Bajour (1964 Original Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]

Walter Marks (Composer, Performer), Chita Rivera (Performer), Robert Burt (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Walter Marks, Chita Rivera, Robert Burt
• Composer: Walter Marks
• Audio CD (October 5, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000027WC
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,813 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars THE perfect example of the minor broadway musical, January 25, 2000

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Jonathan Lapin "fletcher rabbit" (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bajour (1964 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

a generation ago -- or two -- the broadway musical season would usually produce one blockbuster, several flops, and 2 or 3 "nice shows" that would play to theatre parties and tourists and show queens, and then after six months to a year, close at a modest profit or a modest loss.

BAJOUR is a classic of this type of show. it is replete with almost hilarious comedy songs, and almost lovely ballads. its ambitions were modest, but it accomplished them 100%. and there are some great performances here by broadway legend chita rivera, and the sadly ignored and underrated nancy dussault.

if you expect every show to be MY FAIR LADY, this album is not for you. but if you want to spend a thoroughly enjoyable hour listening to what the broadway musical once was, you cannot do better than BAJOUR!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Catchy tunes with two star turns., November 22, 1998

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This review is from: Bajour (1964 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

Chita Rivera and Nancy Dussault are the stars of this show. The score isn't wonderful, but there are plenty of tunes to keep you humming. Two songs, "Mean" and "I Can," demonstrate why Ms Rivera has been a plus for any musical production

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A score to cherish, and perfectly captured !, February 18, 2009

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Frank Guerrasio "stynemaniac" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bajour (1964 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

I was lucky enough to see this show when I was 21, and all my life I have enjoyed soaking up the succulent score. Even today's hits don't have songs this good any more. If Styne & Hart could have collaborated on a score, it would turn out something like this. And to think one man wrote it ! Chita's "Love Line" still gives me chills & tears. Nancy's tribe song is adorable. "Mean" refuses to let go of you. "Honest Man" makes you want to get up and perform it with someone good ! These lyrics are brilliantly clever fun, and the melodies actually have MELODY ! Remember melody ? Just listen to that thrilling overture. Remember Overtures ??? Hey, Broadway originals ! How about getting Chita & Nancy to re-create "Yes I Can" ? GET THIS CD !!!