Annie Get Your Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Re-release of 1950 Film)
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Free Music Review: Buy it for the movie it could of been
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this especially for the "missing " Garland soundtracks. And yes , anything Hutton sang, Judy sang better. It goes to prove that as a singer, Betty was a struggling artisan, croaking out the words badly at times. Whereas,when Judy the artist sings, you can feel every emotion and nuance that you would expect from a great artist.
Even though the movie version with Hutton isn't the greatest, it's still worthy of getting for your collection. Hutton's version adds a bit of zaniness to the character that neither Judy, or Ethel would want to attempt. With Garland the movie would have been entirely different, and knowing Judy's ability to rise to the occassion, it probably would have been better. After all,there is a reason why she has been known as the "world's greatest entertainer". Even in her outtakes that were supposed to be "so horrible", she seemed to have that performers ability to entertain. (I felt her outtakes were better than Hutton's finished performances.)
That being said, this soundtrack gives you an idea of what a Garland Annie could have been like. Its kind of fun to compare and contrast. Hutton did give her Annie a slapstick, comedic take that makes it fun to watch, and she did give it her all. Its amazing to hear the Garland naysayers, though. For one, Judy was always beautiful as an artist and as a person. Secondly, everyone has a favorite Judy Garland movie whether it be Oz, or Meet me in st louis, or Girl Crazy, or A Star is Born. Each of her characters were different and her co-stars and chemistry were different,yet each perfomance was done beautifully. I have to give the little lady the benefit of the doubt. I think Judy Garland would have been a terrific Annie Oakley.
Free Music Review: Great
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this soundtrack of Annie Get Your Gun a few months back and all I can say is "wow!" It is one of M-G-M's greatest films, despite the fact that the film "suffered" during production (Garland was fired, Frank Morgan died, etc). This splendid soundtrack only adds to its legacy. As it states with the issue of this soundtrack, several sound sources were used to compile this album. A few tracks have been remixed from the "stem" tracks (where available) to create stereo. Some come from monaural mix-down tracks. Others from acetate recording discs, while still others have been lifted from the final print of the film (like the Main Title; you can hear Leo the Lion roar).Generally, the Garland tracks are superior to those recorded by Hutton. I'll take Judy's singing any day, but I doubt she was right for the part of Annie from the get go. Betty Hutton is just right for the part of Annie. She contrasts nicely with Ethel Merman and Mary Martin (now don't get me started on the Bernadette Peters thing!).
Sound quality is poor in a few places, but this is not one to be missed, especially if you're a fan of the film.
Free Music Review: Do What Comes Naturally
Hit: 5 Stars
How anyone cannot give this recording five stars is beyond belief. The DVD is one of the best available and this album is the same. Hutton is as good as Merman and as an extra you get to hear Judy Garland (totally wrong for the role)singing the same songs. Though some songs are missing (fortunately not for political reasons} a great bonus is the lost "Let's Go West Again" beautifully sung twice. Music like this doesn't need superior sound and Hutton - whom I never cared for - gives the performance of a lifetime both on CD and DVD. The best deal is to get this and the "new" Merman album, compare all three singers and make your choice which is the best. You just can't have too many versions of such wonderful music But stay away from the rewritten, reorchestrated "politically correct" version. The three missing songs are all prime Berlin, especially "Colonel Buffalo Bill" and "I'm A Bad, Bad Man." How the Berlin Estate could have sanctioned such a thing is beyond belief.Free Music Review: There's no business like show business!
Hit: 5 Stars
Perhaps this review will be a little biased, but I just can't help but love this movie and soundtrack. From the first time I saw the movie, I knew I wanted the music, and so I ordered it right away. There is a wide variety of songs from "There's No Business Like ShowBbusiness" to "They Say it's Wonderful", and my personal favorite, "Anything You Can Do". Also, a very neat feature is that all of the songs that Judy Garland recorded are included in this album--so instead of just Betty Hutton's versions, you have Judy Garland's, as well. So it's sort of a two for one deal! If you love Broadway, classic movies, or (like me) Howard Keel ;), then you'll love this soundtrack!Free Music Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN - CD
Hit: 5 Stars
THE CD ARRIVED PROMPTLY, AND WAS OPENED THE DAY WE RETURNED FROM SEEING THE STAGE PLAY PERFORMED LIVE AT THE JACKSON, WY. PLAYHOUSE. WE PLAYED IT IN THE CAR WHILE RETURNING OUR TWO GREAT GRANDCHILDREN TO THEIR RESPECTIVE HOMES. IT REMINDED US OF ALL THE FUN WE HAD IN JACKSON HOLE! ONE OF OUR GRANDCHILDREN REQUESTED THAT I PUT THE MUSIC ON HIS MP3, WHICH HE LISTENS TO NOW, QUITE REGULARLY. QUITE AN IMPACT ON A 12 YEAR OLD BOY!