On the Town [Cast Recording] [Original recording remastered]

Editorial Reviews
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Many people are more familiar with Hollywood's version of On the Town than with the original Broadway show. While Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly's movie is pretty swell in its own right, the score ditched much of Bernstein's electrifying compositions as well as songs like the hilarious "I Can Cook Too." Since the 1944 show had never been properly recorded, original cast members Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Nancy Walker, and Chris Alexander finally got in a studio in 1960 while Bernstein himself conducted the New York Philharmonic. The Philharmonic can be a bit stiff at times, but this tale of three sailors on leave in New York is so full of energy and humor that it could be done by a string quartet and still blow the roof off. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Tracks:

Badlands
Adam Raised A Cain
Something In The Night
Candy's Room
Racing In The Street
The Promised Land
Factory
Streets Of Fire
Prove It All Night
Darkness At The Edge Of Town

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The pain of a protracted legal battle with his former manager and the release of being allowed to record again after a three-year layoff are equally apparent from the piercing hard rock and harsh lyrical content of Darkness on the Edge of Town. Betrayal and hard work that comes to naught are the primary subjects on his mind here, evidenced by songs such as "Adam Raised a Cain," "Factory," and "Streets of Fire." Elsewhere, there are signs of hope or at least the possibility of outrunning your problems ("Racing in the Street," "The Promised Land," "Prove It All Night"). But mostly, these are songs about exorcising some serious demons, and from the sound of things, Springsteen's loud, lonesome howl and blistering guitar work went a long way toward making him whole again. This is angry art, made by someone pushed to his absolute limit and more than ready to push back. --Daniel Durchholz

Album Description

Import exclusive two-disc set combines Bruce's 1978 album Darkness On The Edge Of Town with his1982 album Nebraska. Two standard jewel cases housed in a slip case. Sony/BMG. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

A major letdown.......2007-07-08

This was the album that got me to stop buying Springsteen albums. The first three albums had been great. Born to Run, the album that preceeded this one, was an absolute masterpiece. So I had high hopes when I bought Darkness. They were all dashed.

What happened? You see these reviews here having orgasms about the angry, harsh attitude of the songs. Yay. Notice that nobody talks about the actual *quality* of the music. After there albums where Bruce evidenced great songwriting skill, coming up with wonderful chord progressions, fantastic song structures with unexpected twists, and really showing off his talented band to good effect, on darkness he regresses to simplistic, boring, utterly predictable 3-chord songs. For instance, Badlands: the same ultra-basic 3 chords over and over again, the verse the same as the chorus. Gee Bruce, what'd it take you, 5 whole minutes to think up that one? And THAT song is one of the better on the album! (at least the tune is catchy). There's a few songs which are ok, most are pretty forgettable.

And as for the arrangements and the use of the band, one statistic speaks volumes: Clarence Clemon's magnificent saxaphone plays for about 24 bars *on the whole album* (three short little 8 bar solos, and that's it!).

I love the darkness here..........2007-04-27

This is my favorite Springsteen album. I play it quite often, and the songs are equally angry, sad, poetic, and haunted. Badlands, the title track, and Adam Raised a Cain are brutal and brilliant. Adam especially is a really scorching track. Racing in the Street is one of Bruce's most despairing songs, but it's still quite moving. You can really feel the desperation of the characters in the song. Even the lesser tracks like Factory (a song I like a lot) have a world weariness and power to them that most artists today can't even come close too. The Promised Land is another great Bruce anthem, one of his greatest songs. The cover is really something. It looks like Bruce just woke up, and you have to give him credit for making himself look so average. Most rockers wouldn't do that, because they're so obsessed with their image. I think this is Bruce's best work.

one of his top 3 albums. says me........2007-04-06

springsteen's 1973-1978 years were an amazing run, almost as great as the rolling stones 1968-1972 years. each album that he released in this stretch of time was fantastic. "darkness on the edge of town" is his starkest production from that era. a masterpiece that is intense and dramatic, with a big drum and bass sound, and several of the finest songs in our rock and roll canon. "badlands," "the promised land," "prove it all night," and the title track are all powerful, heavenly rock performances. "adam raised a cain," "something in the night," and "streets of fire," may be less known, perhaps less lauded, but are each great in their own right. the lyrical guitar solo and sax solo on "promised land" are both gorgeous; and the raw, wild telecaster sound of the solo on "streets of fire" is soul-stirring. bruce's voice is uninhibated, soars with emotion and drama, and is tremendous throughout. johnny cash. bob dylan. bruce springsteen: my trio of homegrown american voices that are indispensable (if you want to make it a quartet and throw in billy joe shaver, i won't argue). your life will seem vaguely empty without lots of music from these gentlemen around the house.

