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Victor/Victoria (1982 Film Soundtrack) [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack]

Henry Mancini , Leslie Bricusse , Julie Andrews , Robert Preston , Lesley Ann Warren Audio CD
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  • Performer: Henry Mancini, Leslie Bricusse, Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren
  • Audio CD (June 18, 2002)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered, Soundtrack
  • Label: Rhino
  • ASIN: B000066RM3
  • Also Available in: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,086 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Main Title (Crazy World)
2. Cherry Ripe - Julie Andrews
3. Alone In Paris
4. Gay Paree - Robert Preston
5. You And Me
6. You And Me/The Idea
7. Enter Leclou
8. A Sub For Lover
9. King's Can Can
10. Le Jazz Hot - Julie Andrews
11. Medley: Le Jazz Hot (Bows)/The Unveiling
12. You And Me
13. I'm Horny
14. Chicago, Illinois
15. The Shady Dame From Seville - Julie Andrews
16. Cat And Mouse
17. Chicago, Illinois - Lesley Ann
18. The Big Lift
19. Elegant
20. Drag Blues
See all 31 tracks on this disc

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Largely moribund since the mid-'60s, the Hollywood film musical has only occasionally piqued the interest of an ambitious filmmaker in the decades since. Nineteen eighty-two's transgender-themed, depression-era romp once again teamed director Blake Edwards with longtime musical collaborator Henry Mancini (whose work here alongside lyricist Leslie Bricusse netted him a Best Song Score Oscar®). But the real news was Edwards's casting of screen musical legend Julie Andrews--his wife--in the typecasting-be-damned lead role of the down-on-her-luck singer who eventually triumphs by passing herself off as both sides of a female impersonator cabaret act. Mancini's score is as playful as the premise, lampooning everything from stuffy operatic clichés to the "hot jazz" of '30s Parisian cabaret with his deft melodic touch, while he and Bricusse serve up a spare, if nigh-perfect slate of songs to match. Highlighted by Andrews's diva-mocking "Cherry Ripe," sultry takes of "Le Jazz Hot" and "The Shady Dame from Seville," and the show-stopping "Crazy World," the soundtrack also gets masterful turns from fellow musical-comedy legend Robert Preston on the campy "Gay Paree" and an outtake of "You and Me"(a duet with Andrews) as well as Lesley Ann Warren's ditzy delight, "Chicago, Illinois." This remastered 20th-anniversary edition is also fleshed out by 10 previously unreleased cues from Mancini's evocative orchestral score and a rehearsal take of "Shady Lady from Seville." --Jerry McCulley

Product Description

All that wonderful Mancini music from the 1982 cabaret-comedy classic PLUS 10 unissued songs! Le Jazz Hot; Gay Paree; Alone in Paris; Cat and Mouse , and the rest of those enchanting songs sung by Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren et al join unheard gems.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I bought the first Victor/Victoria CD when it came out about ten years ago. Although the music from this great film can never disappoint, that first CD did, because the music sounded like it was recorded in an echo chamber. Dull, and with tons of reverb, it sounded no better than my old LP.

Now, finally, the Turner/Rhino crew have done their usual job of magic and created a beautiful sounding album that glistens with the same excellence that the movie did. Not only are all the songs and underscore here, but they even included a great rehearsal cut with Robert Preston cracking up everyone at the recording session.

Of course, Julie Andrews magnificent vocals highlight this great album, and they've never sounded better. We also are given a chance to hear the whole song "Cherry Ripe" which was just briefly excerpted in the movie. A true treat for Andrews fans.

As you listen to Mancini's underscore, you can relive the hilarity of the movie, and begin to giggle as you recall the wit and wonder of Blake Edwards' inspired farce.

Last, but certainly not least, this CD is impeccably packaged, accompanied by lots of rare photos, and a very informative essay into the history of the production.

Plainly said, if you have the old CD, throw it out, and get this new one immediately. You'll be glad you did!

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This new Rhino / Turner music 2002 re-issue of the "Victor Victoria" soundtrack is just amazing! The whole thing has been remastered and the sound is like nothing you have heard ever before. It truly lets Julie Andrews and the rest of the casts' performances sparkle like you are hearing them live and for the first time. The inclusion of Julie singing the full version of "Cherry Ripe" is worth the purchase of this CD alone. My heavens, this woman is talented. Hearing performances like this by Julie, really makes you appreciate her great gift when it was at the top of it's form. "Le Jazz Hot" is a real experience in itself, and this new mix of it will just knock you out.

Many extra tracks, never before available even on the 1994 expanded release, are on this new CD and they sound incredible as well. "You and Me" sung by Julie and Robert Preston is here in it's original movie version for the first time, as well as the original LP version. The jazz instrumental of "You and Me" is now better than ever if that's possible. It really has a "live" quality to it now. Much more of Mancini's background score is included for the first time. Wow.. what classy, romantic mood music it is. This beautiful Oscar winning Henry Mancini score is one of his best. The "Crazy World" main title track, with it's gorgeous French sound, is so heartbreakingly beautiful, you can listen to it again and again.

