Harpo in Hi-Fi / Harpo at Work [Soundtrack]

Harpo Marx | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
• Original Release Date: November 14, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Collector's Choice
• ASIN: B0000507YW
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,939 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Thinking Of You

2. Guardian Angel

3. Yesterdays

4. My Funny Valentine

5. The Ash Grove

6. Tenderly

7. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

8. Lullaby Doll

9. They Say That Falling In Love Is Wonderful

10. Autumn Leaves

11. Honeysuckle Rose

12. That's All

13. Laura

14. My Blue Heaven

15. The Man I Love

16. Taking A Chance On Love

17. Imagination

18. Aye, Aye, Aye

19. Harpo Woogie

20. All The Things That You Are

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Harpo doesn't sing, but he does strum a mean harp. These two albums from the '50's are popular and available again. The sound is actually romantic background music. Songs like, 'My Funny Valentine' & 'In A Sentimental Mood'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Angel Came To Play, November 25, 2000

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Douglas marshall (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harpo in Hi-Fi / Harpo at Work (Audio CD)

Harpo Marx wrote in his autobiography, "Harpo Speaks": " When I sit down to play the harp in the Marx Brothers films, you are seeing the real Harpo Marx." Harpo Marx taught himself to play harp, using his grandmothers old, wrongly tuned harp. His son, Billy Marx was and still is an accomplished pianist. They collaborated to produce these two LPs for Mercury Records, and they are now availaable for the first time on CD. It is an occasion for celebration. The selections on the CD represent the best from both LPs. "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" is possibly the finest rendition ever. "Autumn Leaves" can make you hear the wind rustling the leaves on the tree. We look forward to a possible part , perhaps including the LP Harpo made for Columbia as well. Until then, this will go a long way in quenching our thirst.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE This CD! It is EXCELLENT!, August 1, 2004

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C. V. Amerling - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harpo in Hi-Fi / Harpo at Work (Audio CD)

Don't hesitate to buy this wonderful CD. When Harpo plays the harp it is magical. The songs on this CD are incredibly beautiful. You'll want to listen to it time and time again. I was so moved by Harpo's playing that I have started to learn how to play the harp myself. LOL!!! (If you want to hear my progress so far, go to www.harponit.com)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem!, April 20, 2004

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devotedmarxist (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harpo in Hi-Fi / Harpo at Work (Audio CD)

This particular album, is a treat for Harpo fans, as well fans of jazz music. I found myself just taken in by the music, it's extremely soothing and relaxing. Harpo's virtuosity absolutely shines in the tunes. I particularly liked "Harpo Woogie", "Guardian Angel" (which Harpo wrote!), "My Blue Heaven" (which was done by Fats Domino as well as many others), and "In a Sentimental Mood". If you are looking for just Harpo solos (as in the Marx Brothers films), you won't find that here. But you will find terrific arrangements (done by Harpo's son Bill), and angelic music done by a most angelic man. Highly recommended.