Calamity Jane: First Complete Recording (1995 Studio Cast) [Cast Recording]

Sammy Fain (Composer), Howard Jackson (Composer), Paul Francis Webster (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Sammy Fain, Howard Jackson
• Audio CD (October 1, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Jay Records
• ASIN: B000005BGL
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,412 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Overture

2. The Dreadwood Stage

3. Careless With The Truth

4. Adelaide

5. Ev'ryone Complains About The Weather

6. Men!

7. Can-Can

8. Hive Full Of Honey

9. I Can Do Without You

10. Opening Scene II

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Entr'acte

2. A Woman's Touch

3. Higher Than A Hawk

4. Black Hills Of Dakota

5. Black Hills Of Dakota

6. Love You Dearly

7. Finaletto

8. My Secret Love

9. Melos And Reprise: My Secrets Love

10. Wind City (Reprise)

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Jane's no Calamity!, April 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Calamity Jane: First Complete Recording (1995 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

The first complete recording of Calamity Jane does not disappoint. Previous "highlights" recordings do nothing but annoy the serious musicals fans as they often leave out some of the most relevant parts of the show.

This recording is really excellent, both in content and cast. Debbie Gravitte (formerly Debbie Shapiro) gives a "rootin' tootin' shootin'" rendition of Calamity's songs to "out Calamity" Doris Day's movie version from the 50's.

"Careless with the Truth", which is invariably missing form other recordings of Calamity Jane is included here and forms an integral part of the show when seen on stage, as do "Adelaide" and "Men". This long- awaited full recording really fills a gap in the market.

I hope it's not too long before we see similar full recordings of many of the other great musicals like "Anything Goes"

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Theatrical Version!, January 31, 2001

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T. Pressman (Los Gatos, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calamity Jane: First Complete Recording (1995 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

I had grown up on the movie, and really didn't know what to expect from this new version. It's based on the theatrical production which was produced after the movie in 1979. I loved it. Debbie Shapiro entertains with a lively Calamity Jane. Her performance of "My Secret Love" is delicate, and beautiful. The whole cast creates a comedic feel that rivals that of the movie. Orchestra interludes throughout the 2-CDs help maintain a level of energy that is hard to find on some studio releases. That energy carries through to spoken dialog that is included. The only thing lacking is a liberetto.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Calamity Jane, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Calamity Jane: First Complete Recording (1995 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

This CD is better for people, such as myself, who are more familiar with the play than the movie, in which songs like "Men!" and "Adalaid" are not featured. Also, if you want some background music to play, the scene change music is great.