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1776: The New Broadway Cast Recording (1997) [CAST RECORDING]

Sherman Edwards (Composer), Brent Spiner (Performer), Danny Marcus (Performer), Gregg Edelman (Performer), John Herrera (Performer), Lauren Ward (Performer), MacIntyre Dixon (Performer), Merwin Foard (Performer)
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Product Details

  • Performer: Brent Spiner, Danny Marcus, Gregg Edelman, John Herrera, Lauren Ward, et al.
  • Composer: Sherman Edwards
  • Audio CD (December 16, 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Cast Recording
  • Label: Tvt
  • ASIN: B000000GU0
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,923 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #31 in  Music > Indie Music > Soundtracks

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Sit Down, JohnThe New Broadway Cast 3:23Album Only
listen  2. Piddle, Twiddle, And ResolveThe New Broadway Cast 4:20Album Only
listen  3. Till ThenThe New Broadway Cast 1:02Album Only
listen  4. The Lees Of Old VirginiaThe New Broadway Cast 3:50Album Only
listen  5. But Mr. AdamsThe New Broadway Cast 5:21Album Only
listen  6. Yours, Yours, YoursThe New Broadway Cast 3:03Album Only
listen  7. He Plays The ViolinThe New Broadway Cast 4:19Album Only
listen  8. Cool, Cool, Considerate MenThe New Broadway Cast 5:07Album Only
listen  9. Momma Look SharpThe New Broadway Cast 3:36Album Only
listen10. The EggThe New Broadway Cast 3:28Album Only
listen11. Molasses To RumThe New Broadway Cast 6:10Album Only
listen12. ComplimentsThe New Broadway Cast 2:18Album Only
listen13. Is Anybody ThereThe New Broadway Cast 6:16Album Only


On this CD:
  1. 1776, musical play Overture/Sit Down, John
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Brent Spiner
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  2. 1776, musical play Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Brent Spiner
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  3. 1776, musical play Till Then
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Brent Spiner
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  4. 1776, musical play The Lees of Old Virginia
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Brent Spiner, Merwin Foard
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  5. 1776, musical play But Mr. Adams
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with John Herrera, Brent Spiner, Danny Marcus
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  6. 1776, musical play Yours, Yours, Yours
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Brent Spiner
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  7. 1776, musical play He Plays The Violin
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Lauren Ward, Brent Spiner
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  8. 1776, musical play Cool, Cool, Considerate Men
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  9. 1776, musical play Momma Look Sharp
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with MacIntyre Dixon
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  10. 1776, musical play The Egg
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Brent Spiner
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  11. 1776, musical play Molasses to Rum
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Gregg Edelman
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  12. 1776, musical play Compliments
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler

  13. 1776, musical play Is Anybody There?/Finale
    Composed by Sherman Edwards
    with Brent Spiner
    Conducted by Thad Wheeler


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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Better in some ways than the original, less in others..., December 11, 2003
I am a huge fan of the original play. Rather than review the play, I would like to compare the 2 recordings strengths and weaknesses.

The strength of the new cast recording is the quality of the singing. Every single performance is phenomenal and strong. There really isn't a weak or bad voice in the bunch. Brent Spiner suprisingly does a fine job as Adams.

Yet it's weakness is the very thing that makes this recording strong. Much of the charm of the original cast was that it was as much the performance behind the singing as the singing itself. Perhaps it's my bias from what I grew up to and am use to hearing, but I still prefer the original.

Still, I think more people may find this recording more enjoyable, especially if they haven't seen the play. I guess it's personal preference which you would choose. So if you prefer better singing, this is the album for you.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars From Skeptic to Fan in one listen, June 4, 2002
I was surprised at how much I liked "1776." The concept (a musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence) seems so ludicrous at first, that I was sure it must be a bad musical. I was wrong, wrong, wrong.

The CD hooked me first, with the musicals elegant tunes and poignant lyrics. The excitement of this period is fully captured in the characters and story. "1776" manages that rare blend of comedy, drama and romance. Historical characters that I had never thought much of come alive, without mockery.

I have no particular attachment to Brent Spiner or Pat Hingle, and I have never heard the original recording. I felt that both men sang proudly and well. Their voices did justice to the songs and the story.

After loving the CD so much, I had the chance to see "1776" performed. Wow! It's a great musical.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!!, March 31, 2001
By Judy Morris (Brick, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
This is my absolute favorite musical, ever! The characters are wonderful interpretations of the members of the 2nd Continental Congress, and the history in the show is surprisingly accurate. I have both this version and the original, and it's hard to decide which one is better. I must admitt, John Cullum is the best Edward Rutledge, even though Gregg Edleman does a wonderful job, and Ronald Holgate will always be Richard Henry Lee to me. William Daniels and Brent Spiner are almost equal. All in all, this is a wonderful CD, for anyone interested in the history of our nation, or just in a funny and thought-provoking musical.
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