A masterpiece from the Boss.......2007-03-21

Perhaps the best album of the 70's. There is no filler on this album. It's quintessential Bruce from start to finish.

My all time favorite album.......2007-02-16

Hard hitting, thought provoking, intense, emothional... just a few adjectives to describe this true gem.

Every song on this album is classic. Even the plainest arrangement on the album (Factory) lyrics have a serious bite to them. The title track is Rock and Roll poetry at it's absolute finest. Badlands ranks among Springsteen's five best songs, and that's no small accomplishment, yet Promised Land, Racing In the Street, and Prove It All Night are just as good. The rest of the album is on that same level. Adam Raised A Cain, Candy's Room, Streets of Fire, and the aforementioned Prove It All Night all have searing (as opposed to soaring) guitar work. Springsteen's guitar tracks burn a hole deep into your soul. It's not the flashy guitar god fret flying Van Halenesque style. It's a style that is filled with raw emotion. Lyrically, there are only three people in popular music who could be rated as high as Springsteen as a aongwriter. They are Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Tom Waits. Dylan's peaks have matched Springsteens, but only Waits has been as consistent.

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Great to Hear All those great Voices from the Past
A Good One!

Greatest Hits: Broadway

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Release Date: 1996-10-29

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Oklahoma!: Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' - John Raitt/Franz Allers
On The Town: New York, New York - Michael Kermoyan/Adolph Green/John Reardon/Cris Alexander & Chorus/Leonard Bernstein
Annie Get Your Gun: I Got The Sun In The Morning - Doris Day/Franz Allers
Fiddler On The Roof: If I Were A Rich Man - Topol/Gareth Davies
West Side Story: Tonight - Larry Kert/Carol Lawrence/Max Goberman
The Sound Of Music: The Sound Of Music - Mary Martin/Frederick Dvonch
My Fair Lady: On The Street Where You Live - Jerry Lanning/Theodore Saidenberg
Annie: Tomorrow - Andrea McArdle/Peter Howard
The Music Man: Seventy-Six Trombones - The Boston Pops Orchestra/John Williams
Anything Goes: You're The Top - Eileen Rodgers/Hal Linden/Julian Stein
Bye Bye Birdie: Put On A Happy Face - Dick Van Dyke/Elliot Lawrence
Mame: Open A New Window - Angela Lansbury & Cast/Don Pippin
Strike Up The Band: Strike Up The Band - The Chestnut Brass Co.
Sweet Charity: Hey, Big Spender - Helen Gallagher/Thelma Oliver/Fan-Dango Girls/Fred Werner
Bells Are Ringing: Just In Time - Judy Holliday/Sydney Chaplin/Milton Rosenstock
Gypst: Together, Wherever We Go - Ethel Merman/Jack Klugman/Sandra Church/Milton Rosenstock
Cabaret: Cabaret - Jill Haworth/Harold Hastings
Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - The Boston Pops Orchestra/John Williams
Show Boat: Ol' Man River - William Warfield/Franz Allers
A Chorus Line: What I Did For Love - Priscilla Lopez & Cast/Don Pippin
A Little Night Music: Send In The Clowns - Glynis Johns/Harold Hastings

Customer Reviews:

Great to Hear All those great Voices from the Past.......2007-07-05

I just wanted to confirm what the first reviewer had to say about this CD. To hear Ethyl Merman, Mary Martin, Andrea McCardle etc. singing their trademark songs brought a lot of memories from the mid-centry musical theater back again. The last song by Glynis Johns is especially poignant.
You certainly can't beat the price!

A Good One!.......2006-11-10

This is a very good CD, mostly because it's the original artists. I've had some that were re-recorded by no name artists that were ghastly. This one is a really good one--including the sound quality. If I had one wish, I would wish it were longer!

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Salute to America
A good choice but...
Ho-Hum
"Boston Pops".. Alway's do the Job!
Full-Spirited

Salute to America

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America (Ameriaca Medley)
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Customer Reviews:

Salute to America.......2006-07-27

Very similar in quality and music to I Love A Parade and a very upbeat reminder of why we are a patriotic nation. The arrangements and quality of the songs are great.

A good choice but..........2005-06-29

It is not the best CD that I have bought but it is an honest one. The orchestration is good, the choice of tunes is excellent and the tunes are well played. As you know, it is always difficult to say : I like it or I hate it because hearing a CD is a question of personal point of view. In my case, I may not say that I like it or I hate it, I prefer some other orchestration but it us a good CD.

Ho-Hum.......2005-06-08

I wanted some rousing marching music. This album is half asleep. The sound quality is poor. Apparently Mr. Williams writes better music than he conducts.

