Pajama Game [SOUNDTRACK]

Richard Adler (Composer), Frank de Vol (Conductor), Carol Haney (Performer), Doris Day (Performer), Eddie Foy (Performer), John Raitt (Performer), Reta Shaw (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Carol Haney, Doris Day, Eddie Foy, John Raitt, Reta Shaw
• Conductor: Frank de Vol
• Composer: Richard Adler
• Audio CD (July 10, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B00005LN0M
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,968 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Doris Day takes the Tony award-winning Broadway smash The Pajama Game and transforms it into one of her most memorable screen hits. This original Columbia recording captures the spirit and playfulness of the stage version with John Raitt, Eddie Foy Jr., and Carol Haney recreating their Broadway roles. Steam Heat, Hey There and Hernando's Hideaway are but a few of the show-stopping songs featured on this historic soundtrack. 11 tracks are included on this lovingly remastered edition with a bonus track, Man Who Invented Love by Doris Day with Frank DeVol and His Orchestra. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Doris Day leads cast in lively film verson of Broadway hit, February 8, 2004

By	Mark Andrew Lawrence "Theatre Reviewer" (Toronto) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Your choice between the original Broadway cast and the movie soundtrack depends largely on your preference for either Janis Paige on the former and Doris Day on the latter.

Day sings it better, however the Broadway cast album has better sound as well as an overture and three songs, "A New Town is a Blue Town", "Her Is" and "Think of the Time I save" were dropped from the movie.

The soundtrack album, however, includes extended dance music from "I'll Never Be Jealous again" and "Once-a-year-day" and despite the boxy Warner Bros soundtage sound, the music is given a lively performance.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's About Time!, July 17, 2001

By	Peter Prainito (Lombard, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finally, things are happening in terms of musicals! First we get the DVD version of The Pajama Game which is very fine indeed, and now the long-awaited CD soundtrack. Considering the recording was made in 1957, the sound of this CD is acceptable. At times the recording sounds a little harsh, but the music, songs, and singing are so good that one's ear easily adapts. Doris Day and John Raitt are in their prime and sing beautifully, but so does the rest of the supporting cast. If you love the movie you must own this soundtrack. I only hope "Calamity Jane" (another Doris Day musical) becomes available soon on DVD and CD.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm only 16 and I love the movie and soundtrack.., December 8, 2003

By	Lizzie Romero (Walnut, CA) - See all my reviews

This is an exellent soundtrack baby. Doris Day has the purrfect vocie, full righ and clear. I'm only 16 and realize taht Doris posseses the finest vocie of any female on the planet. If you like the mvoe or Doris' singing you will LOVE this cd.