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Follow That Dream [1961] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
starring: Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Anne Helm, Joanna Cook Moore, Jack Kruschen
directed by: Gordon Douglas

Release Date May 11, 2004
FTD has a durable reputation as a genuinely funny comedy, and one of The King's best movies. The latter may be true but then most of Elvis's films are dreadful. Though the star acts quite well here, the movie has dated badly. It's characterised by a particularly twee brand of lame humour, the story and characters are wafer thin, and - the title song excepted - the soundtrack numbers are forgettable.

CD-Charts Position 192
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Kiss Me Kate - the New Broadway Cast Recording

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
by: Original Cast Recording

Release Date October 07, 2001
i love this recording!i went to see the new cast and loved it. its so different to the original. its a lot more modern with the original storyline and the original songs with a jazzier touch!buy this as opposed to the old recording!

CD-Charts Position 193
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Tell Me On A Sunday

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
by: Denise Van Outen

Release Date April 14, 2003
To be honest, I was disgusted when I heard that Tell Me On a Sunday was to be revived - without Marti Webb. Being a huge fan of the singer, it didn't seem right to have a new version without her. Having said that, I found myself enjoying Denise Van Outen's version much more than I thought I would. Although she lacks the punch for songs such as Take That Look Off Your Face and the title song itself, she also manages to inject real feeling into songs such as Nothing Like You've Ever Known. I'm not a huge fan of the new songs such as Haven in the Sky and Speed Dating, although Tyler King is very good.
All in all, a good try, I thought. Then I saw Marti Webb reprise her role in Birmingham - no contest. Come back Marti!

CD-Charts Position 194
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Song & Dance (Sarah Brightman Version)

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
by: Original London Cast

Release Date July 16, 2007
After seeing this televised ages ago 1984 - I got the LP, and the sound quality was not that great. So good to see this out in CD format was great. I love Sarah's version of Song & Dance. The sound quality has improved no end, the one negative comment is the lack of photos from the show that the LP had. I would remomend this to everyone who love a good show tune and likes the Sarah Brightman and Andrew Lloyd Webber combination.

CD-Charts Position 195
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Stone/Yeston - Titanic

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
from: Unknown Label

Release Date August 04, 1997
I recently was given a ticket to see an amateur production of this musical at the Shaw Theatre in London, and was really expecting the worst-west end/broadway show tunes belting out! How wrong I was-the overture and first 5 or so songs are sung as a passage that is incredibly moving, and really captures the excitement, glamour and hopes of the maiden voyage. The styles of musical are unusual, some of which sound like beautiful hymns, and much of it is sung by large groups, and sung powerfully. I love this cast recording, and although the Broadway show must have been incredibly spectacular with the hydraulic stages and huge cast, the music stands alone. Love it!

CD-Charts Position 196
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Styne: Gypsy [SOUNDTRACK]

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
by: Original Cast Recording

Release Date May 31, 1999
I recently was given a ticket to see an amateur production of this musical at the Shaw Theatre in London, and was really expecting the worst-west end/broadway show tunes belting out! How wrong I was-the overture and first 5 or so songs are sung as a passage that is incredibly moving, and really captures the excitement, glamour and hopes of the maiden voyage. The styles of musical are unusual, some of which sound like beautiful hymns, and much of it is sung by large groups, and sung powerfully. I love this cast recording, and although the Broadway show must have been incredibly spectacular with the hydraulic stages and huge cast, the music stands alone. Love it!

CD-Charts Position 197
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Les Miserables in Concert: The Dream Cast [1995]

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
starring: Alun Armstrong, Michael Maguire, Philip Quast, Lea Salonga, Anthony Crivello
directed by: Trevor Nunn

Release Date January 22, 2007
I recently was given a ticket to see an amateur production of this musical at the Shaw Theatre in London, and was really expecting the worst-west end/broadway show tunes belting out! How wrong I was-the overture and first 5 or so songs are sung as a passage that is incredibly moving, and really captures the excitement, glamour and hopes of the maiden voyage. The styles of musical are unusual, some of which sound like beautiful hymns, and much of it is sung by large groups, and sung powerfully. I love this cast recording, and although the Broadway show must have been incredibly spectacular with the hydraulic stages and huge cast, the music stands alone. Love it!

CD-Charts Position 198
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The Ultimate Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
by: Ivor Novello

Release Date April 28, 2003
Firstly, if you are looking for a duplicate Jeremy Northam singing Novello songs, look somewhere else. Unfortunately, Ivor Novello himself does not actually sing on this CD, but please, DO NOT LET THAT STOP YOU! Once you recover from the shock of hearing a female singing the songs and actually listen to the CD, you'll appreciate the beauty of the melodies in a much deeper sense than the songs highlighted in 'Gosford Park'. I believe this is made so by the full orchestral accompaniment each track receives. The familiar tunes of 'Waltz of my heart' and 'I Can Give You The Starlight' are here in their original format with singers such as Mary Ellis leading the way, and a number of other equally tuneful numbers are here, for example 'Love Is My Reason' ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 199
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High School Musical 2 [2007] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
starring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu
directed by: Kenny Ortega

Release Date December 11, 2007
Firstly, if you are looking for a duplicate Jeremy Northam singing Novello songs, look somewhere else. Unfortunately, Ivor Novello himself does not actually sing on this CD, but please, DO NOT LET THAT STOP YOU! Once you recover from the shock of hearing a female singing the songs and actually listen to the CD, you'll appreciate the beauty of the melodies in a much deeper sense than the songs highlighted in 'Gosford Park'. I believe this is made so by the full orchestral accompaniment each track receives. The familiar tunes of 'Waltz of my heart' and 'I Can Give You The Starlight' are here in their original format with singers such as Mary Ellis leading the way, and a number of other equally tuneful numbers are here, for example 'Love Is My Reason' ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 200
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Anchors Aweigh [1945] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

CD-Charts > Music > Musicals
starring: Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, José Iturbi, Dean Stockwell
directed by: George Sidney

Release Date May 13, 2008
With this being the film that launched Frank Sinatra to major things for MGM, this proves to be a great classic musical that hits all the right spots. Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra play two sailors on shore leave and who both fall for the same woman. Cue some great song and dance numbers by the pair, together and apart. Kathryn Grayson is also excellent as the female lead with also some great songs to sing. Also, watch out for the much celebrated sequence with Gene Kelly partnering Jerry the mouse (from Tom & Jerry). All in all, an excellent film.