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ASIN: B00077F8TO
Release Date: 2006-01-02 |
Tracks:
- San Francisco Bay Blues
- Beggin' Woman
- Glendora
- You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now
- Georgina
- Blue Inside
- Worried Mind
- Jumpin' At Shadows
- Blues With A Feeling
- Ride With Your Daddy Tonight
- I've Been A Fool
- Love Me Like You Can
- Shady Little Baby
- Sleeping In The Ground
- I'm Gonna Wind Up Ending Up Or I'm Gonna End Up Winding Up With You
- I'm Thinking About A Woman
- Trying So Hard To Forget
- Life Is What You Make It
- It's A Man Down There (Live)
- Further On Up The Road (Live)
- Fresh Country Jam (Live)
Tracks:
- Bright Lights, Big City
- Rock Of Ages Cleft For Me
- Morning Star
- Lone Wolf Blues
- Just Like A Fish (Live)
- I Choose To Sing The Blues/Just Like I Treat You (Live)
- Can't Nobody Hide From God
- Tell Me Baby
- I've Been Down So Long
- Blue River Rising
- Pride Of Place
- What'cha Gonna Do
- I Feel So Good
- Back In The Same Old Bag
- Walking Pork Chops
- Wasted Time
- Them That Got
- Summertime/Gone Gershwin
- All You Need Is Love
- My Own Will
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Bright Lights Big City
Duster Bennett
Manufacturer: Sbme Castle Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Blues
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ASIN: B00008W2PW
Release Date: 2003-04-15 |
Tracks:
- SAN FRANCISCO BAY BLUES
- BEGGIN' WOMAN
- GLENDORA
- YOU DONE LOST YOUR GOOD THING NOW - Peter Green
- GEORGINA
- BLUE INSIDE
- WORRIED MIND
- JUMPIN' AT SHADWOS
- BLUES WITH A FEELING
- RIDE WITH YOUR DADDY TONIGHT
- I'VE BEEN A FOOL
- LOVE ME LIKE YOU CAN
- SHADY LITTLE BABY
- SLEEPING IN THE GROUND
- I'M GOING TO WIND UP ENDING UP OR I'M GONNA END UP WINDING UP WITH YOU
- I'M THINKING ABOUT A WOMAN
- TRYING SO HARD TO FORGET
- LIFE IS WHA TYOU MAKE OF IT
- IT'S A MAN DOWN THERE
- FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD
- FRESH COUNTRY JAM
Tracks:
- BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY
- ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME
- MORNING STAR
- LONE WOLF BLUES
- JUST LIKE A FISH
- I CHOSE TO SING THE BLUES / JUST LIKE I TREAT YOU
- CAN'T NOBODY HIDE FROM GOD
- TELL ME BABY
- I'VE BEEN DOWN SO LONG
- BLUE RIVER RISING
- PRIDE OF PLACE
- WHAT'CHA GONNA DO
- I FEEL SO GOOD
- BACK IN THE SAME OLD BAG
- WALKING PORK CHOPS
- WASTED TIME
- THEM THAT GOT
- SUMMERTIME / GONE GERSHWIN
- ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
- MY OWN WILL
Customer Reviews:
Best of British Blues.......2005-01-02
Duster Bennett was active in the British Blues scene of the 1960's when he recorded recording a series of singles and LPs for the Blue Horizon label (adopting the name Duster in place of his own Tony for obvious reasons). These original recordings feature great songs ("I'm Gonna Wind Up Ending Up or End Up Winding Up With You") presented simply. Duster plays all the instruments on some tracks (including a terrific live session) and gets help from his friends including Peter Green and the rest of Fleetwood Mac in sessions produced sympathetically by Mike Vernon. The soulful performances on these recordings have aged will over nearly 40 (!) years and I was happy to digitize my copy of the "Justa Duster" LP before it was worn smooth. Sadly, Duster died in an auto crash in 1976 and the Blue Horizon catalog has gone out of print. (Exceptions are the essential Complete Blue Horizon Sessions of Fleetwood Mac and a sampler). Until Sony/BMG and Mike Vernon get a reissue going, the only way to hear this wonderful artist is through the collections released originally on Indigo Recordings and the "best of" selection now available from Castle. These compilations were assembled with great care and attention from demos and rehearsal tapes as well as occasional studio and live out-takes that Duster left behind. The quality of the recordings ranges from fair on some of the home sessions (dating from the mid-sixties) to excellent on the out-takes but that is not the point here. The point is the music, the songs and performances that Duster left behind and the chance to spend some time listening to a talented young bluesman play the music that he loves. There is a lot of excellent stuff here with my favorites including "Blue River Rising", "Jumping at Shadows" (a live staple of the original Fleetwood Mac), "Bright Lights Big City", "It's a Man Down There", and "Love Me Like You Can". Two cuts merit special mention. The first is a version of the Beatle's "All You Need is Love" that is completely different but works. The second is Duster's quiet, soulful slide guitar performance of "Rock of Ages". So buy and enjoy these recordings and tell Mike Vernon and Sony/BMG to get in gear and reissue the Blue Horizon recordings.