"Boston Pops".. Alway's do the Job!.......2001-10-03

John Williams/Boston Pops.. Salute to America.

And they do! They salute America! This is a wonderful C.D
Battle Hymn of the Republic, is great..

New York, New York,will bring tears to your eyes!
12 renditions in all..

All these are performed wonderfully, and well worth the money!

I would recommend this to anyone who loves patriotic music, it will stir the heart and soul of Americans....

Full-Spirited.......2000-09-02

I'm a classical music/opera person for the most part. But I find this CD entralling. Even the organization of the CD is ideal-almost like a symphony--with the rousing Candide Overture and the musical medleys at the beginning, the patriotic songs as the B section, and the Dixieland and other music from American musicals to finish up. And I particularly like the orchestration of the medleys. A wonderful CD.

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Why doesn't he do honky tonk stuff anymore?
A Groundbreaking Album That Touched Many Social Tabu's.Timeless
Very Nice Album
Some okay stuff on it
Half a fine album

A Night on the Town
Rod Stewart
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Release Date: 2000-09-19

Tracks:

Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
The First Cut Is The Deepest
Fool For You
The Killing Of Georgie (Part I & II)
The Balltrap
Pretty Flamingo
Big Bayou
The Wild Side Of Life
Trade Winds

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When it was released back in 1976, a line from the seductive ballad "Tonight's the Night"--"Spread your wings and let me come inside"--was racy enough to get the song banned in some quarters. That may seem quaint by today's standards, as does "The Killing of Georgie," a lament over the murder of one of Stewart's gay friends. In fact, both songs, and particularly the latter, were as daring as they were accomplished, helping to make A Night on the Town Stewart's best effort of the mid-'70s. The distinctions "slow side" and "fast side" (originally assigned to the LP's A and B sides) are meaningless in the age of CDs, but they point out how adept Stewart is at any speed, reeling off a gorgeous rendition of Cat Stevens's "The First Cut is the Deepest" and the raucous original "The Balltrap" with equal aplomb. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

Why doesn't he do honky tonk stuff anymore?.......2007-05-13

I used to listen to this particular album when I was in highschool back in the middle 70s. I always thought Rod's bluesy honky tonk stuff on this album was some of his best stuff: "The Balltrap", "Big Bayou", and "Wild Side of Life." I bought the CD just to listen to those three songs again. Also, "The First Cut is the Deepest" was always another favorite in high school. I'm sure this was Sheryl Crow's inspiration too. Her version sonds almost the same note for note. Good stuff!

A Groundbreaking Album That Touched Many Social Tabu's.Timeless.......2007-02-10

"A Night On The Town" is a classic from my early teen years and has remained a favorite.The song "Tonight's the Night" had panicked Dads everywhere locking their daughters in at night."The Killing of Georgie" was one of the most touching ballads that dealt with a hate crime broke down a barrier and brought a serious issue into mainstream homes.Groundbreaking for the daring lyrics, the video from the album on "The Midnight Special" was a parents worst nightmare much to our amusement.Rod Stewart wrote quite a few of the songs on the album like "The Balltrap", "Tonight's The Night",the gut wrenching farewell to a friend "The Killing of Georgie" and my personal favorite "Fool For You" and yes I got my Chanel and Cartier (My sizes are always on file but I used education, brains,charm and hard work to smash the glass ceiling @ 26).I love every song on this album although I admit I did not know what the term "Flamingo" meant until 3 years ago after hearing it for years and associating it with all of the time's I would lay out on my sailboat in the Keys and the tan while working with a cell phone to each ear.Live and learn.About 30 copies of this have been left behind in Hotel Room CD Players, Limousines, Private Sedans and Rental Cars so I keep replacing this CD because it is on my list of CD's I would want if stranded on a deserted island.I just wish Rod Stewart would write more of his own music now while we still have this talented singer, I was fortunate to catch a couple of recent shows 1 at home & another while at a conference this week that coincides with NYC Fashion Week events and he sings live so well.If he would only play Europe next week!.Life is great when you can Rock AND Work!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very Nice Album.......2005-06-21

Rod Stewart has made possibly every type of song in his illustrious career, and this album is a fine example of just how diverse Rod is. This is one of those albums where you don't skip to the next track; every track is that good. The "slow half" features the obviously slower, lovelier tracks, while the "fast half" features throw-it-in-your-face boogie down songs. For a relaxing evening of enjoyable, high-quality songs, pick this 1976 gem up.

