Carol Hall - The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas: Original Cast

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Free Music Review: RIP ROARING FUN FROM START TO FINISH!
Hit: 5 Stars

Carlin Glynn plays Miss Mona (the part made famous by Dolly Parton in the film) She's got the sassy attitude and the presence to deliver the 5 songs she sings. Although she doesn't have a singing voice, in fact not too many of the actors have "singing" voices but they are ALL so in character that it never bugs me. (That's the way ALL 1970's Musical CD's are. Terrific performers with mediocre voices who can carry a tune, not vocally phenomenal, but their performance is top notch!) But I love the way she sings "Girl, You're a Woman" and "The Bus From Amarilla", two tragic, heartfelt songs. But she sure kicks up her heels in "Pissant Country Place" and "No Lies."

The one PHENOMENAL, OUTSTANDING, EXCEPTIONAL "SINGING" voice in the cast is Dolores Hall who plays the sweet maid, Jewel. She sings "24 Hours of Loving" and "No Lies" (Both Songs were cut from the film). A TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE shame that "24 Hours" was cut. Next to "Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place" and "Twenty Fans" (which are in the film) this is the BEST SONG! It's simply amazing. You've GOT to hear it to believe it. (For any of you out there who know who Jennifer Holliday is, the Original Effie in "Dreamgirls", well Dolores Hall can give Miss Holliday a run for her money! If not then think Aretha Franklin or Patti Labelle! That's how amazingly BELT she is.) It's starts off slow and sexy and then sky rockets through your speakers with the high octane dance break. This song is GUARANTEED to make you get up and DANCE! (Either that or you'll start tapping your foot!)

Also you might be interested to know that one of the leading Prostitutes is played by Pamela Blair (Original Val Clark from "A Chorus Line!" This Musical came out in 1978, and "A Chorus Line was in 1975. Just an interesting tid bit!)

ALL the rest of the songs are just a lot of fun and performed superbly by such actors as Clint Allmon, Susan Mansur, Jay Garner and many more.

I definately recommend this CD to any Broadway Musical Fan! It's a must have for any collector. It's even got the famous "Hard Candy Christmas" song led by Pamela Blair. This CD is not to be missed!

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