This work is the combination of some of the greatest talents of our time. This CD will surely become a favorite.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the ultimate Julie Andrews musical March 4, 2004
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
VICTOR/VICTORIA is most probably Julie Andrews' most-accomplished and effective movie musical performance. Singing the sparkling songs by Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse, Miss Andrews is beautifully showcased.

VICTOR/VICTORIA is based on the little-known German fim 'Viktor und Viktoria', and recounts the story of a penniless opera singer, stranded in Paris, called Victoria Grant. Victoria makes a friend in nightclub entertainer Toddy (Robert Preston - THE MUSIC MAN, MACK AND MABEL) who suggests that she masquerade as a gay polish female impersonator. The ruse works, and 'Victor' is the toast of Paris, until Victoria falls in love with a handsome Chicago mobster called King Marchan (James Garner). Adding complications is King's ditzy moll Norma (Lesley Ann Warren - CINDERELLA, THE HAPPIEST MILLIONAIRE).

The score for VICTOR/VICTORIA runs the gamut from the showstoppers ("Le Jazz Hot") to the torchy ballads ("Crazy World"). Other standout numbers include Robert Preston's charming "Gay Paree" as well as Lesley Ann Warren's racy and raucus salute to "Chicago Illinois".

Highly-recommended.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional! December 27, 1999
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Format:Audio CD
This CD is tops in every way. It is one of Henry Mancini's most beautiful scores and certainly one of Julie Andrews' greatest performances. The sound quality of this recording is very good. The main title instrumental of "Crazy World" is pure heaven. Julie's recordings of "Le Jazz Hot", "The Shady Dame From Seville" and "Crazy World" are amazing.

Included along with the vocal selections are the great instumentals from the film as well. "You And Me" is one of the most sophisticated and classy jazz performaces of all time. You will love owning this CD of this great film soundtrack.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, great soundtrack! March 12, 2007
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is one of my favorite movies, and I'm not sure why it took me so long to think to look for the soundtrack! I've had it for about a month now, and I love it.

Julie Andrews and Robert Preston are flawless (as usual), and it's just a lot of fun~particularly the rehearsal of Preston doing "The Shady Dame From Seville". I'm also a big fan of their duet "You and Me". All of the songs are wonderful showcases for Andrews' voice, showing her range and also various styles~from Cherry Ripe to Le Jazz Hot. What an amazing singer!

This would be a wonderful addition to to your CD collection for the musical prowess of Julie Andrews alone, but the soundtrack is a must for any fan of the movie.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Two different versions, be careful when ordering
With this soundtrack release, there are two different versions each vastly different quality from one another. I am giving one of the two of these versions 5 stars. Read more
Published 24 days ago by B. Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome music!!
love the music...has every song from the movie on it! love the music of Henry Mancini....so very talented. great to sing along with.
Published 2 months ago by jlp
5.0 out of 5 stars great addition to my collection
I really enjoyed this ST due to the additional material that was included, song arrangements that were great in the orginial movie are now included here, this is and will be a... Read more
Published 23 months ago by badblue4x4
5.0 out of 5 stars Le Jazz Hot!
Victor/Victoria is on my top ten list of favorite movies. Everything about the movie was a delight. Don't know what it is about Julie Andrews, but the lady makes me smile. Read more
Published on April 24, 2010 by gwennie-michele
5.0 out of 5 stars terrific reproduction
I love this picture, especially the music, and was happy to receive the soundtrack... it is excellent.
Published on March 30, 2010 by Jane L. Mcgovern
5.0 out of 5 stars it took a while but I got it
It took a while to receive Finally heard from vendor after I filed a claim with amazon I had tried to contact vender a few times as item was not received in the advised delivery... Read more
Published on February 27, 2009 by Jay S. Hecht
5.0 out of 5 stars LE JAZZ HOT, BABY!: THE BEST "VICTOR/VICTORIA" SOUNDTRACK
"VICTOR/VICTORIA" is one of my all-time favorite films. I can't believe this Soundtrack Reissue from Rhino Movie Music and Turner Classic Movies has been available since 2002. Read more
Published on August 7, 2007 by DEWEY M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A good score by the great Mancini
This musical presents some of the best songs by Henry Mancini, sung by

the fabulous Julie Andrews. Read more
Published on January 27, 2007 by Odilon Rocha
3.0 out of 5 stars Only Bright Spot: Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini gave us so much of our consciousness of the 1960s and 1970s, and yet was "out" almost as soon as he was "in. Read more
Published on May 22, 2006 by John P Bernat
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT
I really only got this for one song but I love this whole thing. So for once I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone should have it.
Published on October 26, 2005 by Jennifer E. Marinan
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