Camelot (Original Broadway Cast)
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Free Music Review: What Broadway is all about
Hit: 5 Stars
There really is no need for me, or anyone else for that matter, to write a review of "Camelot." Still, I can't resist the temptation to say a few words in praise of one the greatest Broadway musicals ever produced. Both Julie Andrews and Richard Burton are beyond magnificent. Andrew's voice has a quality of merriment to it that not even the saddest song can strip away. Her best performances here are "The Lusty Month of May" and "Then You May Take Me To The Fair," both of which have a tinge of naughtiness about them that are more inferred from Andrew's tone than by any of the lyrical content. Richard Burton's singing is light and airy, and he perfectly captures the giddy joy of the title track, as well as the inherent sadness of the Camelot Reprise. Robert Goulet, who now plays King Arthur in the traveling production, is also magnificent. Whose heart doesn't brighten to hear his "If I Would Ever Leave You?" Then there's Roddy McDowall's "Seven Deadly Virtues," which is a toe-tapping piece of perfection. Lastly, let's not forget the ensemble productions of "Fie on Goodness" and "Guinevere." All of this wonderful music simply goes to prove that there never was a place as marvelous as Camelot.Free Music Review: Far from day, far from night...
Hit: 5 Stars
I absolutely loved this recording and would reccomend it to any potential buyer. Even though i have never seen it performed, or watched the movie, Lerner and Loewe's brilliant musical has become one of my favorites, entirely on the strength of this recording. The music is sweetly pretty, and the lirics are superb, but it is the stars that make this recording such a timeless classic. Being a confirmed Julie Andrews fan means that I invariably enjoy her singing, but in my opinion she is at her personal best in this recording. The shine and the sparkle that shines through in such songs as The Simple Joys of Maidenhood and Take Me To The Fair, is unquestionably wonderful, even to those who dislike Julie Andrews. The other stars are equally talented. Richard Burton's voice is perhaps not astonishing, but his enthusiasm and energy fully makes up for this. Robert Goulet fully deserved the fame he recieved for If Ever I Would Leave You. The company songs are equally good. Guineviere, for example, is an excellent song. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that there is not a single song on this recording that is not a classic. A must have. BUY IT!Free Music Review: Lerner and Loewe score a delight!
Hit: 5 Stars
CAMELOT is one of the gems of the Lerner and Loewe musicals, which also include BRIGADOON, PAINT YOUR WAGON, MY FAIR LADY, and GIGI. It is clearly one of their best. The show opened in 1960, starring Julie Andrews (fresh from the London production of MY FAIR LADY, which would continue to play there for another 5 years) and Richard Burton. Although the show was considerably less successful than another Lerner and Loewe (and Andrews) musical, MY FAIR LADY, it nevertheless did well, partially due to advanced ticket sales stemming from the success of MY FAIR LADY. The only downfall CAMELOT had was that it had to follow directly in the heels of MY FAIR LADY, which was still playing and playing and playing (and playing) not far away.That said, this splendid Columbia original cast album is an excellent recording of this wonderful Lerner and Loewe musical. It featured the original cast members before they went on to other endeavors and while the show was still young. This is THE BEST recording of CAMELOT, hands down. Fan of the Vanessa Redgrave film? Pass up the film soundtrack and come on over!!!
Free Music Review: For One Brief Shining Moment....
Hit: 5 Stars
Ah, the magical metaphors! Lerner & Lowe's wonderous Broadway musical of the Days of King Arthur and the Round Table has since become forever linked to the JFK presidency. Here we have the joyous voices of Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, Robert Goulet and Roddy McDowall. The rapture! And then the fall. Contrast King Arthur's/Richard Burton's uplifting version of the "Camelot" song (#5) with his Finale Ultimo (Camelot Reprise - #18) So there you are, cruising along, with the CD cranked up, reveling, and the last song comes on. Unless you are in a particularly buoyant mood, that last song can produce a profound wave of melancholy and the people next to you at the stop light will wonder why you are crying.
"... Ask every person if he's heard the story
& tell it strong & clear if he has not -
That once there was a fleeting wisp of Glory
called Camelot.
... Don't let it be forgot
That once there was a spot
For one brief shining moment
That was known as Camelot."
Goosepimple stuff.
Free Music Review: One of the most memorable and enchanting Broadway musicals
Hit: 5 Stars
I was a child when I first heard this. This was probably my father's favorite musical. For me, this is the definitive Camelot. The combination of Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, Robert Goulet, and Roddy McDowall was pure magic. So in a fit of nostalgia, I ordered this. And even now, I still feel its hold on me.
With all due respect to Richard Harris, who is a very fine actor, but Richard Burton makes all other performers pale in comparison. Robert Goulet is THE Lancelot, with a powerful, manly voice. Others who have performed in the same role seem sissy. And of course, there is Julie Andrews. Her voice is a combination of sweetness and strength.
The movie version was a real disappointment. I suppose this musical would not translate well into film, no matter who made it.
I was really ecstatic when I found this recording in Amazon. I think it is worth the price I paid.