Strike Up The Band (1990 Studio Cast) [Cast Recording]

George Gershwin (Artist), Ira Gershwin (Artist), John Mauceri (Artist), Brent Barrett (Artist), Don Chastain (Artist), Rebecca Luker (Artist), Jason Graae (Artist), Beth Fowler (Artist), Charles Goff (Artist), Juliet Lambert (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 11, 1991)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Nonesuch
• ASIN: B000005J11
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,782 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #98 in Music > Broadway & Vocalists > Musicals > Classic Musicals

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. Overture

2. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. Fletcher's American Cheese Choral Society

3. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. 17 and 21

4. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. Typical Self-Made American

5. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. Meadow Serenade

6. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. Unofficial Spokesman

7. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. Patriotic Rally

8. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. The Man I Love

9. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. Yankee Doodle Rhythm

10. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 1. 17 and 21 (reprise)

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 2. Oh This Is Such A Lovely War

2. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 2. Hoping That Someday You'd Care

3. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 2. Come-Look-At-The-War Choral Society

4. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 2. Military Dancing Drill

5. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 2. How About A Man?

6. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 2. Finaletto Act 2

7. Strike Up the Band, musical (first version): Act 2. Homeward Bound / The Girl I Love (reprise)

8. Strike Up the Band, musical (second version): Interlude: Strike Up The Band

9. Strike Up the Band, musical (second version): I Mean To Say

10. Strike Up the Band, musical (second version): Soon

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Political commentary from Kaufman/Gershwin, December 10, 2002

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LifeboatB (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strike Up The Band (1990 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

According to the fascinating liner notes, this show flopped when it was first introduced on Broadway in 1927, because George S. Kaufman's script contained scathing anti-war commentary that hit too close to home just a few years after WWI. The show was rewritten and the controversial parts watered down for the more popular versions mounted on Broadway in 1930, and later by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in Hollywood. This disc re-creates the original version, with beautiful 20's orchestration that lacks the sappiness of, say, some 50's Broadway musical arrangements. The songs are both beautiful and clever, and the vocalists delightful. Highly recommended for Gershwin fans.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gershwins Strike up the band, March 17, 2001

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Megan Doyle (Nesconset, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strike Up The Band (1990 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

I thought that this cd was priceless. it really brings back the old style of quality broadway. All ages can and will enjoy the upbeat tempo of certian songs and the slower songs that contain more depth to them. I would definatly reccomend this album to anyone of any age group. It is timeless!!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is what I call A REAL CLASSIC !, May 9, 2008

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Julio Lopez "soundtrack fan" (Santiago, Chile) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strike Up The Band (1990 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

An absolute MUST for any Broadway musical fan.It contains songs and melodies which are symbolic in the History of Broadway. Besides, this version is a real delight both because of the presentation (it's a double album) and the recording quality. Don't think it twice and get it. You certainly won't regret it.