Ethel Merman Disco Album [Live]

Ethel Merman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 28, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B000084TTG
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,414 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. There's No Business Like Show Business

2. Everything's Coming Up Roses

3. I Get a Kick Out of You

4. Something For The Boys

5. Some People

6. Alexander's Ragtime Band

7. I Got Rhythm

8. They Say It's Wonderful (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ethel Merman's last big hurrah, February 23, 2004

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Byron Kolln (the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood) - See all my reviews
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Ethel Merman's infamous disco album, simply called THE ETHEL MERMAN DISCO ALBUM, has now been reissued on the Fynsworth Alley/Varese Sarabande label, following years of being one of the most coveted and sought-after LP's for Broadway fans.

The unstoppable Miss Merman belts out a handful of her biggest songs including tunes from GYPSY as well as her legendary, star-making turn "I Got Rhythm" from GIRL CRAZY.

She's backed up by a chorus of singers as well as the droning, monotonous beats of the disco synthesiser. Merman apparently recorded her vocals separately with a piano accompaniment and her vocals were then mixed into the disco arrangements.

Surprisingly, this album is quite fun, though Broadway fans are likely to be the only ones who'll really enjoy hearing these classic showtunes in an entirely different light.

A great album...now how about a reissue of Mae West's infamous but oh-so-enjoyable GREAT BALLS OF FIRE album???!!!??...

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must" for Camp Collectors...And a Real Crowd Pleaser, November 9, 2004

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Tom "RotaryDialCellphone" (JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, United States) - See all my reviews
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I've owned the vinyl for years, and it never ceases to make an impression on visitors, who can scarcely believe such a thing existed. Although it is one of those late-era disco pieces that sounds forumulaic and the programmed beat canned, it IS indeed listenable because of the strength of the underlying broadway classics (by Irving Berlin, others) and the novelty of Merman's unmistakable voice & delivery. Be popular! Everyone wants to hear it, often more than once! I keep mine in a glass case alongside my Michael Jackson -brand soda can, bigfoot tracks, Sea Monkeys other cultural curiousities, until it's time to "boogie."

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Horrifying AND Fantastic - A MUST for a Broadway Collection, January 31, 2003

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Anybody intending to buy this album because they want to hear the great Ethel Merman sing some GOOD disco is out of their mind. If you want good disco, stick to Donna Summer -- this album is definetly not your speed.

If, however, you want an album you can enjoy after a few glasses of wine (or is that whine?) this is the album for you. Ethel Merman, best known for her turn on Broadway -- one of the all-time great Broadway divas -- attempted to rekindle her dwindling career with of all things . . . a disco album! In usual Merman style, she barrels through these songs at breakneck speed, not even pausing to breath. Breath, of course, is not necessary for the Merman. She sang on pure adrenalin, gusto and verve.

Marvel at how she kicks up the beat in "I Get a Kick Out of You"!

Unwind as she competely destroys the rythym in "I've Got Rythym." Who could ask for anything more?

This album is worth its weight in gold for its kitch value. If you know anything about Broadway and the Merman, buy it and enjoy! All others should probably stay away -- unless you have a strong stomach!