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Newsies

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Probably one of my most favorite Soundtracks from one of my most favorite movies of all time. I didn't get to see NEWSIES until about a year ago (on video). And I loved it! The music was one of the best parts of this who film...bringing the film to life. What energetic, fun-loving music?! This is the kind of music that is easy to sing along to and makes you wanna get up and learn the dance moves from the movie so you can dance all the numbers while you listen to this Soundtrack! Allen Menken and Jack Feldman made one of the best Soundtracks ever. My personal favorite tracks on this Soundtrack are "King Of New York", "Seize The Day", "The World Will Know", "Carrying The Banner", and of course my absolute favorite, Christian Bale's solo, "Santa Fe". And this is the real thing, too...it's not some recorded voices, it's actually all the actors singing these wonderful, unforgettable songs. If you loved the movie, NEWSIES, than this is a Soundtrack you must get. It's worth every penny (and hey, it's cheap here on Amazon.com, too...so not a bad deal!). It's definitely a must-have.

I recently saw the movie Newsies for the second time, the first time when I was very young, and had to keep rerenting it to watch it again! I rewound the tape to see and hear the songs so many times I pratically have them all memorized! I think it's great that Amazon.com has released a soundtrack of all the wonderful music from the movie, my personal favorites being "King of New York", "Seize the Day", "Carrying the Banner" and of course Christian Bale's "Sante Fe". While I was watching the movie, chills ran up and down my spine and even just hearing the music makes me feel as if I am really there, in 1899, watching the Newsies peddle papers and listening to Jack and the others singing. This is a wonderful soundtrack, and I highly reccommend it. If you can find the movie or DVD, you should buy that too. Newsies is a wonderful movie that you won't want to miss out on.

I've been obsessed with Newsies ever since my Indoor Colorguard did a performance to "Carryin' the Banner" three years ago, and FINALLY the DVD & CD are available! This is such a catchy CD...almost all the songs are fun and upbeat, and great to listen to. I can honestly say I love every song on this CD...the *only* weak part being Bill Pullman's voice. The man is a great actor, but his singing should have been dubbed. But he only does a few lines, so it's not that a big deal. Other than that, the songs are equal parts fun and endearing...it's just a great CD!

My kids and I love listening to this when we travel (which we've been doing a lot of lately). We already love the movie, the CD is just pure singing fun. My 5yo daughter especially-- she asks to listen to this whenever we're in the car. Even my 2yo daughter has memorized some of the lines! And, singing this keeps me awake when I'm driving at night.

I don't know how some reviewers could say that Christian Bale has an off-key voice. I've been singing in the choir for years, and his voice sounded fine to me-- especially considering that he was a teen when he sang this, and his voice was undoubtedly changing. Anyway, these are supposed to be teenage boys or younger playing street kids, some of them having never been recorded in their life. They're not supposed to sound like the Vienna Boy's Choir (although the acappella segment of the reprise of "Seize the Day" comes close).

I was ecstatic that Amazon re-released the soundtrack- die-hard Newsies fans have been shelling out over $60 to get it on Ebay. And who can blame them? Alan Menken's upbeat soundtrack is one of the best parts of this movie. The voices and instrumentation are fantastic. I smile whenever I hear the first line: "In 1899, the streets of New York City echoed with the voices of Newsies..." Chills run up and down my spine with the Seize the Day chorale. I have to fight the urge to dance and sing along with the music every time I hear it. This CD is spinning in my CD player more than any other. Take advantage of this incredibly low price and buy the soundtrack today- it'll make a Newsies fan out of you! And while you're at it, search for Newsies under DVD and add your vote to get THAT released too. Thank you, Amazon!

The first thing I ever heard from "Newsies" was the Song SEIZE THE DAY on the Classic Disney 5 CD Box. I became curious and when I found the soundtrack on amazon, I spontaneously decided to purchase it. Good decision! I kept hearing the songs for weeks without knowing what this movie was about and I liked them anyway. Now I finally have seen the movie. I was a little surprised that there was so much dancing - I thought it would be more authentic and with some acting or whatever instead of the dancing - but now I'm a real die-hard fan. And as I found out on the Internet, Newsies has become a real Cult. For this movie wasn't a box office success, the huge and always grwoing amount of fans keeps itself a little "underground". If you're interested, you'll find much about the Newsies Cult on the Net. Well, if you listen to the Soundtrack with its uplifting songs of various styles, you'll have one reason why Newsies became a Cult. Now that I know the movie I enjoy the Soundtrack even more than before. 'But I must admit: I always envy those young teenagers having such a great dancing or singing talent! *Sigh* Well, now at last my track-by-track commentary:

