Lost in Boston: Songs You Never Heard From

Lost In Boston (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 19, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B0000AVHD0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #524,923 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. English Music Hall [cut from final version] [Mystery of Edwin Drood]

2. Just Fine [cut from final version] [110 in the Shade]

3. Sweetriver [cut from final version] [110 in the Shade]

4. Flibbertigibbet [cut from final version] [110 in the Shade]

5. Where Do I Go From Here? [cut from final version] [Fiorello!]

6. Waiting, song (cut from "The King and I") [From The King and I]

7. Dear, Sweet Sewing Machine [cut from final version] [From Fiddler on th

8. Like Everybody Else [cut from final version] [From West Side Story]

9. Evensong [cut from final version] [The Mystery of Edwin Drood]

10. Ten Percent [cut from final version] [From Chicago]

11. Come Down From the Tree [cut from final version] [Once on This Island]

12. Tick Tock Goes The Clock [cut from final version] [Promises, Promises]

13. When I Went Home [cut from final version] [From Peter Pan]

14. Let's make it a night, song (from "Silk Stockings" (unused))

15. If You Leave Me Now [cut from final version] [The Happy Time]

16. Take It in Your Stride, song (cut from "Annie Get Your Gun") [From Anni

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Missing Songs from Some Major Musicals, December 1, 2003

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Chrissy1018 (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lost in Boston: Songs You Never Heard From (Audio CD)

This is the first of four CDs that contain recordings of songs that for one reason or another were cut from their shows. Highlights include:

From 110 DEGREES IN THE SHADE:
"Sweetriver" - replaced in the show by "Love Don't Look Away", parts of the melody appear in "Everything Beautiful Happens at Night".
"Flibbertigibbet" - became "Raunchy" in the musical. The music is pretty much the same, but the lyrics are a bit different.

From THE KING AND I:
"Waiting" - Anna sings her frustration of being kept waiting for weeks to see the King. This song was cut after the premier of the show in New Haven.

From FIDDLER ON THE ROOF:
"Dear, Sweet Sewing Machine" - A lullaby sung at the start of the second act by the tailor and Tzeitel. Cut because audiences in previews just didn't respond.

From WEST SIDE STORY:
"Like Everybody Else" - a short fugue for the delinquents A-Rab (the "Shrimp"), Baby John (the young one) and Anybodys (the girl) intended to lighten up the first act. This song was edged out by "Gee, Officer Krupke".

From PETER PAN:
"When I Went Home" - a ballad sung by Peter about the time he tried to go back to his old life, and found everyone had moved on. Seems to have been replaced by the lullaby "Distant Melody".

From ANNIE GET YOUR GUN:
Annie's song about keeping her ego in check when she sees herself on the larger-than-life poster advertising the show. Cut possibly because the melody was too challenging to sing.

Other tracks on this CD include songs cut from CHICAGO, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, PROMISES PROMISES, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, FIORELLO!, SILK STOCKINGS and THE HAPPY TIME.

If you enjoyed this CD, you must check out the other three in the series. Also, the same label, Varese Sarabande, has a series and a few composer albums of UNSUNG MUSICALS.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent CD of lost musical theatre treasures, January 15, 2008

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Byron Kolln (the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lost in Boston (Audio CD)

Have you ever wondered about the songs which were dropped out-of-town from your favourite musicals? LOST IN BOSTON recreates some of the lost pieces from such classic musicals as "Peter Pan", "110 in the Shade", "Fiddler on the Roof" and "The King & I".

Using the original musical arrangements wherever possible, musical director James Stenborg and album producer Bruce Kimmel have assembled a glorious feast for the serious musical theatre fans; with some of the most talented Broadway performers singing material that, quite literally, hasn't been heard or performed in years.

Highlights would have to include "Waiting", a fascinating piece cut from "The King & I", which explores Anna's frustrations of adapting to a new country, and trying to finagle a meeting with the elusive King. This dizzily-scored trio is performed by Judy Kaye (Mrs Anna), Ron Raines (The King) and Lee Wilkof (The Kralahome).

"Just Fine", "Sweetriver", and "Flibbertigibbet"; all cut from "110 in the Shade". Sally Mayes does an incredible job as Lizzie Curry, and these three numbers would have added some more layers to the character.

"When I Went Home" (from "Peter Pan"). This was one of the numbers written before Betty Comden and Adolph Green came on board to save the show from inexperienced songwriters Moose Charlap and Carolyn Leigh. It's a very tender and rueful ballad, sung by Peter about what happened when he returned from Neverland only to discover his parents had another baby. It's presumed this number would have sat in the spot which "Distant Melody" now occupies. Michelle Nicastro gives a heartfelt performance as Peter Pan.

LOST IN BOSTON also features fascinating material from "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", "Fiorello!", "Fiddler on the Roof", "West Side Story", "Chicago", "Once on This Island", "Promises, Promises", "Silk Stockings", "The Happy Time", and "Annie Get Your Gun".

For the serious fans of Broadway musicals, this disc will be a much valued and appreciated addition to your collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ONCE ON THIS ISLAND RULES, July 2, 2001

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Noelle Q. de Jesus (Singapore Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lost in Boston (Audio CD)

I'm not usually one to buy a CD for just one track...but in this case, I have to admit, that's precisely what I did. Anyone who has seen the musical, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND or had a chance to listen to its soundtrack will be won over. The idea that there were songs cut from this marvelous, "every song is a winner" album, was just impossible for me to resist. And WHEN DANIEL MARRIES in this CD does not disappoint. La Chanze's voice is absolutely marvelous. And the bonus? The other tracks are pleasing and fun for any Broadway buff: Liz Callaway's HONEY from Merrily We Roll Along is musically winning. I also liked the songs cut from GYPSY and FLOWER DRUM SONG. For an impulsive buy, I was completely rewarded. I have also ordered the other CD in the series for the ONCE ON THIS ISLAND song, DOWN FROM THE TREE...which also carries a Liz Callaway song. For musical enthusiasts, this series is a nice collector's item...and something to play on a rainy day.