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Bright Lights Big City
Duster Bennett
Manufacturer: Castle/Sanctuary
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| R&B
| Styles
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Blues Rock
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B000BRJ2CY
Release Date: 2003-04-15 |
Tracks:
- San Francisco Bay Blues
- Beggin' Woman
- Glendora
- You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now
- Georgina
- Blue Inside
- Worried Mind
- Jumpin' at Shadows
- Blues With a Feeling
- Ride With Your Daddy Tonight
- I've Been a Fool
- Love Me Like You Can
- Shady Little Baby
- Sleeping in the Ground
- I'm Going to Wind Up Ending Up or I'm Gonna End Up Winding Up With You
- I'm Thinking About a Woman
- Trying So Hard to Forget
- Life Is What You Make It
- It's a Man Down There [Live]
- Further on Up the Road [Live]
- Fresh Country Jam [Live]
Tracks:
- Bright Lights, Big City
- Rock of Ages Cleft for Me
- Morning Star
- Lone Wolf Blues
- Just Like a Fish
- I Choose to Sing the Blues/Just Like I Treat You [Live]
- Can't Nobody Hide from God
- Tell Me Baby
- I've Been Down So Long
- Blue River Rising
- Pride of Place
- What'cha Gonna Do
- I Feel So Good
- Back in the Same Old Bag
- Walking Pork Chops
- Wasted Time
- Them That Got
- Summertime/Gone Gershwin
- All You Need Is Love
- My Own Will
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Bright Lights Big City
Rod Stewart
Manufacturer: Rajon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
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Pop Rock
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ASIN: B000AV90KA
Release Date: 2005-09-23 |
Tracks:
- Ain't That Lovin You Baby
- Bright Lights Big City
- Don't Tell Anybody
- I Just Got Some
- Just A Little Misunderstood
- Just Like I Treat You
- Keep Your Hands Off Her
- Moppers Blues
- Red Ballroom
- Shake
- So Much To Say
- Sparky Rides
- Blues
- Day Will Come
- Why Does It Go On
- Wide Eyed Girl (Instrumental)
Album Description
Australian pressing. HHO Multimedia. 2005.
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Charly Blues Masterworks, Vol. 17: Bright Lights, Big City
Jimmy Reed
Manufacturer: Charly UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Chicago Blues
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ASIN: B000003647
Release Date: 1999-04-01 |
Tracks:
- You Don't Have To Go
- I Don't Go for That
- Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
- Can't Stand To See You Go
- I Love You Baby
- You've Got Me Dizzy
- Honey, Where You Going
- Little Rain
- The Sun Is Shining
- Honest I Do
- Down in Virginia
- I'm Gonna Get My Baby
- Baby What You Want Me To Do
- Found Love
- Hush Hush
- Big Boss Man
- Bright Lights Big City
- Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth
- Good Lover
- Shame, Shame, Shame
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Bright Lights Big City
Rod Stewart
Manufacturer: Golgr
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
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Classic Rock
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ASIN: B000055YMN
Release Date: 2000-11-13 |
Tracks:
- Just A Little Misunderstood
- Bright Lights, Big City
- Can I Get A Witness
- Shake
- Just Like I Treat You
- I Just Got Some
- Baby Baby
- Why Does It Go On...
- Don't You Tell Nobody
- The Day Will Come
- Baby Take Me
- Come Back Home
- So Much To Say
- Holy Smoke
- Oh Baby, Don't You Do It
- The In-Crowd
Album Details
Very Early (And We Mean Early) Recordings from his Days, Possibly Even Before Or About the Time of Steampacket.
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