Some okay stuff on it.......2004-11-13

This is the point where I thought Rod Stewart was losing it. Something about it was thin compared to previous works, which had a richness and depth and complexity that this one lacked. It had a few good ones, but mostly sounded tinny by comparison to his earlier music. Back in '76 when this came out on vinyl, I bought it. Then I think I bought two more albums after this one, but only because I was so wishing he could recapture some of what he had delivered on his earlier albums and with the Faces. I was disappointed with both. Incidentally, it was interesting to read Mr. Eakes' comments above, that the CD grew on him after he set it aside and tried it again later. I always had found that all of Rod Stewart's (and most of the Faces') works started off not doing that much for me on the first listen, but then growing better and better and better with repeated exposure, which I decided was the true mark that it was "art" and not pop junk that wore out quickly. But it was with "Night on the Town" that Stewart was moving away from the art and toward the pop junk.

Half a fine album.......2001-06-14

Conveniently enough, on this album Rod's lined up the material in descending order of quality. THE GOOD: the first four songs are among his best in his sensitive-singer-songwriter mode. Megahit "Tonight's the Night" holds up well as a tender/slightly sleazy sexual awakening song, "First Cut" is just plain beautiful, and "Killing of Georgie" is brave and moving especially for a man's man like Rod. THE SO-SO: the four rockers that follow aren't bad, but it's kinda hard to tell where one leaves off and the next begins because they're all in the same midtempo, whiteboyboogie, "whoo, what a bad boy am I" mode. On the albums previous to this (especially on the four classic Mercury albums that form the core of his artistic reputation) he's shown that he can rock in many more ways than this. And for a fellow who at the time was treating women like tissue paper to whine about how one of them has him in a "Balltrap"... well, all I can say is it serves you right, Roddy. THE WRETCHED: "Trade Winds", one of the most godawful Brotherhood of Man songs ever written. Better folks than Rod have failed at this same theme because it's a hard one - put one foot wrong and you're wading in the syrup. To sum up: if you're not a Stewart completist you might be better served by buying a best-of that has "Tonight's", "First Cut" and "Georgie" on it - I'm sure there's one available.

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
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New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
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Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
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How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
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Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
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Customer Reviews:

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Ultimate Gilbert & Sullivan Collection

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Well worth the price
Not Exactly "The Ultimate" Collection...
Where's the chicks?!?!
Not quite the ultimate....
Great Music - Questionable Selection

The Ultimate Gilbert & Sullivan Collection
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Topsy-Turvy - The Music of Gilbert & Sullivan: From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Topsy-Turvy
The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan

ASIN: B000007OU0
Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

H.M.S. Pinafore: We Shall Sail The Ocean Blue
H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm Called Little Buttercup
H.M.S. Pinafore: My Galant Crew, Good Morning
H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm The Monarch Of The Sea
H.M.S. Pinafore: When I Was A Lad
H.M.S. Pinafore: Nevermind The Why And Wherefore
H.M.S. Pinafore: Kind Captain, I've Important Information
H.M.S. Pinafore: Carefully On Tip - Toe Stealing
H.M.S. Pinafore: For He Is An Englishman
The Pirates Of Penzance: I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major - General
The Pirates Of Penzance: When A Felon's Not Engaged In His Employment
The Pirates Of Penzance: With Cat Like Tread
The Sorcerer: My Name Is John Wellinton Wells
The Gondoliers: Take A Pair Of Sparkling Eyes
Patience: If You're Anxious To Shine
The Mikado: If You Want To Know Who We Are
The Mikado: A Wand'ring Minstrel I
The Mikado: Behold The Lord High Executioner
The Mikado: As Someday It May Happen
The Mikado: Three Little Maids From School Are We
The Mikado: The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze
The Mikado: Here's A How - De - Do!
The Mikado: From Ev'ry Kind Of Man Obedience I Expect
The Mikado: A More Humane Mikado Never Did In Japan Exist
The Mikado: The Criminal Cried As He Dropp'd Him Down
The Mikado: The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring, Tra La
The Mikado: On A Tree By A River A Little Tom Tit
The Mikado: There Is Beauty In The Bellow Of The Blast
The Mikado: For He's Gone And Married Yum-Yum

Customer Reviews:

Well worth the price.......2006-04-13

I love this CD. No, despite its name it is not the "ultimate" collection, as scarcely could be expected from a single CD. It is heavy on Mikado, as others have stated. It leaves out things I would have included and includes things I would have left out. But the performances are wonderful, traditional and all you expect from G&S. Considering the low price, it is well worth including in your G&S collection ... as PART of your collection. After the disappointment of the godawful Opera World video series (Don't buy it!) this CD is a joy and a relief.

