Customer Reviews

Legendary Performers - Susan Johnson

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Terrific, terrific sound- Susan Johnson has a crisp, clear, beautifully rich voice that so many of us wish could be heard on Broadway or anywhere more often nowadays...Where are they??
She's one of the greatest of her kind-
A compilation of her songs from the musicals she's done (some were hits, some were not) on one CD would be wonderful, too! (hint hint)

A great star in rare TV performances. This is amazing stuff that hasn't been heard since first aired. A great show-biz belter, who is convincing in ballad performances, unlike Merman. Primo.

I can't tell you how gratified I am to have this recording. To my mind, Susan Johnson is the greatest singer of all time. An effortless belter with a warmth and vulnerability that COMMUNICATES -- both the intention of the songwriter and the pure joy of singing. If I make it to heaven, the angels had better all sound like Susan Johnson.

Buy this CD now, dammit!

If you are a fan of truly great Broadway singing from the mid-century, buy this CD. The sound is variable (these are live TV performances) and some of the songs are too short (they are in medley format), but in the end all that matters is the opportunity to hear this exciting singer whose generosity of spirit fills every phrase.

I second, and then some, every good thing said by other reviewers about Susan Johnson. She may be the best vocalist to ever perform on Broadway and this collection showcases the great range of her talent. If there were more than 5 stars I would give them to her. BUT, whoever produced this compilation should be ashamed. If you plan to buy it, be forewarned, first of all, that the majority of the songs were cut by the producers after one verse (e.g. "I Can't Say No" lasts 59 seconds). Secondly, they appear to have gathered ten or twelve people in a room and had them clap, half-heartedly, for a few seconds, and then tacked the same little smattering of applause onto the end of every song. I found that distracting, even downright annoying. She deserves better, much better. IF such things don't bother you, you will love this compilation. If they do, you are hereby warned.