The Band Wagon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Oscar Levant, Nanette Fabray, Jack Buchanan, India Adams, Fred Astaire, Arthur Schwartz | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 16, 1996)
• Original Release Date: July 11, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B0000033PP
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,753 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Main Title (New Sun In The Sky/I Love Louisa/High And Low) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra

2. By Myself - Fred Astaire

3. Penny Arcade (Shine On Your Shoes Intro) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra

4. A Shine On Your Shoes - Fred Astaire

5. Oedipus Bridge - Jack Buchanan

6. That's Entertainment! - Fred Astaire/Jack Buchanan/Nanette Fabray/Oscar Levant

7. Is It All A Dream (La Femme Rouge) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra

8. Sweet Music (Outtake) - Nanette Fabray/Oscar Levant

9. You Have Everything (Outtake) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra

10. Got A Bran' New Suit (Outtake) - Nanette Fabray/Fred Astaire/Oscar Levant

11. Sweet Music (Instrumental) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra

12. Medley: Carriage In The Park/High And Low - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra

13. Dancing In The Dark - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra

14. Two-Faced Woman (Outtake) - India Adams/Oscar Levant

15. You And The Night And The Music - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra & Chorus

16. The Egg - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra & Chorus

17. Something To Remember You By - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra & Chorus

18. I Love Louisa - Fred Astaire/Nanette Fabray/Oscar Levant & Company

19. New Sun In The Sky - India Adams & Chorus

20. I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan - Fred Astaire/Jack Buchanan

See all 28 tracks on this disc

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB, September 3, 2002

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MOVIE MAVEN (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Band Wagon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I have no idea why THE BAND WAGON is so hard to find on VHS and is not yet released on DVD. Along with SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS and ON THE TOWN it is one of the few superbly written (Betty Comden and Adolph Green), wonderfully performed, gorgeously designed and classily directed (Vincente Minnelli) musicals from MGM's golden age.
If for no other reason, it should be seen to watch Michael Kidd's incomparable choreography. I am especially fond of Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse falling in love without saying or singing a word, while they dance through Central Park in "Dancing in the Dark" one of the most romantic and sexy scenes in any movie.

The cast also includes the adorable Nanette Fabray and Astaire's perfect foil, Jack Buchanan. Just as SINGIN' IN THE RAIN romantically spoofed Hollywood, THE BAND WAGON does the same for Broadway.

This superb CD contains every bit of music in the movie including the nearly twelve minute "Girl Hunt Ballet" and some extras too: a few songs cut from the film and two demos sung by the composers. The sound is amazingly fine considering that all the cuts come from the film, itself. The score by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz is filled with gorgeous melodies and clever lyrics. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great musical, May 28, 2000

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R. K. Smith (Texas Hill Country, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Band Wagon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

Ted Turner did us all a favor when he bought the MGM movie library. His company has not only saved the movies from complete disintegration, but now they are releasing soundtracks from those great MGM musicals that I never thought I'd ever obtain.

With The Band Wagon, we have some truly classic MGM moments: "That's Entertainment" is a classic in its own right. "Dancing in the Dark" is a ballroom dancer's dream piece. "I Love Louisa" and "Triplets" are hilarious romps, and "The Girl Hunt Ballet" makes you understand what Fred Astaire meant when he said, "When you dance with Cyd Charisse, you stay danced with."

Once you've seen the movie, you'll want this soundtrack. You'll love it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The special Soundtrack, June 7, 1999

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This review is from: The Band Wagon: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I bought this soundtrack after I have seen this movie. I like DANCING IN THE DARK and THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! the best. Of course, THE GIRL HANT BALLET is beautifull and cool. I love this movie, too. If you like this movie, this disc is a must buy. You'll find the soundtrack is wonderful as well as the movie.