Lee Adams - Bye Bye Birdie (1960 Original Broadway Cast)
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Free Music Notes for Bye Bye Birdie (1960 Original Broadway Cast)
Free Music Review: Better Than the Movie Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
Bye Bye Birdie (1960 Original Broadway Cast) Many of the classic Broadway musicals of mid-20th century are available as both movie soundtracks and as Broadway cast albums. Though all are enjoyable, the cast albums sound more natural, more enthusiastic, and more spontaneous than the (later) movie soundtracks. Probably that is because the cast albums were recorded shortly after the shows opened on Broadway. The original cast album of "Bye Bye Birdie" is in this category. And there is more background about the musical. The excellent and lengthy liner notes recount the story of how the musical was written and developed into the evergreen musical that it became.Free Music Review: Very underappreciated musical
Hit: 5 Stars
With an outstanding cast headed by the great Dick Van Dyke, Chita Rivera and Paul Lynde, and many wonderful songs including Kids, Whole Lotta Livin to Do, Spanish Rosie, and my personal favorite Hymm for a Sunday Night, this semi-spoof of a late 50s rock star (Conrad Birdie), a songwriter, his overbearing mother and the woman he loves and almost loses is in my opinion a highly underrated and entertaining musical. As grounded as it is in its time period, at the same time it explores timeless themes and is as fresh today as when it was first released. The movie version is fine too, with the amazing Ann Margaret in her prime, but musically the Broadway recording is the best.Free Music Review: Great 60's Musical!
Hit: 5 Stars
Great fun! Dick Van Dyke at his best, Chita Rivera is glorious, Paul Lynde is a hoot! Classic 60's musical, light hearted and entertaining. Under the direction of the late, great Gower Champion, it proved to be a masterpeice of an American musical. Good score, fun book, terrific performances all added up to make it the hit it was. Sadly the film (despite Van Dyke and Lynde recreating their roles) is an abomination. While the recent TV production with Jason Alexander tries valiantly, it doesn't quite capture all the fun. Only Vanessa Williams shines in that production. But enjoy the original cast recording, and the new re-release is wonderful!!Free Music Review: A Nostalgic Classic
Hit: 5 Stars
One of the classics of the American Musical Theater. In 1960, between the Elvis craze and Beatlemania. And Dick VanDyke's breakout role - that led to his TV show with MTM. Some parts of our culture from "Telephone Hour" to "Put on a Happy Face" to "Kids" and "A Lot of Livin' to Do". I did the show in college and my favorite part of the score is the dance break in "Put on A Happy Face" - great big-band arrangement that got lost in the movie. Close your eyes and see VanDyke's physical comedy/dance/slapstick at its best. (And yes, the sad little girl laughs - with a 'happy face' after all the shenanigans!)Free Music Review: Remastering marks a significant improvement
Hit: 5 Stars
If, like me, you bought your favorite cast albums in their first cd incarnation, you may be wondering if it's worth it to buy the same show album all over again. The answer is an emphatic "Yes".
Not for the bonus tracks, but the sound--I'm hearing details of performance and orchestration that I've missed before. The remastering adds clarity that will signifcantly enhance your enjoyment. The liner notes are an improvement also, giving a lot of behind the scenes perspective to how this show was developed and improved on it's way to becoming a Broadway hit.