PROLOGUE: The first appearance of the movie's main musical theme. It's a spoken prologue by "Racetrack" who sums up what the movie - and the actual events it is based upon - is about.
CARRYING THE BANNER: The absolute Newsie hit. Full of energy, the one song that'll always cheer you up. Great singing. Hilarious: The NY accents! And it's got a passage in it that is more quiet - there you can also hear the main theme. It always breaks my heart when Patrick's mom sings and then you hear Mush (Aaron Lohr *sigh*) sing "I gotta find an angle!" *Sigh again*
SANTA FE: The big solo ballad of the soundtrack, sung by Christian Bale himself. There is no dubbing on the whole CD. I appreaciate that, it makes the whole soundtrack more authentic and funny! Well, this number proves that Alan Menken is really good at writing in different styles. The theme of Santa Fe isn't a big theme of the movie, but as this song it really adds to the depth of the movie.
MY LOVES-DOVEY BABY: One of my favorites! A slightly sexy, smooth and funny Vaudeville-song sung by Medda (Ann-Margret) - who has only two short appearances in the movie. But nontheless, she's my favorit non-newsie character and this song's lyrics are so sweet and funny!
FIGHTIN' IRISH: One of the three score pieces on the CD. They are nice but among the singing-songs they aren't good to memorize. I will take this as a representative for the other two orchestra pieces and just say: Nice melodies and great orchestra. A good contrast to the rest of the CD.
THE WORLD WILL KNOW: The first song when the Newsies actually begin to act. Very dramatic and full of determination - great one!
SEIZE THE DAY: A song that the newsies sing to hold on. Nice chorals, it reminds me a bit of gospel. For this is the first contact I ever had with "Newsies", I just love it!
KING OF NEW YORK: A change of pace and mood. This song is just funny and cool and captures a part of the spirit of the movie and the real Newsies very well. It'w hen they had their first success during the strike and think of the things they'll do or buy now that they're "famous". It's the only song that includes Bill Pullman actually singing.
HIGH TIMES, HARD TIMES: Meddas' second song. First time I heard it, it was kind of weird but know it's among my favorites. A waltz to cheer the newsies up. You'll find yourself singing along when you heard it often enough - Trust me!
SEIZE THE DAY CHORALE: A chorale version of seize the day. It starts with a choir unaccompanied by the orchestra, then there are some steel drums and finally a short orchestra passage. Beautiful.
SANTA FE REPRISE: A heartbreaking Reprise of Santa Fe with slightly different lyrics. Again nice job by Christian.
ONCE AND FOR ALL: The most dramatic song on the soundtrack guiding to the climax of tension in the movie. Sarah, the most unnecassary character in the whole movie, sings one line here - and hey, that's not so bad! To all Newsie fans out there: Why don't just imagine it is Patricks mom singing this line who is still outside deciding to search for her son? Or whatever.. I think that one line is tolerable! ;-)Great song!
THE WORLD WILL KNOW REPRISE: It fits really good right behind the dramatic climax of ONCE AND FOR ALL. It starts quietly and pretty sweetly sung by the cute Les Jacobs (Luke Edwards), and then you hear the work kids from all of NY coming to support the Newsies and they sing a big chorale finale "When you got a million voices singing, who can hear a lousy whistle blow?", while the orchestra reprises SEIZE THE DAY. Definately one of the best songs!
FINALE: A beautifully sung Reprise of Carrying the Banner with a long and nice score passage, but ending with a loud and big finale, just as the movie deserves it!

So, if you're interested by now in becoming one of the insider Newsies fans, buy the movie, buy the soundtrack - you won't regret it!!!

The music from this movie is great!! I love it. If you are into musicals, this CD is a must have. The songs are very catchy. It is a CD that you will find yourself listening to all the time. It isn't boring. All of the songs have wonderful vocalists that bring the story to life. The songs are about news boys who go on strike. They are unhappy with the way they are treated. The music reflects the atmosphere of the movie. I know that once you get this CD you will fall in love with it.

I loved this movie and the soundtrack! The vocals are excellent and so are the lyrics. Most of the songs are super but I didn't like My Lovey Dovey baby. It is sooooooooooooooo annoying! but all the songs overide that icky track.
My favorite songs are Seize the Day, Sante Fe, and The World Will Know.
I reccomend this CD to anyone who loved the movie.

Newsies has been my favorite movie since I first saw it a couple years ago! The lyrics are great, and so are the vocals. With fun songs like "Carrying the Banner" and "King of New York," how could anyone hate this? I would definitely reccomend this or the movie to anyone, especially someone who likes musicals.

My family and I first watched the movie over 10 years ago. It was incredible. We bought the video when it came out, and bought our first soundtrack ever, when we bought this one. I can say without reservation that I HAVE NEVER GROWN TIRED of hearing this soundtrack, whether it be the rousing "Once and For All", the fun "King of New York" and "Carrying the Banner", or the poignant "Sante Fe". After all these years I am still moved when I hear the "...when you got a million voices singing, who can hear a lousy whistle blow" during the reprise of "The World Will Know". The instrumentals are also great, with "Rooftop" and the finale "Carrying the Banner" rating 5 stars all on their own. I am glad that this movie and soundtrack seem to finally be getting the praise that they deserve.