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Track Listings
| 1. Act I. Overture/Rock Island - Vern Reed |
| 2. Act I. Iowa Stubborn - Ensamble |
| 3. Act I. Ya Got Trouble - Robert Preston/Ensemble |
| 4. Act I. Piano Lesson - Barbara Cook/Pert Kelton |
| 5. Act I. Goodnight My Someone - Barbara Cook |
| 6. Act I. Seventy-Six Trombones - Robert Preston |
| 7. Act I. Sincere - Buffalo Bills |
| 8. Act I. The Sadder But Wiser Girl For Me - Robert Preston |
| 9. Act I. Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little - Asnia Rice, Peggy Mondo, Elain Swann, Helen Raymond, Martha Flynn, Robert Preston |
| 10. Act I. Goodnight Ladies/Marian The Librarian - Robert Preston, Buffalo Bills |
| 11. Act I. My White Knight - Barbara Cook |
| 12. Act I. Wells Fargo Wagon - Eddie Hodges, Ensemble |
| 13. Act II. It's You - Buffalo Bills |
| 14. Act II. Shipoopi - Iggie Wolfington, Ensemble |
| 15. Act II. Lida Rose/Will I Ever Tell You? - Buffalo Bills, Barbara Cook |
| 16. Act II. Gary, Indiana - Eddie Hodges |
| 17. Act II. Till There Was You - Barbara Cook, Robert Preston |
| 18. Act II. Finale - Robert Preston, Barbara Cook, Ensemble |
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Although Robert Preston and Barbara Cook put in stellar performances, it's the music that's the star of this hugely successful document of the 1958 Broadway smash. Written entirely by Meredith Willson, it drew from memories of his childhood in a small Midwestern town. Preston plays a traveling salesman/con artist, while Cook is the dull spinster "Marian the Librarian," whose love for Preston's character makes her come alive. "Seventy-Six Trombones" has become a marching band standard, while "Ya Got Trouble" (featuring dizzying fast-talk from Preston) and "'Til There Was You" (with a gorgeous vocal from Cook) remain well known even among those who have never seen the show. The latter was also a favorite of the Beatles, who covered it on their first album. --Dawn Eden
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141 of 141 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Reading the reviews posted to date, some people complain the sound is tinny and the voices bounce between speakers while others claim the sound is fine.
Here is the story behind that!
THE MUSIC MAN original cast Lp was issued in 1958 in a lavish gatefold jacket adorned by the show's colourful postor logo (A cartoon of professor Hill and Marion the Librarian!) The album went right to the #1 position on Billboard's best-selling albums chart where it stayed for 12 weeks.
In the early 60s, Capitol had to press another batch of Lps to meet demand and they re-designed the cover. It was a single pocket jacket, no notes inside, just the songs and cast credits on the back and a colour photo of Preston. The label also doctored up the sound for "stereo" bouncing the voices from left to right.
IN 1987 Capitol issued their stereo remix on Compact Disc using the Preston photo cover. No liner notes, and the sound was harsh and tinny.
In 1993, as part of EMI's 40+ series of Broadway Classics reissues on the Broadway Angel label, THE MUSIC MAN was re-released using the original LP cover art. This time it was beautifully remastered and the stereo sound was restored to the original mix with the cast centre-stage. The booklet has fine notes and a detailed synopsis (something all the previous releases lacked.)
In short, IF buying THE MUSIC MAN (and it is a classic original cast album well worth having) be sure you get the remastered version on Broadway Angel. It is #3 in the series of Broadway Classics. Catalogue number: ZDM 7 64663-2.
AVOID the edition on Capitol label with the color photo of Preston. Though that edition was deleted many years ago, copies still turn up.
As for the performances, recorded just 9 days after the show opened to rave reviews, they are as fresh as can be. The whole album has a bright lively sound and moves swiftly through its 46 minutes. Compare with the movie soundtrack which retains Preston and Pert Kelton from Broadway, adds Buddy Hacket, Shirley jones and Ron Howard. Its a fine cast but marred by that flat, boxy Warener Bros soundstage sound. The recent Broadway revival also yielded a fine somehwat more complete album, but really, no one can ever replace Robert Preston and Barabra Cook!
Here is the story behind that!
THE MUSIC MAN original cast Lp was issued in 1958 in a lavish gatefold jacket adorned by the show's colourful postor logo (A cartoon of professor Hill and Marion the Librarian!) The album went right to the #1 position on Billboard's best-selling albums chart where it stayed for 12 weeks.
