Can't Help Singing (Original Film Soundtracks) [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] [Import]

Coasters, Deanna Durbin | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 30, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Jasmine Music
• ASIN: B0000017CR
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,554 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #68 in Music > Indie Music > Rock > Oldies & Retro

Track Listings

1. Can't Help Singing

2. Any Moment Now

3. More And More

4. Californ-i-ay

5. It's Foolish But It's Fun

6. When April Sings

7. Blue Danube Dream

8. Waltzing In The Clouds

9. Perhaps

10. Swanee River - Old Folks At Home

11. Love At Last

12. Beneath The Lights Of Home

13. Amapolia

14. Always

15. Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year

16. Someone To Care For Me

17. Il Bacio (The Kiss)

18. The Old Refrain

19. Invitation To The Dance

20. Lover

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

1936 was a watershed year for Universal Pictures, for two reasons. It was the year in which the founder of the now ailing studios was swept aside, together with his family employees, and replaced by an entirely new management. It was also the year that heralded the arrival of a bright new star whose films were to be instrumental in saving the organization from complete bankruptcy. An immigrant from Germany, Carl Laemmle formed Universal in 1912 and the company flourished throughout the era of silent pictures and into the early days of the talkies. By 1935, with extravagant expenditure on too many prestige productions, some of which turned out to be box-office failures, the company was faced with financial problems. Yet, in spite of this, Laemmle and his family were paying themselves top salaries. Mortgaging all future productions, a substantial loan was sought from the investment company Standard Capital, headed by one Charles Rogers. "Show Boat" was being filmed at this time, and when production problems and delays necessitated yet more finance, the stock-holders decided they had had enough. In 1936, the whole nepotistic Laemmle regime was forced out and the studios were taken over by the investment company with Rogers himself as head of production. An immediate cut-back on budgets, particularly those for major projects, was ordered, which meant there were to be more 'B' pictures. There now enters upon the scene a new Universal signing by the name of Deanna Durbin.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GOOD MEMORABILIA - MEDIOCRE REPRODUCTION, July 25, 2000

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This review is from: Can't Help Singing (Original Film Soundtracks) [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] (Audio CD)

The Jasmine CD is of original film soundtracks. As a result, it includes a number of songs not usually found in her albums - Goodbye, Danny Boy, Lover, and The Old Refrain. That's great! Unfortunately, Jasmine didn't take the time/effort to bring them up to the fidelity level found in some of Durbin's other CD's. And, since it's a collection of soundtracks, you occasionally get snatches of dialogue you don't find in her studio recordings. Altogether - pleasant and worthwhile, but there are better examples of her music available.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Waltzing In the Clouds", May 29, 2006

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Bobby Underwood "starlighthotel" (Manly NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Can't Help Singing (Audio CD)

Perhaps the most beautiful voice to ever come out of Hollywood and the movies, Deanna Durbin saved an entire studio from bankruptcy with a string of successful pictures in her youth. Both her roles and her recording career matured and by the mid-1940's she had become a fine actress with a very distinct personality and voice.

Original plans of the lovely Canadian songbird to be an operatic diva were eclipsed by the movies, and fans can be grateful for the many wonderful memories given them because of fate. Even within the confines of her pictures Deanna Durbin left little doubt she would have been considered one of the great opera stars had the movies not come along so that it became a road not taken.

In many ways, Durbin paved the way for opera stars of today who show no qualms branching out into popular music. This wonderful collection of songs showcases Durbin at her vocal best. Many of the songs are from her films and will stir memories for film buffs. These are not just memories of the films, however, but of the lovely Durbin herself, who chose to leave Hollywood in the late 1940's and finally live a normal life. She never looked back, but we can.

This particular collection is not only fabulous in its choice of selections, but in quality as well. Many imports of Durbin's vocal magic let us down in this respect. This collection, however, is quite good, and outstanding on many songs. It is not perfect by any means, but sure to be coveted by Deanna Durbin's fans.

Rarities like "Say a Prayer For the Boys Over There" and the beautiful "La Estrellita" have been included and are great to hear once again. Songs like "It's Raining Sunbeams" are hard to find and even familiar songs are shown to their best advantage. "Love Is All" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and this version by Deanna Durbin is clean and lovely.The same can be said of "More and More" and "My Own."

The icing on the cake here, however, is "The Turntable Song." This magnificent and bouncy song from "Something In the Wind" would surely have been a huge hit had it not come so late in the era. It very much has that Big Band sound of many huge hits of the Swing era. It is one of Durbin's most fun songs, yet atypical as it was popular music rather than opera. It is a sheer delight those fond of Durbin's music will find themselves playing over and over.

This was a cherished gift from friends for my birthday and I could not be happier with it. Deanna Durbin will always be remembered by both film and music buffs. She bridged the gap between what was then considered the stuffy opera crowd and popular music. Durbin proved you could like both or, in fact, sing both were you so inclined and gifted.

There was no bigger or more beloved star in movies than Deanna Durbin. Songbirds come and go but "The Last Rose of Summer" will forever remain in bloom for film and music lovers of days gone by.

4.0 out of 5 stars Deanna Durbin Music, July 6, 2011

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This review is from: Can't Help Singing (Original Film Soundtracks) [ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED] (Audio CD)

Not the best quality CD but still good. The thing about this CD is the fact that the songs are recordings are from the movies the songs come from, so sometimes there will be some talking form other actors in the song. But that could be that the oringials may be lost. If you saw the movie and like the song as on the movie then this CD's for you.