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Betty Buckley's Broadway

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After seeing Ms. Buckley perform twice over this past weekend, I have to say that there is nothing like seeing this tremendous talent in person. But, if you want a taste of Betty in some of her finest roles, then Betty Buckley's Broadway is a must-have! This CD is a collection of Betty's most memorable Broadway performances. Among them, He Plays the Violin from the original Broadway cast of 1776. What a flawless performance! And what collection of Betty Buckley's Broadway performaces would be complete without a recording of Memory, from Cats? Among the other selections are Perfect Strangers and The Writing on the Wall from Edwin Drood, and a rousing performance of Rose's Turn from Gypsy! But perhaps the best find for any Buckley fan, at least it was for me, are two songs from Ms. Buckley's performance in Sunset Blvd. These songs, Surrender and New Ways to Dream were previously released on a near impossible to find CD 'New Ways to Dream'. This CD was sold at Betty's performances of Sunset Blvd. Buy Betty Buckley's Broadway. Listen to Betty Buckley's Broadway. And, if you get the chance, PLEASE go see Ms. Buckley perform live. There's nothing like watching this great artist at work. She feels every word, every note she sings. Betty Buckley will take your breath away!!

Good overview of Betty Buckley's famous recordings. Most of the songs exist on other records though. If you own all of her CD's you already have most of these songs. Nevertheless, one Sunset BLvd recording does not exist for her listeners. THis is a great CD for anyone who is a newcomer to Betty's voice.

Fans of Betty Buckley, your prayers have been answered. At last, a CD which traces her career back to her show-stopping perfornance in the original 1776. From there its an emotional roller coaster ride through the shows which have made her a legend,including : Edward Drood, Carrie, Song and Dance, Gypsy and , unforgettably, Sunset Boulevard. For those of us who can't get enough of Ms. Buckley, this is an essential listening experience.

Betty Buckley best known to most Americans as Abbey Cunningham on ABCs family show "Eight Is Enough" (1976-81) don't know that she is wonderful broadway performer.

Best known for her signature song "Memories" from the now defunct "Cats".

Other great songs on this CD include from "Sunset Boulevard", "1776", "Gypsy" (w/Deborah Gibson), and one of my favorites "Song & Dance".

Buckleys vocal range is absolutely astonishing with her crystal voice and performance you would swear you were right there in the audience listening to her live.

A beautiful production of the many highlights of Buckleys broadway career.

Betty Buckley possesses quite possibly the greatest voice to ever resound in the Broadway Theatre. I would have given this CD a "5" had it not been for the inclusion of Cast Album tracks from 'Edwin Drood' - the material is certainly beneath Betty's capabilities. However, the live cuts from "Sunset Boulevard" more than make up for any misguided "Drood" choices. She is the definitive Norma Desmond - makes you wonder what Andrew Lloyd Webber was thinking when he didn't make Ms. Buckley his first choice for the role.

Betty Buckley - appeared in Sunset Boulevard in London and won the heart of the West End audience. Elaine Paige - pah - eat your heart out. BB is the queen of musical theatre, but her singing goes far beyond - from intimate nightclub, jazz club to 2000 seater concerts, her voice dips and soars. No singer can make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up like BB! This album, covering BB's appearances in musicals from the beginning to Sunset, is a wonderful introduction for those new to BB, and a reminder for those who know her better. Of course, taking the songs out of the soundtrack albums mean we can concentrate on the diva without the distractions of the supporting musical. If you have never heard BB sing, get this album. If you've already got BB's other albums, get this one.

this album is a great way to familiarize yourself with one of broadway's greatest leading ladies...

This is a great CD of songs which Betty has performed in previous shows. Her voice is magnificant and the CD is very well put together.

I would recommend this CD to anyone who likes musical theatre. She is definately the best.

While Ms. Buckley possesses perhaps the finest voice on Broadway in the last 30 years, this CD is too uneven. The cuts from the godawful "Edwin Drood" drag down what would most likely be a fine compilation of Betty's finest Broadway moments. If she had to go back to her grab back of theatre star turns, she should have forgotten the ill-conceived "Drood". Also, this CD's version of "Memory" doesn't approach her work on the cast album of "Cats". Betty you can and have done better.

For any person who loves the voice of the wonderful theater diva Betty Buckley or loves Musical Theater in general, this is the CD for you.