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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting artifact,
By camillofan (Baltimore, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Miss Liberty (1949 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)
"Miss Liberty" is proof that art can't be made to order (and neither can hit B'way shows). I mean, if theatre legends Irving Berlin (songs), Moss Hart (direction), and Jerome Robbins (choreography), not to mention three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Robert Sherwood (book), couldn't make magic happen (and they didn't), then there's just no recipe for such things.That said, the 1949 musical about a reporter's search for the model for the Statue of Liberty has a certain (dated) charm and at least one really catchy tune ("Let's Take an Old-Fashioned Walk"). In addition, the original cast recording (not that "Miss Liberty" was ever revived) gives one a chance to hear stage veteran Eddie Albert (still a decade and a half from "Green Acres," and in fine voice) as the humble hero, along with brash up-and-comer Mary McCarty (great pipes) as the girl who doesn't snag him. Fun. About the item: Amazon's Product Details say there are two CDs, and the thing does come in a double CD case, but I found just one disc (containing all 13 of the promised tracks) inside. Oh, well; that left plenty of room for the generous CD booklet, which has some nice pictures.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Miss Liberty,
By historybuff "historybuff" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miss Liberty (1949 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)
I bought this album because it brings back memories of seeingthis show on the stage when I was in my 20's (several years ago!) Sadly, the songs are dated exept for "Old fashioned walk' But the leads with Eddie Albert and his love interest were enjoyable. Unless it holds memories for you, you might let it pass.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good music, ok singing,
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This review is from: Miss Liberty (1949 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)
Irving Berlin is not necessarily known for his musicals. His idea of patriotism went out of style after Watergate and Vietnam. This musical about the model of the statue of Liberty combines some hoaky, musical conventionals, but also some funny and sentimental numbers. "Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor" captures the spirit of the Lazarus poem and is inspirational. "Let's Take an Old-Fashioned Walk" is an old-fashioned number, but easy to sing along with. Eddie Albert isa not the greatest singer, but can carry a tune. Allyn Ann McLerie is the best singer on this album, while Mary McCarty is the conventional good old girl friend who sacrifices herself for the man she loves. Her voice is not quite on a par with McLerie's, but fits her "Homework" and "Falling Out of Love Can be Fun" numbers. This musical is something that collectors will want.
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