Bye Bye Birdie (1963 Film Soundtrack) [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

Charles Strouse (Composer), Johnny Green (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Charles Strouse, Johnny Green
• Audio CD (September 9, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B0000AQRZS
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,184 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BYE BYE BIRDIE, March 2, 2007

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Robert F. Powers "show maniac" (Quincy, Ma USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bye Bye Birdie (1963 Film Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

I always enjoyed the film version of "Birdie" as well as the soundtrack and now this reissue includes "The Sultans Ballet" where Janet Leigh bites off more than she can chew when she invites a group of Sultans(Shriners) to dance. There are a couple of minor inclusions including "We Love You Conrad" and the rehearsal of "One Last Kiss" My only question is why didnt they use the complete version of "A Lot of Livin To Do" Even with the additional tracks the CD clocks in at 46 minutes so space wasn't a problem. It's quite understandable why the Russian Ballet was not included since it would be out of place on an otherwise perky and bright score.

While "Bye Bye Birdie" may not be one of the best scores it is zesty and cheerful to listen to on a gloomy day and as one of the numbers suggests it helps you to "Put On A Happy Face"

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh ,That ANN MARGRET!!!, October 4, 2007

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Rocco "Best In Manhattan!" (New York City, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bye Bye Birdie (1963 Film Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

Was so happy to see this CD reissued! Especially the additional music and photos! The opening and closing numbers are the best! Ann Margret singing the title song was a fantasy for so many young men in the 60's! There will never be a better performance on film!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bye Bye Birdie was a good Buy Buy, August 1, 2005

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KC-Fun "KC-Fun" (KCMO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bye Bye Birdie (1963 Film Soundtrack) (Audio CD)

Solid cast recording brings back the light-hearted msuicals of the 50s and 60s. Used as the primer for an upcoming stage version of the show, we listened frequently, and haven't tired yet.