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Kiss Me Kate (1953 Film Soundtrack) [Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

Howard Keel, Bob Fosse, Bobby Van, Ann Miller, Kathryn Grayson, Andre Previn, Kiss Me Kate (Related Recordings), Cole PorterAudio CD
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  • Audio CD (November 19, 1996)
  • Original Release Date: November 26, 1953
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
  • Label: Rhino
  • ASIN: B0000033MR
  • Also Available in: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,322 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Overture Medley: Always True To You In My Fashion/Why Can't You Behave/Another Openin', Another....
2. Main Title (So In Love/Wunderbar)
3. So In Love
4. Too Darn Hot
5. Why Can't You Behave
6. Electric Sign (Another Openin', Another Show)
7. Lilli's Cork
8. Wunderbar
9. So In Love (Reprise)
10. We Open In Venice (Extended Version)
11. Tom, Dick Or Harry
12. I've Come To Wive It Wealthily In Padua
13. I Hate Men
14. Were Thine That Special Face
15. Finale Act One (Kiss Me Kate)
16. And So To Wed (We Open In Venice/I Hate Men)
17. I've Come To Wive It Wealthily In Padua (Reprise)
18. Where Is The Life That Late I Led
19. Bianca
20. Why Can't You Behave
See all 27 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The cherished Cole Porter musical came gloriously to the screen in 1953, and this CD expands the MGM soundtrack with instrumental rarities and Previn pieces penned for the film's underscoring!

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
An impressive piece of film musical history and the best recording of the score. A. Andersen  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
I also recommend, though, the 1959 stereo recording with the original cast. Pope  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Keel and Grayson join forces in `So in love', `Wunderbar' and `Kiss me Kate'. Dr. H. A. Jones  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous STEREO recording of classic Cole Porter score January 6, 2003
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The MGM film version of Cole Porter's KISS ME KATE was released in 1953. It was filmed in 3D but was not widely released in that format as it required special projection equipment and required the audience to wear eye-straining glasses. It was successful both in the 3D version, as well as the conventional "flat" version that was more widely released. It was also one of the very first films released in stereo. The cast included some of the greatest musical talents in Hollywood at the time: Howard Keel, Kathryn Grayson, and Ann Miller. All are in top vocal form.

This soundtrack unquestionably surpasses any other recordings of the score, although the two original cast recordings come close. All tracks are taken directly from the original recording session masters and have been remixed for stereo (the original soundtrack album of 1953 contained only a handful of songs - compared to this - and was heard only in monaural). Not only are all cuts from the original vinyl release included here (you wouldn't expect the CD to not include them, would you?), but a HUGE amount of instrumental underscoring and additional material is here as well. The sound quality (in glorious STEREO) is fabulous. The BEST recording of the score, hands down. I also recommend, though, the 1959 stereo recording with the original cast. Fabulous.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb recording of Porter's best score. August 6, 1998
Format:Audio CD
MGM's film of KISS ME KATE was an exception for them. They only deleted two numbers, but used one of those in background scoring. To make up for it, they interpolated a number from another Porter show, FROM THIS MOMENT ON. MGM's usual method was to select no more than ten songs from a musical and fit it into a 110 minute running time. The performances here are all exceptional, the orchestrations are bright and vivacious - a vast improvement over the originals, and the sound is excellent. The CD has filled out the time allotted by using outtakes and scene underscorings. An impressive piece of film musical history and the best recording of the score.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best December 12, 2000
Format:Audio CD
MGM's KISS ME KATE is a fabulous film and for a change is very faithful to the original Broadway show. It was not only MGM's first film to be released in stereo, it was originally released in 3-D! You'll see things being thrown at the audience throughout the film. Oh, to experience it that way! The soundtrack is stupendous and is one of my absolute favorites. Cole Porter's score is his overall best and the entire cast performs it to perfection. Kathryn Grayson's voice usually grates on my nerves, but here she is absolutely perfect. The soundtrack restoration is flawless and includes never before released underscoring and addition verses to "We Open in Venice." Ann Miller is at the height of her career and Howard Keel is absolutely stunning in is interpretaion of "Where is the Life That Late I Led." The orchestration of "From This Moment On" leaves me breathless. I could listen to this one every day.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Kiss Me Kate - soundtrack CD
This is a quality digitally remastered version of the soundtrack from the 1953 MGM musical. The film, and CD, feature Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson accompanied by the MGM Studio... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dr. H. A. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the score.
Like new. have always loved musicals, esp. Cole Porter ones and this CD is no exception. When you listen you can see the movie in your minds eye and just love it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by jlp
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Musical, great Soundtrack in Stereo
After I bought the most MGM-Musicals which are available on CD is this another one which is A MUST HAVE IT!!!! Read more
Published on May 1, 2011 by Anton Beat Riess
5.0 out of 5 stars Kiss Me Kate (1953 Film Soundtrack)
I grew up watching Kiss Me Kate among a bunch of other 50s musicals. Ahh, back when musicals were good... Read more
Published on April 8, 2011 by Ab
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Musical
Unfortunately the item arrived damaged in transit - the CD was cracked. But this is a review of the product, not the condition in which it arrived. Read more
Published on February 23, 2011 by G. Harcourt
1.0 out of 5 stars Not very good
Not what I was expecting. I wish I could return it or exchange it at Amazon for something else.
Published on January 10, 2011 by nb
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply great-unsurpassed!
After several other disappointing and shortened recordings of this soundtrack over the years you MUST own this greatly improved version. Read more
Published on April 4, 2010 by E. Fisch
4.0 out of 5 stars Songs to Remember
It was so nice to find this ensamble of beautiful songs a vivid document to remember.
Published on February 20, 2009 by Rodolfo Sepulveda Y. Nunez
4.0 out of 5 stars At last - a release worthy of a classic "Kate"
The wizards at Rhino have put us once again in their debt for this re-release of the soundtrack to MGM's Kiss Me Kate. Read more
Published on July 17, 2005 by Terry Foster
5.0 out of 5 stars DEFINITELY THE BEST
I wholeheartedly agree with every comment already posted. This recording is astonishing in its completeness. The audio quality is as superb as already mentioned. Read more
Published on June 4, 2004 by JAPELVIS
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