Gypsy (1993 TV Soundtrack)
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Free Music Notes for Gypsy (1993 TV Soundtrack)
Free Music Review: Bette Midler as Rose in the Broadway musical classic
Hit: 5 Stars
This made-for-TV version of the classic Broadway show GYPSY is remarkable. Bette Midler is ideally-cast as fearsome Mama Rose with Cynthia Gibb as a deeply-affecting Louise/Gypsy.Bette Midler is dynamite as Mama Rose, the ultimate stage mother. She reportedly recorded most of her songs live, without the pre-recorded vocal track. The role had been a dream of Midler's for years. She makes an indelible impression in the role.
Cynthia Gibb (THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY) plays Louise, who would blossom into the burlesque stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. She has a pleasant singing voice, and gives the bittersweet number "Little Lamb" a lot of poignance.
Peter Riegert plays Herbie, Rose's love interest. In a very under-developed and not very well-written role, Riegert tries his best. He also sings wonderfully.
In supporting roles are Jennifer Beck as June, Christine Ebersole (OKLAHOMA!, 42ND STREET) as Tessie Tura, Anna McNeely (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) as Elektra, Linda Hart (HAIRSPRAY, ANYTHING GOES) as Mazeppa, and Jeffrey Broadhurst as Tulsa.
Highly-recommended. [ATLANTIC 7567825512]
Free Music Review: Broadway's brightest returns in the perfect role
Hit: 5 Stars
Bette Midler in Gypsy was perfect casting, Bette IS momma Rose. Her Voice is perfect for the role. It is good to hear her belting for more than just a few notes. And with Music by Jules Styne and Lyrics By Stephin Sondhiem you know you are in for a treat when listening to this album. I have owned this recording for about five years and it remains one of my favorites. I also recommend the Tyne Daly cast recording it is great. Whatever you do do not get Ethel Merman! Bette And Tyne are the only ones worth your money. Bette's rendision of rose's turn is the best out there. Supporting actress Christine Ebersol (now Starring in 42nd Street) is wonderful as Tessy Turra. Gypsy is a classic and this album will soon be a classic recording. Buy it now!Free Music Review: Divine
Hit: 5 Stars
Loved it . really impowers you.wow hat a team they make.youll love this soundtrack.each song is fun ,and fun to sing to.do not leistin to this befor yo go to bed thoug it gives you way to much energy. by they end you really feel bad for mama rose though.Bettes Voice really comes through though and makes this album what it is.My fav. on this album isYou'll never get away from me." once you buy it youll wounder how you lived with oout of it its even better than the "funny girl" sound trackFree Music Review: Gypsy. 1993 TV version. CD
Hit: 5 Stars
Gypsy was a popular stage show & vehicle for Ethel Merman and made into a film with Rosalind Russell & Natalie Wood as Gypsy Rose Lee or Louise Horvick. In 1993 a TV version was made with Bette Midler as Mama Rose at the same length as the original film release time. The soundtrack CD appears to be taken from the film's soundtrack with the incidental dialogue intact thru the songs. There are many hits from this show and overall the CD is pleasant listening and an added bonus to the DVD of the show.Free Music Review: Excellent soundtrack recording
Hit: 5 Stars
Every once in a while, network television does something right. That's the case in this production of "Gypsy." If anything, I like the soundtrack recording more than I did the television production. Bette Midler does an admirable job as "Mama Rose," and her interpretations of the material are outstanding. The score, which is almost 50 years old, is so much smarter than anything coming out of musical theater today, which is sad to say. At least there are revivals.