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Gene Kelly At Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer: 'S Wonderful - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology

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Gene Kelly sings all the songs on this album. Where to begin? If you're a fan, you've got to have it. You're not buying it for the music, though most of it is pretty good. You're not buying it because you love the movies the songs were in, even though you do. You're buying it because it's Gene.

GK never much liked his own voice, but I find it wonderfully warm and real. It's like his dancing - earthy, sensual, emotive, and accessible. In technical terms, it's not a great voice like Placido Domingo's or even his buddy Sinatra's. But he had a special way with a song, and wasn't afraid to let his voice crack or even laugh a little bit when the occasion calls for it. Would I like Gene's voice if it didn't belong to the dancer/director/choreographer/actor we all know and love? Hard telling - maybe I just love his voice because I know it belongs to him. Either way, this is a good collection of some of his best MGM songs. Some of them deserve to stand on their own as some of the best recordings of their era, particularly "You Wonderful You" (such soft, lush vocals) and "I Got Rhythm." His interpretation of "Love is Here to Stay" is simple and direct yet very appealing. "Main Street" is another highlight from a very, very good musical (On the Town). Depending on where I am, I listen to this album two different ways: if I'm at work or in my car, I picture Gene up on the screen doing the wonderful dances that accompany these. If I'm at home, I try to dance the way Gene danced. I'm not too successful, but it's fun just the same.

I wish that the sounds Gene's feet made during these songs could have been included. I think that they add a lot to the rhythm and overall texture, but it's not such a glaring omission that you can't enjoy the songs without them. And the liner notes are surprisingly rich - full of great photos and rather a long and affectionate tribute.

You can't go wrong here if you like Gene Kelly.

If you are any kind of Gene Kelly fan you will want this CD!!! Great songs!! I looked for almost 3 years to find a CD that had all of my favs and songs that were from my fav movies!! I have seen all his movies, some 10-20 times and still watching! LOVE all his songs. I have been a fan all my life,,, You can never get tired of watching this man. I watch dumbfounded at his dancing moves, and swoon over his voice, and enjoyed his "easy" way of going on film. There is nothing like coming home after a hard days work and popping in the movie, American in Paris. His way of life, the lifelike pictures in each shot in the movie makes you feal right at home. And my fav movie of all time, SingenN The Rain. That dancing scene were he is in the rain smiling and just having a ball-well, I must admit, has gotten my butt off the sofa many a times to join in, in what seems a perfect way of life. His voice, movies and most of all dancing is the perfect replica of what Hollywood (and still should be) represented. There will never, EVER be another Gene Kelly-

Gene Kelly-I feal in love with his smile, admired his dancing, and grateful for his songs

I have been looking for a Gene Kelly CD to buy. This seemed perfect. Since I love most of his music, I would have it without buying every soundtrack. I wasn't disappointed by the variety or quality. It has been wonderful to be able to listen to the songs whenever I want (especially those with Judy Garland). In my opinion, there is just 1 thing missing. It would be even better if they had left in the "sound effects" - the dance sounds, the tapping, the talking during the song, etc.... Other than that, if you adore Gene as I do, you will derive many hours of pleasure from this CD.

This is the only CD I've found that is not a soundtrack that is just Gene Kelly singing. And what singing! Although he didn't make the popular recordings like fellow dancing fellow Fred Astaire, Kelly had a pleasant singing voice. This album shows off this talent very well. With classic songs like "Singin' in the Rain" and "Almost Like Being in Love," this is a great collection. Also, the liner notes have a good overview of Gene Kelly's movies (and some nice pictures, too). So, if you're a fan of classic movie musicals, here is a great CD of a great performer, Gene Kelly.

What else can he do????? He's the perfect guy,... Dances like a God, and knows how to sing with a heartful voice.... well,theres nothing much to say,... Simply the Best! they could have added the Broadway Melody though, which is one of my favourites,... but hey this is just great anyway,... it really has his best work,... so, ENJOY!
but please help me! HEhe,... can someone tell me if i could find the jazzy score andre previn composed for gene's movie Invitation To The Dance, the second part called "Ring Around The Rosy".....??????

Gene Kelly has an excellent filmography. His movies are masterpieces, and anyone that has seen them could tell. Not only does he dance incredibly well , but his voice is also a constant reminder of the classics that always will remain in Hollywood history.

This record is just perfect. It collects the best known songs and puts them in one record. This way, for example, if you see "For me and my gal", then "Singing in the rain" and "An American in Paris", and you like a song in each one, most probably, that each song you like is included in the record. So, if you really would like a good cd with the collection of Gene Kelly's most classical songs, please, feel free to purchase this one.

S'wonderful brings back all the memmories of each of his great movies. This soundtrack is a MUST have for all those Gene Kelly fans outhere. It was a bout a year ago I became a fanatic Gene Kelly fan and the second I heard about this sound track I HAD to have it. It not only has great music with duets including the likes of Judy Garland and Phil Silvers but it has a photo commeratioin included in the wonderful booklet included in the front of the C.D detailing Gene's amazing career. If your a Gene fan what are you waiting for? Make S'wonderful a part of your collectoin.

I am a major Gene Kelly and when I found this I just had to buy it as soon as possible.I became a fantic Gene Kelly fan when I was 15 but have been a fan of his movies from the age of about 7. This CD has pride of place in my CD collection and is one of my most prized possesions. He had a fantastic voice as well as being dancing genius, many people forget this. This CD is an absolute must have for all Gene Kelly fans out there of all ages as it is a tribute to this great man.

This is a CD I've been looking for for months. and it wasn't disappointing. gene kelly sounds wonderful and the music brings back all those movie memories and feelings. this cd is no longer being made and can't be pruchased in stores any more. it's worth owning it even if you'll only listen to it once a month. gene kelly was one of a kind!

I am a recent fan of Gene Kelly's. (I first saw "Singin' in the Rain" in October of '99). I bought this cd about three months ago, and it is all I have listened to since. This cd includes a wide range of songs from different movie sources ---from his first MGM movie, "For Me And My Gal"--to his last MGM film, "Les Girls". If you are a true Gene Kelly fan, you'll love this cd like I do.