Music From The Life: A New Musical (1995 Concept Cast) [Cast Recording]

Ira Gasman, Joe Williams, Jennifer Holliday, Billy Stritch, Jack Jones, Liza Minnelli, Bobby Short, Cy Coleman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 21, 1996)
• Original Release Date: May 21, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003FSM
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #309,076 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Piece of the Action

2. He's No Good

3. Use What You Got

4. You Can't Get to Heaven

5. I'm Leaving You

6. My Body

7. The Composer's Turn Medley: The Oldest Profession/Was That a Smile/A ..

8. Mr. Greed

9. We Had a Dream

10. Easy Money

11. My Way or the Highway

12. Hookers' Ball

13. People Magazine

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! This is Great Stuff, May 28, 2003

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Peter Cruz "superman525600" (Beverly Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music From The Life: A New Musical (1995 Concept Cast) (Audio CD)

It has a lot of great performances that contrast the Broadway version. By far Jennifer Holliday's version of "He's No Good" is incredible--she could have won another Tony for that song.

Liza's "We Had A Dream" is one of her best I've ever heard her. And the Jack Jones version of "I'm Leaving You" was quite good too. With this CD one gets why they put "The Life" on Broadway. If you get a copy of this, you will be the ENVY of all your friends who appreciate musical theatre.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Broadway Concept Album, March 4, 2003

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James Fenos "music freak" (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Music From The Life: A New Musical (1995 Concept Cast) (Audio CD)

The musical that never was. This cd contains brilliant performances, George Burns appears here for what was his final recording session. Jennifer Holliday's "He's No Good" is so tender and the strings so soft. This album explores the world of prostitution and compels us to feel sympathy for them. After listening to this cd, you will.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great CD!!!!!, January 18, 1998

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Dan Costello (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music From The Life: A New Musical (1995 Concept Cast) (Audio CD)

A poignant, telling story of prostitutes in and around Times Square during the 1980's. Many people argue this show was the most solid of the 1996-1997 season, and I would have to agree. The dance music and songs by "Barnum" creator Cy Coleman really can't be topped. Some of the best contemporary voices (including B'way and Soul "Diva" Lillias White in her Tony-Award winning portrayal) are heard on this CD. A Must-Have for any B'way Fan!!! END