New York, New York (1977 Film) [Soundtrack]

Fred Ebb, John Kander, Liza Minnelli | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: June 21, 1977
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00000DQSH
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,025 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic & An All-Time Favorite, November 18, 2002

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polarisdth (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New York, New York (1977 Film) (Audio CD)

One of my all-time favorite films & soundtrack albums with great big-band era music. The numbers were arranged by the late Ralph Burns (Cabaret & All That Jazz), who had worked in that era and knew it well. Liza Minnelli used singers like Peggy Lee for vocal inspiration, and the film even has her doing an imitation of Lee while recording a demo, Kander & Ebb's "There Goes the Ballgame". In fact, you wouldn't know it was Liza, just hearing her sing the '40s-era numbers! (I wish she'd incorporate that singing style again, especially now that her voice has changed somewhat.) Of course, she reverts back to her usual Judy/Liza showbiz-belting style when her character becomes a Hollywood star. In fact, the uncut version of "Happy Endings" is a wonderful tribute to and affectionate satire of big '50s showbiz musicals, like "A Star is Born". (Liza's character and relationship to DeNiro's in the movie, however, are based more on the real-life story of big-band girl-singer and movie star Doris Day than Garland.) In my opinion, this is one of the best big-band recordings made after that era had faded and a wonderful Minnelli recording, as well. This is also the film where she introduced "But the World Goes 'Round" and - of course - "Theme from New York, New York".

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant soundtrack with Liza at full throttle, September 22, 1999

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This review is from: New York, New York (1977 Film) (Audio CD)

This is a great soundtrack from a one-of-a-kind movie musical. Splendid big-band numbers segue into pure show-biz heaven as Liza knocks Kander and Ebb classics right out of the park. Bullseye!

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Big Band Sound,and Liza., June 27, 2000

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Bob Waskiewicz (Wintersville, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New York, New York (1977 Film) (Audio CD)

I love this type of Music.The Big Band Sound,and Liza Minnelli.Kids were jamming to"Opus Number One"back then, like they are dancing to "Livin La Vida Loca"today.I love Frank Sinatra's voice,but when I think of "NewYork,NewYork," its Liza's version that blows me away. One song you can't believe is from Liza is "There goes the ball Game." The voice sounds nothing like her. If only this movie was a hit,the soundtrack would be right up there with "Saturday Night Fever"and "Grease."