Not Exactly "The Ultimate" Collection..........2004-12-23

It seems that a collection of Gilbert & Sullivan music that has the name "The Ultimate Collection" in its title would boast a wide range of music, but I found the selection disappointing. Half of the tracks are songs from The Mikado, and the other half is divided between five... yes, FIVE other operettas. This means that the representation from each operetta is awfully scant. I would have liked to see less Mikado and more of everything else, and perhaps some highlights from the more obscure operettas (Princess Ida and The Sorcerer, namely).

In addition, while most of the music is very well performed, some of the vocalists either go a bit overboard or, at the very opposite end, seem to lack expression. For example, this Nanki-Poo (in The Mikado) seems to be overly occupied with vibrato. Katisha's voice is annoying, and The Mikado's low voice often seems to lack feeling and humor. The other idiosyncracies, like the very frightening evil laughing during "A More Humane Mikado" and hissing during "Three Little Maids" really bug me.

Then again, I'm new to Gilbert and Sullivan, and was introduced to the music through the Topsy Turvy soundtrack, which has a noticeably less operatic style, and hardly includes "stage noise"... so perhaps all this is the norm. Do listen to the tracks for yourself, though, before you purchase the CD. Personally, I find that the Topsy Turvy soundtrack, while considerably less ecompassing, is much lighthearted and easier listening.

Where's the chicks?!?!.......2003-05-15

It wouldn't be G&S if not for the ladies - so where are they? How could they leave out Mabel's aria - or Josephine's!? The only female aria included on this disc comes from Mikado, which is the least exciting (if G&S could be un-exciting) of the three! Everything else on the recording is great, but I am still quite disappointed.

Not quite the ultimate...........2002-03-25

This is a great collection, but unfortunately it doesn't have songs from all the works of G&S. Most notably, there is nothing from the "Yeoman of the Guard". I still reccommed it however as John Reed is wonderful!!

Great Music - Questionable Selection.......2002-02-05

It's an ongoing challenge to find a recording of Gilbert and Sullivan that combines premium musicality and great theatrical performance. This recording is a true gem on both fronts. My only complaint is that for a "Best of" collection, this compilation is Mikado-heavy and scarcely touches on highlights from other masterpieces, particularly The Pirates of Penzance. This would be my favorite G&S CD of all time, of only it included tracks like "When the Foeman Bares his Steel," "Poor Wand'ring One," and "Dry the Glist'ning Tear," but then again, I guess there's no real consensus as to which are Gilbert and Sullivan's best works, and there are too many to fit on one CD.

Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid and Rodeo Suite; Ferde Grofé:Grand Canyon Suite

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Astounding "Canyon"; "Rodeo" Rivals NYP
Superb recordings of American classics.
Copland and Gould - LSC-2195
Gould conducts Copland and Grofe
Superlative performance of Copeland

Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid and Rodeo Suite; Ferde Grofé:Grand Canyon Suite

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ASIN: B000003FGZ
Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

Billy The Kid: Suite: Introduction: The Open Prarie
Billy The Kid: Suite: Street In A Frontier Town
Billy The Kid: Suite: Mexican Dance And Finale
Billy The Kid: Suite: Prairie Night: Card Game
Billy The Kid: Suite: Gun Battle
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Grand Canyon Suite: Painted Desert
Grand Canyon Suite: On The Trail
Grand Canyon Suite: Sunset
Grand Canyon Suite: Cloudburst

Customer Reviews:

Astounding "Canyon"; "Rodeo" Rivals NYP.......2007-01-05

Close your eyes and be transported to the Canyon. In this remastering of a 1960 recording, Morton Gould shows his chops as a superlative conductor and interpreter of this Grofe classic. The work itself is wonderful, but Gould and his orchestra provide nuances that absolutely delight. Of the five movements of "Grand Canyon Suite", the final, "Cloudburst", ceases becoming music and is elevated to pure sensory experience. It is no longer notes on a page finely executed; it IS the sky, the wind, the sheets of rain (a sheer, shimmering slide of sound), the thunder, and it is perfect. The four prior movements are nearly as excellent, with the second, "Painted Desert", casting an eerie shadow over the listener's mind with spellbinding brush strokes. This is a performance delivered with painstaking care.

Gould's treatment of Copland's works, recorded three years earlier, were of great personal interest, as one of my earliest exposures to "serious" music was the great Bernstein recording of "Rodeo", and "Buckaroo Holiday" in particular. Surprisingly, Gould and company give the NYPO a run for its money. They are just as energized, brash and even raw (hear the horns, and it's fitting) as New York; ditto the "Gun Battle" episode of "Billy". Gould threw himself into Copland's scores and whipped his musicians into a frenzy when called for, and the results place Gould's readings of these two pieces of Americana right behind Bernstein.

This CD - beautifully remastered - is a bargain.

