The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1960 Original Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]

Meredith Willson (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 30, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B000002SO6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,431 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ABSOLUTELY CHARMING "MOLLY BROWN", August 16, 2000

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Karl Hess (Sandy, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1960 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

I first became enamored with this musical when I saw an electrifying theatre performance by Jane Powell. Racing to the record store and hurrying home to hear my new LP, I fell hopelessly and happily under the spell of Meridith Wilson's "Molly Brown". The play is a love story of two bold and brassy bumpkins who strike gold in Colorado's Leadville. Coming from rags to riches, Molly is determined to make it big with the wealthy and beautiful people of Denver, but it is not until she travels Europe, gains a little class and returns "unsinkable" after surviving her return trip home on the Titanic that she is finally accepted by Denver's elect. Harve Presnell is Leadville Johnny Brown with his marvelous, rich voice and Tammy Grimes is his spunky wife, Molly. Her voice is throaty and warm and her characterization downright irresistable. Meredith Willson's score is spirited, tuneful and gives a powerful upbeat message with many singable, heartwarming songs. You'll catch Molly's spirit and determination in your own life as the words repeat in your mind, "I Ain't Down Yet". Truly upbeat!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IT ''AIN'T DOWN YET''!, August 30, 1999

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Boz - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1960 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

While this score is not the classic that "The Music Man" is, it still has many delightful songs. It also stars the unique and delightful Tammy Grimes and the talented Harve Presnell. This show is an underappreciated gem.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tammy Grimes as the spirited MOLLY BROWN; superb!, October 11, 2003

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Byron Kolln (the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1960 Original Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN was composer-lyricist Meredith Willson's followup to his 1957 smash THE MUSIC MAN. It was another hit, albeit not as big, running a respectable 532 performances, thanks to the starpower of Tammy Grimes as the titular character.

The story recounts the "true story" of Molly Tobin, a girl from the backwoods who wins the heart and affections of Johnny 'Leadville' Brown. When Johnny strikes it rich, they move to well-to-do Denver. Encountering snobbery and hostility in their new circle of Denver society, Molly decides to tour the continent. It's only after Molly survives the maiden voyage of the Titanic that she earns the title of 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown'...

Tammy Grimes (42ND STREET) is perfectly-suited to the hyper-kinetic title role. Harve Presnell is wonderful as Johnny 'Leadville'( a role he repeated in the subsequent film version), with a supporting cast including Joseph Sirola, Sterling Clark and Mona Dalmes.

Meredith Willson wrote a honey of a score, which includes Molly's anthemic opening number "I Ain't Down Yet", and Johnny's soaring love ballad "I'll Never Say No". Other standouts include "My Own Brass Bed", "Chick-a-Pen", "If I Knew" and "Up Where the People Are".

Although the score is by no means as good as THE MUSIC MAN, it has its own special charms. A lovely cast album.