Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs Of Leiber And Stoller (1995 Original Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]

Jerry Leiber (Composer), Jerry / Spector, Phil Lieber (Composer), Louis St. Louis (Conductor), B.J. Crosby (Performer), Victor Trent Cook (Performer), Frederick B. Owens (Performer), Ken Ard (Performer), Adrian Bailey (Performer), Brenda Braxton (Performer), Pattie Darcy Jones (Performer), David Keyes (Performer), DeLee Lively (Performer), Michael Park (Performer), Mike Stoller (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: B.J. Crosby, Victor Trent Cook, Frederick B. Owens, Ken Ard, Adrian Bailey, et al.
• Conductor: Louis St. Louis
• Composer: Jerry Leiber, Jerry / Spector, Phil Lieber
• Audio CD (May 30, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B000002J4V
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,751 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Act 1. Neighborhood

2. Act 1. Young Blood

3. Act 1. Falling

4. Act 1. Ruby Baby

5. Act 1. Dance With Me

6. Act 1. Neighborhood (Reprise)

7. Act 1. Keep On Rollin'

8. Act 1. Searchin'

9. Act 1. Kansas City

10. Act 1. Trouble

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Act 2. Baby, That is Rock & Roll

2. Act 2. Yakety Yak

3. Act 2. Charlie Brown

4. Act 2. Stay A While

5. Act 2. Pearl's A Singer

6. Act 2. Teach Me How to Shimmy

7. Act 2. You're The Boss

8. Act 2. Loving You

9. Act 2. Treat Me Nice

10. Act 2. Hound Dog

See all 35 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

21 songs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My original copy is wearing out, so I'm buying a second!, October 9, 2000

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Annette Marcucilli "annettemarc" (Castaic, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs Of Leiber And Stoller (1995 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

Was AMAZED at the Hines "official" review. I disagree vehemently. (His initial statement seems to indicate that he did NOT see the show ... Major Bummer for Mr. Hines, I'd say.)

Saw the show in NYC in December, 1996 -- bought the CD in the theatre lobby on my way out, as I KNEW I had to own it. It's worn from use (by myself and by my 22 year old daughter).

Yes, I own the original versions of many of the songs ... have a big collection which includes many CD's, tapes, and LP's (Yes, I'm THAT old...) of the Drifters, Coasters, and Ben E. King. I have loved all these songs since dancing to them at my high school sock-hops 30+ years back. Classics. What's not to like?

I see no reason to make a comparison between the original artists' renditions, and the versions found on this album. I frankly find it absurd to judge artistic works (or various interpretations of the same works) as if they were in competition with one another.

I receive just as much enjoyment from listening to the songs on "Smokey Joe's Cafe" as I do listening to the original artists' renditions. And this CD offers a compilation and variety that is hard to resist.

I recommend this HEARTILY, whether or not you ever see the show.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible taste of the best songs ever written, January 9, 2003

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This review is from: Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs Of Leiber And Stoller (1995 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

The combination of Leiber and Stoller is amazing. Together they created some of the best known hits of the 50s and 60s. Who could forget "Jailhouse Rock"? Along with "Jailhouse Rock" many other songs grace the stage in Smokey Joe's Cafe. Get this CD. It is one of the best Broadway musicals I have seen. The talent displayed by this cast is unparalled... even better than the original recording in some cases! I highly recommend this to ANYONE. Heck, I've been listening to it for 5 years... and I'm only 20!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 50s& 60s-Romantic&Energetic Collection, December 17, 2001

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D. Nace "CarbonSRT4" (Florida, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs Of Leiber And Stoller (1995 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

I first heard the CD about 4 years ago and listened to it countless times. Then the road tour came to Olympia, WA, and I went to see it. What a pleasure it was to see it, the singers have great voices and just bring the music alive, making it enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed "Little Egypt", and "I'm a Woman..." I recommend this CD to anyone who loves listening to the good times of the 50s and 60s and anyone who has to the chance to see the performance, go and see it! You won't regret it :)