Superb recordings of American classics........2004-04-27

I thoroughly agree with all other reviewers (though I wish some would spell Copland's name right!) Morton Gould conducts with great verve and sensitivity. "Rodeo" is terrific and it also includes the seldom heard "Honky-Tonk Interlude" which is a delight in itself.
The Grand Canyon Suite is a highlight with its marvellous orchestration and melodic richness. Although the score is influenced by a number of composers such as Dukas, Ravel, Respighi and even Richard Strauss, it nevertheless feels entirely
original. "On the trail" is beautifully rhythmical,one can really feel the trotting
of the donkeys, and the sound effects are pure joy. Note the
ee-ah-ing of the donkeys, so superbly part of the music. (somewhat reminescent of Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream overture.) The Cloudburst is a sonic triumph.
This recording comes from 1957, but digitally remastered. Sound is demonstration quality. Still probably the best available, highly recommended.

Copland and Gould - LSC-2195.......2004-02-12

I've heard Copland conducting these two works on recordings and I've heard the famous NYPO/Bernstein's 1960 recording of these two works on Columbia Records, yet Gould and his Orchestra fills in the blank spaces that was left out in previous and recent recordings.

He takes his troup to NYC to Manhatten Center, in Oct of 1957, and have the legendary RCA producer, John Pfeiffer and Lewis Layton, produce and engineer this recording session to be encaptured on 3-track tape (where the "Billy the Kid" was released on RCA "New Orthophonic tape recording" - the BCS-130), then to eventual vinyl (LM/LSC-2195). Gould, being somewhat of an arrangement conductor in the 50's, manage to pull the stops out in how these two Copland pieces are to be presented-to where the listener can feel that they themselves are back in the Wild, Wild West of the 1880's. He doesn't rush through these two pieces like some other conductors do. Gould takes his time trying to tell the story within the music. He uses emphasis, emotion, tempo and dynamics where it should be per each chapter in a story. Excellent listening for all!

This BMG "Living Stereo" release of the LSC-2195 Copland/Gould is a faithful reproduction as it can be of the original vinyl release.

Gould conducts Copland and Grofe.......2003-11-21

It may surprise some to discover that American composer/conductor Morton Gould conducted such fine performances of other American composers' music. These RCA Victor "Living Stereo" recordings are vivid, excellent proof that Gould was a really fine conductor and not just of his own music.

The performances of the suites from Copland's ballets "Billy the Kid" and "Rodeo" are among the best ever recorded. They benefit not only from Gould's wonderful sensitivity and appreciation but from excellent playing by the "pickup" orchestra and the still remarkable "Living Stereo" recording process, in which RCA used only three microphones and advanced mastering techniques.

Ferde Grofe's "Grand Canyon Suite" was a "labor of love" as the skilled composer/arranger spent considerable time carefully depicting his impressions of one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Grofe had been a very successful arranger for Paul Whiteman and is still remembered for the very first orchestration of George Gershwin's "An American in Paris," premiered by Gershwin at the piano with Whiteman conducting in New York's Aeolian Hall in February 1924.

Grofe composed a number of original orchestral works in later years and the "Grand Canyon Suite" is probably his best. It contains memorable melodies and is skillfully orchestrated throughout. It so impressed Arturo Toscanini that he recorded it in 1945 for RCA Victor, under the supervision of the composer. Grofe himself conducted a recording of the suite for Everest Records in 1960. Gould's recording is excellent. The final movement, depicting a spectacular thunderstorm, is absolutely awesome. I think this recording may surpass an earlier favorite, also recorded for RCA Victor, by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston "Pops" Orchestra.

This is all very fun and very exciting American music.

Superlative performance of Copeland.......1999-12-26

Billy the Kid & Rodeo were both etched in my soul when as a young boy I listened along with my mother. This performance by Morton Gould remains for me above any other that I have heard and I have heard many given my love for them. This is a re-issue of an original 3 microphone/3 track TRUE stero recording made by RCA in their 'Living Stero' series and originally recorded in 1957. A must have for Copeland listeners. It is a bonus that it also contains 'Grand Canyon Suite.'

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Best of the the popular Copland...
A Great American Album
Must have this one...

