Liza Minnelli - The Act (1977 Original Broadway Cast)
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Artist: Liza MinnelliEdition: Music CD
Format: Cast Recording
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Drg
Soundtracks:
- Shine It On
- It's the Strangest Thing
- Bobo's
- Turning
- Little Do They Know
- Authur in the Afternoon
- The Money Tree
- City Lights
- There When I Need Him
- Hot Enough for You?
- Little Do They Know
- My Own Space
- Walking Papers
Free Music Notes for The Act (1977 Original Broadway Cast)
Free Music Review: outstanding soundtrack for a great Minnelli showcase
Hit: 5 Stars
City lights, oh, I long for those city lights,
the bulbs of those beaming brights beckoning me there.
Be there.
Take the crickets and go sho** 'em,
urban crises, how I love 'em!
Grime and grit and pretty city lights.
Walking lanes to pick a daisy,
that could drive a person crazy.
Home-made bread lies here like lead,
and Polly's peach preserves--
oh, please, my nerves!
City lights, how I long for those city lights,
the bulbs of those beaming brights beckoning me there.
Be there.
Sties and stables sure are smelly,
let me sniff some Kosher deli,
brightly lit by pretty city lights.
Pluck your lilies of the valley,
let me sally up some alley
dimly lit by pretty city lights.
Country air means zilch to me;
I won't breathe nothing I can't see.
So let me quit and hit those pretty city lights.
Hit them city lights!
Love them city lights!
The soundtrack to The Act starring Liza Minnelli really rocks you with musical numbers by John Kander and Fred Ebb; they always saw to it that Liza's talents looked their best. This CD gives us the electric numbers from The Act which mostly features Liza's superlative vocals. This is a must have for Liza fans, theater fans and anyone who just plain enjoys well written words and music.
"Shine It On" reflects the relentlessly upbeat and optimistic look of Liza's character in this play, Michelle Craig. The brassy, jazzy musical arrangement sports that '70s Vegas flavor; and there's an excellent piano arrangement as Liza belts this one strong! Liza's excellent diction bolsters her performance, too. "It's The Strangest Thing" gives us Liza singing a sensitive love song with passion and panache. Liza's character, Michelle Craig, sings of her love for her man. Moreover, "Bobo's" has a feel somewhat like a Cabaret-type number as Liza sings to celebrate the existence of Bobo's, a great piano bar and hangout place. Liza sings about the people in the bar and the musical arrangement makes good use of the brass and percussion. Great!
"Arthur In The Afternoon" is a playful, amusing number about a woman who finds great satisfaction and happiness now that she's enjoying a romantic affair with a man named Arthur. Liza sings this to perfection; and the funky late '70s beat works well for this tune. "The Money Tree" showcases Liza's character singing of how her man just won't come back to her; listen for the excellent arrangement for piano and strings on "The Money Tree."
"City Lights" is a highlight of this soundtrack album; and it's just about my favorite song on this CD, too. "City Lights" features Liza singing of a country woman who yearns desperately for the happy times she enjoyed when she lived in a big bustling city. "City Lights" is flawlessly performed by Minnelli and I predict you'll like this number very much.
"There When I Need Him" is another love ballad delivered passionately by Liza; and "My Own Space" features Liza singing beautifully with just a piano. "Walking Papers" gives us a great number with Liza's character Michelle singing of how her troubles are now in the past; she looks ahead to a bright future. "Walking Papers" showcases Liza singing passionately and the backup chorus vocals work wonders for this upbeat number. "Walking Papers" is also a strong ending for this album.
The liner notes give us a miniature replica of an advertisement for The Act; and the artwork reflects good judgment.
Liza Minnelli gave blood for her performance here in The Act; and it shows. Liza made every number shine brighter than silver and gold. What a great album!
Thank you Liza--and everyone else including the musicians, too!
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