In the early 60s, Capitol had to press another batch of Lps to meet demand and they re-designed the cover. It was a single pocket jacket, no notes inside, just the songs and cast credits on the back and a colour photo of Preston. The label also doctored up the sound for "stereo" bouncing the voices from left to right.
IN 1987 Capitol issued their stereo remix on Compact Disc using the Preston photo cover. No liner notes, and the sound was harsh and tinny.
In 1993, as part of EMI's 40+ series of Broadway Classics reissues on the Broadway Angel label, THE MUSIC MAN was re-released using the original LP cover art. This time it was beautifully remastered and the stereo sound was restored to the original mix with the cast centre-stage. The booklet has fine notes and a detailed synopsis (something all the previous releases lacked.)
In short, IF buying THE MUSIC MAN (and it is a classic original cast album well worth having) be sure you get the remastered version on Broadway Angel. It is #3 in the series of Broadway Classics. Catalogue number: ZDM 7 64663-2.
AVOID the edition on Capitol label with the color photo of Preston. Though that edition was deleted many years ago, copies still turn up.
As for the performances, recorded just 9 days after the show opened to rave reviews, they are as fresh as can be. The whole album has a bright lively sound and moves swiftly through its 46 minutes. Compare with the movie soundtrack which retains Preston and Pert Kelton from Broadway, adds Buddy Hacket, Shirley jones and Ron Howard. Its a fine cast but marred by that flat, boxy Warener Bros soundstage sound. The recent Broadway revival also yielded a fine somehwat more complete album, but really, no one can ever replace Robert Preston and Barabra Cook!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Robert Preston, Barbara Cook, Pert Kelton, and the rest of the cast hand in a very amiable performance of the Music Man, as the original 1957 cast. The Tony award-winning cast and musical is a must-have for everyone who enjoys old-fashioned Broadway with some nice twists. This is much better than the newer Revival cast recording, and although that recording is more complete, the voices on it are no match for those on this CD. Robert Preston is better that Craig Bierko, and is also better on this recording than he is in the movie soundtrack. Barbara Cook, with her down-to-earth rendition, is better than both the ever-breathy Shirley Jones and Rebecca Luker, whose almost coloratura tendencies aren't in character. As I said, this is a must-have for any musical lover's music library.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Craig
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Am I the only one who has to suck back tears every time Barbara Cook sings these songs from The Music Man? What a gifted singer! I have listened to her renditions of Mr. Wilson's songs since I was a pre-teen. I am now 51. I have worn-out my original LP recording and am now the happy owner of the CD. About 20 years ago, I wrote to and received a letter back from Mr. Wilson. I wanted to tell him how much his music has meant to my life and that it inspired me to compose and arrange music. I will always treasure his letter. May I suggest that you buy this ORIGINAL CAST recording? I believe that you will treasure it for many years to come. As a side note, I was fortunate enough to hear Barbara Cook many decades later in concert. I was not disappointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good CD, excellent store
The CD came in time and as advertised. I got it mostly to learn the score for a local production, but it turns out I learned most of it from the book.
Published 20 days ago by fission
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas Gift
I purchased this album for my sister-in-law for Christmas. She loves the music from this time period and had worn out her vinyl copy and was missing her music. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Lisa A. Dellinger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rodgers & Hamerstein Collection
This movie one of six in Rodgers & Hammerstein collection of DVDs. I don't know how it showed up hera as an individual item. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kenneth R Dunipace
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's 76 Trombones
This is a cast recording of the 50's Broadway play that launched Robert Preston to Super-stardom.He is the Music man for ever more after this
Published 3 months ago by Paul Mosley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Is there a better family musical? I doubt it
The Music Man has long been one of my very favorite Broadway musicals. I remember listening to, and singing along with, my Mom's copy of the soundtrack on a scratchy old record. Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Hutchins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great model when playing the show!
I got this CD to study when I played the show. It was very close to the music and helped on tempos, etc. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Melinda A. Burnham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Brilliant!
If I could pick one show to introduce to someone who isn't into musicals, I would pick "The Music Man". Read more
Published 9 months ago by superchunkz00
5.0 out of 5 stars
great!
I loved seeing this musical live, and having the album brings me right back to the theater! I would recommend this to a friend and I think any broadway fan would really enjoy it.
Published 13 months ago by amazon customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
An American Classic
This is still the definitive recording of the show. Meredith Wilson's musical genius is realized by a cast that sets the standard for these songs. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Roth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music Man CD
This was a terrific deal to begin with but add free shipping to make it outstanding.Although it was used one cannot tell by looking at the product.
Published 16 months ago by SRADMD