Ultimate Copland Album

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ASIN: B00002S5EW
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

Fanfare For The Common Man
From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Saturday Night Waltz
From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Hoe-Down
From Old American Songs: Simple Gifts
Appalachian Spring: Variations On A Shaker Hymn
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Appalachian Spring: Meno Mosso
Appalachian Spring: Doppio Movimento: Variations On A Shaker Hymn
Appalachian Spring: Moderato: Coda

Customer Reviews:

Best of the the popular Copland..........2004-12-26

Here's a great introduction to the popular music of Aaron Copland. When "Fanfare for the Common Man" begins, sparks of recognition will fly for most listeners. This song has been everywhere: presidential inaugurations, the olympics, commercials, movies, etc. Some flatten it as hopelessly clichéd, while others find it moving and inspiring. Copland also reprised it in the finale of his Third Symphony. Arguably Copland's most famous piece, "Appalachian Spring" closes the CD. In between, more great Copland: excerpts from 'Rodeo' (apparently the beef lobby has appropriated "Hoe-Down" as one of their themes); a great vocal rendition of "Simple Gifts" and a large chunk of another of Copland's best known works: "Billy the Kid". The only confusing piece is the "Variations on a Shaker Hymn" from Appalachian Spring when the entire Appalachian Spring is already included. Seems slightly redundant.

Though most of the pieces on this CD were written in the 1930s and 1940s, they tend to evoke the old west. With titles such as "Rodeo" and "Billy the Kid" this shouldn't surprise too many people.

Copland went on to compose more dissonant and twelve tone compositions later on in his career. These obviously weren't as popular with the public in general as the pieces on this CD. Nonetheless, if this disc whets the appetite, a foray into Copland's less popular works will yield much. It will help to expose the totality of Copland's output. This disc only represents a small portion of his work. Regardless, this disc is a great starting point for getting to know one of the United States' best known composers of the twentieth century.

A Great American Album.......2004-02-13

This is a great album representing true patriotic American music. Songs like "Hoe-Down" are lively and energetic and give rememberance to what one can imagine as the true American spirit.

Must have this one..........2002-09-17

I like all types of music, I wanted this album because I liked the song "RODEO" that is used on the beef commercials. This CD has made me into a Copland fan. It has many great songs. If you want a CD that says "I am an American." This is it. I am sending copies to a friend in Bombay and Tel Aviv. This is who I am put to music.

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A "Must " For Lovers of Broadway Shows
The Essence of the '40s!
For Broadway, there's none better!
Exhiliarating!
great score

On the Town
Leonard Bernstein , Betty Comden , and Adolph Green
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ASIN: B00000AG7N
Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

Opening: New York, New York/Dance: Miss Turnstiles - Michael Kermoyan/Adolph Green/John Reardon/Cris Alexander...
Come Up To My Place (Taxi Number) - Nancy Walker/Cris Alexander
Carried Away - Betty Comden/Adolph Green
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I Can Cook, Too - Nancy Walker
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Nightclub Sequence: A. So Long Baby/B. I'm Blue/C. Ya Got Me - Nancy Walker/Betty Comden/Adolph Green/Cris Alexander...
I Understand - George Gaynes
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Some Other Time - Betty Comden/Nancy Walker/Adolph Green/Cris Alexander
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Many people are more familiar with Hollywood's version of On the Town than with the original Broadway show. While Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly's movie is pretty swell in its own right, the score ditched much of Bernstein's electrifying compositions as well as songs like the hilarious "I Can Cook Too." Since the 1944 show had never been properly recorded, original cast members Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Nancy Walker, and Chris Alexander finally got in a studio in 1960 while Bernstein himself conducted the New York Philharmonic. The Philharmonic can be a bit stiff at times, but this tale of three sailors on leave in New York is so full of energy and humor that it could be done by a string quartet and still blow the roof off. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

A "Must " For Lovers of Broadway Shows.......2006-08-16

This is a thrilling recording with respect to the performances, the writing, and the exceptional sound. The bonus track of the overture brings up the name of Lehman Engel, the Broadway pit conductor and vocal arranger who always put his considerable enthusiasm into all of his projects. It was Mr. Engel, working with Goddard Lieberson of Columbia Records, who came up with the idea of recording the score of ON THE TOWN with many of the original members of the Broadway Cast. In his wonderful autobiography THIS BRIGHT DAY Lehman Engel recollects Leonard Bernstein calling him and saying "Oh, don't hate me, but it's my baby, and I would so like to do it myself." Mr. Bernstein ended up conducting ON THE TOWN and the result is wonderful, although it probably would have been great with Lehman Engel conducting as well.
One of the great aspects of this recording is the inclusion of all the ballet musical sequences, so often excluded from the vast majority of Broadway Cast albums.Grab this one!!!

The Essence of the '40s!.......2005-09-08

On The Town proves -- again -- that Leonard Bernstein's real gift to us was his musical theater work. His score for On The Town goes way beyond the songs -- dance numbers, etc. -- and this CD gives you a real taste of all his flavors. The performers, including Betty Comden and Adolph Green, who wrote and starred in the original Broadway production, are lively, irreverant, funny and "up...". Even though it was recorded a decade after the original show closed, it has a real "live" feel to it. I also think the not very often performed "Some Other Time" ranks up there in "Standards Heaven" with the best of the Gershwins.

