Adolph Green, Betty Comden - Bells Are Ringing (1956 Original Broadway Cast)
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Free Music Review: You'll Love Holliday And That's About All
Hit: 3 Stars
The show itself is hardly a classic. In fact, were it not for the incomparable Judy Holliday, "Bells Are Ringing" would have chimned itself into obscurity during previews. Since times have changed since 1956, not everyone (especially those under 30) will get a kick out of the stinging "Drop That Name." "The Party's Over," however, is a classic like the show's star. Some of the other song's, aren't worth five cents. Holliday rules. "Bells" does not.Free Music Review: Great addition to a Broadway collection....
Hit: 5 Stars
It's so nice to have CDs remastered; takes away the grainy feeling you get from listening to a record. Judy Holliday was absolutely PERFECT in this recording, she has a wonderful tone. Her happiness is addictive (listen to this after you had a bad day and just TRY to frown), and she is utterly HILLARIOUS. Jean Stapleton is a knockout as well, not to be missed. Mucha-Cha-Cha, The Party's Over, and Drop That Name are completely marvelous songs that have Styne's signature style oozing out of them. But the best number by far is Holliday's 11 o'clock number, I'm Going Back (probably THE song to listen to on the album). This is also better than the OBCR because it has some fabulous extra tracks, especially Boogie-Woogie-Shoogie Baby of Mine, which is one of the most addictive songs written (I seriously sang it in my sleep), the best part being that Styne himself sang it! Also a must for any Jerome Robbins fans (and yes, I know you people exist, I watched the 1988 Tonys! :)) so don't delay in ordering it. You'll be glad you did, I'll be glad you did, and Jule Styne will be glad you did as well :)Free Music Review: It's For You!
Hit: 4 Stars
"Bells are Ringing" is a classic 1950's musical comedy with several standards, including "Just in Time" and "The Party's Over". Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote the score. The Comden & Green lyrics are clever, and Styne wrote one of his most melodic scores. Judy Holiday is a comic doll as Ella Peterson, the telephone answering service girl who meddles in the lives as her customers. The big mystery of the show is the male lead, Sydney Chaplin. He won a Tony for his role, but he can't sing!Free Music Review: Unforgettable Judy Holliday
Hit: 4 Stars
Supposedly Judy Holliday was terrified about performing in this (an enormous Broadway hit) because she believed she "couldn't sing"; yet, while her tone is not pure, she can put over a number with the best of them through her sheer joyful spirit and inestimable comic talent. Although the minor numbers performed by Eddie Foy, Jr. and Jean Stapleton are sometimes minor indeed, this show elicited several great Styne standards, including "Long Before I Met You," "Just in Time," and of course "The Party's Over", while the dazzling "Drop That Name" shows you just how good Comden and Green at their best can really be. But the show, in the end, is really Holliday's, and her great eleven-o'-clock number, "I'm Going Back," is certainly something to hear.Free Music Review: Rare American Culture - The Musical Theatre
Hit: 5 Stars
This combination of talents reflects the best of the now extinct American Musical. Amazing music by Jule Styne, clever and sophisticated presentation by Comden & Green and great casting. The film version was no comparison and this live restored recording showcases Judy Holliday and Sydney Chaplin in the 50's style we would all like to recapture.
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