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High Society [Cast Recording]

Soundtrack/Cast Album Audio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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1. Overture/High Society/Riding High
2. Throwing A Ball Tonight
3. Little One
4. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
5. I Love Paris
6. She's Got That Thing
7. She's Got That Thing (Reprise)
8. Once Upon A Time
9. I Worship You
10. True Love
11. High Society/Let's Misbehave
12. I'm Getting Myself Ready For You
13. Just One Of Those Things
14. Well, Did You Evah?You're Sensational
15. Montage: Say It With Gin/Ridin' High (Reprise)
16. It's All Right With Me
17. He's A Right Guy
18. Samantha/Finale

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Cast Recording Jun 19 2000
Format:Audio CD
This is such a wonderful musical - Cole Porter at his best - I listen to it over and over and over. I'm very proud to be producing it for a Northern California Community Theater group - a "Silicon Valley Premiere" since only A.C.T. has done it before my group. Wondeful melodies, music, lyrics - everything. I can picture the show unfolding and the love that is truly evident between Tracy and Dexter, though she has to learn a few things 'bout life first - and come off her "holier than thou" cloud. A wonderful theater experience!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very pleasant but not absolutely top drawer Sep 26 1999
Format:Audio CD
In 1939 there was "The Philadelphia Story" as a stage smash. In 1940 it was a screen smash. In 1956 it was a film musical of some note. Finally in 1997 there opened on a San Francisco stage and the next year in New York a musical based on the second film and on the original play-- thereby completing the cycle. And thank you, DRG, for issuing a CD version of this latest incarnation, High Society (drg 19011). Of course as was done twice before with Gershwin, many other Cole Porter songs are added to those used in the film; so we have "True Love" here and "I Love Paris" there, with the perhaps or perhaps not excusable "additional lyrics" (I hope not an attempt to "improve" on Porter!)-all of which is sung with verve by an energetic cast that are not the cat's meow vocally but are winning nevertheless, headed by Melissa Errico, Daniel McDonald, Randy Graff, Stephen Bogardus, and John McMartin. So if you love Cole Porter-and who honestly does not?-you will enjoy this offering very much indeed.
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This CD was a thoroughly pleasant surprise. The 1950s MGM musical, 'High Society', is fondly remembered by many. However, I've always thought its score and the performances of the songs, especially by Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong (ironic, kindly), Celeste Holm and Bing Crosby were its best features. The book seems dated and irrelevant. Earlier attempts have been made to bring 'High Society' to the stage and they, like this version, have raided the Cole Porter songbook to flesh out a fairly short film score. Oddly they, like this version, have omitted my personal fave song from the movie, 'Mind If I Make Love to You', a sensuous piece of sophisticated '50s show music. Am I the only person who likes it? Why is it left out by revivalists? This version, unlike in particular a very disappointing London cast recording from the '80s, strikes me as a fine Cole Porter musical. The interpolated songs generally work very well. While 'High Society' (the song) loses something when not delivered by Louis Armstrong, the Greek chorus of singers who present it here are a valid alternative. Best thing about the disc is that the vocal qualities are even throughout and invariably impressive. Additionally it offers snatches of dialogue which are convincing and give the songs context. While the Capitol 'High Society' soundtrack recording is a must for fans and is irreplaceable this version is utterly different and totally valid on its own terms. It's also a thoroughly enjoyable hour of classy music. If in doubt - buy!
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4.0 out of 5 stars High cast for hig society!!!!!!!
Daniel McDonald is the right voice for Dexter! And what a great work for Randy Graff, Bogardus and John McMartin as Uncle Willy! And for Melissa Errico... Read more
Published on Jun 28 1999 by Alberto S. V
4.0 out of 5 stars Some new, some old
Having been something of the a fan of the movie High Society, I purchased the CD of the musical. I was delighted by some of the new songs in the score, and somewhat disappointed... Read more
Published on Jun 5 1999 by John Rice
3.0 out of 5 stars Why even bother?
I was really dissapointed when I listened to the recording. Melissa Errico has been my favorite actress ever since "My Fair Lady" and I was so excited to hear her sing... Read more
Published on April 30 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!!!
This show has to be the best show that I have ever seen in my life-a show which should NOT have closed. However, it did, but one can relive it listening to the soundtrack. Read more
Published on April 28 1999 by dramavixen@aol.com
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful!
This CD is wonderful! True, you would think with all the time since it was recorded and when they actually released it that they would have the songs in order. Read more
Published on April 24 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Well did you Evah? What a swell party this is!
This is the one of my most anticipated CDs since I saw the show in April in previews. Yes, the show was weak, but the casting was amazing, the music. Read more
Published on April 22 1999
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Published on April 21 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
This is an awesome musical that should not have closed. Daniel McDonald has the most incredible voice, and Stephen Bogardus and Randy Graff are amazing as Liz Imbrie and Mike... Read more
Published on Mar 16 1999 by Farin
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Show-never should've closed!
I saw "High Society" on Broadway last August and loved it. Melissa Errico and Daniel McDonald, the leads, are fantastic. Read more
Published on Mar 13 1999
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