For Broadway, there's none better!.......2002-06-05

Truly Broadway's best! From the composition to the orchestration to the performances...this recording is an exceptional tribute to the fact that "they don't make 'em like that anymore!" This might be the perfect Broadway musical...or arguably in the top 5! Teach your kids, learn the lyrics, spread the word... everything that's good about American musical theatre can be found here!

Exhiliarating!.......2002-01-20

An expansion of Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins' early 1944 ballet hit "Fancy Free," "On the Town" launched careers of Bernstein, Robbins and writers Adolphe Comden and Betty Green (who also starred in it) on the Great White Way in December 1944. Truncated versions of some Broadway shows had started appearing (notably "Oklahoma!") then, but owing to various problems, possibly contractual, a major recording of the "On the Town" score wasn't attempted then. And it's just as well. There's SO much music - in addition to the songs, Bernstein's extended jazz and bluesy ballet numbers simply couldn't have been set down on short 78s. Luckily, most of the original principal reassembled for this belated cast recording, in fine stereo, in 1960. Even then, some material had to be shortened and one number ("I Understand"), though recorded, was dropped completely. The first CD version reinstated that cut (mournfully sung by the late George Gaynes of "Police Academy" films). The remastered CD now includes the overture (in a performance conducted by Lehman Engel) and the short suite of three dance numbers Bernstein recorded in 1963 with his New York Philharmonic (which are fine but a bit stodgy, as was Bernstein's recording of "Fancy Free" done about the same time.) What's thrilling about THIS recording is the energy of it all. The high spirits are contagious and the rollicking fun of it fairly spills out of your speakers. Although nearly 20 years older than when they first appeared in the roles, the cast members have a joyful reunion that celebrates not only the show and the start of their fabulous careers but a shining moment in both American history and American musical theater.

great score.......2001-06-22

The original Broadway production of ON THE TOWN, when it premiered, curiously went unrecorded. This recording, done about 10 years later, reunites the original cast of Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Nancy Walker and Cris Alexander, with John Reardon standing in for John Battles.

Saul Chaplin, the arranger for the film version, said he preferred the Broadway score to the film score, and most people agree with him, myself included.

Arthur Freed, who produced the movie, said the Broadway songs were "too sophisticated" for movie audiences, and that a new score had to be written, really only retaining "Let's Go To My Place" and the Pas de Deux.

Among the gems you will find here are "Carried Away", "Lucky To Be Me", "Ya Got Me" and the wistful "Some Other Time" which candidly speaks of the fact that the three sailors might not return from the warfront.

The Overture has been added, along with some of the dance numbers.

This is a great version to have for purists of the score.

Night on the Town
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a Magnificent debut

Great!!

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Fantastic!

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Night on the Town
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a Magnificent debut.......2007-05-10

This album is oh so good.I think it might have something to do with the fact that it was recorded and produced by the great Mr.Ken Navarro with backing by ken's own over tight band.Eric darius is a Rare Talent,this young man will be around for a long time.This is also one of the best debut albums by a smooth jazz artist ever,only overshadowed by Mike Phillips jaw dropping entry on "you have reached.." 5 stars given as i never had the option to give 7

Great!!.......2006-06-09

I got this cd along with groups of other cds as a sampler. Incredible. I wish the CT area had a jazz station becasue I would request this all the time. Great CD, Get It!!

great new star.......2006-03-09

Eric Darius is a monster. Saw him in Brian Culbertson band just before christmas an couldn't order this cd fast enough. CD is great and he is going to be huge

Fantastic!.......2006-03-01

I heard Eric Darius perform on Warren Hill's Smooth Jazz Cruise and immediately bought his CD "Night on the Town." This is one of those rare CD's where every tune is great. The single "Night on the Town" has hit written all over it. This is currently one of my favorite CD's and I listen to it constantly. Eric plays with subtleties, flavors, and expressions of feelings that will have sax lovers proclaiming that he is one awesome player!

smoothjazz with a passion.......2005-09-29

To be honest,I had never heard of Eric Darius.Since I had never heard of him,I felt he was new.Like,Michael Phillips was a few years ago who was very talented.The cover of the CD,and the title of it impressed me.So I bought it and gave it a listen.And wow!!! was I impressed.This young sax player blew my mind.From the first cut to the last,it was,how you say it,a joy ride.The cd was so amazing I can hardly pick a favorite cut.But let me give you a clue,I played "lets stay together" about 5 times in succession without going to the next cut. exceptional stand outs:(4) let it flow(5)love tko(1)joy ride. To say the least ths young man can blow.He definately have honey in his horn!! Keep it up Eric,You're so fine.

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