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Music From The Life: A New Musical (1995 Concept Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

Jennifer Holliday, Billy Stritch, Liza Minnelli, Bobby Short, Cy Coleman, Joe Williams, Ira Gasman, Jack Jones

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Product Details

Audio CD (May 21, 1996)
Original Release Date: May 21, 1996
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Cast Recording
Label: RCA
ASIN: B000003FSM
Also Available in: Audio Cassette

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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1. Piece of the Action - Lou Rawls
2. He's No Good - Jennifer Holliday
3. Use What You Got - Liza Minnelli
4. You Can't Get to Heaven - Billy Preston
5. I'm Leaving You - Jack Jones, Jack Jones
6. My Body - Lesley Gore
7. Composer's Turn Medley: The Oldest Profession/Was That a Smile/A ... - Cy Coleman
8. Mr. Greed - Joe Williams
9. We Had a Dream - Liza Minnelli
10. Easy Money - George Burns
11. My Way or the Highway - Lou Rawls
12. Hookers' Ball - Bobby Short
13. People Magazine - Liza Minnelli, Billy Stritch

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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! This is Great Stuff, May 28, 2003

By	Peter Cruz "superman525600" (Beverly Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It has a lot of great performances that contrast the Broadway version. By far Jennifer Holliday's version of "He's No Good" is incredible--she could have won another Tony for that song.

Liza's "We Had A Dream" is one of her best I've ever heard her. And the Jack Jones version of "I'm Leaving You" was quite good too. With this CD one gets why they put "The Life" on Broadway. If you get a copy of this, you will be the ENVY of all your friends who appreciate musical theatre.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Broadway Concept Album, March 4, 2003

By	James Fenos "music freak" (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The musical that never was. This cd contains brilliant performances, George Burns appears here for what was his final recording session. Jennifer Holliday's "He's No Good" is so tender and the strings so soft. This album explores the world of prostitution and compels us to feel sympathy for them. After listening to this cd, you will.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Great CD!!!!!, January 18, 1998

By	Dan Costello (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews

A poignant, telling story of prostitutes in and around Times Square during the 1980's. Many people argue this show was the most solid of the 1996-1997 season, and I would have to agree. The dance music and songs by "Barnum" creator Cy Coleman really can't be topped. Some of the best contemporary voices (including B'way and Soul "Diva" Lillias White in her Tony-Award winning portrayal) are heard on this CD. A Must-Have for any B'way Fan!!! END

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4.0 out of 5 stars Use what you got before what you have is gone!
A great companion piece to the Cast Album of the muscial. Great celebs sing the songs. Highly Recommend. Wish they would have put the musical on dvd tho.

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