Oh, Kay! (1955 Studio Cast) [Cast Recording, Original recording remastered]

George Gershwin (Composer, Conductor), Bernie Leighton (Conductor, Performer), Cy Walter (Conductor, Performer), Jack Cassidy (Performer), Allen Case (Performer), Barbara Ruick (Performer), Roger White (Performer), Mary Martin (Performer), George Gershwin (Performer), Ira Gershwin (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Bernie Leighton, Cy Walter, Jack Cassidy, Allen Case, Barbara Ruick, et al.
• Conductor: George Gershwin, Bernie Leighton, Cy Walter
• Composer: George Gershwin
• Audio CD (November 10, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording, Original recording remastered
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000DHSJ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,082 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars stunning studio recording of a long-lost show..., December 20, 2001

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Byron Kolln (the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oh, Kay! (1955 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

OH, KAY!, a musical rarity from the 1920's, is given a beautiful treatment here in a studio recording made in 1957 that captures the feel and excitement of those heady days.

The golden-voiced Barbara Ruick heads this recording. Ms Ruick played the role of Carrie Pipperidge in the 1956 film version of CAROUSEL (soundtrack on Broadway Angel). She gives a delightful performance here; her voice well-suited to the melodious songs of George and Ira Gershwin.

Jack Cassidy gives a splendid reading of "Dear Little Girl" and "Heaven On Earth"; while Ruick gives a thrilling rendition of the quintessential flapper tune "Do, Do, Do".

With game support from Allen Case and Roger White, this recording of OH, KAY! is a must for all musical fans.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Kay: Superb, July 3, 2000

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This review is from: Oh, Kay! (1955 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

This cast does a wonderfully with this most tuneful of the Gershwin musicals. As distinct from some other versions of the 1920's Gershwin musicals they do not make it out to be camp, or burlesque the 20's style in any way, They treat the material seriously, and the result is a joy to the ear. Cassidy and Cassidy's duets are simply beautiful music.

This is the most 1920's of the Gershwin musicals. Anyone who enjoys the genre will be thrilled by this CD. There is not a single non-tuneful moment in the entire hour. Tunes few have heard of today are all Gershwin-melodic, and wonderfully presented here. The sound quality is excellent as well. You actually hear every syllable of Ira's clever lyrics. But it's George's wonderful tunes that delight throughout. Hard to see how it could be improved upon.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superb, August 17, 2010

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E. M Oreta "john wesley" (quezon city, m.m. Philippines) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oh, Kay! (1955 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

Mr. Kolnn has written a good review of this as well as other Goddard Lieberson Columbia stage productions of Broadway musicals. He has not included ,for special mention, the beautifully dreamy version by Barbara Ruick's "Someone to Watch Over Me." Ms. Ruick, at the start speaks the verse introduction, and from there you are hooked in a net of mellifluous music. Ms. Ruick, who it was pointed out sang Carrie Pipperidge in the movie Carousel, has an absolutely captivating voice. When she sings "Someone to Watch Over Me," you immediately want to enfold her in your arms to "watch" over her.
The orchestration is fast and snappy, perfect for Gershwin.
The Goddard Lieberson productions, Brigadoon, Boys From Syracuse, On Your Toes, Girl Crazy, Oh Kay and Roberta are gems. They should be listened by those who love Broadway, and once heard,(I know) will be part of his musical library.