Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast Recording)
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Free Music Review: A Must See and HEAR!
Hit: 5 Stars
Before I begin raving about how wonderful this CD is, let me clear a few things up. This album covers the Broadway production of "Jersey Boys," and continuously mixes dialogue and songs. What the Amazon reader cannot see is that there are in fact 22 songs on this album with medleys attached to certain pieces of dialogue also; this simply means that there are more than 22 songs. Of course, songs on this album are not always sung all the way through do to the storyline continuing. This CD in no way takes away from the live production and I totally love it. I am just receiving it after having attended the musical and the only thing I can suggest is that everyone attend this performance (but be aware that there are vulgar words used). This album is stupendous and I recommend it to all fans of The Four Seasons. This works as a fantastic tribute to such great group and even calls for respect when you see and hear the performance leading to the story of the "Jersey Boys."Free Music Review: Terrific Cast Recording!
Hit: 5 Stars
Many people, including myself, are pretty tired of the lackluster "catalog" musicals churned out these days. There are obvioulsy exceptions (I thoroughly enjoyed "Mamma Mia" & "Movin' Out"), but most are dull.
When "Jersey Boys" opened, I didn't give it too much thought, but purchased the cd mostly to hear the show's take on the frankie valli/four seasons catalog. I was totally impressed!
The cast (led by an excellent John Lloyd Young) sounds great, the songs sound great. Seeing the show was simply icing on the cake...oh, what a night!
Best tracks:
Sherry
Big Girls Don't Cry
Walk Like A Man
December 1963 (one of my favorites as a kid)
My Eyes Adored You
Beggin'
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Who Loves You
Completely deserved the Tonys it received, including Best Musical, Best Actor (John Lloyd Young) & Best Featured Actor (Christian Hoff)!
Free Music Review: You will not be able to sit still...with this CD playing!
Hit: 5 Stars
Frankie Valli or John Lloyd Young...which is it? It is hard to tell, they are both so talented. You will not be sorry about buying this CD. It is just amazing...the music is the music we have all grown up with (even us young ones) and this cast of Jersey Boys is the one that will live on in infamy! I bet this CD will even one day be a collector's item.
If you have been to the Broadway Musical this CD is a must! If you haven't been to the Musical...SHAME ON YOU! Get out there and see it. The scenery is simple yet highly effective. The cast incredible feel like you are living their triumphs and their hard times with the characters. The music has you dancing in your seat, singing out loud and at times tearing up.
I swear to you the audience get so excited when these 4 guys start singing songs like "Sherry" you would think you were at an actual Frankie Valli concert! You will too when you hear this CD :)
Free Music Review: A Great Deal of Fun
Hit: 5 Stars
I saw the play last weekend and it is great. This album is very faithful to the way the dialogue and songs are presented in the play. You listen to this CD and it is like seeing the play again in your mind. It is a real "blast-from-the-past" for baby boomers who can remember the Fifties and Sixties. For those of us born later, it is a fascinating journey into a past we never experienced. The songs are terrific, of course. I would advise anyone to get The Four Seasons Anthology first and listen to the real thing. Then you can have fun comparing it to this modern rendering.
Bob Gaudio, the songwriting genius behind the success of the Seasons, came back to produce this CD. He achieved a nice, clear sound. He also allowed the songs to be done a little bit differently, because it would have been futile to try and recreate the magic of the original songs.
Free Music Review: I loved the music on this CD
Hit: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed listening to this cast recording of Jersey Boys. The first track is entitled Ces Soirees la. This is a very fun upbeat opening track. The Early Years medley track is also very good. I love John Lloyd Young's falsetto vocals on tracks like Sherry and Big Girls Don't Cry. He is perfectly cast as music legend Frankie Valli. Walk Like A Man and Rag Doll are two highlights on this CD too. I also enjoyed the track Oh What a Night. I think J. Robert Spencer provides excellent vocals on this track. He is perfectly cast as bass singer Nick Massi. Another highlight on this CD for me is the track My Eyes Adored You. I also enjoyed the song Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You. These songs are very romantic and sweet. I hope to have the opportunity to see Jersey Boys on Broadway someday.