Newsies: The Musical - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

Jack Feldman, Alan Menken | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 31, 1992)
• Original Release Date: April 10, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• ASIN: B000001M79
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,401 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Prologue

2. Carrying the Banner

3. Santa Fe

4. My Lovey-Dovey Baby

5. Fightin' Irish: Strike Action

6. The World I Will Know

7. Escape from Snyder

8. Seize the Day

9. King of New York

10. High Times, Hard Times

11. Seize the Day (Chorale)

12. Santa Fe (Reprise)

13. Rooftop

14. Once and for All

15. The World Will Know (Reprise)

16. Carrying the Banner (Finale)

Editorial Reviews

Newsies is Disney's 1992 return to that rarest form of film, the live-action musical. With original music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, the music tells the story of the 1899 New York City newsboy rebellion against newspaper kings William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. The film was dead on arrival and played in some lucky local cinemas for two weeks. This was sad news, considering that it could have been the beginning of a whole new musical generation. The music of Newsies has since gained a following and has a timeless appeal, joining the roots of a great Broadway musical while attempting to fit the songs to their era. Despite the 1990s production, we are expected to believe the songs might have been sung by newsboys in the 1890s. We don't, of course -- the songs are too elaborate and pop driven (it is also likely that a newsboy who was more melodic than a hum or whistle would have been put in his place if the newsies are as rough as this film would have us believe). It works as a timeless piece, though, because it is a mixture of then and now -- while the arrangements are cheerfully old-fashioned, you can almost picture Nsync filling in for the vocalists who are comprised of trained singers and actors, including the great Welsh actor Christian Bale (American Psycho). Bale plays Jack Kelly, the leader of the rebellion, and was confident enough to lend his own vocals. It was a smart move, as he brings the ballad "Santa Fe" to stunning highs. It is not the only high on this album, which is charged with circus level excitement throughout. It is astounding that, in a film consumed with grand musical ambition, not one of the songs was selected for an Academy Award nomination. The film itself is worthy of a second chance. -All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most underrated musical in Disney history, April 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Newsies: The Musical - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I've loved this film and, by extension, the soundtrack, since I was a junior in high school. Now, as a junior in college, I still watch it every chance that I get and the CD is never far from my stereo. Christian Bale is an amazing talent, and really brought the role of Jack to life. Absolutely amazing, recommended to all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easily our favorite soundtrack!, April 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Newsies: The Musical - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

Our marching band did the "Newsies" music in 1995 and took first place for the season! We all love the music. We first saw the movie when my son was in fifth grade studying immigration at the turn of the century. It became one of our favorite movies , so we were thrilled when the band did the music. We really want it on cd. Bring it back!

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it Love it, April 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Newsies: The Musical - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Audio CD)

I love this Cd!! But I lost it when I moved... I'm nothing with out this cd to keep me signing all day!! I love the movie and I can remember my friends and I making up dances to go along with it. I hope itis re-issued