Encore

Elaine Paige | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 30, 1996)
• Original Release Date: July 30, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B000002J85
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,486 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. As If We Never Said Goodbye [From the Musical "Sunset Boulevard]

2. The Perfect Year

3. Memory [From the Musical "Cats"]

4. I Know Him So Well [From the Musical "Chess"]

5. Another Suitcase In Another Hall [From the Musical "Evita]

6. I Don't Know How To Love Him [From the Musical "Jesus Christ Superstar"

7. On My Own [From the Musical "Les Miserables"]

8. I Dreamed a Dream [From the Musical "Les Miserables"] [Live]

9. Mon Dieu [From the Musical Play "Piaf"]

10. Hymne a L'amour (If You Love Me) [From the Musical Play "Piaf"]

11. Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien [From the Musical Play "Piaf"]

12. With One Look [From the Musical "Sunset Boulevard"]

13. Don't Cry For Me Argentina [From the Musical "Evita"] [Live]

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

London's premier theater diva takes center stage in Encore, a career retrospective covering selections from Elaine Paige's most famous roles (Cats, Evita, and Chess), her 1993 salute to legendary chanteuse Edith Piaf, and West End hits Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Misérables. Released in 1995 around the time she took the role of Norma Desmond in London (which she eventually took to Broadway), the 53-minute album also includes three of Sunset Boulevard's biggest hits as well as two selections ("I Dreamed a Dream," "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina") recorded live for BBC Radio in 1993. For those more used to Paige's brassier American counterparts, this is an excellent introduction. Fans, of course, will need no convincing to pick up this CD. --David Horiuchi

Product Description

Britain's leading lady of musical theater performs the best-loved songs from her most popular stage roles in Cats, Evita, Les Miserables, Piaf and Sunset Boulevard.
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Media Type: CD
Artist: PAIGE,ELAINE
Title: ENCORE
Street Release Date: 07/30/1996
Domestic
Genre: VOCAL

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a delightful and new experience is "Encore", October 11, 1999

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Thomas Lapins (Orlando, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encore (Audio CD)

I only recently heard Elaine on "Bravo's" bio. I became absorbed in the voice and music. The next day I had to see what was available on compact disc. "Encore" had most of the music I had heard the night before. I was not familiar with the music from "Sunet Boulevard". All three selections from SB are memorable. "I Know Him So Well" was also new to me. Another hidden gem. "Memory", "I Don't Know How To Love Him", and "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" need no further praise. I'm just happy to hear yet another great recording of these classics. The highlight of this CD were the selections from "Piaf". These three songs blew me away. I am not a fan of Piaf's voice and style. However, "Mon Dieu" and "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" took me to some enchanted place within. I found myself completely lost to the rest of the world when I pugged my headphones in. This was a total music experience. Through much persistence I finally located a copy of "Piaf" and can't wait to hear the complete collection of Piaf songs as done by Elaine Paige. There isn't song on this CD not worth having.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Encore, August 19, 2003

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This review is from: Encore (Audio CD)

In December,1997 I planned a trip to London to sightsee and see "Sunset Blvd" with Petula Clark. On arriving at the theater,a change notice that P. Clark was on Christmas leave and Elaine Paige was in the lead role. Disappointed at the time,I was greatly pleased with the performance of Elaine. Her delivery of the music had an emotional effect on me. At that time I became a "FAN". I purchased the CD in England and play it often. I have purchased several of her CDs, but "Encore" is her best!!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars La Paige is definately a synonym for the word "excellence"., August 23, 2002

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Tania (Bowie, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encore (Audio CD)

The first time I conscientiously (Sorry, I don't feel like fetching a dictionary to make sure I spelled that correctly) heard Elaine Paige sing was in the film version of "CATS"...and after her soul-bearing rendition of "Memory", I was literally in tears. (My only current regret is that the RUG hasn't yet released the film version CD of "CATS", but CATS fans, don't fret-it IS coming-someone from RUG just confirmed it!) After that, I went out and bought this CD...and it's my favorite CD. Every song on there is magnificent, from her hit "Memory" to her songs from "Evita". Also, La Paige delivers her "Piaf" songs in that flawless French of hers..."Mon Dieu" is definately a highlight, along with "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien". After listening to "I Know Him So Well", it's easy to see how she and La Dickinson set a word-record with that song. This CD is a must-have for any fan of La Paige, whether you're just being exposed to her for the first time or whether you're an old fan of hers. You'll lfind yourself singing these songs instantly. Every beat of music, every note...it's worth it. When Elaine sings, she bears us the depths of her entire soul, and trust me, it's QUITE deep. And, for anyone out there thinking that people who aren't very tall can't succeed, this one's for you- Elaine Paige proves that statement wrong. She may not have the height, but she makes up for it with her immense talent...and after you do the math, she's a giant. An extremely talented one. Elaine Paige rules.

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