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My One And Only (1983 Original Broadway Cast)

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This CD has music that might seem a little cliche to the showtune genre if you haven't seen the musical. There are some people though who absoulutely loooove that. But after you actually see the energy in the tap dancing and the choreography of the show, the music on the CD is able to vividly repaint the images in your mind. So if ya love showtunes or have seen the musical, this CD is definitely a good buy for you.

MY ONE AND ONLY features a Tony-winning performance from Tommy Tune with Twiggy Lawson singing the timeless standards of George and Ira Gershwin. 10 years later, another musical featuring Gershwin material would open on Broadway, CRAZY YOUR YOU, and would prove to be more successful. Still, MY ONE AND ONLY is an enjoyable musical and worthwhile cast album.

True, Twiggy is a less-than-thrilling singer; still she has a feeling for the material and sings with a verve and spirit which makes up for her technical shortcomings. Tommy Tune is fine, but always comes across better in person than on disc. Standout numbers include "How Long Has This Been Going On?", "S'Wonderful", "He Loves and She Loves" and "I Can't Be Bothered Now".

MY ONE AND ONLY lost out on the Best Musical Tony to CATS, and Twiggy lost out on the Best Actress Tony to Natalia Makarova (for the revival of ON YOUR TOES).

I received this album about 15 years ago, listened to it for a few years and then managed to lose it in one of my many moves. The songs have stayed with me, though, and I still sing them when I'm in that singin' mood. Little Jazz Bird is my infant son's favorite song (and guaranteed to calm him down when fussy). I just love the music. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Twiggy could sing (and in a range that I can sing along with). I never saw the play, but I loved the music all the same.

I saw this show some 20 years ago on Broadway, and it was excellent. The music is beautiful, and timeless. It is time to bring it back to broadway for a revival.

The show was light dancing on air. The recording, although the vocals ae weak, is like kicking the clouds away.

Saw this show in San Francisco over 20 years ago with Tommy Tune and Lucy Arnaz starring. Have been a huge TT fan ever since. Now, with the CD, I can hear him again and again!!

This CD is terrific the Gershwin music was wonderful. The All the stars were wonderful as was the tap dancing. I recomend this this to all lovers of Broadway Musicals as well as new comers to Broadway Musicals.