Customer Reviews

Pepe (1960 Film)

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I bought the CD for one song, Judy Garland's number "The Far Away Part of Town". For some strange reason this great number is only available on this CD. This Andre Previn piece is rare, haunting, and beautiful. It's like the number was written with Judy in mind and her performance of it is nothing short of extraordinary. In the movie the song is in the backgorund of a dance number with Shirley Jones. The movie plot is just an excuse for a number of cameos by great actors and artists. However, the Garland number is the best of the bunch.

...buy this cd just for the ultra cool Bobby Darin cut!!!!!!!
The rest isn't so bad either!!

Jim P

What a wonderful find! Never heard of this movie. Made way before my time. But love all the talent on this CD. Don't hesitate, it's full of beautiful music. I've got a ton of CDs from Garland, Crosby and Davis, but these tracks are all new to me. Highly Recommended.

I bought this c.d. for just two tracks to play on my KWXY Radio show. The first is the Oscar nominated "Far away part of Town" by Garland. Ms. Garland did not appear in the movie "Pepe" however, the poster procalimed "and featuring the voice of Judy Garland". It's a wonderful ballad of loneliness and longing. The second track I wanted was "Suzy's Theme". Bing Crosby and Maurice Chevalier are also featured on this c.d., you have to be a true movie buff to want this offering but there are enough of us out there. Thanks to Collector's Choice for this re-issue. Don Wardell. Palm Springs.