Always ... Patsy Cline: Live At The Ryman Auditorium (1995 Original Nashville Cast) [Cast Recording, Live]

Patsy Cline | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 1995)
• Original Release Date: April 25, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording, Live
• Label: Decca U.S.
• ASIN: B000002OV8
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,758 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST live cast albums - Mandy make you hear Patsy, September 5, 2000

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J. Simms (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Always ... Patsy Cline: Live At The Ryman Auditorium (1995 Original Nashville Cast) (Audio CD)

TOP NOTCH VOCALS .... This show way very popular in the early 90's as a touring company. It played all over the US in many different cities staring different actresses and singers. It wasn't until Opryland Entertainment decided to give this show a run at the Ryman Auditorium did they find Mandy Barnett to play Patsy Cline. And did she play PATSY CLINE!! This recording of the show it timeless. You would think that you were listening to Patsy herself. This is a true story about a woman, Louise, who befriended Pasty after becoming infatuated about seeing her live. While at the show they hit it off and the woman helps Patsy, who has traveled to this show by herself. They decide that their lives are a lot alike and want to keep in touch through letters. It is narrorated by Louise and then Patsy's songs are added in when appropriate. It's touching at times and very funny along the way. However the best part of this is the top notch vocals of Mandy Barnett. She sounds so much like Patsy and even has the same vocal inflections in her voice. This is a MUST for all Patsy Cline fans and even for those that enjoy great sounding country music! Mandy's now records her own music and has her own style. Her last album was produced by Patsy Cline producer Owen Bradley. This lady can SING!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Homage at its best!, March 11, 2002

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R. Varner "[e-mail]" (Staunton, Va. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Always ... Patsy Cline: Live At The Ryman Auditorium (1995 Original Nashville Cast) (Audio CD)

I saw Mandy Barnett play Patsy at the Ryman in Nashville and was sure she was lipsyncing. I was truly blown away. She has Patsy down to a "T". Of course anyone who expects the real Patsy will be disappointed because this is just an excellent interpretation of the famous country star. I would recommend this for anyone who saw the play or intends to. It is a wonderful reminder of a real friendship between Loiuse (through her story telling) and one of country musics pioneers.
I also recommend Mandy Barnetts CD's for those who like authentic country. She maintains her own identity without sounding like Patsy.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mandy Barnett pays homage to Patsy Cline on this great CD!!, September 21, 1999

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This review is from: Always ... Patsy Cline: Live At The Ryman Auditorium (1995 Original Nashville Cast) (Audio CD)

Mandy Barnett is Patsy Cline on this wonderful soundtrack to the hit stage show "Always...Patsy Cline". Mandy sounds about 85-95% JUST LIKE Patsy on alot of these songs! I had chills go down my spine as I listened to her sing Patsy's songs and sound so much like her! About all the songs are full length and done the way they were when Patsy sung them. While the storyline in between the songs was interesting, I'm both a Patsy AND Mandy fan and could have done without it and just listened to the songs one after another! Mandy does Patsy justice on this one! Get Mandy's other albums, her latest one is "old country torch" type stuff too! What a voice!!